Tag: Turkey vs. Italy

Turkey vs Italy 2-3: Raspadori Initiates the Azzurri New Era

International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Turkey
The Azzurri's rebirth started with a win. Five days after their humiliating defeat to North Macedonia, Italy inaugurated their new era by beating Turkey 3-2 in Konya in a friendly game. There was nothing at stake in this rainy Turkish night, but Roberto Mancini and his boys needed to at least give some signs of life after their plans to join the World Cup were shockingly derailed.
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Italy – Turkey Player Ratings: Berardi Opens the Floodgates

Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Turkey
Mancini's men dominated the Euro 2020 opener from start to finish, but were unable to a find a breakthrough against the Turkish defenses. Nonetheless, an own goal from Demiral opened the floodgates and the Azzurri scored twice more with Immobile and Insigne. So here are our player ratings for the match between Turkey and Italy.
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Italy had given their fans many reasons to be optimistic but their easy disposal of Turkey in the Euro 2020 opener cannot but fuel more enthusiasm

What a Start, Azzurri! Italy Trample Turkey in Euro 2020 Opener

Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Turkey
Seriously, Azzurri, what a start! Roberto Mancini's Italy had given their fans many reasons to be optimistic these past few months, but their easy disposal of Turkey in the Euro 2020 opener cannot but fuel some additional enthusiasm. Moreover, it came in a Stadio Olimpico finally filled with people - albeit partially - who deployed their best bag of football supporter tools.
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