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Nations League: Italy poker, overcome Israel. Azzurri one step away from the quarters

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Nations League, Italy-Israel 4-1

Third victory in four Nations League matches for Luciano Spalletti’s Italy, which at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine overcame Israel 4-1 and confirmed its leading position in Group 2 of League A. 10 points in the standings for the Azzurri, who only need a point against Belgium next November 14 to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.

Having overcome an initial study phase, Italy made itself dangerous on several occasions already in the first half from Glazer’s sides: it was mainly Retegui who came close to scoring, without having any luck, at least until 41 minutes in, when the referee whistled a penalty for a foul in Dor Peretz’s box on Tonali and the Atalanta striker did not miss from the eleven meters.

The Azzurri continued to attack even in the early stages of the second half, and the pressure of Spalletti’s team found new concretization in 54′: cross from Raspadori’s free kick, header by Di Lorenzo (captain of the evening given the non-use of Gigio Donnarumma, whom the coach preferred Vicario for today) who thus signed 2-0.

Israel tries to reopen the match and does so with a disputed goal scored, directly from the corner kick flag, by Abu Fani at 66′: the Azzurri protest for an alleged charge against Vicario, for the referee and the VAR Room there are però no reasons to cancel. However, 6′ pass and Italy puts two goals back in the gap: low cross from the left by Dimarco, Frattesi concludes first and seals the tris.

In minute 79 also comes the fourth goal, of a rather similar construction but with different interpreters: this time the low pass, again from the left side, è by Udogie (who entered a few minutes earlier for Dimarco), the goal è by Di Lorenzo, who in a single evening scores two goals while in the previous 41 appearances he had scored a total of three.

There are no other emotions until the triple whistle, Italy leaves the home of Udinese with three more points and the fourth consecutive useful result, which puts the Azzurri back on track after the bitter comeback suffered at the Olimpico against Belgium (from 2-0 to 2-2) last Thursday.

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Davis Cup, not just Jannik Sinner: Lorenzo Musetti is ready

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The bronze medal at the Olympics and the semifinals at Wimbledon have charged her up

This is it. Italy è is ready to start on the road to another possible dream, which is to win the Davis Cup again. The first obstacle è represented by the hostile Argentina (absolutely not to be underestimated). The Azzurri are betting, of course, on world No. 1 Sinner but there’è great confidence also in Musetti who arrived in Malaga in great form.

The blue number 2 è has been the protagonist of a heavenly season. The bronze at the Olympics and the semifinals at Wimbledon have charged him up. Now he è ready to be an absolute protagonist in the Davis Cup: “I arrive with a different maturity at all levels”, his clear words to Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I’m ready to take more responsibility and have a more central, more important part than 12 months ago. There will be a lot of excitement, a lot of adrenaline, and I have a lot of desire to experience the competition”, the commentary of Musetti himself, who arrived in Malaga in excellent physical condition, having had some time to rest after Paris-Bercy.

Clearly, with such a motivated Musetti, è much can be expected from Italy. Sinner è an absolute guarantee but, to make it all the way, the help of all the members of the blue team led by captain Volandri is needed. There’s a strong desire to accomplish another feat and return to celebrate, all together.

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NBA, Milwaukee snaps up Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Well Golden State, black crisis for Philadelphia

So many contests in the NBA night. With its back against the wall, Milwaukee finds the strength to fight back and take home a crucial victory in the match with Chicago (122-106 the final). Race dominated by Antetokounmpo who finished with an impressive 41 points on the scoreboard, including 25 in a surreal third period, with also eight assists and nine rebounds.

Thanks to this success, the Bucks record rises to six wins and nine losses. After losing the unbeaten streak to Boston, Cleveland returned to success: 128-100 over New Orleans. Excellent performance by Jerome (29 points). The record of the Cavs è the best in the NBA with 16 wins and only one loss (suffered, precisely, against the Celtics).

Most delicate moment for Philadelphia, which continues to sink. The 76ers also surrendered in Memphis (117-111 the final), collecting their 12th defeat of the season (only two wins). A strong showing by Embiid (35 points and 11 rebounds) wasn’t enough to bring a smile back to the interior of a team in total crisis.

As for the other games, OKC folds Portland (109-99) while Houston gets rid of Indiana (130-113) rather easily. New York wins the challenge with Phoenix (138-122) while Golden State prevails against Atlanta: 120-97 the final for the Warriors with 23 points by Curry. Nice success, finally, of the LA Clippers against Orlando (104-93).

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GP Las Vegas, Carlos Sainz has hope for constructors’ title

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Ferrari è currently second at -36 from McLaren

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The Las Vegas GP takes the stage. A new opportunity, for Ferrari, to try to get even closer to McLaren, currently leader in the constructors’ standings with 593 points, 36 more than the Cavallino. The circuit would seem to favor the Rossa, although Sainz points out an important detail.

“Ferrari competitive? Looking at the track I would say sì, Ferrari should be competitive or at least should be able to fight but when we see that tire temperatures rise, then I would say no”, the clear words of Sainz reported by Marca.

The Cavallino driver knows that in order to take home the Constructors’ World Championship title, he needs “help” from McLaren: “I think we are close. But at the same time, we also need McLaren to make some mistakes, becauseé, if they don’t make any mistakes from here to the end, in case we have to win all the time and we and they come second in every race, I think McLaren will probably still be able to keep the title”.

Sainz, in addition to trying to win another GP before ending his adventure with the Cavallino, wants to try to help the team win the constructors world championship: “I would like to win the championship for Ferrari this year. And sì, I think it would be a great way to end the season”.

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