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Editorial: The Future Looks Dark as The Azzurri Hit Rock Bottom

June 30, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland Leave a comment

It’s straight talk time. Last night’s abysmal showing against Switzerland is the lowest point the Azzurri hit in a very long time, likely in a few decades. This was worse than missing back-to-back World Cups, because even in the wake of those failed qualifications, there was always some sort of dim excuse that the most optimistic could cling to. Never had Italy appeared so powerless, so incapable of putting together a reaction.

Bryan Cristante has some important suitors and is clamoring for an extension, but Roma plan for him to be part of the squad next season.

Italy Midfielder Admits They Were Dominated by Switzerland

June 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy midfielder Bryan Cristante conceded Switzerland got the better of Gli Azzurri in every aspect of the game and deservedly progressed into the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. Instead of seeking excuses for the Italians' abysmal showing, the 29-year-old accepted a harsh reality during his post-match interview with Sky Sport Italia.

Yann Sommer dished on why he pushed to join Inter in the summer even though he would have kept starting for Bayern Munich for a while.

Inter Keeper Yann Sommer Defends Italian Football Amid Euro 2024 Exit

June 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Inter, Inter Milan, Italy, Serie A Leave a comment

Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer is adamant Italian football is 'not in crisis' despite an underwhelming Euro 2024 last-16 elimination. Switzerland dominated Italy through and through in Berlin and ran out 2-0 winners to end Gli Azzurri's bid to become only the second team to defend the title after Spain.

Italy performed below every expectation in their Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Switzerland as their hopes of defending the title ended on Saturday

Italy Player Ratings vs Switzerland: Beleaguered Azzurri Go Home

June 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Switzerland Leave a comment

Italy performed below every expectation in their Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Switzerland as their hopes of defending the title ended on Saturday. Murat Yakin's side lived up to their tag as 'giant slayers,' pulling off a well-deserved 2-0 victory against out-of-sorts Gli Azzurri.

The Euro 2024 Round of 16 kicked off with Switzerland stunning the defending champions Italy by beating them 2-0 in Berlin

Switzerland vs Italy 2-0: Woeful Azzurri Humbled & Uncrowned

June 29, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland, The Azzurri One comment

The Euro 2024 Round of 16 kicked off with a battle between Switzerland and Italy at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. While the Azzurri fans were expecting their team to raise the level following a mediocre group-stage campaign, the defending champions were uncrowned after putting up their most hollow display in recent memory.

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

June 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Olympiastadion in Berlin sets the stage for a mouth-watering 2022 UEFA European Championship round-of-16 tie between Switzerland and Italy. Gli Azzurri's title defense faces a stern test following an erratic group stage campaign, but they come into proceedings as pre-match favorites.

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

Italy to Make Two Massive Defensive Changes Against Swiss

June 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has delivered a crucial squad update ahead of Gli Azzurri's competitive-looking Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Switzerland on Saturday evening. With several first-team stars struggling with flu and injuries, the ex-Napoli manager will ring changes to the starting XI that squeezed into the knockouts.

Inter have clear plans to succeed André Onana, as they plot to bring in Yann Sommer and Anatoliy Trubin to address the present and the future of their goal.

Inter Star Believes Switzerland vs Italy Could Go to Penalties

June 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Inter, Inter Milan, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland Leave a comment

Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer admits to the possibility of Switzerland's mouth-watering Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Italy going to penalties. Speaking to the press in the build-up to Saturday's encounter at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Sommer looked back at the crucial penalty save to thwart Jorginho in the 2022 World Cup qualifying.

Inter have completed the acquisition of Yann Sommer. The goalkeeper arrived in Italy Sunday and completed the medicals and inked a three-year contract.

Inter Star Picks Up Injury While on International Duty

March 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Runaway Serie A leaders Inter have suffered an injury blow during the international break as Yann Sommer picked up an ankle problem. The veteran goalkeeper was forced off late in the first half as Switzerland and Denmark shared the spoils in a tepid 0-0 friendly draw.

Little did anyone expect Cagliari icon Gigi Riva to hold on to his record of being Italy’s top goalscorer for 50 years. He last scored back in October 1973.

Gigi Riva Celebrates 50-Year Italy Goalscoring Record Anniversary

October 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Switzerland

Little did anyone expect Gigi Riva to hold on to his record of being Italy’s top goalscorer for 50 years. The Azzurri legend last scored a goal back on 20 October 1973, taking his tally to 35 goals from 42 caps, when Italy beat Switzerland 2-0 in the 1974 World Cup qualifiers.

Most of Bologna’s interest stems from sporting director Sartori, with whom Freuler already worked with in Bergamo during their initial years at Atalanta.

Bologna in Advanced Stages to Sign Ex-Atalanta Stalwart

August 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bologna have accelerated their interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Remo Freuler, setting up advanced talks to sign him before the transfer market shuts close. The Swiss left Atalanta after six and a half season, moving in August 2022 to then newly-promoted Forest.

Paolo Nicolato's Italy U-21 caught their first win in the European Championship as they survived Switzerland's comeback to hold to a 3-2 success

Switzerland vs Italy 2-3: U-21 Azzurrini Survive Second Half Scare

June 25, 2023 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland, Under 21, Under 21 European Championship

Paolo Nicolato's Italy U-21 caught their first win in the European Championship on Sunday as they survived Switzerland's second half comeback to hold to a 3-2 success. Goals from Lorenzo Pirola, Wilfried Gnonto, and Fabiano Parisi earned the Azzurrini a comfortable triple lead at half time. However, the Swiss almost managed to level the gap right after the restart.

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