Italy Suffers Heavy Defeat in Norway
The Italian national team faced a significant setback in their World Cup qualifying campaign, losing 3-0 to Norway. Goals from Sorloth, Nusa, and Haaland in the first half left Italy reeling. Coach Spalletti acknowledged the team`s fragility and numerous errors. With this loss, Italy now trails by 9 points in their group, raising concerns about their qualification prospects.
Serie A Schedule Highlights
The Serie A calendar has been released, featuring some exciting early-season matchups:
- Juventus will face Inter Milan in the third round
- AC Milan will play against Napoli
- Napoli begins their title defense against Sassuolo
- Juventus starts with matches against Parma and Genoa
- Inter Milan faces a challenging opener against Torino
Club News and Transfer Rumors
Inter Milan CEO Marotta has praised Chivu as an ideal choice for the club, calling it a courageous decision. Meanwhile, Juventus is showing interest in defenders Dodo and Tavares, with negotiations ongoing. Roma is reportedly offering €30 million for Vlahovic, and Atalanta is considering Juric for a managerial role.
Looking Ahead
The Italian national team will face Moldova on Monday, desperately seeking to improve their performance and keep their World Cup hopes alive. In Serie A, fans can look forward to an exciting start to the season with high-profile matches scheduled early in the campaign.