UEFA EURO 2024 Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Inter Eye Ex-Torino and Switzerland Veteran to Replace Buchanan

July 9, 2024 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Switzerland, Torino, Transfer Market

In search for a new club since leaving Torino, Switzerland veteran Ricardo Rodriguez has fallen onto the radar of Serie A champions Inter. The center-back’s contract with the Granata expired at the end of June.

Berardi made a brilliant comeback to the national team after missing out in September due to injury, as he knocked a brace against Malta in the 4-0 victory.

Spalletti Notes Berardi Scope for Improvement Despite Brace

October 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Sassuolo, Serie A

Domenico Berardi made a brilliant comeback to the national team after missing out in September due to injury, as he knocked in two strikes against Malta in Italy’s 4-0 victory. Azzurri boss Luciano Spalletti was full of praise after the Sassuolo winger’s match-winning performance but urged his improvement.

After omitting Orsolini from his initial squad for Italy’s qualifiers, Spalletti called upon the Bologna star following fitness concerns with others.

Spalletti Reveals Why He Rang Orsolini After Initial Omission

October 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

After omitting Riccardo Orsolini from his initial 27-man squad for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier matches against Malta and England respectively, Luciano Spalletti called upon the Bologna star following fitness problems with Mattia Zaccagni and Federico Chiesa.

Luciano Spalletti rallied the Napoli fans while interrupting the presentation of goalie Pierluigi Gollini. "We do everything for the club and the city."

Spalletti Releases 27-Man Italy Squad for EURO Qualifiers

October 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti has released the list of 27 players who will be called up for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifier matches against Malta and England. A handful of injury concerns have hit the Azzurri camp, but Spalletti will nonetheless bet on his side bringing all six points back home.

France resume their UEFA EURO Qualifiers when thy take on The Netherlands on matchday seven, and coach Didier Deschamps took stock of two Inter players.

France Boss Deschamps Takes Stock of Inter Stalwarts

October 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, France, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

France resume their UEFA EURO Qualification matches when thy take on The Netherlands on matchday seven, and coach Didier Deschamps took stock of two Inter players. He praised Marcus Thuram for integrating well into Simeone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2 system: "He's still young, he has a lot of opportunities to improve."

Fabio Cannavaro has advocated Italian teams to eye the son of Serie A icon Lilian Thuran and brother of Inter striker Marcus Thuram, Khephren Thuram.

Cannavaro Backs Italy Improvement: “The Worst Is Behind Us”

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

The win against Ukraine was Spalletti’s first as the Italy coach since taking over Mancini’s spot in the dugout. He remains unbeaten after two games, having drawn 1-1 vs North Macedonia in his managerial debut. Cannavaro gave his thoughts on the Italy team, drawing out examples from each position.

While Spalletti was roused by Frattesi’s match-winning brace against Ukraine, he wasn’t the least bit impressed by the midfielder’s comments post game.

Spalletti Reacts to Frattesi: “Act Like Professionals, Not Spoiled Children”

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Ukraine

While Luciano Spalletti was roused by Davide Frattesi’s match-winning brace against Ukraine, he wasn’t the least bit impressed by the new Inter midfielder’s comments after the game. Gianluigi Donnarumma was booed for large periods by the San Siro crowd, reacting to which Frattesi backed the former Rossoneri.

Ukraine Coach Rebrov Refuses to Underestimate New-Look Italy

September 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Ukraine

Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov believes his side have everything in their power to cause an upset to Italy in their UEFA European Championship qualifier at San Siro. The Blue and Yellow have never won against Italy in a competitive match, but Rebrov maintained the trust in his troops to register a positive result.

North Macedonia vs Italy: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

September 8, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A

A third consecutive failed attempt to qualify for a major international tournament would be a disaster for Italy. Keen to avoid that fate, Gli Azzurri head to the National Arena Toshe Proeski in Skopje to lock horns with North Macedonia in a high-stakes Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday.

As Italy fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England, Mancini was dealt with another blow with regards to availability of his players going forward.

Mancini to Deal with Two Player Absences Ahead of Malta Clash

March 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher England, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy

As Italy fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Roberto Mancini was dealt with another blow regarding the availability of his players going forward. The Azzurri play Malta next in the UEFA EURO Qualifiers but will be without two of his main players.

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