11 minutes ago ‘Lethal’ Retegui is leading reshaped Atalanta and Serie A’s scoring charts | Nicky Bandini

A surprise signing from Genoa, the striker has immediately integrated in Bergamo thanks to his manager’s brillianceMateo Retegui is not afraid to make a snap decision. When Roberto Mancini phoned to ask if he would consider representing the Italian national team last March, the striker “didn’t have to think about it. I just said yes right away”. Born and raised in Argentina, he had never lived in Italy nor did he speak the language, yet within days he marked his international debut with a goal against England in Naples.A choice that shifted his whole life’s trajectory. Twenty-three years old and playing for Tigre on loan from Boca Juniors, Retegui was hardly at the forefront of most European scouts’ minds. He scored 23 goals across all competitions in 2022, yet domestically there were d...

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23 minutes ago Poundland announces it will close ALL 800 stores for two days this December

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