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UEFA rankings: Two Italian clubs in top 10

As European cup competitions resume, the UEFA club rankings take center stage once again. With Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League matches kicking off, let’s examine the current standings…

Lyon star Rayan Cherki courted by the Azzurri

Rayan Cherki, the talented young attacker from Olympique Lyonnais, finds himself at the center of an international tug-of-war as he continues to impress for France’s U21 team. Despite his strong…

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Format and draw details

As the football world looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup, preparations are already underway for the qualification process. Following Spain’s victory at Euro 2024, the next major international tournament…

Nations League | Italy 1-3 France: Match Report

Italy suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to France at San Siro, exposing their vulnerability to set pieces and losing top spot in their Nations League group. Despite both teams having…

Nations League | Italy v France: Match Preview

The UEFA Nations League reaches its group stage climax on Sunday as Italy hosts France at the iconic San Siro in Milan. With both teams already qualified for the quarter-finals,…

Baldanzi leaves Italy under-21 camp, returns to Roma

Tommaso Baldanzi has returned to Roma’s training ground, Trigoria, after leaving the Italy Under-21 national team camp. The young midfielder will not participate in the upcoming friendly match against Ukraine…

Nations League | Belgium 0-1 Italy: Match Report

Sandro Tonali’s first international goal propelled Italy to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Belgium in Brussels, securing the Azzurri’s spot in the Nations League quarter-finals. In their last meeting, Italy…

Nations League | Belgium v Italy: Match Preview

Belgium and Italy are set to clash in a crucial UEFA Nations League match on Thursday at the Stade Roi Baudouin in Brussels. This encounter holds significant implications for both…

Ricci’s Nations League participation in jeopardy

Samuele Ricci’s availability for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Belgium and France has been cast into doubt following an injury scare during Torino’s Derby della Mole against Juventus.…

Nations League | Italy 4-1 Israel: Match Report

In a commanding performance, Italy triumphed over Israel with a score of 4-1, securing the top position in their Nations League group. Giovanni Di Lorenzo shone brightly, scoring two goals,…

Nations League | Italy 2-2 Belgium: Match Report

In a dramatic UEFA Nations League encounter, Italy saw their comfortable 2-0 advantage evaporate as they settled for a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico. The Azzurri,…

Israel 1-2 Italy: Player Ratings

Italy secured their second Nations League group victory, beating Israel 2-1 with goals from Davide Frattesi and Moise Kean. Donnarumma 6.5 – Responded with character and stability to a few…

Israel 1-2 Italy: Match Report

Italy strengthened their position atop Group A2 of the Nations League with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Israel at the Boszik Arena in Budapest. The result, coupled with France’s 2-0…

Israel v Italy: Match Preview

Fresh off a stunning victory in Paris, Italy looks to maintain their momentum as they face Israel in their second UEFA Nations League Group 2 fixture on Monday. The match…

France 1-3 Italy: Player Ratings

Despite conceding after just 14 seconds, Italy mounted a spirited comeback against France, winning their opening Nations League match with goals from Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi and Giacomo Raspadori. Donnarumma…

France vs Italy: Nations League preview

The Italian national team, under the guidance of Luciano Spalletti, is set to face France in their opening match of the Nations League on Friday at the Stade de France…

Moise Kean: “Spalletti’s words motivate me”

Fiorentina striker Moise Kean has expressed his enthusiasm about returning to the Italian national team and his relationship with coach Luciano Spalletti in a recent interview with VivoAzzurro (via Gianluca…

Caleb Okoli: ‘Buffon’s speech moved me’

New Leicester City defender and former Atalanta player Caleb Okoli recently spoke at a press conference from the Italian national team’s training camp. This marks his first call-up under new…

Switzerland v Italy: Expected lineups

The knockout stage of Euro 2024 is set to begin, with Italy facing Switzerland in a crucial round of 16 match. Luciano Spalletti’s Italy, who finished second in Group B…

Switzerland v Italy: Expected lineups

As Italy gear up for their Euro 2024 Round of 16 match against Switzerland in Berlin on Saturday, manager Luciano Spalletti is finalizing his team selection. The winner of this…

Jorginho: “This is the beauty of football…”

Italy midfielder Jorginho reflected on the team’s hard-fought draw against Croatia in their Euro 2024 match, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and team spirit. A late equaliser from Mattia Zaccagni…

Player Ratings: Italy 1-1 Croatia

Italy snatched the runners-up spot in their EURO 2024 group, scoring a late injury time equaliser through Mattia Zaccagni.   Italy Donnarumma: A big save from a Sucic effort in…

Federico Dimarco ready for Croatia clash

In a surprising turn of events, Federico Dimarco has been declared fit for Italy’s crucial Euro 2024 match against Croatia. As of June 21, Dimarco had not participated in training…

Croatia v Italy: Expected lineups

Italy return to the field in Leipzig on Monday night for a crucial Euro 2024 group stage match against Croatia. Following a defeat to Spain, Italy needs at least a…

Spain vs Italy: Probable Lineups

After a 2-1 victory over Albania in their Euro 2024 opener, Luciano Spalletti’s Italy is preparing to face Spain in a high-stakes clash that could decide the fate of Group…

Player Ratings: Italy 2-1 Albania

Italy survived an early scare in their opening EURO 2024 group game, coming back from 1-0 down to beat Albania 2-1 with goals from Nicolo Barella and Alessandro Bastoni.  …

EURO 2024: Italy v Albania – Expected lineups

Defending European champions Italy will field a 4-2-3-1 formation against Albania in their Euro 2024 opener, with Riccardo Calafiori, Federico Chiesa, and Gianluca Scamacca set to start. In defence, Calafiori…

Spalletti: “We managed ball possession better”

Luciano Spalletti believes his Azzurri side managed ball possession better, following their 1-0 win over Bosnia. Italy are playing the last in a series of pre-EURO’s friendlies, and speaking after…

OFFICIAL: Italy name 26-man squad for EUROs

Italy have names Luciano Spallettii’s official 26-man squad for the European Championships this summer. The complete roster, released through an official statement on the FIGC (Italian Football Federation) website, reveals…

Italy: Scalvini out of Euros, Gatti takes his place

Italy have called up Juventus defender Federico Gatti, following Giorgio Scalvini’s cruciate ligament injury. Atalanta centre-back Scalvini will miss this summer’s Euros and might not return until 2025, having picked…

Gatti on standby for Italy squad

Juventus defender Federico Gatti has been called up for the Italy squad after Inter centre-back Francesco Acerbi has been forced to withdraw from the squad for EURO 2024 due to…