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Italy coach Luciano Spalletti is wary of the perils of the Israel game after the scintillating performance against France.

Luciano Spalletti Outlines Italy World Cup Ambitions Ahead of Belgium Clash

October 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has outlined Gli Azzurri's ambitions ahead of Thursday's UEFA Nations League fixture against Belgium. During a comprehensive interview with Calciomercato, the former Scudetto-winning manager with Napoli addressed multiple topics, including the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

Only those old enough to remember Italia 90 can truly understand what Totò Schillaci's eyes wide open as run to celebrate his goal really meant

Serie A Heroes: Totò Schillaci, an Italian Midsummer Night’s Dream

September 18, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Hall of the Heroes, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A

Only those old enough to remember the magic nights of “Italia 90” can truly understand what that gaped mouth, what those eyes wide open in disbelief, meant. Totò Schillaci looked like a boy living his childhood dream as he led Italy’s march towards the World Cup trophy, one goal after another. His underdog story has been an example for a generation of Italians.

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 Passed on Joining Bid to Host the 2030 World Cup

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, World Cup

Italy was awarded the joint organization of the 2032 European Championship with Turkey, but it had the chance to host the 2030 World Cup along with Saudi Arabia and Egypt. They passed on the opportunity for a few reasons, as federal president Gabriele Gravina revealed.

José Mourinho returned to Italy Sunday night ahead of the start of the Roma pre-season and decided not to voice his opinion on the transfer market.

Brazil Set to Tussle Portugal for Roma Manager Mourinho

December 23, 2022 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Portugal, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Jose Mourinho recently revealed that he has no intention to part ways with Roma following links arising to the managerial job at Portugal. Five-time world champions Brazil have now entered the picture.

Napoli Target Morocco Revelation Cheddira from Serie B Outfit

December 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher Uncategorized

Apart from Napoli, there is also lingering interest from Sampdoria, Torino and Sporting Lisbon. However, it is the league leaders who seem to have an upper hand in the transfer race for Cheddira.

We take you through the best Serie A XI from the 2022 World Cup, including Angel Di Maria, Marcelo Brozovic and Olivier Giroud

2022 World Cup Serie A Best XI: Di Maria, Brozovic, Giroud

December 21, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell AC Milan, Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, Fiorentina, France, Inter, Juventus, Morocco, Napoli, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serie A, South Korea, Spezia, World Cup, World Cup 2022

The dust has settled after a glorious month of action-packed drama in the Middle East as Argentina secured their third World Cup triumph. However, we are all already looking forward to the return of Serie A which will restart on January 4, including a mouth-watering clash between Inter and Napoli to kick things off in the new year. Nonetheless, that is still some time away so for now, we take you through the best Serie A XI from the 2022 World Cup, including Angel Di Maria, Marcelo Brozovic and Olivier Giroud.

Argentina prevailed over France on penalties in the 2022 World Cup Final after the regular and extra times ended in a 3-3 goal-fest

From Tearful Ronaldo to Sadistic Messi: The Top 10 Moment in the 2022 World Cup

December 20, 2022 Michel Sakr Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

As the curtain falls on one of the most unusual of tournaments, the 2022 World had produced a plethora of iconic moments and events that will remain carved in our memories for a long time. Some are controversial whereas others are dramatic or heart-warming, but they're sensational all the same.

Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti updated his take on the comparison between Lionel Messi and Diego Armando Maradona after the World Cup victory.

Zanetti Shrugs Off Messi-Maradona Debate: “We Must Be Thankful”

December 19, 2022 Akhil Fisher Argentina, France, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti had already spoken out before the World Cup final, declaring that his opinion of Lionel Messi wouldn’t change irrespective of the outcome of the showdown clash against France. Having been crowned world champions, Argentina lifted their third world title – a first since the days of Diego Maradona in 1986.

Denzel Dumfries has resurfaced as an immediate option for Chelsea in light of Reece James’ injury, but Inter are unwilling to part ways with him in January.

Inter Star Dumfries Market Value Skyrockets After World Cup

December 19, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Inter offensive-minded right-back Denzel Dumfries is among a select group of players to have seen their market value hit the roof due to their impressive exploits in Qatar. As international football's biggest tournament, the World Cup often plays a massive role in determining a player's price tag.

The 2022 World Cup has taken its final curtain and below we take a look at the Best XI, including the likes of Messi, Mbappe and Bellingham.

2022 World Cup Best XI: Messi, Mbappe, Bellingham

December 19, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, England, France, Japan, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serie A, U.S.A., World Cup, World Cup 2022

The 2022 World Cup has taken its final curtain call as Argentina and Lionel Messi were crowned world champions after one of the best finals of all-time. Below, we take a look at the World Cup Best XI but with the caveat of allowing just one player per nation.

Juventus already held the record for most World Cup champions before the recent edition. Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes joined the list.

Juventus Build on World Cup Record Thanks to Argentina

December 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, World Cup 2022

Juventus already held the record for most World Cup champions before the recent edition. They added to it in Qatar as Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes lifted the trophy. Twenty-seven Bianconeri have done it over the years. Roma also made history thanks to Paulo Dybala.

Argentina vs France 7-5: Albiceleste Prevail on Penalties in Legendary Final

December 18, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Argentina, France, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Argentina prevailed over France on penalties after the regular and extra times ended in a 3-3 goal-fest. Even though it took a cruel shootout lottery to determine the winner, the game at the Lusail Iconic Stadium will make for a tale to be told their grandchildren by those who were fortunate enough to see it live.

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