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The match between Spain and Italy played at the Stadio de Chamartin on March 27, 1949, went down in history as Valentino Mazzola's last game for Italy

Today in Serie A – March 27, 1949: Valentino Mazzola’s Last Game for Italy

March 27, 2025 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, On This Day, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri Leave a comment

The match between Spain and Italy played in Madrid on March 27, 1949, went down in history as Valentino Mazzola's last game for Italy. A little more than one month later, the Azzurri captain perished with the whole Torino team in the plan crash known as the Tragedy of Superga.

Inter and Juventus have inquired with Atletico Madrid concerning the conditions to onboard Alvaro Morata, thus joining Roma in the fray to capture him.

Milan Inch Closer to Morata as Atletico Talks Advance

July 16, 2024 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have secured the signing of UEFA EURO 2024 winner Alvaro Morata on a permanent transfer, with the player reportedly already giving his yes to the Rossoneri before winning the championship on the weekend. The Spanish striker will leave Atletico Madrid, returning to Serie A after a two year hiatus in the Spanish capital.

Adrien Rabiot appears to have made up his mind and will stay at Juventus for at least one further season, snubbing a late offer from Manchester United.

Lamine Yamal Makes Juventus Midfielder Eat His Words

July 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, France, Juventus, Serie A, Spain

Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot wished he had never called out Spain teen sensation Lamine Yamal in the build-up to Tuesday's EURO 2024 semifinal. The France international praised the Barcelona whizz-kid but claimed 'he'll need to show much more' against Les Bleus.

Euro 2024 Round of 16 Full Predictions: Who Will Reach The Quarter-Finals?

June 27, 2024 Michel Sakr England, Euro 2024, France, Germany, Inter, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain

With all the traditional big plays still in the running, this is set to be an electrifying Round of 16. So let's try to predict the identities of the nations that will prevail in the next stage and book their places in the quarter-finals.

Croatia vs Italy 1-1: Last-Minute Zaccagni Strike Keeps Title Defense Alive

June 24, 2024 Michel Sakr Croatia, Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

At the Reb Bull Arena in Leipzig, Croatia and Italy locked horns for their final group-stage fixtures in Euro 2024, with both sides needing a positive result. The Balkan side were on the cusp of qualification to the Round of 16 thanks to Luka Modric's opener, but Mattia Zaccagni came off the bench to save the day for the Azzurri with a wonderful last-gasp goal.

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

Luciano Spalletti Delivers Brutal Assessment of Italy Defeat to Spain

June 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has delivered his verdict on a dreadful 1-0 defeat to Spain in the second round of Euro 2024. Despite what the scoreline may suggest, Luis de la Fuente's men trounced the reigning European champions and were unlucky to finish the game with a single goal.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has come under scrutiny again following the draw against North Macedonia. The free kick by Enis Bardhi didn't seem uncatchable.

Italy Player Ratings vs Spain: Donnarumma Saves Azzurri’s Pride

June 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri

Italy proved no match for Spain in Thursday's mouth-watering Euro 2024 Group B fixture as La Furia Roja picked up an all-important 1-0 win. Luis de la Fuente's side utterly outclassed the reigning European champions in Gelsenkirchen to qualify for the knockout stages with a game to spare.

Spain vs Italy 1-0: Azzurri Totally Outclassed by the Furia Roja

June 20, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri

The only good news of the night for Italy is that, at the end of the day, they lost only by one goal. Spain absolutely dominated their Euro 2024 matchup against the Azzurri at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen to secure qualification to the knockout stage and the first place in Group B.

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

June 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri

Thursday is the day of reckoning in Euro 2024 'group of death' as Spain and Italy square off at Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen. After a victorious start to Group B, both sides head into proceedings knowing a win would qualify them for the knockout stages with a game to spare.

After signing Matteo Gabbia and Pietro Terracciano, Milan might not be done adding to their defense and are keen on Radu Dragusin and Alessandro Buongiorno.

Buongiorno Confident Italy Can Harness Pressure Against Spain

June 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Torino center-back Alessandro Buongiorno believes Italy can turn the pressure into a weapon ahead of their mouth-watering Euro 2024 clash against Spain. While he expects a 'tough' game against La Furia Roja, the in-demand Serie A defender is confident of Gli Azzurri's chances of securing knockout qualification with a game to spare.

Veiga ignored Napoli early in the window to complete a highly lucrative move to Saudi Arabian – a decision that caused uproar in the footballing community.

Real Madrid Icon Carvajal Justifies Veiga Decision to Ignore Napoli

September 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Veiga received strong interest from European giants including Premier League giants Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea. However, it was the Partenopei who came inches away from securing his signature, only for Veiga to move to Saudi on a three-year deal.

Spain confirmed to be an absolute nemesis for the Azzurri as they beat Roberto Mancini's Italy 2-1 in a Nations League Semi Final on Thursday night

Spain vs Italy 2-1: Joselu Goal Gives Spain the Edge Once Again

June 15, 2023 The Cult of Calcio International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Spain, The Azzurri

Spain, once again. The Furia Roja confirmed to be an absolute nemesis for the Azzurri - with a few notable exceptions - as they beat Roberto Mancini's Italy 2-1 in a Nations League Semi Final played in Eschede on Thursday night. After the first half ended 1-1, it was a late goal from substitute Joselu to make the difference between the two sides, bringing Spain to the Final in Rotterdam on Sunday against Croatia.

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