LEONARDO BONUCCI NEWS

Busy versus Napoli Bonucci had three interceptions, one block and three interceptions and won one duel in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Bonucci was forced to defend a lot as Juventus grabbed an early lead, but they could not hold onto it and ended up losing due to a late goal. They have been unable to keep a clean sheet in the first three matches. Bonucci has registered 13 tackles and eight interceptions. Juventus will face Malmoe away in Champions League Tuesday and then host Milan next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts four interceptions against Udinese Bonucci had two clearances and four interceptions, won three duels and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Udinese.

Impact Bonucci had a solid performance in the back even though Juventus gave up two goals, mostly due to mistakes by their goalkeeper. They will host Empoli Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo starts on bench as Juventus wastes 2-goal lead

Massimiliano Allegri’s return to Juventus got off to a disappointing start as two mistakes from goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny saw his side relinquish an early two-goal lead to draw...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

English FA launches investigation into trouble at Euro final

The English Football Association has commissioned an independent review to investigate the “disgraceful scenes” which marred the national team’s shootout loss to Italy in the Europ...

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 Italians, no Ronaldo in Euro 2020 team of the tournament

Five players from European champion Italy have been picked in UEFA’s official team of the tournament

JULY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Azzurri deserve to take title back to Rome “Fratelli d’Italia; l’Italia s’e desta…” To see the Italy players singing Il Canto degli Italiani at the outset of their Euro 2020 matches w...

JULY 12, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Scores in Euro final Bonucci had two clearances, won four duels, took two shots (one on target) and scored a goal in Sunday's 4-3 win over England on PKs.

Impact Bonucci had a tidy performance in the back and scored a pivotal goal, bundling it over the line on a scrum following a corner kick and equalizing the game in the second half. Despite a small knee injury, he played in every Euro match, tallying four tackles, 12 interceptions and 14 clearances. He is poised for another campaign as the leader of the Juventus defense.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bonucci Becomes Oldest Euro Final Scorer Veteran Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci scored a landmark goal in Italy's Euro 2020 final clash with England.

JULY 11, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Euro 2020 final: Italy end England's dream in penalty shootout

Italy won a drama-filled Euro 2020 final against England after a penalty shootout. Here are the best moments!

JULY 11, 2021

Italy wins Euro 2020, beats England in penalty shootout

Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Italians celebrate Euro 2020 victory in Rome

Celebrations erupted in downtown Rome as thousands of people took to the streets after Italy beat England in a penalty shootout to win the European Championship at Wembley Stadium...

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini has Italy smiling again after the team's darkest day

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has the country’s national soccer team smiling again less than four years after its darkest moment

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiellini, Bonucci and the Joys of Pushing Back The veteran defenders Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci have given Italy the freedom to push forward at Euro 2020, right to the brink o...

JULY 9, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Italy defender Bonucci not familiar to everyone at Euro 2020

Friend or fan

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Euro 2020 final: Where Italy and England can win or lose

The European Championship final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on Sunday has all the makings of a tight and tense title match

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills stat-sheet against Spain Bonucci (knee) had six interceptions, four clearances and two blocks and drew three fouls in Tuesday's 5-3 win on PKs over Spain.

Impact Bonucci had his best statistical output of the tournament as Italy was forced to defend significantly more than in previous matches. He is set to continue playing through a minor knee issue. He has logged 12 interceptions, 12 clearances and four blocks in six Euro games. Italy will face either England or Denmark in the final Sunday.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Spain Bonucci (knee) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Spain.

Impact Bonucci will continue to play through a knee sprain Tuesday, something that may limit what he can do on the pitch. Still, outside of the Wales match, he's gone the entire way, so there's no reason not to expect a full 90 or 120 out of him, even if he winces in pain every time he attempts to do something.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Italy reaches final, beats Spain in shootout

Italy has reached the European Championship final by beating Spain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to be fine for Spain game Bonucci is nursing a knee sprain, but he is set to keep playing through it, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Bonucci picked up the issue in one of the previous matches, but he has featured in almost every minute, subbing off only in the Wales game when Italy had already punched their ticket to the knockout stage. He has tallied six interceptions, eight clearances and two blocks in five Euro games, contributing to two and a half clean sheets.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Longtime tormentor Italy stands in way of Spain at Euro 2020

They are opponents who have long struck fear into the heart of Spanish soccer

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Italy defender Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery

Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola has had surgery on his Achilles tendon in Finland

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran Italy defenders out to prove a point against Spain

Italy’s two veteran defenders are still out to prove they can compete at the highest level

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays through knee pain versus Belgium Bonucci won four duels and had one clearance, one block and one interception in Friday's 2-1 win over Belgium and admitted that he is battling a knee injury.

Impact Bonucci did not put up great numbers in this one and was seen wincing multiple times. He is likely to continue gutting it out unless the situation gets significantly worse. Francesco Acerbi has been the top defensive backup for Italy thus far. Bonucci has posted six interceptions, eight clearances and two blocks in five games.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy and Spain to meet again at a European Championship

Italy and Spain are going to meet at the European Championship for the fourth tournament in a row and this time a place in the final will be on the line

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS