Tag: Italy
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Italy star wants Victor Osimhen to become Napoli’s leader
Following the departure of Kalidou Koulibaly and Lorenzo Insigne, Italian midfielder Matteo Politano has tipped Victor Osimhen for Napoli captaincy role. Osimhen only arrived in Naples two years ago from Lille for a club and African record transfer fee. And at 23, the Super Eagles striker is already the face of Napoli. Napoli lost three…
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Nigerian Street Vendor Beaten to Death in Italy
In May 2021 Alika Ogorchukwu, a 39-year-old Nigerian living in Italy, was hit by a car while he was riding his bicycle, an accident that forced him to use a crutch to move around. On Friday, an Italian man used the crutch to knock Mr. Ogorchukwu to the ground on a major shopping street in…
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Italy’s Belotti leaves Torino as free agent after seven seasons
Italy international striker Andrea Belotti has left Torino after seven years of leading their attack, the Serie A club announced on Friday. Belotti leaves Torino as a free agent after his contract expired overnight, with 113 goals to his name over 251 appearances in a “Granata” shirt since signing from Palermo in 2015. “Thanks for…
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Man Asks Italian Police to Jail Him to Escape Wife’s Grip
Freedom is one of the most important ingredients to purposeful living, and as such, no sane human would likely exchange it for something else. However, a man under house arrest in Italy showed up at a police barracks asking to be put behind bars because life with his wife at home was unbearable, police said…
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Euro 2020 Final: Racists Attack Rashford, Others as Italy Overpowers England
The England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka have been racially abused after the Euro 2020 final loss to Italy. The three players came on as substitutes and lost their penalties on Sunday evening. Thereby, portending negative attention at the trio. The Euro 2020 final, played at Wembley Stadium in London ended 3-2…
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Euro 2020 Resolution: Italy Wins England on Penalty Shoot out
Italy has won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on penalties last night, July 11, 2021. The interesting match started on a bright note for both sides – Italy and England as expectations heralded the atmosphere. The English side wish to “bring home the cup” hits rock bottom as the cup made…