Luciano Spalletti confident Azzurri can impose Euro 2024 game plan
Italy boss Luciano Spalletti has challenged his squad to show no fear at Euro 2024 as they look to live up to what the fans dream of and successfully defend their title in Germany.
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Italy's Barella is on track for Euro opener, Spalletti says
DORTMUND, Germany :Italy's lynchpin midfielder Nicolo Barella is likely to be available for selection in the reigning champions' opening match at Euro 2024 against Albania on Saturday after recovering from a minor injury, coach Luciano Spalletti said on Friday.
Euro 2024 Group F: Portugal pick of the bunch
Group F promises to be one of the most intriguing groups, headlined by Roberto Martinez's Portugal but possessing strong competition in Turkey, Georgia, and the Czech Republic.
Euro 2024 Group E: Golden Belgium era still flickering
On paper, Group E isn't one that whets the appetite but favourites Belgium aside, it's a difficult one to predict.
UEFA Euro 2024: Groups, Format, Venues, Records: All You Need To Know
UEFA Euro 2024 kicks off on June 15, as hosts Germany face Scotland in the tournament opener. A major international tournament returns to Germany for the first time since the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Italy enter as defending champions, but they'll have an uphill task to even make it out of the groups, with Spain, Croatia and Albania alongside them in Group B. Germany talisman Toni Kroos has come out of retirement to have one last crack, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric may also be playing their final Euros. The format stays the same; top two teams qualify from the six groups, with the four best third-placed teams also making the Round of 16.
‘Infinite’ Pedri is Spain’s key against Modric’s Croatia
Spain’s Euro 2024 hopes have been bolstered by Pedri Gonzalez’s return to form and the Barcelona playmaker could prove crucial in their stern opening battle against Luka Modric’s dangerous Croatia.
UEFA Euro 2024: Full Schedule, Groups, Dates, Times And Venues
UEFA Euro 2024, Groups, Format, Venues and Schedule: UEFA Euro 2024 kicks off in India in the early hours of June 15, as hosts Germany take on Scotland in the opening encounter. Germany is hosting a major international tournament for the first time since the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Defending champions Italy - who are drawn in what many have claimed is the 'Group of Death' with Spain and Croatia - start their campaign against minnows Albania on June 16. Kylian Mbappe's France are hot favourites, and begin their tournament on Austria on June 18, while his soon-to-be Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham begins his campaign with England a day earlier, against Serbia. And can Cristiano Ronaldo get his hands on a second European Championship? Portugal kick off against Czech Republic on June 19.
Euro 2024: 'Infinite' Pedri Is Spain's Key Against Luka Modric's Croatia
Spain's Euro 2024 hopes have been bolstered by Pedri Gonzalez's return to form and the Barcelona playmaker could prove crucial in their stern opening battle against Luka Modric's dangerous Croatia. The Real Madrid midfielder, 38, is still the standard-bearer for his country and his midfield duel with Pedri lends a Clasico feel to the heavyweight clash in Berlin on Saturday. Spain, Croatia, Italy and Albania comprise Group B, the tournament's toughest quartet, but a resurgent Pedri could give La Roja the edge they crave.