Italy continued their dream World Cup run as they upset China 2-0 to reach the last eight of the tournament. Goals from Valentina Giacinti (15) and Aurora Galli (49) sealed their passage into the quarters, where they will play the Netherlands.
Here are some reactions from Italy’s top newspapers (CdS and Tuttosport). Men’s footy still takes prominence, but the victory made it to the front page of both papers.
The women’s world cup is now fully underway with hosts France delivering a compelling 4-0 victory in last night’s opening game against South Korea. After decades of being in the shadow of the men’s game, is women’s football finally getting the coverage that it finally deserves?
Anyone who watched the game between France v South Korea last night you could be forgiven for thinking it was, in fact the men’s tournament. The stadium was packed, the atmosphere was electric and the quality of football on display was at times breath-taking. Continue reading
Moise Kean became Italy’s second youngest ever goal scorer last night when he netted for the Azzurri in their Euro 2020 qualifier against Finland. Kean scored Italy’s second in the 74th minute after Nicolo Barella had put the home side ahead four minutes earlier. Barella’s strike also made him the first Cagliari player to net for Italy since 2013.
Italian papers Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta both carried the same headline “Yes We Kean”
Italy’s next fixture will again be at home, this time in Parma against minnows Liechtenstein, who lost 2-0 to Greece in their opening game.
TuttoSport carried a slightly different headline, but also praised the young Juve forward- “Grande Kean, Grande Italia”. It also talked about the 40,000 strong crowd expected for Juve Women’s clash against Fiorentina.
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has praised playmaker Kevin de Bruyne ahead of the Red Devils’ semifinal clash against France. Martinez hailed the Man City star’s execution as “exceptional” and said that he could “play in any position apart from goalkeeper” at a high level.
Martinez’s comments praising KdB
We had playmakers who would slow the game down, Kevin is different, he goes even faster. His level of execution is exceptional. Apart from goalkeeper, he could play in any position at a high level
De Bruyne was a key factor in Belgium’s upset win over the Brazilians, with his spectacular goal earning him the MOTM award. He, along with Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku, were a constant threat to the Brazilian back four of Marcelo, Thiago Silva, Miranda and Fagner all evening.
The winner of Belgium’s semifinal against Les Bleus will take on either Croatia or England in the final.