Tag: Ukraine

Italy Player Ratings vs Ukraine: Frattesi Bags First Azzurri Brace

Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Ukraine
The Azzurri needed to win, and a win they got. Italy beat Ukraine 2-1 at the San Siro tonight in the fourth game of their Euro 2024 Qualifiers campaign as Luciano Spalletti collected his first W in his journey as the new Nazionale coach. Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi was the star of the night as he stroke twice in 30 minutes to build a two-goal cushion for his side.
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As Italy prepare to take for UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying matches, Spalletti expects his side to do better than they did, and also replied to Sarri’s comments.

Di Lorenzo Draws Comparison Between Italy and Spalletti’s Napoli

Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Serie A, Ukraine
Italy full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo has backed the Azzurri to bounce back against Ukraine following their sub-par 1-1 draw against North Macedonia. Luciano Spalletti’s spell with the national team was enroute a satisfactory win after Ciro Immobile scored early in the second half, however, only until Enis Bardhi emerged with the equalizer.
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Serie A teams will not sign players from Ukraine and Russia after all. The Italian Football Association had quickly adopted FIFA's special ruling.

Serie A Reverse Course on Transfers from Ukraine and Russia

Atalanta, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market
Serie A teams will not sign players from Ukraine and Russia after all. The Italian Football Association had quickly adopted FIFA's special ruling on such moves given the extraordinary circumstances. On the other hand, the League, which is a separate entity, blocked them through a gentlemen's agreement.
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Serie A has quickly adopted FIFA's decision to allow players in Ukraine and Russia to transfer because of the ongoing war.

Serie A Abides by FIFA on Players from Russia and Ukraine

Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market
Serie A has quickly adopted FIFA's decision to allow players in Ukraine and Russia to transfer because of the ongoing war. Due to the extraordinary circumstances, the market will re-open on March 10th, although with multiple caveats. Atalanta have quickly started eyeing a Shakhtar Donetsk striker given their current woes.
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Roma made some adjustments in the midfield in January, but José Mourinho has not stopped considering Granit Xhaka the ideal signing in the role.

Suspension, Yellow Card and Injury Updates Ahead of Euro Quarter Finals

Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Euro 2020, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
Just one player will miss the quarterfinals of the Euro due to suspension. Still, it is a major blow to Switzerland, which will face Spain without Granit Xhaka. Several players are in danger of skipping the semifinals as they are one yellow card away from disqualification. The list includes Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, Sergio Busquests, Jordi Alba, and Nicolò Barella. Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne might be able to recover for the Italy game.
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