January 22, 2021
Euro 2020 Team Guide: Italy
Mancini re-building Italy’s reputation after World Cup failure
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March 28, 2017
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: all roads lead to decisive World Cup showdown with Spain
Italy continue to grind out the results on the road to Russia 2018, but the real test will come in September when they face fellow southern European superpower Spain.
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November 14, 2016
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: a ‘half victory’ disappoints a very demanding audience
The expected hatful of goals did not materialise for Italy when they played Liechtenstein, and a sterner test now awaits against Germany.
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October 10, 2016
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: azzurri reap more than they sow
For the second match in a row, Giampiero Ventura's Italy secured a result their performance didn't merit.
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October 7, 2016
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: Ventura got it wrong but Italy live to fight another day
Paddy Agnew sees Italy retreat into their shell against Spain, as Giampiero Ventura opts for caution over enterprise.
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October 5, 2016
Italy v Spain: maybe not decisive but certainly important
Paddy Agnew looks ahead to Italy's crucial World Cup qualifier against Spain.
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October 4, 2016
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: Nice form leads to calls for the return of … Super Mario Balotelli
At Nice, Mario Balotelli appears to have found the right environment for his talents to flourish.
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September 7, 2016
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: ‘grandad’ Ventura gets the Italy show on the road
Giampiero Ventura kicked off his reign as Italy coach with a win and a display of tactical acumen that suggests Antonio Conte won't be missed too much.
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September 5, 2016
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: Italy approach World Cup qualifiers with sense of trepidation
New coach Giampiero Ventura will be hoping his Italy team can bounce back from the friendly defeat to France, when they meet Israel in their opening World Cup qualifier.
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September 1, 2016
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: new Giampiero Ventura era begins tonight
Continuity is key for Antonio Conte's successor, as Italy look to build on solid foundations.
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June 14, 2016
Paddy Agnew witnesses an elegant masterclass from Italy
The victory over Belgium was a reminder of the enduring qualities of Italian football.
