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Bonucci Dishes on UEFA Nations League Semi-Final vs Spain

June 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Spain

Veteran defender Leonardo Bonucci, who once hailed Italy’s win against Spain in the EURO 2020 semi-final as the toughest game of his career, believes the Azzurri have enough awareness to beat La Roja once again.

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Mancini Ahead of Spain Clash: “Always a Difficult Opponent”

June 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Spain, Transfer Market

Roberto Mancini expects Spain to put up a strong fight despite their rebuilding phase following a golden generation. The Azzurri face La Roja in the UEFA Nations League second semi-final in Enschede, the winner of which will play Croatia in the final in Rotterdam on Sunday.

Italy Confirm 23-Man List for UEFA Nations League Finals

June 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Serie A

Italy will face Spain in the second semi-final in Enschede on June 15, before playing either hosts Netherlands or Croatia in the third place/final three days later.

Italy Face Spain, Croatia Take on Netherlands in UEFA Nations League

January 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Croatia, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, Spain

Historically, Spain have beaten Italy 12 times – one more than they’ve tasted defeat at the hands of the Azzurri. They have 16 draws between them in 39 encounters.

Italy in Pot One for Euro 2024 Qualifying Draw

September 28, 2022 David Parkes International Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A

The draw groups for Italy is confirmed as the 2024 Euro qualifiers will take place next year.

Italy crashed to a 5-2 thrashing vs Germany, and Donnarumma believed it was a collective result rather than individual mistakes that handed them the loss.

Donnarumma Scorns at Germany Defeat: “Not Just One Culprit”

June 15, 2022 Akhil Fisher Germany, Italian Football, Italy, PSG, The Azzurri

Italy crashed to their third winless match in Nations League with a 5-2 thrashing against Germany, and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma believed it was a collective result rather than individual mistakes that handed the team the loss.

England vs Italy 0-0: Stalemate Keeps Italy on Top of Group

June 11, 2022 Michel Sakr England, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A

In a rematch for the Euro 2020 final, England hosted Italy at the Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton in their round of the third round Nations League Group Stage. Following a promising first half that featured dangerous chances for the Azzurri, the encounter regressed into a cagey affair in the second period with the two sides sharing the spoils.

Italy vs Hungary 2-1: Barella on Target as Azzurri Return to Winning Ways

June 7, 2022 Michel Sakr International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A

Following the encouraging draw against Germany in the weekend, Italy hosted Hungary for the second matchday of the UEFA Nations League group stage. The hosts were the better side from start to finish and managed to secure three points even if an own goal made it 2-1.

Italy vs Germany 1-1: Encouraging Start for New-Look Azzurri

June 4, 2022 Michel Sakr Germany, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A

At the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, two of Europe's biggest superpowers clashed heads in the opening fixture of the UEFA Nations League. The match turned out to be an entertain affair between, with second half goals from Lorenzo Pellegrini and Joshua Kimmich grabbing a point for each side.

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Bonucci Dishes on UEFA Nations League Semi-Final vs Spain

Mancini Ahead of Spain Clash: “Always a Difficult Opponent”

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