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Mancini Dishes on Chiellini, Insigne and Scudetto Race

May 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini will soon name his squad for the clash with Argentina and multiple Nations League games: “It is important to bounce back when things go wrong. These matches will represent the opportunity to restart for us.”

Giorgio Chiellini updated on his status and weighed in on a few topics during a charity event: "Things are moving in the right direction."

Chiellini Announces End of His Juventus Stay as Player

May 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Giorgio Chiellini corroborated the chatter leading up to the Coppa Italia final and confirmed that he would leave Juventus at the end of the season: “I am sorry to bid farewell after the first trophyless campaign in ten years, but I have to accept that."

Giorgio Chiellini plans to play his final Italy game versus Argentina: “If I am fit, I will bid farewell to the national team in Wembley."

Chiellini Announces Retirement from International Duties

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Giorgio Chiellini plans to play his final Italy game versus Argentina: “If I am fit, I will bid farewell to the Azzurri in Wembley, where I reached the peak of my international career. It will certainly be my last match with the them. It is time to let the youngsters play."

Roberto Mancini will continue to lean on the Euro winners, including Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne, for the clash with Argentina.

Mancini Dishes on Immobile and Insigne Azzurri Future

April 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, World Cup, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini will continue to lean on the Euro winners, including Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne, for the clash with Argentina. However, that does not necessarily mean they will continue to be regulars afterward, as the Lazio striker might retire from international duties.

The new head of Serie A Lorenzo Casini chaired his first assembly: “Alongside the Federation, we will activate a task force to work on the reforms."

New Serie A President Casini Spells Out Top Priorities

April 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri

The new head of Serie A Lorenzo Casini chaired his first assembly: “Alongside the Football Association, we will activate a task force to work on the reforms. We have to cooperate to bounce back collectively. We will not go far if we keep arguing. The changes will have to beyond the national team."

Lazio chief Lotito has so far backed Sarri and Igli Tare with their decisions, with the club seemingly preparing themselves for a busy transfer period.

Sarri Mums on His Future, Dishes on Immobile and the Azzurri

April 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri

Maurizio Sarri did not directly tackle the recent speculations about his future in the presser before facing Sassuolo: “Claudio Lotito visited the training center, but his main goal was to talk with the players. We both did. My perspective is just the next game.

Legendary Juventus stopper Giorgio Chiellini, who moved to Los Angeles FC earlier in the summer window, was inches away from playing at Real Madrid more than a decade ago.

Chiellini Mulling His Future After World Cup Disappointment

March 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, Transfer Market, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Giorgio Chiellini dreamed of finishing out his stellar career in Qatar, but that will not happen. His future hangs in the balance following the loss in the World Cup playoffs. His contract with Juventus runs out in 2023, but the parties will decide together in a couple of months.

Roberto Mancini talked to the press about his future ahead of the friendly versus Turkey: “I talked with Gabriele Gravina, and we are on the same page."

Mancini Suggests He Will Keep Coaching the Azzurri

March 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini talked to the press about his future ahead of the friendly versus Turkey: “I spoke with president Gabriele Gravina, and we are on the same page. His support was pleasing. We will rediscuss what needs to improve. We have to re-start, as there will be some important games down the line.”

Roberto Mancini has announced a 33-man team for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. As expected, the Azzurri coach picked Joao Pedro over Mario Balotelli.

Mancini Names Extra-Large Italy Squad for World Cup Playoffs

March 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini has announced a 33-man team for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. As expected, the Azzurri coach picked Joao Pedro over Mario Balotelli to fill out the attack. He called up a deep roster to better deal with illnesses, fatigue, and bruises. A few players are returning after some time.

Manuel Locatelli has been one of the most consistent Juventus players this season, and he was stellar in the narrow victory over Lazio.

Juventus Star Tests Positive for COVID After Villarreal Game

March 17, 2022 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, World Cup, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

The rough aftermath of the abrupt Champions League elimination continues for Juventus. The team announced that Manuel Locatelli tested positive for Coronavirus Thursday. Massimiliano Allegri will have just two healthy midfielders available for Sunday’s match versus Salernitana.

Roberto Mancini issued his call-ups for the upcoming Italy matches, naming a large squad as usual. The coach will have 39 men at his disposal.

Mancini Mulling Over Final Selections for World Cup Playoffs

March 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini will name the squad for the World Cup playoffs Friday. He plans to call up a large roster for the occasion. While the core group of the Euro will mostly be untouched, he is weighing a few names on the fringes. He is also keeping tabs on a few potentially key injuries.

Fabio Cannavaro is gearing up for his first European gig: “I have been coaching for six years at this point. I have to make the right call."

Cannavaro Reveals Premier League Inquiries and His Dream Job

March 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella everton, Italy, Napoli, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup

Fabio Cannavaro is gearing up for his first European gig: “I have been coaching for six years at this point. Chinese football seems low-level to many people, but I managed Guangzhou Evergrande, which won a lot. I have to make the right choice as it pertains to my next team. I am not in a rush, though."

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