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Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Orsolini happy to be back in Italy squad after ‘disappointment'
Orsolini happy to be back in Italy squad after 'disappointment' Riccardo Orsolini is glad to be back in the Italy squad after 'previous disappointment' and hopes Vincenzo Italiano remains at Bologna. The winger had been in the preliminary group for the EURO 2024 tournament, but was then cut from the final list and snubbed by coach Luciano Spalletti ever since. Advertisement His form became impossible to ignore this season with 15 goals and five assists in 30 Serie A appearances. It earned him a recall for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova. Orsolini back in action for Italy BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 20: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna celebrates victory after defeating FC Internazionale 1-0 in the Serie A match between Bologna and FC Internazionale at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 20, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by) 'I am very happy and proud to be back in the Italy team after previous disappointment with the exclusion from the Euros,' Orsolini told Sky Sport Italia. 'I return to the Azzurri with my trademark enthusiasm. I will put my characteristics at the service of the team, which is unpredictability, dribbling and an eye for goal. I think I can give a lot to this Nazionale. 'When it comes to systems and tactical choices, that's down to the coach.' Advertisement Although he made his senior debut for Italy in November 2019, the 28-year-old has only seven caps, scoring two goals and providing three assists. ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Lewis Ferguson, Lorenzo De Silvestri and Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna lift the Coppa Italia trophy as their team mates celebrate after the team's victory in the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Bologna won their first piece of major silverware in 51 years, sealing the Coppa Italia Final against Milan and with it qualifying for the Europa League. 'We played in the Champions League this season, the maximum club competition, and a few 'slaps' in that tournament helped us to learn and improve. Now we have more confidence.' Despite their success in the Coppa Italia, there are still reports that coach Italiano could be tempted to leave Bologna in order to take on the Milan job. 'He seems calm, he knows what he wants. I consider him to be an extraordinary coach and I hope he can continue with this project. We'll see what happens,' added Orsolini.
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
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- 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.
Associated Press
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Genoa wins at Bologna with a brace from 18-year-old Venturino
ROME (AP) — Genoa won at Bologna 3-1 with two goals from 18-year-old Lorenzo Venturino in the final round of Serie A on Saturday. The defeat still didn't prevent Bologna fans from celebrating another strong season, which included an Italian Cup trophy and a Europa League berth. Bologna was left in eighth place while Genoa was 13th. Vitinha put Genoa ahead early and Venturino made the most of his first start with two first-half goals, the first of which included some fancy dribbling past several defenders. Riccardo Orsolini pulled one back for Bologna in the second half. Later, AC Milan was to finish a disappointing season against last-placed Monza. Thousands of Milan supporters protested outside the club headquarters earlier after the Rossoneri failed to qualify for Europe and were beaten by Bologna in the cup final. ___ AP soccer:
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Bologna vs. Genoa CFC: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
How to Watch Bologna vs. Genoa CFC: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time | 5/24/2025 Serie A's eighth-place club, Bologna, hosts 13th-place Genoa CFC on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET. Stream the match on Paramount+. Bologna met ACF Fiorentina away from home in its last match and lost by a final score of 3-2. It took 15 shots, outshooting Fiorentina by eight. In its most recent match on May 17, Genoa was handed a 3-2 home defeat by Atalanta, and registered one fewer shot than Atalanta. How to watch Bologna vs. Genoa CFC When: Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET Where: Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, Italy Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, Italy Live Stream: Paramount+ Watch live sports and more without cable on Paramount+. Click here to watch Serie A action. Bologna key players With 14 goals and four assists, Riccardo Orsolini stars for Bologna. Santiago Thomas Castro has eight goals (on 53 shots, 1.5 per game) and four assists. Dan Ndoye has eight goals (on 44 shots, 1.5 per game) and four assists. Jens Odgaard has six goals and one assist. Genoa key players Genoa's Andrea Pinamonti has 10 goals (13th in league) and one assist. Aaron Martin has not scored a goal this season, but he does have seven assists (sixth in the league). Fabio Miretti has three goals (on 19 shots, 0.8 per game) and three assists. Caleb Ekuban has one goal (on 15 shots, 0.9 per game) and three assists. To watch live sports and more without cable, head to Paramount+. Click here to watch Serie A action. Bologna vs. Genoa match breakdown
