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World Unites To Say Goodbye To Sunil Chhetri
The world on Thursday united to bid adieu to Sunil Chhetri with the global governing body FIFA and the Croatian great Luca Modric joining legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in making the Indian football icon's farewell truly international. The 39-year-old retired as international football's fourth most prolific scorer with 94 goals from 151 matches. It is an incredible feat for a player whose country is still struggling to find its footing in world football.
Defending champions Italy name injury doubt Barella in Euro 2024 squad
:Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti named his final 26-man squad for the 2024 European Championship on Thursday, with midfielder Nicolo Barella included despite missing their last game through injury.
Tudor resigns as Lazio manager
Igor Tudor has resigned from his role as Lazio coach, after less than three months in charge, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.
Italy Held To Goalless Draw In Euro 2024 Warm-Up With Turkey
Italy were held to a goalless draw by Turkey on Tuesday as the Azzurri gear up for their European Championship title defence later this month. Luciano Spalletti's side were frustrated by Turkey in a low-key friendly in Bologna which featured little in the way of goalmouth action. Italy play one more friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Empoli on Sunday before travelling to Germany for Euro 2024. They begin their campaign on June 15 against Albania in Group B, where they have also been drawn with Spain and Croatia.
Master passer Lobotka is central to Slovakia's fortunes
Much of Stanislav Lobotka's best work on the pitch goes largely unnoticed but the midfielder with a stunning passing range will be a key member of Slovakia’s side when they compete at the European Championship in Germany.
Bill Belichick visits Croatian soccer team, honored by president - ESPN
Bill Belichick has taken the time he would normally be coaching in the NFL to visit Croatia, where in recent days he met with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, and received a Croatian certificate of nationality.
Portugal survive late scare in 4-2 friendly win over Finland
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes came off the bench to score twice and help Portugal kick off their Euro 2024 preparation with a 4-2 win over non-qualifiers Finland on Tuesday in Lisbon.