World Cup 2022 Archives - Page 12 of 12

Promising Milan Starlet Leao Called Up for World Cup Playoffs

March 17, 2022 Julian Faustini AC Milan, Portugal, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, World Cup, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

With Portugal preparing to face-off against Turkey within the World Cup qualification playoffs next week, Fernando Santos has included the promising Milan starlet Rafael Leao within his 26-man roster.

Locatelli Player Ratings Italy Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland vs Italy Player Ratings: No Savior for the Azzurri

November 15, 2021 Michel Sakr International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

On a cold night in Belfast, Italy needed a hero, but found none, as Switzerland deservedly snatched the ticket to Qatar 2022 with an impressive 4-0 win against Bulgaria. So here are our player ratings for Italy who simply couldn't find a way through the defenses of Northern Ireland.

Italy wiped out Lithuania on Wednesday night to restart their march after two draws in a row and get closer to booking their ticket to World Cup 2022

Italy – Lithuania 5-0: Kean and Raspadori Cast Away Mancini’s Doubts

September 8, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Italy wiped out Lithuania on Wednesday night to restart their march after two draws in a row and get closer to booking their ticket to World Cup 2022. After back to back ties, Roberto Mancini reshuffled his cards and put the front line's responsibility on the shoulders of Moise Kean and Giacomo Raspadori. Neither of them would betray the coach's trust.

Switzerland were going to pose a tougher challenge to Italy than what they did at the Euro and Roberto Mancini knew that

Gritty Switzerland Block Italy as Azzurri Catch Second Tie in a Row

September 5, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, Switzerland, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Pushed by their home supporters, Switzerland were going to pose a tougher challenge to the Azzurri than what they did at the Euro and coach Roberto Mancini knew that. At the Sankt Jakob-Park in Basel, it ended in a goalless draw, a disappointing result that risks complicating Italy's path towards Qatar 2022.

Italy Equal Non-Losing Streak Record but Fail to Break Bulgaria Wall

September 2, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Bulgaria, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

The first outing of the Azzurri as reigning European Champions was a lackluster affair, with Italy dominating the game at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence but ultimately held to a draw by Bulgaria in their fourth match of the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers. By tying this game, Italy extended their non-losing streak to 35 games.

Lithuania – Italy Player Ratings: Sensi Delivers

March 31, 2021 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Although it was far from being their best performance, Roberto Mancini's men sealed their third straight victory in the competition, all in the same 2-0 result. Sensi opened the scoring right after the break, and Immobile added the second from the spot in the final minute of the match. So here are our player ratings for Italy after their victory against Lithuania.

Italy Cruise Past Lithuania to Catch Third Win in World Cup Qualifiers

March 31, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini's Italy caught the third win out of three games and extended their non-losing streak to 25 games as they cruised past Lithuania in their last World Cup Qualifiers test in this international break. The Azzurri thus took the lead of Group C with nine points - three more than Switzerland who played only two matches.

Bulgaria – Italy Player Ratings: Easy for the Azzurri

March 28, 2021 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Although it was far from being the prettiest performance, Roberto Mancini's men earned their second 2-0 victory in a row. Andrea Belotti broke the deadlock from the spot late in the first half, and Manuel Locatelli came from the bench so seal the win. So here are our player ratings for Italy against Bulgaria.

Italy efforts were enough to pull off three more points on their way to Qatar as the Azzurri beat Bulgaria 2-0 in their second World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

First-Time Win in Bulgaria Gives Italy Lead in World Cup Qualifiers

March 28, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Bulgaria, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Compared with their dominating exploits from a few months ago, Roberto Mancini's Italy are surely less brilliant these days. However, their efforts were enough to pull off three more points on their way to Qatar as the Azzurri beat Bulgaria 2-0 in their second World Cup 2022 Qualifiers test.

Italy – Northern Ireland Player Ratings: Chiellini in Control

March 26, 2021 Michel Sakr FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, World Cup

Roberto Mancini's men completely dominated the first half, and were able to score twice via Berardi and Immobile. Whilst the Azzurri's performance was less dynamic in second half, they managed to maintain their lead, as they earned their first three points in a 2-0 victory. So here are our player ratings for Italy after their encounter against Northern Ireland.

Roberto Mancini's Italy disposed of a modest Northern Ireland side with goals from Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile in their World Cup Qualifiers opener

Italy Cruise Past Northern Ireland in World Cup Qualifiers Opener

March 25, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini's Italy disposed of a modest Northern Ireland side with goals from Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile in their World Cup Qualifiers opener. Based on what seen tonight, the battle for supremacy in the Group C of the Qualifiers should be a matter between the Azzurri and Switzerland.

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