US EditionInter's Acerbi Withdraws From Italy Squad Citing Lack of Respect
- Key defender Francesco Acerbi declined a call-up to Italy's national team ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Norway on Friday, 2025-06-06.
- Acerbi’s decision followed a conversation with coach Luciano Spalletti and a message indicating he was not in the coach's plans, which Acerbi publicly expressed as feeling disrespected.
- The absence of Acerbi comes as Alessandro Buongiorno was sent home injured and replaced by Fiorentina's Luca Ranieri, with Italy preparing for key matches against Norway and Moldova.
- Spalletti confirmed Acerbi informed him after Inter Milan's 5-0 Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain in Munich on May 31, 2025, and stated Italy’s World Cup hopes depend greatly on the Norway match.
- Italy, having missed the last two World Cups, must adjust their lineup without Acerbi as they aim to secure qualification in these crucial upcoming qualifiers.
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Soccer-Inter's Acerbi withdraws from Italy squad citing lack of respect
MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Inter Milan's veteran defender Francesco Acerbi withdrew from the Italy squad on Sunday, the day after his club's humbling defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, citing a lack of respect from manager Luciano Spalletti. Read full story
Inter's Acerbi withdraws from Italy squad citing lack of respect
MUNICH, Germany : Inter Milan's veteran defender Francesco Acerbi withdrew from the Italy squad on Sunday, the day after his club's humbling defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, citing a lack of respect from manager Luciano Spalletti.Acerbi has not played for Italy since November 2
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Key defender Acerbi turns down Italy call-up ahead of World Cup qualifier vs. Haaland's Norway
Key center back Francesco Acerbi has turned down a call-up to Italy’s national team. The move leaves the Azzurri without the defender who was expected to mark Erling Haaland during a key World Cup qualifier against Norway.
The c.t. in press conference announces the backward step of the defender, who had been called to mark Haaland: "We take note of the reactions and thoughts of the footballers and move forward"
Whether it's shame or too bitterness you don't know. Acerbi didn't respond to the call of Mr. Spalletti for matches with Norway and Moldova. The "Leone": a myth that had been created around him after the last European performances, especially following the legendary goal with Barcelona. A myth that [...] L'articolo Inter, Acerbi non risponde alla convocatione di Spalletti proviene da InterNews08.
The defender of the Inter, who had been called in blue after a year, does not respond to the call for challenges against Norway and Moldova
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