Preview: Turkey vs. Italy

March 27, 2022

Two teams wounded by World Cup playoff semi-final defeats will lock horns in an international friendly on Tuesday evening, as Turkey welcome Italy to Konya. Turkey suffered a 3-1 defeat to Portugal in last week’s last-four playoff affair, while Italy incredibly lost 1-0 at home to North Macedonia, so the European champions will also not be at the 2022 World Cup. Turkey had the chance to level the scores at…

Preview: Turkey vs. Italy

Following a year-long delay, the much-anticipated Euro 2020 finals get underway on Friday, as form side Italy host fast-improving Turkey at the iconic Stadio Olimpico. While the Azzurri seek to make the most of home advantage in Rome, their Turkish counterparts are aiming to at least avoid defeat in their opening match of the competition at the fifth time of asking. Four-times world champions Italy will marry vast experience with…

June 11, 2021

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