Tag: Italy
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Impossible to describe what I am feeling – Italy goalkeeper
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was emotional after his penalty shootout heroics against Spain. Donnarumma saved Alvaro Morata’s penalty to send Spain into the final of Euro 2020. “There was everything at that moment, it wasn’t easy, but with the strength of this group, we managed to get there,” new PSG signing Donnarumma told Sky Italia.…
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Jorginho secures Italy’s spot in Euro 2020 final
Italy beat Spain on penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final after an enthralling semi-final at a noisy Wembley. After Alvaro Morata’s penalty was saved, Jorginho strolled up to score and set up a final with either England or Denmark in London on Sunday. Federico Chiesa looked as if he had sent Italy – who…
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Italy clash with Spain will be battle until the end – Bonucci
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci says Italy will be ready for Spain in their Euro 2020 semifinal. Italy face Spain on the back of victory over Belgium. “We knew Belgium’s quality, especially in attack and the danger they posed to us on the counter,” Bonucci told RAI Sport. “We went 2-0 up and were dominating the…
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Italy beat Belgium, qualify for Euro 2020 semi- final
Italy set up a Euro 2020 semi-final clash against Spain after first half goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne led the Azzurri to a 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday in an entertaining encounter in which both sides created a number of chances. Italy — who will face the Spaniards on Tuesday in London…
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Euro 2020: Belgium take on Italy, Swiss tackle Spain in Euro quarters
Top-ranked Belgium take on fellow form side Italy later on Friday as the first Euro 2020 quarter-finals take place. Both teams with 100 per cent records so far at the tournament will meet in Munich, with Belgium having major injury doubts surrounding creative midfielders Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne. The first quarter-final in St…
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Euro 2020: Portugal out as Belgium set up quarter final tie with Italy
A moment of class from Thorgan Hazard proved enough to knock out holders Portugal as Belgium continued their pursuit of a first major title by reaching the quarter-finals of Euro 2020. The Borussia Dortmund winger’s swerving drive from 25 yards arrived late in a cagey first-half and carried Roberto Martinez’s side into a mouth-watering meeting…
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Euro 2020: Italy send Austria out in extra time as Denmark thrash Wales
Italy needed extra time to see off battling Austria at Wembley and set up a Euro 2020 quarter-final against Belgium or Portugal. Austria marked their first appearance in the knockout stage of the European Championship with a tireless performance to give their much-fancied opponents a scare. Marko Arnautovic had a headed goal disallowed after a…
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Euro 2020: Italy yet to be tested – De Ligt
Juventus’ Holland defender Matthijs de Ligt insists Italy are yet to prove themselves at the Euros. The Azzurri are into the round of 16, but De Ligt says they’re yet to be tested. “I’ve watched Italy, they play really well,” said De Ligt. “They don’t even seem Italians. They attack, they press high up the…
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Euro 2020: Wales into last 16 despite defeat to Italy
Italy made eight changes to their side but they were still too strong for Wales as they defeated the Welsh 1-0 in the final Group A encounter. Italy had already qualified for the last 16 and despite the narrow scoreline had little trouble in retaining their 100% record in the Group and their 8th win…
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We can win Euro 2020 – Italy coach
Italy boss Roberto Mancini believes his side can go on to win Euro 2020. The Azzurri have followed up their opening game win over Turkey with a 3-0 success over Switzerland in Rome, booking their place in the Round of 16. The Italians have now gone ten straight games without conceding a goal, while their…