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Italy's Nicola Barella, center, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the international friendly soccer match between Italy and Czech Republic in Bologna, Italy, Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
A year late, Italy and Turkey play opening game at Euro 2020

By Andrew Dampf Jun. 10, 2021 04:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, March 25, 2021 filer, Italy's Ciro Immobile, right, competes for the ball with Northern Ireland's goalkeeper Bailey Peacock Farrell, bottom, during the World Cup 2022 qualifier group c soccer game between Italy and Northern Ireland at the Stadio Ennio Tardini in Parma, Italy. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP, File )
EURO 2020: Italy transformed after World Cup failure

By Andrew Dampf May. 31, 2021 08:57 AM EDT

How Inter Milan won the Serie A title

By Daniella Matar May. 02, 2021 11:15 AM EDT
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan won its first Serie A title in more than a decade as it ended Juventus’ grip on the league crown. Atalanta’s draw...

Mancini calls up 38 players for Italy's World Cup qualifiers

Mar. 19, 2021 05:47 PM EDT
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Atalanta defender Rafael Toloi and Spezia midfielder Matteo Ricci were called up by Italy for the first time on Friday in a 38-man squad...

Juventus' Alvaro Morata, left, celebrates scoring a goal, 2-1, during a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Lazio, in Turin’s Allianz Stadium, Italy, Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)
Barça has deficit to overcome to recover in Champions League

By The Associated Press Mar. 07, 2021 08:11 PM EST

Spezia's Giulio Maggiore, right, celebrates scoring a goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Spezia and Milan at the Alberto Picco stadium in La Spezia, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)
American-owned Spezia stuns Serie A leader AC Milan 2-0

By Daniella Matar Feb. 13, 2021 02:12 PM EST

Juventus' Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League Group G soccer match between Ferencvaros and Juventus at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Morata scores another brace as Juve wins in Ronaldo's return

Nov. 04, 2020 04:59 PM EST

Dynamo Kyiv's goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan jumps for the ball with Juventus' Merih Demiral, right, during the Champions League, group G, soccer match between Dynamo Kyiv and Juventus at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. (Valentyn Ogirenko/Pool via AP)
Morata scores twice as Ronaldo-less Juventus tops Dynamo 2-0

Oct. 20, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

Chelsea's Jorginho challenges for the ball with Arsenal's Granit Xhaka, right, during the FA Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London, England, Saturday, Aug.1, 2020. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
Jorginho, Tonali need virus tests before joining Italy

Aug. 27, 2020 02:18 PM EDT

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo, second left, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Sampdoria at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Sunday, July 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Ronaldo scores again as Juventus seals 9th straight title

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 26, 2020 06:34 PM EDT

Lazio's Patric could face lengthy ban for biting opponent

Jul. 07, 2020 05:30 PM EDT
LECCE, Italy (AP) — Lazio defender Patric could be facing a lengthy ban after being sent off for biting an opponent. The incident happened...