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Still more to come from Italy – Roberto Mancini

Posted Saturday, July 03, 2021 by PA79 hits

Roberto Mancini is confident there is more to come from Euro 2020 semi-finalists Italy after they dumped Belgium out of the competition.The Italians dispensed with FIFA’s number one-ranked team in a 2-1 quarter-final victory in Munich on Thursday night as they continued to fight their way back from the disappointment of failing to qualify for the last World Cup in Russia.Asked at his post-...Full Story »

Roberto Martinez says discipline key to Belgium win over Portugal

Posted Monday, June 28, 2021 by PA138 hits

Roberto Martinez felt Belgium had come through the toughest test possible after edging out holders Portugal to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.Thorgan Hazard scored a stunning goal but Belgium needed to defend doggedly – and ride their luck – under heavy pressure late on to hang on for a 1-0 victory in Seville on Sunday.Coach Martinez said: “It wasn’t just about how...Full Story »

Roberto Mancini thinks Austria test will be harder than quarter-finals for Italy

Posted Sunday, June 27, 2021 by PA103 hits

Italy boss Roberto Mancini believes his side could face an easier task in their Euro 2020 quarter-final than the last 16-battle against Austria, which they won 2-1 after extra-time.The Azzuri had to do things the hard way at Wembley as they needed extra-time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina to book their place in the next round as they faced their first real test of the tournament.T...Full Story »

Verratti or Locatelli? – Italy boss Roberto Mancini faces major midfield dilemma

Posted Friday, June 25, 2021 by PA151 hits

Italy cruised through the group phase of Euro 2020 with three victories but head coach Roberto Mancini will press reset for the knockout stage.Mancini’s side scored seven times and did not concede – equalling their previous best defensive record of 1980 – but the former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss believes that will count for little as they face Austria in the last 16....Full Story »

Roberto Martinez wants to get best out of every Belgium player in knockout phase

Posted Tuesday, June 22, 2021 by PA91 hits

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez believes his side are ready to take the next step in their quest for a major trophy after cruising into the knockout stages of Euro 2020 with a third straight win.An unfortunate own goal from keeper Lukas Hradecky and a late strike from Romelu Lukaku sealed the Belgians’ 2-0 win over Finland, who are left with a slim hope of going through as one of the best th...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski earns Poland point as profligate Spain pay the penalty

Posted Sunday, June 20, 2021 by PA100 hits

Robert Lewandowski struck to keep Poland’s Euro 2020 hopes alive after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Spain in Seville, where the hosts missed a second-half penalty.Spain, who could only manage a 0-0 draw with Sweden in their opening Group E fixture, went ahead in the 25th minute through Alvaro Morata, after his close-range effort had initially been ruled out for offside before being ...Full Story »

Spain looking to make life ‘uncomfortable’ for Poland star Robert Lewandowski

Posted Friday, June 18, 2021 by PA141 hits

Pablo Sarabia has urged Spain to make life “uncomfortable” for Robert Lewandowski as they attempt to get their Euro 2020 campaign up and running against Poland.Luis Enrique’s side could only manage a 0-0 Group E draw with Sweden in their opening fixture despite dominating, and will seek to edge themselves towards the last 16 when they meet the Poles in Seville on Saturday eveni...Full Story »

Roberto Mancini confident Italy have what it takes to win Euro 2020

Posted Thursday, June 17, 2021 by PA67 hits

Roberto Mancini insists Italy can win Euro 2020 after they became the first side to reach the knockout stage.Manuel Locatelli’s double and Ciro Immobile’s late strike sealed a dominant 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome.They returned to the top of Group A, after Wales’ 2-0 win over Turkey, following a 10th straight win without conceding.Mancini said: “In the European Champi...Full Story »

Coach Stefan Tarkovic praises Slovakia for nullifying Robert Lewandowski threat

Posted Tuesday, June 15, 2021 by PA96 hits

Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic felt keeping Robert Lewandowski quiet was the key to his side’s surprise victory over Poland at Euro 2020.The Bayern Munich striker failed to make an impact as Tarkovic’s side stunned the 10-man Poles to open their Group E campaign with a 2-1 victory in St Petersburg.Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, who gave Lewandowski little throughout the game, n...Full Story »

Roberto Martinez: Win will allow Belgium to grow into Euro 2020

Posted Sunday, June 13, 2021 by PA123 hits

Roberto Martinez believes Belgium’s comfortable 3-0 victory over Russia in their Group B opener will allow them to grow into Euro 2020.A brace from Romelu Lukaku helped the number one ranked team in the world make a winning start to the tournament in St Petersburg.Substitute Thomas Meunier also struck in the first half to cap a good evening for the Red Devils, who were without th...Full Story »

Man Utd, Chelsea 'make their pitch' to wantaway Bayern Munich striker Lewandowski

Posted Saturday, June 12, 2021 by Tribalfootball.com155 hits

Premier League trio Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all in contact with Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski. The 32-year-old striker netted 41 league goals in the 2020/21 season for Bayern to break Gerd Muller's Bundesliga record, which had stood for 49 years. He is currently focused on Poland's campaign at this summer's European Championship, but his agent Pini Zahav...Full Story »

Roberto Mancini praises Italy for handling pressure well to win Euro 2020 opener

Posted Saturday, June 12, 2021 by PA109 hits

Italy head coach Roberto Mancini praised his players for handling the pressure well after his side claimed an emphatic 3-0 victory over Turkey in Friday night’s Euro 2020 opener in Rome.Merih Demiral’s own goal early in the second half gave Italy a deserved lead and further goals from Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne served warning that Mancini’s side are genuine contenders.Ma...Full Story »

Roberto Martinez backs Belgium to handle pressure of expectancy

Posted Saturday, June 12, 2021 by PA122 hits

Roberto Martinez has backed Belgium to deal with heightened expectation as they head into the Euro 2020 finals ranked as the best team in the world.The Belgians finished third at the World Cup in Russia in 2018 and will return to face the hosts of that tournament in St Petersburg on Saturday evening among the favourites to lift the trophy and sitting at the top of FIFA’s ranking table.Aske...Full Story »

SCOT THE LOT Andy Robertson surprises Scotland pals with £900 Euro 2020 gift boxes including can

Posted Friday, June 11, 2021 by Thesun.co.uk129 hits

The Liverpool star, 27, set up the surprise for Steve Clarke’s men as they arrived at their Euro 2020 training camp in Middlesbrough on Wednesday. Andy Robertson has surprised his Scotland teammates ahead of Euro 2020 Credit: Getty The personalised gift bags were given to each player and staff member Credit: Instagram @andyrobertson94 All squad members and staff were given a range of gi...Full Story »

Chelsea-linked Robert Lewandowski discusses his future

Posted Tuesday, June 01, 2021 by 101 GREAT GOALS153 hits

Lewandowski's Bayern stint Robert Lewandowski is arguably the best natural centre-forward in world football. Harry Kane is perhaps the closest challenger to the Polish international, but the 32-year-old is clear when it comes to simply finding the net. Even across the current campaign, during which he has missed some big games through injury, Lewandowski has managed to net a staggering 48 g...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne to join Belgium squad for European Championship - Roberto Martinez

Posted Tuesday, June 01, 2021 by ESPN127 hits

Kevin De Bruyne does not require surgery after fracturing his nose and eye socket and will join the Belgium squad next week ahead of the European Championship, coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday. The 29-year-old De Bruyne sustained the injuries in a collision with Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger while playing for Manchester City in the Champions League final on Saturday. De Bruyne had to ...Full Story »

Barcelona eyeing Belgium's Roberto Martinez if club parts ways with Ronald Koeman - sources

Posted Thursday, May 27, 2021 by ESPN124 hits

Barcelona are considering the Belgium coach Roberto Martinez as a possible alternative to Ronald Koeman if they decide to move on from the Dutchman this summer, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN. Koeman, along with his agent, Rob Jansen, met with Barca president Joan Laporta on Tuesday at the club's Camp Nou offices to discuss his future. Jansen told reporters the meeting was "positive...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski breaks 49-year Bundesliga record with last-gasp Bayern goal

Posted Sunday, May 23, 2021 by Dailystar.co.uk179 hits

Robert Lewandowski broke a 49-year Bundesliga record by scoring his 41st goal of the season in the very last minute of Bayern Munich's final 2020/21 outing at home to Augsburg. The Poland striker had already equalled Bayern legend Gerd Mueller's long-standing record, set all the way back in 1972, for the most goals in a single Bundesliga campaign, getting on the scoresheet for the 40th time in ...Full Story »

Italy coach Roberto Mancini signs new deal to 2026

Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2021 by Tribalfootball.com118 hits

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has signed a new deal to 2026. FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has announced Mancini will lead Italy at the next two European Championships and two World Cups. "We wanted to give continuity to our work," Gravina said at the Federal Council. "Beyond winning a trophy, there's a project to work on. "Mancini has been working brilliantly for two years and moving forwa...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Lewandowski an option for PSG

Posted Sunday, May 16, 2021 by Goal.com171 hits

Greenwood key to United's transfer policyManchester United are ready to delay any moves for a striker as they feel Mason Greenwood is well placed to learn from Edinson Cavani. Cavani committed to a new deal at Old Trafford earlier in the week, and the Mirror claims it has persuaded United to hold fire on any bids for Harry Kane or Erling Haaland. United feel Cavani is key to helping Greenwoo...Full Story »

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