After the biggest failure in history, whereas it is worth noting that the Italian national team did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, serious conclusions were drawn. Apparently, the Italian Football Federation got it right with the coach. Roberto Mancini is in his place, whereas the Italian national team has become a real death machine. No joke, they went through the qualifying round of the European Championship without losing points at all and scored thirty-seven goals, conceding only four. Now Italy has a wonderful generation. Each line has not only experienced players, but also promising young players. In general, we can say that for the “squadra azzurra”, in many respects, the transfer of the European Championship to the next year is even on hand. During this time, young footballers will get stronger, whereas someone else will definitely appear.
The Nuggets have earned the quarterfinals like no other. Michael Malone’s team practically drove itself into a dead end, or rather Utah did it, but the club managed to show character at the right time. After four matches, Denver flew 1-3, although they managed to add and turn the tide. The team won the next three matches in the “Jazz”, thus closing the series 4-3. Such a feat deserves praise, but no one said that it would be easier further. The Nuggets spent a lot of energy, so the bookmakers awarded them with underdog status, because the Clippers had more time to prepare