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England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, right, goes for the ball ahead of England's Tyrone Mings, left, and Croatia's Bruno Petkovic during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Croatia, at Wembley stadium, London, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Spectators injured by parachuting protestor

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 08:15 AM EDT

Italy's Giorgio Chiellini heads the ball during the Euro 2020, soccer championship group A match between Italy and Turkey, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Friday, June 11, 2021. (Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via AP)
Italy convincing in 3-0 win over Turkey to open Euro 2020

By Andrew Dampf Jun. 11, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

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...

Pessina is 8th player to contract COVID-19 after Italy duty

Apr. 07, 2021 08:24 AM EDT
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina has become the eighth Italy player to test positive for the coronavirus since returning from...

MATCHDAY: Bayern takes on PSG, Porto hosts Chelsea in CL

By The Associated Press Apr. 06, 2021 02:23 PM EDT
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BAYERN MUNICH VS. PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN ...

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020 file photo, Juventus' Leonardo Bonucci celebrates scoring a goal during an Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Sampdoria at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy. Juventus and Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday after returning from international duty. Juventus said Bonucci undertook the test on Thursday morning and is already in isolation at his home in Turin. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)
Bernardeschi is latest to contract COVID-19 after Italy duty

Apr. 06, 2021 10:29 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020 file photo, Juventus' Leonardo Bonucci celebrates scoring a goal during an Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Sampdoria at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy. Juventus and Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday after returning from international duty. Juventus said Bonucci undertook the test on Thursday morning and is already in isolation at his home in Turin. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)
Juve defender Bonucci contracts coronavirus on Italy duty

Apr. 01, 2021 09:42 AM EDT

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...

Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez, left, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Serie A soccer match between Verona and Inter Milan in Verona, Italy Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (Paola Garbuio/LaPresse via AP)
Juventus' dominance challenged by resurgence of Milan clubs

By Daniella Matar Dec. 24, 2020 10:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 file photo, Italy coach Roberto Mancini gestures during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Italy and Poland at Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna, Italy. Italy coach Roberto Mancini has tested positive for the coronavirus days before the international break. The Italian soccer federation says that Mancini is “completely asymptomatic” and is self-isolating at his house in Rome. The Italy squad will meet up on Sunday. It plays an international friendly against Estonia on Wednesday and hosts Poland in the Nations League four days later. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Virus-hit Italy hosts Poland without coach and star forward

By Daniella Matar Nov. 14, 2020 01:24 PM EST

Roma's Henrikh Mkhitaryan, right, celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Genoa and Roma, at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (Tano Pecorao/LaPresse via AP)
Club quarantines prevent players from joining national teams

By Andrew Dampf And Rob Harris Nov. 08, 2020 06:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 file photo, Italy's coach Roberto Mancini wears a face mask during the international friendly soccer match between Italy and Moldova, at the Artemio Franchi stadium, in Florence, Italy. Italy coach Roberto Mancini has tested positive for the coronavirus days before the international break. The Italian soccer federation says that Mancini is “completely asymptomatic” and is self-isolating at his house in Rome. The Italy squad will meet up on Sunday. It plays an international friendly against Estonia on Wednesday and hosts Poland in the Nations League four days later. (Marco Bucco/LaPresse via AP)
Mancini names 41-man Italy squad amid virus concerns

Nov. 07, 2020 01:38 PM EST

Napoli's coach Gennaro Gattuso gives directions to his players during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli at the Ennio Tardini stadium in Parma Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
Pirlo gets coaching career off to sparkling start in 3-0 win

By Daniella Matar Sep. 20, 2020 08:37 AM EDT

Roma's head coach Paulo Fonseca give instructions during an Italian Serie A soccer match between Verona and Roma at the Bentegodi stadium in Verona, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Fabio Rossi/LaPresse via AP)
Fiorentina's Castrovilli scores 1st goal of Serie A season

By Daniella Matar Sep. 19, 2020 02:49 PM EDT

PSG's Julian Draxler reacts after scores his side's opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Metz at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Wednesday, Sept.16, 2020. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
PSG's league campaign in trouble after rocky start to season

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 17, 2020 02:44 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

Atalanta 's Duván Zapata celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, Saturday, July 11, 2020. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)
Atalanta shows off European credentials with draw at Juve

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 11, 2020 06:03 PM EDT