India could be a potential host for the Italian Super Cup, says Serie A commercial director
Serie A is exploring the possibility of hosting the Italian Super Cup in India, as stated by the league's commercial and marketing director, Michele Ciccarese.
AC Milan, champions of 2024 edition in Riyadh. (Image Credit | AC Milan)
Serie A is considering India as a potential host for the Italian Super Cup to expand the tournament's global audience, according to the league's commercial and marketing director, Michele Ciccarese.
Supercoppa Italiana, or the Italian Super Cup, takes place annually. Four teams compete for the trophy: the winners and runners-up of the previous season's Serie A and Coppa Italia.
The Italian Super Cup took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the 2024-25 season, which was also the 37th edition of this tournament. 2023-24 Serie A runners-up AC Milan defeated defendingSerie A champions Inter Milan 3-2 in the final to lift the trophy in January 2025.
India can potentially host the Italian Super Cup in the future
Michele Ciccarese, Commercial & Marketing Director, Serie A (on the left) at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit. (Image Credit | RCB on X)
According to REUTERS reports, when asked about India's potential to host the Super Cup, Ciccarese confirmed that this opportunity aligned with the league's strategy.
Ciccarese stated the following during the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit.
What we do is to bring our international trophy like the Super Cup in all over the world, for a simple reason, to engage a wider audience and bring the best of that culture,
So, that's exactly what we might do, and take the conversation forward to ... come here and play in India.
Ciccarese suggested that the popular Indian Premier League (IPL) could help promote the country and highlight the successes of other sports, similar to the "Made in Italy" initiative.
"Made in Italy" is how we engaged with all the 20 Serie A clubs, and each club provides one of the important players to promote, not only the city, but the clubs, the territory, the production chain and everything that is around that club,
That's exactly what we are suggesting, or maybe potentially to create a cross-market activation with the IPL together in order to help grow the grassroots, to have the right presence in the 2036 Olympics for Indian football.
Ciao, Scudetto! 🤌
Signore Virat Kohli 🤝 Signore Michele Ciccarese (Commercial & Marketing Director, Serie A)
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India has officially entered the race to bid for the hosting rights of the 2036 Olympics, promoting the country as a growing sports hub. With these positions at stake, bringing the Italian Super Cup to India could be huge for Indian football.
Title Race in Top Five European Leagues: What are the equations?
What are the equations in the title race for the top five European leagues? How many points do the leaders need to secure the title? Sportz Point explores this scenario.
European football has gifted us numerous memorable moments and matches this season, and we can expect more to come in the upcoming months.
The top five European Leagues – Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 have different title chase scenarios as the leagues are entering the final lap, leading the clubs to their fate in the 2024-25 season.
England, Germany, and France have witnessed a one-sided battle for the league title this season, except for Spain and Italy, where the champions might be decided even in the closing matchday this season.
In this article, we will examine the league table scenarios, possible equations for the league leaders to secure the title, and the contention for the continental competitions such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League for next season.
Premier League
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Liverpool are currently atop the Premier League 2024-25 table, having bagged 73 points in 30 matches. The Reds are edging closer to the title as Arsenal, the second-placed side, dropped points against Everton in a 1-1 stalemate yesterday.
Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead at the top with a win against Fulham this evening, which will see them going 14 points ahead of the Gunners.
The Mikel Arteta-led side has earned 62 points in 31 games so far. As of now, Liverpool only need 11 points from their last eight games to secure the Premier League title for the 20th time in their history.
Liverpool are just four wins away from being crowned Premier League champions.
If it plays out like that, they could win the title at Anfield vs. Spurs then receive guard of honours from both Chelsea and Arsenal 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MVDmpDzRhi
Nottingham Forest have been a surprise entrant for a top-four finish in the Premier League, charging for a UEFA Champions League berth next season. The Forest are now third with 57 points in 31 games – five points clear of the fourth-placed Chelsea.
Fifth-placed Manchester City (51 points in 30 games) and Aston Villa (51 points in 31 games), now sixth, will throw a tough challenge for the Champions League and Europa League berth, whereas seventh-placed Newcastle United (50 points in 29 games) might surpass City and Villa in the race.
Barcelona are currently atop the table with 67 points in 30 matches, four points clear of Real Madrid with 63 points in the same number of games. The title race might go down to the last matchday as these two teams will meet in the fierce El Clasico, scheduled for May 11th, which could decide the potential champions.
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Fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao (53 points in 29 games) are already five points ahead of Real Betis, now fifth (48 points in 30 games) with one game in hand. Sixth-placed Villareal (47 points in 28 games) could pose a challenge for both of them for UCL and UEL qualification, with two games in hand to match Betis' tally.
LaLiga 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Barcelona
30
21
4
5
83
29
54
67
2
Real Madrid
30
19
6
5
63
31
32
63
3
Atlético Madrid
29
16
9
4
47
23
24
57
4
Athletic Club
29
14
11
4
46
24
22
53
5
Real Betis
30
13
9
8
41
37
4
48
6
Villarreal
28
13
8
7
51
39
12
47
7
Celta Vigo
30
12
7
11
44
43
1
43
8
Rayo Vallecano
30
10
10
10
33
35
-2
40
9
Mallorca
30
11
7
12
29
37
-8
40
10
Real Sociedad
29
11
5
13
27
31
-4
38
11
Sevilla
29
9
9
11
33
39
-6
36
12
Getafe
29
9
9
11
26
25
1
36
13
Girona
30
9
7
14
37
46
-9
34
14
Osasuna
29
7
13
9
33
42
-9
34
15
Valencia
30
8
10
12
34
47
-13
34
16
Espanyol
29
8
8
13
31
40
-9
32
17
Alavés
30
7
9
14
33
44
-11
30
18
Leganes
29
6
9
14
28
46
-18
27
19
Las Palmas
29
6
8
15
33
48
-15
26
20
Valladolid
29
4
4
21
19
65
-46
16
Serie A
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Serie A 2024-25 might witness one of the greatest showdowns in the title charge in the league's history, as league leaders Inter Milan dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma last night.
Defending champions Inter Milan are currently topping the table with 68 points across 31 games, having played one game more than second-placed Napoli, who have accumulated 64 points in 30 games. If Napoli ends this week with a win, the gap between these two teams will be just one, leading the teams to walk the wire in the final matchdays.
🚨 After Inter’s draw vs Parma today, the Serie A title race is wide open!
Napoli and Inter are neck and neck — and with only a few games left, neither side can afford to drop points.
The pressure to finish in the top four have also intensified in Italy. With Inter and Napoli confirmed to finish in the top four, third-placed Atalanta (58 points in 30 games), fourth-placed Bologna (56 points in 30 games), fifth-placed Juventus (55 points in 30 games), and sixth-placed AS Roma (52 points in 30 games) will battle it out for the last two UCL berths.
Serie A 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Inter
31
20
8
3
69
30
39
68
2
Napoli
30
19
7
4
47
24
23
64
3
Atalanta
30
17
7
6
63
29
34
58
4
Bologna
30
15
11
4
50
34
16
56
5
Juventus
30
14
13
3
46
28
18
55
6
Roma
30
15
7
8
45
30
15
52
7
Lazio
30
15
7
8
51
42
9
52
8
Fiorentina
31
15
7
9
49
32
17
52
9
Milan
31
13
9
9
47
37
10
48
10
Udinese
31
11
7
13
36
42
-6
40
11
Torino
30
9
12
9
35
35
0
39
12
Genoa
31
9
11
11
29
38
-9
38
13
Como
31
8
9
14
39
48
-9
33
14
Verona
30
9
3
18
29
58
-29
30
15
Cagliari
30
7
8
15
31
44
-13
29
16
Parma
31
5
12
14
37
51
-14
27
17
Lecce
31
6
8
17
21
49
-28
26
18
Empoli
30
4
11
15
24
47
-23
23
19
Venezia
31
3
12
16
23
43
-20
21
20
Monza
31
2
9
20
25
55
-30
15
Bundesliga
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As of now, only six points separate league leaders Bayern Munich and second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, though Bayern might attain the Bundesliga 2024-25 title and a first trophy for Harry Kane –if they manage to accumulate 13 from the 18 points available.
Bayern Munich are now ahead with 68 points in 28 games, whereas reigning Champions Bayer Leverkusen have managed 62 in the same number of matches, practically confirming their participation in next season's Champions League.
Bayern are leading in the Bundesliga title race. (Image Credit | ESPN)
However, the race for two other UCL berths will draw Eintracht Frankfurt (third, 48 points in 28 games), FSV Mainz (fourth, 46 points in 28 games), RB Leipzig (fifth, 45 points in 28 games), and Borussia Monchengladbach (sixth, 43 points in 27 games) into a battle, looking for places in continental competitions.
Bundesliga 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Bayern
28
21
5
2
81
27
54
68
2
Leverkusen
28
18
8
2
63
34
29
62
3
Eintracht Frankfurt
28
14
6
8
55
42
13
48
4
Mainz
28
13
7
8
46
32
14
46
5
RB Leipzig
28
12
9
7
44
35
9
45
6
Mönchengladbach
27
13
4
10
44
40
4
43
7
SC Freiburg
28
12
6
10
38
44
-6
42
8
Dortmund
28
12
5
11
52
43
9
41
9
VfB Stuttgart
28
11
7
10
51
44
7
40
10
Werder
28
11
6
11
45
53
-8
39
11
Augsburg
28
10
9
9
31
39
-8
39
12
Wolfsburg
27
10
8
9
49
41
8
38
13
Union Berlin
27
8
6
13
25
40
-15
30
14
Hoffenheim
28
6
9
13
34
52
-18
27
15
FC St. Pauli
27
7
4
16
22
33
-11
25
16
Heidenheim
28
6
4
18
32
53
-21
22
17
VfL Bochum
28
5
5
18
28
59
-31
20
18
Holstein Kiel
28
4
6
18
39
68
-29
18
Ligue 1
The redesigned Ligue 1 trophy. (Image Source | X)
Paris Saint-Germain have claimed the 2024-25 Ligue 1 title after beating Angers 1-0 last night, ensuring their fourth successive title with 74 points in 28 games. The Luis Enrique-managed side have been crowned champions with six matches remaining and are now 24 points ahead of the second-placed AS Monaco (50 points in 28 matches).
PSG have clinched another milestone, winning the league title without losing a single game so far, and with six matches remaining, they will look to embrace the 'invincible' tag by ending the season without a single defeat.
PSG have won the 2024-25 Ligue 1. (Image Credit | Getty Images)
If Les Parisiens complete an unbeaten league season, they will join a special group of clubs from Europe's top five leagues that have achieved this feat. This group includes Bayer Leverkusen in 2024, Juventus in 2012, Arsenal in 2004, AC Milan in 1992, Perugia in 1979, and Preston North End in 1889.
However, the race to qualify for next season's UCL will go down to the wire between six teams who are differentiated by only four points – AS Monaco (50), Olympique de Marseille (49), Olympique Lyonnais (48), OGC Nice (47), Lille OSC (47), and RC Strasbourg (46).
Ligue 1 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
PSG
28
23
5
0
80
26
54
74
2
Monaco
28
15
5
8
54
35
19
50
3
Marseille
27
15
4
8
54
36
18
49
4
Lyon
28
14
6
8
54
38
16
48
5
Nice
28
13
8
7
52
35
17
47
6
LOSC
28
13
8
7
42
30
12
47
7
Strasbourg
27
13
7
7
45
35
10
46
8
Brest
28
13
4
11
44
43
1
43
9
Lens
27
11
6
10
31
30
1
39
10
Auxerre
27
9
8
10
38
39
-1
35
11
Toulouse
27
9
7
11
35
33
2
34
12
Rennes
27
10
2
15
38
37
1
32
13
Nantes
28
7
9
12
33
47
-14
30
14
Angers
28
7
6
15
26
46
-20
27
15
Reims
27
6
8
13
29
41
-12
26
16
Le Havre
27
7
3
17
29
57
-28
24
17
St-Étienne
27
6
5
16
28
63
-35
23
18
Montpellier
27
4
3
20
21
62
-41
15
(*all stats are accurate as of the time of publishing this article.)
Germany vs Italy UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-Finals 2nd leg Highlights | Italy nets three in the second half to level the scoreline; Germany enters the semis after a breathtaking clash | FT GER 3-3 (AGG 5-4)
Read the highlights of the Germany vs Italy UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-Finals 2nd leg match at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany.
Hello and welcome to another big night of international football. Tonight, we will be covering three out of four UEFA Nations League 2025 quarterfinals.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, with the buildup, news, LIVE updates, scores, and free commentary of theGermany vs ItalyUEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-final 2nd leg match.
Germany came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 at San Siro in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-final. Tonight, they will meet again to ensure the semi-final place of the tournament.
So, sit back and relax as we bring you everything on the Germany vs Italy match from the web desk.
Enjoy the coverage and don't forget to refresh the page timely to get the latest updates.
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Mar 23, 2025, 9:56 PM
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WHAT.A.MATCH!
Germany qualify for the UEFA Nations League semi-finals after beating Italy by 5-4 on aggregate.
The contest became nervier than they would have liked in the second half but, for the first time, Germany will feature in the Nations League final four. The two performances against Italy underlined just how far this side have come under Nagelsmann. They’ll have a magnificent opportunity to win silverware on home soil in June.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:43 PM
90'+10' | Here goes the final whistle! | GER 3-3 ITA (AGG 5-4)
90'+5' | GOALLL! Raspadori scores from the spot! | GER 3-3 ITA (AGG 5-4)
Raspodori forced Baumann to dive to the other end, slotting the penalty home with a composed kick that went through the right side of the goal.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:38 PM
90'+4' | Penalty for Italy!
More drama at the Signal Iduna Park!
Mittelstädtcommitted a handball offence following a Di Lorenzo corner, leading to a penalty for Italy after a VAR check!
Mar 23, 2025, 9:37 PM
90'+3' | Italy is pushing
Italy is pushing for a goal in the final minutes, but the Germans have literally locked down their goal. Karim Adeyemi can only be seen up front!
Mar 23, 2025, 9:34 PM
90' | 6 minutes of stoppage time added on
Mar 23, 2025, 9:29 PM
85' | Substitutions for Italy
In: Lorenzo Lucca, Matteo Zaccagni
Out: Moise Kean, Samuele Ricci
Mar 23, 2025, 9:26 PM
81' | Brilliant save from Donnarumma
Joshua Kimmich slotted the free-kick right beneath the wall as the Italian defenders jumped, but Donnarumma dived to the ground to deny the German skipper.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:23 PM
79' | Yellows for Kleindienst and Bastoni
Germany forward Kleindienst and Italian defender Bastoni are booked for getting involved in a brawl.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:21 PM
77' | Substitutions for Germany
In: Robert Andrich, Yann Bisseck
Out: Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rudiger
Mar 23, 2025, 9:20 PM
76' | Absolute drama in here!
Italy is denied of the spot-kick and a potential leveler as referee Szymon Marciniak has overturned the decision after a VAR Check.
No penalty for Italy.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:18 PM
74' | Penalty for Italy!
Sclotterbeck has tackled Di Lorenzo inside the box, and the referee has awarded the penalty!
Italy is on the verge of coming back into the game in a fierce manner!
Mar 23, 2025, 9:16 PM
71' | Off target for Raspadori
Raspadori sliced a beautiful strike from the right while almost going down to the ground, but he missed the far post by inches!
Mar 23, 2025, 9:15 PM
69' | GOALLL! Moise Kean nets it in again! | GER 3-2 ITA (AGG 5-3)
Italy have turned things around!
Moise Kean produced another blistering strike from the edge of the box as his right-footer curled past Baumann to find the net!
A brace for Kean as the Azzuris are back in the game!
Mar 23, 2025, 9:13 PM
68' | Substitution for Italy
In: Giacomo Raspadori
Out: Sandro Tonali
Mar 23, 2025, 9:12 PM
68' | Yellow for Adeyemi
Karim Adeyemi concedes a yellow for a foul on Bastoni.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:11 PM
66' | Appeal from Italy
Politano tried to squeeze a cross past Schlotterbeck, who seemingly used his hands to stop the ball.
However, after te check, the referee awards no penalty.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:07 PM
63' | Substitutions for Germany
In: Nadiem Amiri, Pascal Gross, Karim Adeyemi
Out: Leon Goretzka, Angelo Stiller, Leroy Sane
Mar 23, 2025, 9:04 PM
Half-time updates
⌛ Half-time scores in UEFA Nations League!
Spain 1-0 Netherlands (3-2 agg) France 0-0 Croatia (0-2 agg) Portugal 1-0 Denmark (1-1 agg) Germany 3-0 Italy (5-1)
45' | GOALLLL! Kleindienst scores the third! | GER 3-0 ITA (AGG 5-1)
OH MY WORD!
Germany is running riot here!
Another masterclass interception by Kimmich in the middle of the park, who quickly passed it to Goretzka on the right, who chipped it into the box for Kleindienst who headed it into the net. Donnarumma had his hand on the ball as he sent it back into the box, but the referee signaled for a goal; indicating that the ball had crossed the line!
5-1 aggregate for Germany. There is only the second half to play, but Germany has already entered the semi-final.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:32 PM
44' | Wide for Musiala
Musiala battled at the edge of the box to find an open position, he unleashed a right-footed grounder but missed the left post by inches!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:31 PM
Indeed!
That was reminiscent of Liverpool's quickly taken corner against Barcelona in the 2018/19 Champions League – but with Germany's own branding on it. Donnarumma was off his line organizing Italy's players, while Kimmich and Musiala were alert to the opportunity to leave Musiala with a tap-in.
via James Thorogood, UEFA Reporter
Mar 23, 2025, 8:29 PM
41' | Chance for Italy
Finally, Italy gets something happening on the other end.
However, Tonali's powerful long-ranger skied just over the crossbar!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:26 PM
36' | GOALLLL! Musiala strikes it in! | GER 2-0 ITA (AGG 4-1)
Another goal in the blink of an eye!
Donnarumma was distracted and was about to talk to the referee, but he had already blown the whistle for the corner. Kimmich took a quick corner, as Musiala had no trouble in slotting home in an unguarded goal.
Germany doubles the lead in an uncanny fashion!
Nobody at Italy was paying attention while Germany took the corner quickly, and Musiala was ready to score! pic.twitter.com/ZLuuvB8DfB
— The Touchline | Football Coverage (@TouchlineX) March 23, 2025
Mar 23, 2025, 8:23 PM
36' | What a save from Donnrumma!
Kleidienst attempted to find the net with a well-placed header, but Donnarumma jumped in the air to make a masterful save, stunning the German forward!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:20 PM
32' | Just over for Goretzka!
Leon Goretzka powered a really fierce header from the middle of the box, but sailed it inches over the crosspiece!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:19 PM
30' | GOALLL! Kimmich sends it home! | GER 1-0 ITA (AGG 3-1)
A brilliantly precise penalty from Kimmich, who fired it through the left-bottom corner despite Donnrumma diving to the right way!
Germany will now enjoy a 2-goal cushion in this tie!
Buongiorno tackled down Kleindienst from behind inside the box, and has conceded a penalty!
The Italian defender has also received a yellow.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:14 PM
26' | Nice save by Donnarumma!
Sane flashed a powerful right-footer from the right, but Donnrumma's quick reflex helped him grab the ball easily!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:10 PM
22' | Yellow for Stiller
Angelo Stiller has now taken up the first yellow for Germany tonight, due to a foul on Tonali.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:09 PM
21' | Gatti is booked
Federico Gatti gets a booking for pulling Musiala's shirt from behind, resulting in a foul.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:06 PM
18' | Way over for Rudiger
Germany has tried to replicate their first-leg feat, with the typical Kimmich cross from the corner. However, Rudiger connected from the middle but his header skied way over the crossbar.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:05 PM
17' | Musiala gets blocked
Sandro Toali stands strong to block a first-time strike by Jamal Musiala.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:04 PM
15' | Brawl inside the box
Italian defence faced some real trouble there; as the Germans tried to take the bites from an attack. However, Donnrumma and the defence has done enough to keep the Germans afar from the net.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:59 PM
11' | Buongioro denies Musiala
The Italian defense has done well so far in shutting down Musiala in front of the box, dispossessing him twice already from creating further danger.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:57 PM
9' | Baumann collects
Could have a better execution from Azzuris, but Baumann, the 34-year-old keeper stands tall under Germany's sticks.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:53 PM
4' | Good block from Tah
Moise Kean entered the penalty area from the left. He took an on-target strike but Jonathan Tah executed an acrobatic block to clear the danger away!
Mar 23, 2025, 7:49 PM
2' | Off target for Goretzka
Following a beautiful carry by Musiala, the ball ended up in Goretzka's feet, but the German midfielder's shot went wide off the left post.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:48 PM
1' | Chance for Germany
Mittelsadt with a quick opening chance, but soared his strike off target.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:48 PM
1' | Kick Off!
Germany gets things underway at Signal Iduna Park!
Germany stamps a brilliant comeback win to beat Italy 2-1 in their own backyard at San Siro.
Sandro Tonali opened the scoring with a powerful strike, only nine minutes into the game. The Azzuris kept the lead until the break, as Tim Kleindienst slotted home a header in the 49th minute, only after coming off the bench at half-time. Leon Goretzka netted the winner in the 76th minute, handing Germany a one-goal cushion ahead of the second leg next week.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann's pin-point substitutions worked well for Germany, whereas skipper Joshua Kimmich put up a masterful performance, providing assists for both goals.
Despite a decent performance in the first half, Luciano Spaletti's men failed to keep up with the tempo in the second half.
Mar 23, 2025, 2:43 PM
Team News | Italy
Mateo Retegui, plus wing-backs Federico Dimarco and Andrea Cambiaso, while Riccardo Calafiori has now joined them on the sidelines.
Mar 23, 2025, 2:41 PM
Team News | Germany
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Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-Finals 2nd leg
It is a childhood dream for everyone to represent their country in a global tournament like FIFA World Cup. But imagine, you are actually a young lad, and yet you are playing the tournament and winning it. For some lucky but no doubt exceptionally talented players, this became a reality.
In this article from Sportz Point, discover the 5 youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup, including legends like Pele and Ronaldo Nazario, who made history at an early age.
5 youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup:
RANK
PLAYERS
AGE
NATION
1.
Pele
17
Brazil
2.
Ronaldo Nazario
17
Brazil
3.
Giuseppe Bergomi
18
Italy
4.
Kylian Mbappe
19
France
5.
Thierry Henry
20
France
5. Thierry Henry | 20 Years | France:
Before Kylian Mbappe became a familiar name, there was Thierry Henry in a star-studded French team including the biggest stars like Zinedine Zidane, Lillian Thuram, and Patrick Viera led by Didier Deschamps. Henry at the age of just 20, burst into the limelight with France, winning the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and craved his name among the youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup.
However, Henry did not make an appearance against Brazil, where France won 3-0. He had already played his role, scoring thrice in six matches. During the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Henry was one of the guaranteed starters in the squad.
4. Kylian Mbappe | 19 Years | France:
With astonishing speed and agility, it feels like he is in a sports car on a football field. Kylian Mbappe announced himself at the age of 19. Mbappe became the youngest player to score in the FIFA World Cup final since Pele in 1958, bringing back the title to France after 20 years.
He was one of the most important players for France throughout the season. In the round of 16, Mbappe managed to score a brace in five minutes, knocking out Lionel Messi's Argentina 4-3. Mbappe craved his name among the youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup.
3. Giuseppe Bergomi | 18 Years | Italy:
Giuseppe Bergomi was selected by the Italian national team coach Enzo Bearzot in the 1982 FIFA World Cup squad. He started the tournament on the bench and during the group stage did a great job marking Socrates and Serginho against Brazil in a memorable 3-2 win. Bergomi impressed everyone with his maturity in the Semi-final and the Final.
Giuseppe Bergomi was a FIFA World Cup winner just over a year after making his first appearance in the senior match. Bergomi is one of the youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup.
2. Ronaldo Nazario | 17 Years | Brazil:
Ronaldo Nazario "The Phenomenon" was a generational talent. If not for a catalog of serious knee injuries, he would probably be known as the greatest ever to play football. In 1994, a 17-year-old Ronaldo was part of the World Cup-winning Brazil team in the United States. However, he only made it to the bench and did not play a single minute. Ronaldo Nazario placed second in this list of the youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup.
Ronaldo scored a staggering 115 goals in 134 games between 1994 and 1999 during two brilliant spells at Barcelona (37 goals, 34 games) and PSV (46 goals in 42 games). By 23, he had scored over 200 goals for club and country.
1. Pele | 17 Years | Brazil:
Pele is the most well-known footballer in the history of the sport and possibly the greatest attacking player of the 20th century. The Brazilian legend was just 17 years and 249 days old in 1958 when Brazil outdid Sweden by 5-2 in the final at the Rashunda Stadium in Solna, Sweden. Pele scored a brace, winning Brazil their first-ever World Cup.
Pele is the youngest player to win the FIFA World Cup on this list. Brazil’s 5-2 triumph over France in the semi-finals saw Pele become the youngest scorer of a hat-trick in World Cup history. He also won the World Cup in 1962 in Chile. Later on, he went on to claim his third World Cup trophy after eight years in Mexico. He is the only player to have won 3 World Cup trophies.
Italy vs Germany UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-Finals 1st leg Highlights | Germany stamps a comeback victory over Italy in Milan, secures lead in the tie | FT ITA 1-2 GER
Catch the highlights of the Italy vs Germany UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-Finals 1st leg match at the San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy.
Hello and welcome to another big night of international football. Tonight, we will be covering three out of four UEFA Nations League 2025 quarterfinals.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, with the buildup, news, LIVE updates, scores, and free commentary of the Italy vs Germany UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-final 1st Leg match.
Italy qualified for the quarter-finals after securing 13 points in 6 matches, finishing second in the League A Group 2. On the other, Germany topped the League A Group 3, having earned 14 points in 6 games.
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Leon Goretzka and Kleindienst's goals helped Germany rebound from a 0- 1 loss to Italy and win 2-1.
Germany stamps a brilliant comeback win to beat Italy 2-1 in their own backyard at San Siro.
Sandro Tonali opened the scoring with a powerful strike, only nine minutes into the game. The Azzuris kept the lead until the break, as Tim Kleindienst slotted home a header in the 49th minute, only after coming off the bench at half-time. Leon Goretzka netted the winner in the 76th minute, handing Germany a one-goal cushion ahead of the second leg next week.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann's pin-point substitutions worked well for Germany, whereas skipper Joshua Kimmich put up a masterful performance, providing assists for both goals.
Despite a decent performance in the first half, Luciano Spaletti's men failed to keep up with the tempo in the second half.
Germany will welcome Italy at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund for the second-leg encounter on March 24th.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:42 PM
90'+6' | The full-time whistle is blown! | FT ITA 1-2 GER
One last effort from the Azzuris as Tonali sailed a long-ranger across the field into the box, as Frattesi's header went way wide off the left post.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:40 PM
90'+3' | Play resumes
The game has resummed after Ricardo Calafiori received medical attention following his clash with Karim Adeyemi.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:36 PM
90' | 4 minutes of stoppage time added on
Mar 20, 2025, 9:36 PM
90' | Substitution for Germany
In: Robert Andrich
Out: Pascal Gross
Mar 20, 2025, 9:35 PM
85' | Save from Baumann
The veteran keeper has been solid since conceding the first goal, as he stretched his hands out to deny a flashy strike from Maldini from a distance.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:30 PM
83' | Substitutions for Italy
In: Lorenzo Lucca, Davide Frattesi
Out: Moise Kean, Nicolo Barella
Mar 20, 2025, 9:28 PM
82' | Substituion for Germany
In: Karim Adeyemi
Out: Leroy Sane
Mar 20, 2025, 9:24 PM
76' | GOALLLLL! Goretzka heads it in! ITA 1-2 GER
Joshua Kimmich. THAT'S IT!
Kimmich floated another vicious cross from the corner on the left, which was perfectly met by Goretzka inside the box, and flicked into the net.
Nagelsmann's men are now ahead!
Mar 20, 2025, 9:21 PM
74' | Maldini gets booked
Daniele Maldini receives a booking for a tough challenge.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:18 PM
71' | Substitution for Italy
In: Daniele Maldini
Out: Giacomo Raspadori
Mar 20, 2025, 9:15 PM
68' | Huge save from Baumann!
Raspadori found himself on the left in a one-on-one against Baumann inside the box, but his strike targeting the far post was intervened by Baumann, who stretched his left leg to block the shot!
Mar 20, 2025, 9:13 PM
67' | That was close!
Tonali did a sublime backheel to play it back to Kean inside the box, whose powerful strike soared past the target.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:12 PM
66' | Substituion for Germany
In: Jamie Leweling
Out: Nadiem Amiri
Mar 20, 2025, 9:10 PM
64' | Substitutions for Italy
In: Raoul Bellnova, Samuele Ricci
Out : Matteo Politano, Nicolo Rovella
Mar 20, 2025, 9:04 PM
56' | Amiri gets a yellow
Nadiem Amiri, the German midfielder is now booked for an offence.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:03 PM
56' | Off target for Udogie
Udogie attempted to find the net with a header right from the middle of the box but skied it over the bar.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:00 PM
53' | Great block by Donnarumma!
Udogie followed the ball as Kimmich tried to get a hold of it close to the six-yard box, but Donnarumma came off the line to make a crucial block!
Mar 20, 2025, 8:59 PM
52' | Rovella gets booked
Italian midfielder Nicolo Rovella gets the first booking of the evening for a foul on Goretzka.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:57 PM
49' | GOALLL! Kleindienst finds the net! | ITA 1-1 GER
An absolutely brilliant cross by Kimmich sailed into the box from the right, as Kleindienst had risen above all to send the ball past Donnarumma, bringing Germany back in the business.
The first touch from the new entrant, and he equalizes for Germany!
Mar 20, 2025, 8:53 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 20, 2025, 8:53 PM
Half-time substitutions | Germany
In: Tim Kleindienst, Nico Schlotterbeck
Out: Jonathan Burkardt, David Raum
Mar 20, 2025, 8:35 PM
45'+3' | The half-time whistle is blown. | HT ITA 1-0 GER
Gross almost fell over Donnrumma while trying to anticipate the corner, but fouled him instead. Rudiger disagreed, but the decision stands.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:31 PM
42' | Amiri sends it over
Amiri, the new German starter, sailed the free-kick just inches over the crosspiece, following a set-piece right off the edge of the penalty area.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:28 PM
39' | Save by Donnrumma!
Donnarumma dived forward to send the ball past the line following a cut-in pass from Amiri.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:27 PM
38' | Chance for Germany
Raum's cross from the set-piece free-kick from the right went past everyone inside the box.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:20 PM
32' | Another huge save from Baumann!
Moise Kean found himself getting chased by two opposition defenders inside the box, but before they could catch up, Kean utilized the power and took a strike. However, Baumann made another great stop, putting the ball over the top.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:18 PM
30' | Briliant stop from Baumann
Tonali sliced another full-paced long-range strike on target from a second ball, but this time, Baumann made a brilliant stop on his goalmouth, putting his body completely behind the ball.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:16 PM
28' | Donnarumma clears
Donnarumma has always been one of the best goalkeepers in case of outings. He again showed his prowess, coming off his line to drift away a cross by Kimmich from the left corner.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:12 PM
23' | Germany is pushing
Italy somehow managed to keep the ball off the net, as Donnarumma put his fingertips on a long ball to drift it away. Italy's defence line stayed alert to block two other shots as well.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:10 PM
22' | Good clearence from Rudiger
Barella and Politano again combined up in the right upfront, as Barella looked for Kean inside the box, but Rudiger headed the ball away, showcasing a brave piece of defending.
Goretzka had another attempt at goal with a first-touch strike from a distance, but Donnarumma dived forward to claim it well and good.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:04 PM
15' | Off target from Goretzka
That was a sublime cross from Kimmich from the right flank, which Goretzka met in the middle of the box, but powered his header just over the crosspiece.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:59 PM
9' | GOALLLL! Tonali slots it home! | ITA 1-0 GER
A fierce start from the Azzuris!
Barella curled in a beautiful grounded pass into the box which Politano received, breezed the ball past Baumann but Tah cleared away. However, Sandro Tonali anticipated it just outside of the 18-yard box and just rocketed it home with a right-footed half-volleyed strike!
One shot. One goal. Italy ahead!
Mar 20, 2025, 7:52 PM
4' | Easy collection for Baumann
Barella unleashed a beautiful Trivela pass for Raspadori, running upwards in a counter, but Baumann had the ball in his gloves.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:51 PM
3' | End-to-end display
Inside the first 15 seconds, Germany earned a corner. On the contrary, Italy initiated a quick counter-attack.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:47 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The match is underway at the iconic San Siro!
Mar 20, 2025, 7:45 PM
Things are definitely heating up!
Italy defeated Germany 2-0 in extra time in Dortmund in the 2006 FIFA World Cup semifinal 🇩🇪
Starting XI: Oliver Baumann (GK); Joshua Kimmich (C), Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, David Raum; Pascal Groß, Leon Goretzka; Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Nadiem Amiri; Jonathan Burkardt
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Mar 20, 2025, 4:28 PM
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Sergio Conceicao will reportedly leave AC Milan at the end of the season
Conceicao, who was appointed in December 2024, is expected to be let go by AC Milan at the end of the season, with the possibility of being sacked in the upcoming weeks.
AC Milan have reportedly finalized the decision to part ways with current manager Sergio Conceicao following the end of the ongoing season.
According to multiple reports from Italy, the Portuguese manager can also be shown the door if the Rossoneris fail to earn victories against in their upcoming two matches against Lecce and Como, which are scheduled to take place before the international break in March.
Despite winning the Supercoppa Italiana with AC Milan in January, while beating the eternal rivals Inter Milan in the final, Conceicao failed to lead Milan to the coveted success in Serie A this season.
Conceicao to bow out of Milan at the season's end
Conceicao won Supercoppa with Milan only after 17 days of taking charge. (Image Credit | FotMob)
According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Conceicao's tenure at AC Milan "will be over at the end of the season". With another looming threat over the 50-year-old, he could lose his job as early as this month, if Milan suffers defeats against Lecce and Como before the international break.
#ACMilan have decided not to confirm Sergio #Conceicao. His story at #Milan will be over at the end of the season, even if he could be sacked with the immediate effect if he loses against Lecce and Como before the international break. #transfers
Corriere della Sera, another well-known Italian media outlet, reported that Milan may consider dismissing head coach Conceicao before the summer clause takes effect. This would allow both parties to part ways 'early' if the team's performance does not improve in the coming week.
The pressure is now mounting on Sergio Conceicao as AC Milan is currently positioned ninth on the Serie A leaderboard, having accumulated 41 points across 27 games.
Conceicao (right) replaced Fonseca (left) as the AC Milan head coach in December.
During the summer, Conceicao was already a top candidate for the head coach position at Milan. However, the club ultimately chose Paulo Fonseca for the role. After a few months of disappointing results, Fonseca was dismissed, and his compatriot Conceicao took over as the new head coach.
The former FC Porto manager took charge of AC Milan on 30 December 2024. Under his managerial radar, the Rossoneris have played 17 matches, achieving 8 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses so far.
Conceicao's tussle with Arrigo Sacchi
Arrigo Sacchi (Image Credit | Sempre Milan)
Sergio Conceicao's stay at Milan has been distressing due to the continuous speculations from different discussions. Recently, the Portuguese manager has been heavily criticized by the legendary former Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi, who "feels that it is ‘complicated’ for Conceicao to salvage his job in San Siro".
In his La Gazzetta dello Sport column, Sacchi conveyed his belief that it is "complicated" for Conceicao to save his job at San Siro. He also believes that the main issue is the lack of unity among the squad, which he sees as more significant than the team's results or the absence of goals on the pitch.
Sergio Conceiçao has not brought the benefits that all the supporters were expecting. Milan is in ninth place. This is not a position for a club that has written the history of football. We need to stop and seriously reflect with humility.
In response, Conceicao did not hold back his frustration over Sacchi's recent criticism, noting Sacchi's earlier praise contrasted with his current daily attacks in the media.
Two months ago, he said I was an important coach, now he criticizes me every day. I sent him a message, but he didn’t reply…
In another controversial incident, Conceicao's relationship with the Milan officials has seemingly deteriorated. The manager faced a backlash when his spokesperson claimed he felt unsupported by the club's management and criticized the team's structure.
However, Conceicao publicly denied these statements, affirming the club's support and his regular communication with the directors.
🎙️ O porta-voz de Sérgio Conceição tinha afirmaso que o técnico se sente sozinho e sem apoio da diretoria, criticando a estrutura do Milan e o comprometimento do elenco. Mas o treinador negou tudo, dizendo que o clube está com ele e que mantém contato diário com a diretoria.… pic.twitter.com/u4RfHKVGK8
— Andersinho Marques (@Andersinho_ITA) March 7, 2025
The upcoming weeks will be very crucial for Sergio Conceicao, as he will leave no stone unturned to end his tenure at Milan on a high, bringing Rossoneris close to the qualification zone for the continental competitions.
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