Türkiye and Italy Share Spoils in Euro 2024 Preparatory Friendly
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In a match that promised excitement but delivered a defensive masterclass, Türkiye's national football team held Italy to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday at the iconic Renato Dall'Ara Stadium.
Both teams, eager to fine-tune their tactics ahead of Euro 2024, struggled to break the deadlock despite spirited performances. Türkiye, donning a blend of youth and experience, started with Altay Bayındır, Zeki Çelik, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Ozan Kabak, Mert Müldür, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Kaan Ayhan, Oğuz Aydın, Yusuf Yazıcı, Barış Alper Yılmaz, and Kenan Yıldız. Italy, under coach Roberto Mancini, fielded a formidable squad including Vicario, Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Bastoni, Dimarco, Cristante, Jorginho, Orsolini, Pellegrini, Chiesa, and Retegui.
The match began with both sides cautiously probing for w...