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Italy Stalwart Praises Defensive Partnership with Riccardo Calafiori

June 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Inter, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Inter center-back Alessandro Bastoni is confident his defensive partnership with Riccardo Calafiori can help Italy go the distance at Euro 2024. Though both players are left-footed, Luciano Spalletti decided to pair them together against Albania as Gli Azzurri fought back from an early deficit to get their title defense off to a winning start.

Italy Urged to ‘Kill Games Off Earlier’

June 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A

Italy star Federico Chiesa drew exciting comparisons between Saturday night's win against Albania and the iconic Euro 2020 Final against England. In both matches, Gli Azzurri had to chase the deficit to come out on top and succeed each time.

Italy Player Ratings vs Albania: Inter Stars Shine Bright

June 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A

Italy got their European Championship title defense off to a flying start, overcoming an early deficit to beat Albania 2-1 at Signal Iduna Park. Despite conceding in the opening 60 seconds, Luciano Spalletti's side headed into halftime on the front foot thanks to Inter stars.

Preview: Italy vs Albania – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

June 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A

Saturday night marks the beginning of Euro 2024 for reigning European champions Italy as they meet Albania in their curtain-raising Group B encounter. Anything other than three points at Borussia Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park would significantly derail Gli Azzurri's lofty ambitions.

Inter and Alejandro Camano, the agent of Lautaro Martinez, have put the finishing touches on the much-awaited contract extension.

Inter Iron Out Details of New Lautaro Martinez Contract

June 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter and Alejandro Camano, the agent of Lautaro Martinez, have put the finishing touches on the much-awaited contract extension. The parties agreed to stick together and concurred on the revised wages a couple of weeks ago.

Nicolò Barella might end up putting pen to paper and renew his Inter contract before Lautaro Martinez does the same, as the talks are easier.

Kristjan Asllani Praises His Inter Teammate Ahead of Italy vs Albania

June 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Inter, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Albania international Kristjan Asllani has waxed lyrical about his Inter clubmate Nicolo Barella ahead of his nation's Euro 2024 curtain-raiser against Italy. In an interview with Sky Sport Italia, the Albanian named his Gli Azzurri counterpart 'one of the best midfielders in the world.'

Nicolò Barella signed his new Inter contract before the start of the Euro, as Inter announced his renewal on Tuesday as expected.

Barella Becomes the Highest-Paid Italian in Serie A

June 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Nicolò Barella signed his new Inter contract before the start of the Euro, as Inter announced his renewal on Tuesday. He’ll earn €7M including add-ons until 2029, becoming the highest-paid Italian player in Serie A. Bastoni and Chiesa are next in the chart.

Nicolò Barella is set to be the first of the trifecta of renewals that will be announced by Inter soon. The star midfielder has already put pen to paper.

Barella Has Already Signed His New Inter Contract

June 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Nicolò Barella is set to be the first of the trifecta of renewals that will be announced by Inter soon. As a matter of fact, the star midfielder has already put pen to paper on his new contract. Only the formal statement is missing.

Italy Awaiting Nicolò Barella Test Results with Bated Breath

June 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Defending European champions Italy are reportedly sweating over Nicolo Barella's match fitness ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Albania. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Luciano Spalletti will have a definite answer on the Inter midfielder's physical condition midway through next week.

Luciano Spalletti has omitted Ivan Provedel, Samuele Ricci, and Riccardo Orsolini from the final Italy roster for Euro 2024.

Italy Make Three Cuts to Finalize Euro 2024 Squad

June 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti has omitted Ivan Provedel, Samuele Ricci, and Riccardo Orsolini from the final Italy roster for Euro 2024. The coach selected Alex Meret and Nicolò Barella despite late injuries. The Inter staple will miss another friendly but should be ready for the opener.

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta opened up about several hot-button topics in an interview following the successful Derby d’Italia.

Inter Determined to Keep Hold of All Key Players Says Beppe Marotta

April 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Inter CEO Beppe Marotta insists the club is hellbent on keeping hold of all key players in the upcoming transfer window. In a comprehensive interview with Sky Sport, the Nerazzurrri chief executive confirmed all first-team stars are eager to stay at Giuseppe Meazza after a triumphant season.

While Steven Zhang is in advanced talks with Pimco to replace the loan from Oaktree, the process won’t be resolved until very late.

Inter Owner Zhang Expected to Retain Control of the Club

April 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Steven Zhang is closing in on an agreement with Oaktree to avoid giving up the team in May. The negotiation to postpone the deadline of a loan had slowed down, but new developments suggest the Nerazzurri won’t change hands in the short term.

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