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Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates during the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between Italy and Austria at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Croatia forward Perišić positive for virus

By The Associated Press Jun. 26, 2021 07:54 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 players attend a training session ahead of Friday's Euro 2020, group A soccer match against Turkey, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Thursday, June 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, Pool)
Italy vs Turkey 6/11/2021

Jun. 11, 2021 03:08 AM EDT

Turkish fans wait for the kick-off of the Euro 2020, group A soccer match between Italy and Turkey, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Friday, June 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)
The Latest: Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 win over Turkey

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 03:06 AM 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

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Portugal at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain on Friday June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Spain, Portugal draw 0-0 in front of nearly 15,000 in Madrid

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 04, 2021 03:52 PM 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

Lazio's Ciro Immobile, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal on a penalty during a Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Genoa, in Rome's Olympic stadium, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (Fabrizio Corradetti/LaPresse via AP)
Italy players vaccinated ahead of Euro 2020

May. 03, 2021 12:44 PM 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...

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Elche at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Real Madrid, Man City target last 8 of Champions League

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2021 09:15 PM EDT

Lazio's Luis Alberto celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Roma, at Rome's Olympic Stadium, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Lazio eyes Champions League after 3-0 derby win over Roma

Jan. 15, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Lazio's Ciro Immobile, second from right, scores his side's opening goal during a Champions League group F soccer match between Lazio and Zenit Saint Petersburg, at Rome's Olympic Stadium, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Immobile scores 2 on his return from virus in Lazio win

Nov. 24, 2020 05:01 PM EST

Bayern's Robert Lewandowski reacts during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and SV Werder Bremen in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
AP Interview: Lewandowski reflects on award-winning season

By Andrew Dampf Nov. 23, 2020 12:22 PM EST

Atalanta's Duvan Zapata, center, is challenged by Spezia goalie Ivan Provedel and defender Martin Erlic during the Serie A soccer match between Spezia and Atalanta at the Dino Manuzzi stadium in Cesena, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
Immobile makes scoring return from virus as Lazio wins 2-0

By Daniella Matar Nov. 21, 2020 11:12 AM EST

FILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola during the Champions League group C soccer match against Olympiacos at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England. Manchester City said Thursday Nov. 19, 2020, that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping Pep at the English club until the end of the 2022-23 season. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, FILE)
MATCHDAY: Man City at Tottenham; Barcelona plays Atletico

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, left, looks to pass the ball past England's Declan Rice and Dominic Calvert­-Lewin, right, during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Belgium and England at the King Power stadium in Leuven, Belgium, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
MATCHDAY: Italy, Belgium eye Nations League finals spots

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2020 07:47 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

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

Basaksehir's Alexandru Epureanu, right, clears the ball during the Champions League group H soccer match between Istanbul Basaksehir and Manchester United at the Fatih Terim stadium in Istanbul, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo)
Man United and PSG slump, Germany soars in Champions League

By Graham Dunbar Nov. 04, 2020 06:29 PM EST

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal, during the Serie A soccer match between Spezia and Juventus, at the Dino Manuzzi Stadium in Cesena, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
MATCHDAY: Ronaldo returns to Champions League after virus

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 07:02 PM EST