Italy’s defensive line suffered a major blow as Giorgio Scalvini was ruled out of the European Championship due to a torn ACL. The young centre-back sustained the injury in the closing moments of Atalanta’s last match of the season, leaving a noticeable void in Italy’s backline. Scalvini’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Azzurri
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Italian football legend Leonardo Bonucci recently announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37. Throughout his illustrious career, Bonucci spent 12 seasons at Juventus, with additional spells at AC Milan, Treviso, Pisa, Bari, and Union Berlin, before concluding his playing days with a brief stint at Fenerbahçe. However, it was during his
Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli has made a remarkable comeback after serving a seven-month ban for breaching betting rules. The 23-year-old was recently named in Italy’s provisional squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, showcasing his determination and talent on the field. Despite the setback, Fagioli’s return to play for Juve in Monday’s 3-3
The case of Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi allegedly racially abusing Napoli’s Juan Jesus has sparked controversy in the football world. Despite Juan Jesus accusing Acerbi of directing a racial slur at him, Acerbi has vehemently denied using any offensive language. The Italian football federation prosecutor conducted an investigation, questioning both players and witnesses. However,
Inter Milan defender, Francesco Acerbi, has left Italy’s national team training camp following an allegation of racially abusing Napoli counterpart, Juan Jesus, during a Serie A match. The incident occurred during the second half of the game where Juan Jesus, who is Black, appeared visibly upset and approached the referee, claiming that Acerbi had used
Adidas has recently launched a collection of home and away kits for various partner federations participating in the upcoming Copa América and European Championship tournaments. The company’s design philosophy aims to maintain each nation’s footballing identity while incorporating modern elements to refresh their traditional styles. The kits draw inspiration from a wide range of sources,
Giorgio Chiellini, the charismatic Italian footballer, is a player who defies expectations both on and off the pitch. Often compared to iconic movie villains like Loki or Hans Gruber, his mischievous smile and unorthodox methods make him a likable figure even for those who despise his club, Juventus. Despite his unconventional style of play and
Italy, the defending European champions, had their fans on the edge of their seats as they struggled to secure a spot in Euro 2024. With only one successful qualification out of their past four attempts, the possibility of not qualifying for the tournament was a nightmare scenario that no Azzurri fan wanted to face. Although
Italy’s prospects at Euro 2024 appear uncertain as their indifferent qualifying form places them in Pot 4 for the finals draw next month. In the previous tournament, Italy emerged as the champions, defeating England on penalties in the final of Euro 2020. However, their lackluster performance leading up to Euro 2024 raises doubts about their