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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...

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

Tottenham's Erik Lamela, right, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammate Serge Aurier during the English League Cup fourth round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.(Matt Dunham/Pool via AP)
Mourinho gets better of Lampard as Spurs beat Chelsea in Cup

By Rob Harris Sep. 29, 2020 07:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, July 11, 2020 file photo, Lazio's Ciro Immobile eyes the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Sassuolo at the Rome Olympic Stadium. Prolific scorer Ciro Immobile has extended his contract with Lazio through 2025. His previous contract was due to expire in 2023.“This is important, because Immobile had gained the attention of some big clubs, considering that he’s the European Golden Shoe holder,” Lazio communications director Stefano De Martino said Monday. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
Italy's Mancini: Playing without fans will 'feel a bit sad'

By Andrew Dampf Sep. 03, 2020 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, Texas A&M's Asa Lacy (35) throws a strike against a Miami (Ohio) batter during an NCAA baseball game in College Station, Texas. Detroit has a chance to add another potential standout when it makes the No. 1 selection in Wednesday night’s draft. Lacy is a possible top pick in the Major League Baseball draft. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Torkelson, Martin, Lacy lead list of top MLB draft prospects

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 09, 2020 02:28 PM EDT