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Subs give Italy 2-1 win over Austria, spot in Euro 2020 QFs

Substitutes Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina scored in extra time to help Italy beat Austria 2-1 and advance to the quarterfinals of the European Championship

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Croatia forward Perišić positive for virus

Croatia says forward Ivan Perišić has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss the team’s game against Spain in the round of 16 of the European Championship

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Italy 1-0 Wales Matteo Pessina makes it three wins in three games for Italy after a 1-0 victory vs. Gareth Bale and Wales. Pessina's flicked volley from an...

JUNE 21, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Atalanta and Sassuolo inspired Italy's transformation

Italy's transformation from a team that failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup into an attack-minded juggernaut can be traced back to Serie A teams like Atalanta and Sassuolo

JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Wales Pessina took three shots (two on target), created one chance, had one interception and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Wales.

Impact Pessina decided the match in the final stages of the first half with a nifty deflection from inside the box on a free kick. He fully exploited a spot start since multiple regulars were rested in this one. He will resume being a bench option in the knockout stage.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy's reserves beat Wales 1-0 at Euro 2020

Italy matched a team-record 30-match unbeaten streak by beating Wales 1-0 at the European Championship

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Neuer given go-ahead to wear rainbow armband

The German soccer federation says UEFA has given the go-ahead for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to wear a captain’s armband with the rainbow colors at the European Championship

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pessina replaces injured Sensi in Italy squad for Euro 2020

Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina has replaced the injured Stefano Sensi in the Italy squad for the upcoming European Championship

JUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up for Euros Pessina was called into Italy's camp for the Euros after Stefano Sensi (adductor) was ruled out of the competition.

Impact Pessina and Sensi have often competed for playing time with the national team, but Pessina had a sizable lead in minutes logged this season due to better fitness. Since he was only a late inclusion into the roster, Pessina may not have great odds of starting each game despite his regular presence during past international breaks.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective versus Milan Pessina sent in two inaccurate crosses, had 24 passes and attempted one unsuccessful tackle in the 0-2 loss in the season finale against Milan.

Impact Pessina drew the start, but he was pulled at halftime to go with a more aggressive formation. He has registered two goals, two assists, 27 chances created and 17 tackles in 28 matches (21 starts) in 2020/21.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Italy transformed after World Cup failure

Italy has gone from failing to qualify for the World Cup to a perfect qualifying campaign for the European Championship

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sassuolo forward Raspadori gets 1st call up to Italy's squad

Sassuolo’s 21-year-old forward Giacomo Raspadori received his first call-up to Italy’s national team when coach Roberto Mancini named a 33-man squad for the Azzurri’s first Europea...

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Super League rebel Juventus loses 3-0 to Milan, drops to 5th

Juventus lost 3-0 at home to AC Milan to leave its chances of qualifying for the Champions League in peril

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pessina is 8th player to contract COVID-19 after Italy duty Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina has become the eighth Italy player to test positive for the coronavirus since returning from internationa...

APRIL 7, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pessina is 8th player to contract COVID-19 after Italy duty

Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina has become the eighth Italy player to test positive for the coronavirus since returning from international duty

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Attack-minded Atalanta struggling to score goals

Atalanta has lost its scoring touch

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini names 41-man Italy squad amid virus concerns

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has named a 41-man squad for the Azzurri’s upcoming matches as there are question marks over a number of players due to coronavirus concerns

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta held 1-1 at Verona, Milan routs Bologna 5-1

Atalanta’s push for second spot was hampered by a 1-1 draw at Hellas Verona in Serie A on Saturday

JULY 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS