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Italy vs Switzerland 1-1: Group C Goes to the Wire

November 12, 2021 Michel Sakr International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the crucial World Cup qualifier between Italy and Switzerland. The two neighbors will clash heads at the Olimpico Stadium in Roma with a spot in Qatar 2022 on the line.

Despite a long-term contract, the future of Roberto Mancini will be at stake in the World Cup playoffs. The coach will seriously mull over stepping down.

Mancini Previews Key World Cup Qualifier with Switzerland

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

Italy coach Roberto Mancini held the usual pre-game presser today: “We are sorry for having lost Ciro Immobile and Giorgio Chiellini, but all the national teams are in the same boat. We know what our identity is and that we have to keep our composure. A tough game awaits us.”

Roma Reignite Interest in Monchengladbach Midfielder

October 12, 2021 Akhil Fisher Roma, Serie A

Apart from working on the contract renewals of Gianluca Mancini, Nicolo Zaniolo and Jordan Veretout, sporting director Tiago Pinto and coach Mourinho are keen on reinforcing their midfield options.

Switzerland – Italy Player Ratings: A Defensive Clash

September 5, 2021 Will Presnell Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Italy's World Cup qualifying campaign continued with a second straight draw in Switzerland. The European champions were the dominant side, but a lackluster second half led to the goalless final. Jorginho's missed penalty and a poor one-on-one finish by Domenico Berardi ensured that Italy would leave without the full three points.

Switzerland were going to pose a tougher challenge to Italy than what they did at the Euro and Roberto Mancini knew that

Gritty Switzerland Block Italy as Azzurri Catch Second Tie in a Row

September 5, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, Switzerland, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Pushed by their home supporters, Switzerland were going to pose a tougher challenge to the Azzurri than what they did at the Euro and coach Roberto Mancini knew that. At the Sankt Jakob-Park in Basel, it ended in a goalless draw, a disappointing result that risks complicating Italy's path towards Qatar 2022.

Only a few years ago, Spain would have greatly fancied their chances in a match like this against Switzerland. Tonight, they were wise enough to be humble

Spain Sneak into Semi Finals After Penalty Thriller with Switzerland

July 2, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Euro 2020, Italian Football, Serie A, Spain, Switzerland

Only a few years ago, Spain would have greatly fancied their chances in a match like this. Tonight, they were wise enough to be humble. Switzerland, after all, had just knocked out World Champions France, and Spain had suffered for their victory against Croatia.

Roma made some adjustments in the midfield in January, but José Mourinho has not stopped considering Granit Xhaka the ideal signing in the role.

Suspension, Yellow Card and Injury Updates Ahead of Euro Quarter Finals

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Euro 2020, Italy, Spain, Switzerland

Just one player will miss the quarterfinals of the Euro due to suspension. Still, it is a major blow to Switzerland, which will face Spain without Granit Xhaka. Several players are in danger of skipping the semifinals as they are one yellow card away from disqualification. The list includes Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, Sergio Busquests, Jordi Alba, and Nicolò Barella. Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne might be able to recover for the Italy game.

Switzerland aren't exactly known for their exciting way of playing football: Still, with little to lose in a match against France, the Swiss came swinging

Euro Bringing Out Best and Worst of All as Switzerland Shock France

June 28, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, France, Switzerland

Switzerland aren't exactly known for their exciting way of playing football. Still, with little lest to lose in a match against World Champions France, the Swiss came swinging. This was a game with goals galore, and much like the previous match between Spain and Croatia an ambassador for the European Championship.

Shaqiri Keeps Switzerland Hopes of Securing Euro 2020 Knock-Outs Alive

June 20, 2021 Marko Vrakela Euro 2020, Switzerland, Turkey

Switzerland demolished Turkey 3-1 in their final group stage fixture at Euro 2020 to boost their hopes of reaching the knock-outs. Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri inspired his team to a landslide victory, but the Swiss will need other results to go their way to qualify for the round of 16.

Italy – Switzerland Player Ratings: The World Discovers Locatelli

June 16, 2021 Michel Sakr Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A

The Azzurri took care of business as usual against their Swiss neighbors, as Manuel Locatelli announced himself to the world with an unexpected brace. Ciro Immobile added a late third goal, as Roberto Mancini's men won 3-0 for the second time in a row. So here are the player ratings for the encounter between Italy and Switzerland.

Manuel Locatelli bagged a brace to push Italy towards a convincing win over Switzerland in their second match of Euro 2020 Group A

Locatelli “Does Things Right” as Italy Easily Dispose of Switzerland

June 16, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland, The Azzurri

"Locatelli does things right," read a famous Italian TV commercial from the 1990s. Well, that was very true at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday night as the young Sassuolo midfielder bagged a killer brace to push Roberto Mancini's selection towards a convincing win over Switzerland in their second match of Euro 2020 Group A.

Italy coach Roberto Mancini discussed the World Cup playoff against North Macedonia: “We have not had much time to prepare it.

Mancini Wary of Perils of Switzerland Game: “It Will Be a Tough Contest”

June 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Switzerland

Italy coach Roberto Mancini talked to the press ahead of the second match versus Switzerland, warning his side about the dangerousness of the match. “They are an excellent team with a few quality players, they have a precise game plan and a veteran coach. It will be a tough contest.” Alessandro Florenzi will be unavailable due to a calf injury, while Domenico Berardi and especially Marco Verratti are doing better.

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