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The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Italy squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers - Acerbi, Zappacosta recalled to team
Italy recalled Francesco Acerbi to its squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova on Monday, with Davide Zappacosta and Riccardo Orsolini also receiving call-ups. Defender Acerbi, who last played for Italy in a 0-0 draw with Ukraine in November 2023, has been a key player for Inter Milan in its run to the Champions League final this year. ALSO READ | Sunil Chhetri opens up about India vs Bangladesh draw, plans for next AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers Italy, which last qualified for the World Cup in 2014, is in Group I alongside Norway, Estonia, Israel and Moldova. The four-time World Cup winner travels to Oslo to play Norway on June 6 before hosting Moldova in Reggio Emilia three days later. FULL SQUAD Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alex Meret, Guglielmo Vicario Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, Andrea Cambiaso, Diego Coppola, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Federico Dimarco, Matteo Gabbia, Federico Gatti, Destiny Udogie, Davide Zappacosta. Midfielders: Nicolo Barella, Cesare Casadei, Davide Frattesi, Manuel Locatelli, Samuele Ricci, Nicolo Rovella, Sandro Tonali. Forwards: Moise Kean, Lorenzo Lucca, Daniel Maldini, Riccardo Orsolini, Giacomo Raspadori, Mateo Retegui.

Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Italy recall Acerbi for World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Moldova
Italy recalled Francesco Acerbi to their squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova on Monday, with Davide Zappacosta and Riccardo Orsolini also receiving call-ups. Defender Acerbi, who last played for Italy in a 0-0 draw with Ukraine in November 2023, has been a key player for Inter Milan in their run to the Champions League final this year. The 37-year-old will be tasked with stopping striker Erling Haaland from scoring when Italy face Norway, a feat he has achieved twice before in Inter's last two Champions League meetings with Manchester City. Atalanta's Zappacosta also returns for the first time since 2021, while Orsolini, who scored 17 goals for Bologna and inspired them to victory in the Coppa Italia, is back in coach Luciano Spalletti's plans. The attacker was included in the provisional list for last year's European Championship, but has not featured since being cut from the final squad for the tournament. Italy, who last qualified for the World Cup in 2014, are in Group I alongside Norway, Estonia, Israel and Moldova. The four-times World Cup winners travel to Oslo to play Norway on June 6 before hosting Moldova in Reggio Emilia three days later. Squad: Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alex Meret, Guglielmo Vicario Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, Andrea Cambiaso, Diego Coppola, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Federico Dimarco, Matteo Gabbia, Federico Gatti, Destiny Udogie, Davide Zappacosta. Midfielders: Nicolo Barella, Cesare Casadei, Davide Frattesi, Manuel Locatelli, Samuele Ricci, Nicolo Rovella, Sandro Tonali. Forwards: Moise Kean, Lorenzo Lucca, Daniel Maldini, Riccardo Orsolini, Giacomo Raspadori, Mateo Retegui. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.


Reuters
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Italy recall Acerbi for World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Moldova
May 26 (Reuters) - Italy recalled Francesco Acerbi to their squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova on Monday, with Davide Zappacosta and Riccardo Orsolini also receiving call-ups. Defender Acerbi, who last played for Italy in a 0-0 draw with Ukraine in November 2023, has been a key player for Inter Milan in their run to the Champions League final this year. The 37-year-old will be tasked with stopping striker Erling Haaland from scoring when Italy face Norway, a feat he has achieved twice before in Inter's last two Champions League meetings with Manchester City. Atalanta's Zappacosta also returns for the first time since 2021, while Orsolini, who scored 17 goals for Bologna and inspired them to victory in the Coppa Italia, is back in coach Luciano Spalletti's plans. The attacker was included in the provisional list for last year's European Championship, but has not featured since being cut from the final squad for the tournament. Italy, who last qualified for the World Cup in 2014, are in Group I alongside Norway, Estonia, Israel and Moldova. The four-times World Cup winners travel to Oslo to play Norway on June 6 before hosting Moldova in Reggio Emilia three days later. Squad: Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alex Meret, Guglielmo Vicario Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, Andrea Cambiaso, Diego Coppola, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Federico Dimarco, Matteo Gabbia, Federico Gatti, Destiny Udogie, Davide Zappacosta. Midfielders: Nicolo Barella, Cesare Casadei, Davide Frattesi, Manuel Locatelli, Samuele Ricci, Nicolo Rovella, Sandro Tonali. Forwards: Moise Kean, Lorenzo Lucca, Daniel Maldini, Riccardo Orsolini, Giacomo Raspadori, Mateo Retegui.


CNA
26-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Italy recall Acerbi for World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Moldova
Italy recalled Francesco Acerbi to their squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova on Monday, with Davide Zappacosta and Riccardo Orsolini also receiving call-ups. Defender Acerbi, who last played for Italy in a 0-0 draw with Ukraine in November 2023, has been a key player for Inter Milan in their run to the Champions League final this year. The 37-year-old will be tasked with stopping striker Erling Haaland from scoring when Italy face Norway, a feat he has achieved twice before in Inter's last two Champions League meetings with Manchester City. Atalanta's Zappacosta also returns for the first time since 2021, while Orsolini, who scored 17 goals for Bologna and inspired them to victory in the Coppa Italia, is back in coach Luciano Spalletti's plans. The attacker was included in the provisional list for last year's European Championship, but has not featured since being cut from the final squad for the tournament. Italy, who last qualified for the World Cup in 2014, are in Group I alongside Norway, Estonia, Israel and Moldova. The four-times World Cup winners travel to Oslo to play Norway on June 6 before hosting Moldova in Reggio Emilia three days later. Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alex Meret, Guglielmo Vicario Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, Andrea Cambiaso, Diego Coppola, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Federico Dimarco, Matteo Gabbia, Federico Gatti, Destiny Udogie, Davide Zappacosta. Midfielders: Nicolo Barella, Cesare Casadei, Davide Frattesi, Manuel Locatelli, Samuele Ricci, Nicolo Rovella, Sandro Tonali.


USA Today
20-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Davide Zappacosta vs. AC Milan – Player props & odds to score a goal on April 20
Davide Zappacosta vs. AC Milan – Player props & odds to score a goal on April 20 [gambcom-standard rankid="4130" ] Will Davide Zappacosta score a goal when Atalanta goes up against AC Milan on Sunday, April 20 at 2:45 PM ET? For updated stats and anytime goalscorer odds, keep reading. Atalanta faced Bologna at home in its last game and prevailed by a final score of 2-0. It won despite being outshot by seven in the match, 13 to six. Keep up with Serie A action this season on Fubo! Davide Zappacosta's Odds to Score a Goal vs. AC Milan Odds to score a goal next game: +775 Soccer player prop odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 12:40 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. [gambcom-standard rankid="4142" ] Davide Zappacosta's 2024-25 Stats Out of 28 games this season, he has scored in four of them. Comparing Zappacosta's expected goals total (1.0) to his actual total (four), you see an overperformance of 3.0. In terms of assists, he has picked up at least one in two matches (out of 28 played) this season. Thus far in the 2024-25 season, he is averaging 0.9 shots per match, having attempted 26 in total (nine on target). Atalanta vs. AC Milan Scoring Insights With 65 goals in 32 games, Atalanta is second in Serie A. On the other side, AC Milan has conceded 37 goals in 32 matches, seventh in the league. AC Milan has scored 51 goals in 32 matches this season (fifth in Serie A), and Atalanta has allowed 30 goals in 32 games (second in league). Atalanta is second in Serie A in goal differential at +35. AC Milan is seventh in Serie A in goal differential at +14. Atalanta vs. AC Milan Match Info Matchup: Atalanta at AC Milan Atalanta at AC Milan Time: 2:45 PM ET 2:45 PM ET Date: April 20, 2025 April 20, 2025 Venue: Giuseppe Meazza More Player Props: [gambcom-standard rankid="4338" ]