In Nyon, the pairings of the Final Four that will be played in Holland in June will be drawn
In Nyon, Italy met its opponent in the semi-final of the Nations League Final Four. Spain will face Roberto Mancini’s team on Thursday 15 June at 20.45 in the Netherlands, in Enschede. The other semifinal will be Croatia-Netherlands and will be staged the day before in Rotterdam. The “De Kuip” stadium in Rotterdam will also host the final, scheduled for Sunday 18 June at 20.45.
THE REVENGE
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It was Wesley Sneijder, the absolute star of Inter in the treble, who took part in the draw. Italy-Spain will be the rematch of the Nations League semi-final played at San Siro in October 2021. At the time, the Spaniards won 2-1, with a brace from Ferran Torres in the first half and Lorenzo Pellegrini’s goal in the final match was useless. The Red Furies then lost in the final against France. Before the Nations League finals, Italy will take the field in March for the first two days of qualifying for the 2024 European Championships. The Azzurri will face England at the Maradona stadium in Naples on Thursday 23 March and then Malta away three days later. Macedonia and Ukraine are also in the group.
THE PROTAGONISTS
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Italy qualified for the final stages of the Nations League for the second time in a row as did the Spaniards, coached by new entry Luis de la Fuente. The Dutch are back in the fight for the trophy after the 2019 final, while Croatia are making their absolute debut.
January 25, 2023 (change January 25, 2023 | 11:31)
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