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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

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...

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

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

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