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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."

Serie A left something on the table in the second round of the group stage of the various continental competitions but didn’t lose any game.

Serie A Fuels Strong UEFA Ranking with Early Displays

October 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A

Serie A left something on the table in the second round of the group stage of the various continental competitions but didn’t lose any game. Its clubs have collectively logged four wins, two draws, and one defeat so far. The good results are boosting its UEFA ranking.

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.

As widely anticipated, Juventus have been excluded from the 2023/2024 edition of the European Conference League. UEFA communicated its decision Friday

Juventus Officially Handed One-Year Ban by UEFA at Last

July 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella European Conference League, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, UEFA

As widely anticipated, Juventus have been excluded from the 2023/2024 edition of the European Conference League. UEFA communicated its decision Friday seven months after starting an inquiry on the matter. The Bianconeri pay the price for Financial Fair Play violations stemming from the same infractions that led to their ten-point deduction.

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina believes FIFA should intervene in Saudi Arabia’s stance on overloading finances with to lure stars.

Italy and Turkey Propose to Host Euro 2032 Together

July 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Tunisia, UEFA

Italy and Turkey have communicated to UEFA that they plan to merge their bids to host Euro 2032, thus ending the process since no other country came forward. The two federations have already sent a joint letter to UEFA to relay the decision. It should have no problem being okayed.

With a wordy statement, Juventus announced to have initiated the procedure to bow out of the Super League, following up on their previous announcement.

Juventus Formally Start Process to Leave Super League

July 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Super League, Transfer Market, UEFA

With a wordy statement, Juventus announced to have officially initiated the procedure to bow out of the Super League. They were one of the only three teams left on it. Real Madrid and Barcelona will have to sign off. The Bianconeri announced that they were mulling such a decision in early January.

Juventus still had a chance to make the top four in the time between the ten-point deduction and the ugly loss to Empoli.

Juventus Accept Europe Suspension Following UEFA Bargain

July 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

It is understood that the reported agreement between UEFA and Juventus is a small price to pay, as the club seek to emerge anew from 2023/24 onwards under the tutelage of the new management.

Juventus announced to have opened discussions with Barcelona and Real Madrid concerning their exit from the Super League following some anticipatory rumors.

Juventus Commence Process to Leave the Super League

June 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Super League, UEFA

Juventus announced to have opened discussions with Barcelona and Real Madrid concerning their exit from the Super League following some anticipatory rumors coming from Spain. The process will take a few weeks but should ultimately result in their departure. A22 Sports Management believes they were threatened.

UEFA Unhappy with Mild Punishments Against Juventus

June 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Champions League, FIGC, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, UEFA

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina met with Aleksander Ceferin in Budapest in the lead-up to the Europa League final, where Sevilla bested Roma on PKs. The UEFA leader and his counterpart discussed a few topics, including the recent sanctions against Juventus. An exclusion from the cups would have been preferable.

Losing the semi-final on a coin toss marked a forgettable end to an otherwise memorable European competition debut for Roma

European Football Stories: How Roma’s Fate Was Decided by a Coin

May 30, 2023 Bikash Mohapatra AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Bundesliga, Cagliari, Calcio Stories, Champions League, Conference League, Coppa Italia, Europa League, European Conference League, European Football Stories, FIGC, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Mourinho, Napoli, Olimpico Roma, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie B, Torino, Totti, UEFA Cup

The coin that could have ended Roma's maiden campaign in the Cup Winners Cup early (against PSV), opted to give the Romanisti initial hope before ensuring eventual disappointment in the Semi Finals against Gornik Zabrze, one that would take a long time to recover from.

Juventus will file their defense against further charges that could lead to a new sports trial Wednesday, unless the club agrees to plea bargain.

Juventus Prepare Rebuttals, Soft-Pedal UEFA Ban Buzz

April 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, UEFA

Juventus will file their defense against further charges that could lead to a new sports trial Wednesday, unless the club agrees to plea bargain. In the meantime, the team’s lawyer responded to the accusations by federal prosecutor Giuseppe Chinè on the delayed wages and dubious partnerships.

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