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Former Serie A Manager Attached to Manchester United

October 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella England, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Turkey Leave a comment

There could be an Italian coach on the Manchester United bench in the near future, but not one of the usual suspects like Massimiliano Allegri or Simone Inzaghi, who have been linked to the job a few times, but rather Vincenzo Montella.

Lazio and Ciro Immobile are in Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa, where they’ll debut against Inter in the semi-final on Friday.

Lazio Chief Dismisses Besiktas Advances for Iconic Immobile

July 9, 2024 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market, Turkey

Lazio captain Ciro Immobile has reportedly been presented with a significant offer by Besiktas despite having two more seasons left on his current contract. However, club president Claudio Lotito dismissed any links between the Biancocelesti marksman and the Turkish club.

Kenan Yildiz will soon extend his contract with Juventus for the second time in a calendar year. He will then part ways with the agency Leaderbrocks,

Juventus Starlet Urged to Pledge His Future to Turin

July 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Juventus icon Giorgio Chiellini has urged Turkish whizz-kid Kenan Yildiz to commit his future to Turin, praising his talent. In an interview with Sky Sport Italia, Chiellini spoke highly of the 19-year-old, insisting that staying at the Allianz Stadium is in the youngster's best interest.

Gülesin scored 36 Serie A goals for Palermo and Lazio between 1950 to 1953. However, that record has been broken by Calhanoglu over for Milan and Inter.

Hakan Calhanoglu Emphatically Denies Inter Departure

June 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Amid intense speculation linking Hakan Calhanoglu with a move to Bayern Munich, the Inter midfield stalwart took to social media to laugh off such rumors. Away on international duty with Turkey, the 30-year-old sent a message of love and commitment to the Nerazzurri via his Instagram account.

Juventus are unlikely to make big moves but are in advanced talks to lock down two promising youngsters, Kenan Yildiz and Dean Huijsen.

Juventus Accelerating Talks to Renew Young Gun’s Miserable Contract

June 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have reportedly reopened talks to extend Kenan Yildiz's contract after deeming him crucial to Thiago Motta's project. Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Bianconeri are keen to sort out the youngster's renewal in the coming days.

Italy Center-Back Concedes The Azzurri Were “Sloppy” Against Turkey

June 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Uncategorized

Italy got the final phase of their preparations for Euro 2024 off to a sluggish start, sharing the spoils with Turkey in a scoreless draw at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. It was a game of few chances, especially in the opening 45 minutes.

Italy's first outing ahead of Euro 2024 did not leave a particularly good impression as they engaged in a dull 0-0 stalemate against Turkey

Italy vs Turkey 0-0: Fagioli Returns as Calafiori Makes Azzurri Debut

June 4, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Turkey

The Azzurri's first outing ahead of Euro 2024 did not leave a particularly good impression as Italy engaged in a dull 0-0 stalemate against Vincenzo Montella's Turkey at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium in Bologna. The Azzurri struggled to find space upfront against Montella's organized lineup in a match that never really caught fire.

Inter Icon Status Incoming as Calhanoglu Makes Serie A History

November 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gülesin scored an impressive 36 Serie A goals for the Rosanero and the Biancocelesti between 1950 to 1953. However, that record has been broken by Calhanoglu over a six-year period – twice the time Gülesin took. Calhanoglu has proved priceless for Inter since signing from rivals Milan on a free transfer.

Milan, Turin and Rome are expected to fill three of the five slots for Euro 2032, but it will a while for the other cities' projects to take shape.

Italy and Turkey Officialized as Joint Euro 2032 Hosts

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2032, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, UEFA

As widely expected, UEFA announced that Italy and Turkey will host Euro 2032 together, marking the return of a major event to the Peninsula since the 1990 World Cup. Federal president Gabriele Gravina rejoiced: “It’s a historic event for us. We had been chasing it. Forty-two years is the right time."

Italy and Turkey will be formalized as the joint Euro 2032 hosts shortly. Evelina Christillin, who’s a UEFA executive and sits on the FIFA board, announced.

UEFA and FIFA Exec Comments on Italy-Turkey Euro 2032

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2032, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Turkey, UEFA

Italy and Turkey will be formalized as the joint Euro 2032 hosts shortly. Evelina Christillin, who’s a UEFA executive and sits on the FIFA board, announced: “There won’t be any surprises tomorrow. The competition will take palce in Italy and Turkey. It’s a fait accompli."

Italy was awarded the joint organization of the 2032 European Championship along with Turkey, but it had the chance to host the 2030 World Cup too.

Italy and Turkey to Be Named as Euro 2032 Hosts Soon

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2032, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Turkey, UEFA

Italy and Turkey are set to be formally awarded the organization of the 2032 European Championship next Tuesday. The two federations officialized their joint bid back on July 28th. UEFA announced to have received the project on Wednesday. It will be assessed by the Executive Committee.

Montella has already been contacted by Turkey in view of his two-season spell at Demirspor, and given his familiarity to the language and the culture.

Vincenzo Montella in Pole Position to Lead Turkey to EURO 2024

September 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Turkey

Montella has already been contacted by the Turkey FA in view of his impressive two-season spell at Demirspor, and given his familiarity to the language and the culture. He is currently evaluating the terms of the deal, which is unknown as of the moment.

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