After serving a 10-month ban for breaching gambling rules in Italy, Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is poised to make his return to competitive football. The 24-year-old is set to be available for selection for Newcastle’s upcoming game against Tottenham on Sept. 1. The ban was initially imposed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in
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Arsenal’s recent signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a hefty transfer fee of £42 million has created quite a buzz in the football world. The 22-year-old defender has had a remarkable journey from suffering a devastating knee injury six years ago to becoming a standout player for both Bologna and the Italian national team.
Despite Italy’s disappointing performance at Euro 2024, head coach Luciano Spalletti will be retaining his position. This decision was confirmed by Gabriele Gavrina, the head of the Italian Football Association, in a news conference held on Sunday. Gavrina expressed the FA’s full trust in Spalletti and emphasized the continuation of the project under his leadership.
Luciano Spalletti, the coach of the Italian national team, faced harsh criticism after their humiliating 2-0 loss to Switzerland in the Euro 2024 round-of-16 match. Many attributed the loss to a lackluster performance by the players, with Spalletti himself providing a list of excuses for their defeat. From blaming the tempo of the game to
Croatia has been hit with a hefty fine of €105,000 by UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body following the incidents that occurred during the Euro 2024 match against Italy. The Croatian Football Association revealed the news on Friday, stating that the atmosphere surrounding the game in Leipzig was quite different from the previous matches held
The article discusses the different approaches taken by various national teams during the rest days in between the group stage and the knockout phase of Euro 2024. It highlights the contrasting methods employed by coaches such as Didier Deschamps, Gareth Southgate, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick in managing their players’ downtime. While some coaches allowed
Italy managed to secure a spot in the European Championship round-of-16 with a dramatic 98th-minute equalizer against Croatia. While coach Luciano Spalletti praised the never-say-die attitude of his players, he also highlighted the need for improvement. He admitted that the team was a bit soft at times during the game and did not play their
The retired Italy star Roberto Baggio fell victim to a terrifying home invasion incident while watching the national team’s game against Spain at the European Championship. Reports from local police revealed that at least five armed robbers stormed into Baggio’s villa near Vicenza, striking him on the head with the butt of a gun when
In a recent match between Spain and Italy, the spotlight was on the young wingers, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal, who showcased their talents and proved to be a force to be reckoned with at Euro 2024. Despite a Riccardo Calafiori own goal being the deciding factor in the game, it was the performance of
In the world of European football, transfer gossip is always rife during the summer window, and one of the latest rumors involves Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. According to reports, the Serie A side is open to offers for the 26-year-old, with Bayern Munich among the clubs keeping tabs on him. It is said that an