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Jorginho, a Man’s Courage Should Not Become Stubbornness

November 18, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A

Luckily for Jorginho, Federico Chiesa soon went into berserk mode and scored twice in the space a few minutes to build a three-goal cushion for the Azzurri. Jorginho’s umpteenth penalty miss was thus quickly forgotten. But not forgiven. The man had some courage, we’ll give him that. But you know how they say, right? “To err is human, (but) to persist is diabolical.”

Italy put five past North Macedonia, but conceded two goals when it seemed that they had got the job done in their penultimate Euro 2024 Qualifiers game

Italy vs North Macedonia 5-2: Azzurri Chase Away Macedonian Curse

November 17, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A

Winning was the only thing that mattered tonight at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome as Italy faced their recent times nemesis North Macedonia in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers. And the Azzurri did win, putting five past the North Macedonians, but also conceded two to Blagoja Milevski's side right when it seemed that they had got the job done.

Italy vs North Macedonia: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

November 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A

It's crunch time in UEFA 2024 European Championship qualifying as reigning European champions Italy face a familiar task. Friday's encounter against North Macedonia at the Stadio Olimpico brings back unpleasant memories.

Italy complicated their path to the Euro 2024 by losing to England at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. They are still in control of their own destiny.

Italy Need to Finish Strong to Qualify for Euro 2024

October 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy complicated their path to the Euro 2024 by losing to England at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. They are still in control of their own destiny but will need positive results against North Macedonia and Ukraine to be certain. The Azzurri are now three points behind second place.

Napoli won't have Victor Osimhen for Wednesday's clash with Milan. Giovanni Simeone will miss multiple fixtures, and Giacomo Raspadori isn't 100 percent.

Elmas Future in the Dark Amid Napoli Renewal Talk, Confirms Agent

September 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Serie A, Uncategorized

Liverpool and RB Leipzig had expressed outright interest in Napoli midfielder Eljif Elmas, and Inter have also been linked with the North Macedonian in recent weeks.

As Italy prepare to take for UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying matches, Spalletti expects his side to do better than they did, and also replied to Sarri’s comments.

Di Lorenzo Draws Comparison Between Italy and Spalletti’s Napoli

September 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Serie A, Ukraine

Italy full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo has backed the Azzurri to bounce back against Ukraine following their sub-par 1-1 draw against North Macedonia. Luciano Spalletti’s spell with the national team was enroute a satisfactory win after Ciro Immobile scored early in the second half, however, only until Enis Bardhi emerged with the equalizer.

Keylor Navas shook off a groin injury and resumed alternating with Gianluigi Donnarumma between the sticks at PSG, voicing his frustration.

Pressure Piles on Under-Fire Italy Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma

September 10, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Italy, Serie A One comment

Former Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has become a subject of mass criticism in Italy following last night's disappointment in Skopje. North Macedonia spoiled Luciano Spalletti's managerial debut by holding Gli Azzurri to a 1-1 draw, courtesy of Enis Bardhi's late free-kick.

While Spalletti was roused by Frattesi’s match-winning brace against Ukraine, he wasn’t the least bit impressed by the midfielder’s comments post game.

Luciano Spalletti Furious with Pitch After Italy Draw

September 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Serie A

Italy squandered a second-half lead in a dismal 1-1 draw against North Macedonia in Skopje, throwing their qualification hopes into further doubt. Sharing the spoils with a sub-par opposition was not what Luciano Spalletti had in mind going into his first game as the Azzurri boss.

Amid the Udinese debacle and injury concerns, Roma and José Mourinho are in a bind as it pertains to the defense.

Roma Lose Gianluca Mancini to Injury During Italy Draw

September 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Roma, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti's touchline debut at Italy didn't go according to plan as North Macedonia held Gli Azzurri to a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening. After a topsy-turvy two-game start to their Euro 2024 qualifying Group C campaign (W1, L1), the Italians have completed a mixed bag of performance with a gut-wrenching share of the spoils in Skopje.

North Macedonia vs Italy: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

September 8, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A

A third consecutive failed attempt to qualify for a major international tournament would be a disaster for Italy. Keen to avoid that fate, Gli Azzurri head to the National Arena Toshe Proeski in Skopje to lock horns with North Macedonia in a high-stakes Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday.

Cafu Didn’t Want to Believe in Italy’s World Cup Absence

November 28, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Brazilian legend Cafu, who spent most of his playing career in Italy following his initial years in the Amazon country, still finds it hard to believe that the Azzurri are missing out on the World Cup in Qatar.

Italy won’t have an easy path to the Euro 2024, as they have been pitted against England, one of the most challenging teams out of the second-tier pool.

Mancini Upbeat on Italy Chances in Euro 2024 Qualifying

October 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella England, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy won’t have an easy path to the Euro 2024, as they have been pitted against England, one of the most challenging teams out of the second-tier pool. In addition, they will face Ukraine, Malta, and North Macedonia, which famously stunned them in the semifinal of the World Cup playoff.

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