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Azzurri: Zaniolo 'difficult to leave retirement, respect my private sphere'
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Azzurri: Zaniolo 'difficult to leave retirement, respect my private sphere'

The Udinese player asks for respect for his privacy and announces his farewell to retirement ahead of France and Belgium

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  • Nicolò Zaniolo left the Italian national team retreat in Coverciano for personal reasons, announcing it on Instagram.
  • The Udinese player, who played his last match in blue in March 2024, asked for respect for his private sphere and expressed his intention to continue working to return to wearing the national team shirt.

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Why It Matters

The Italian national team is preparing for the Nations League matches against France and Belgium. Zaniolo played his last match in blue in March 2024.

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Leaving Coverciano wasn't easy, I made this decision for strictly personal reasons, wearing blue is always a source of pride. Thanks to the Mister, the staff and the teammates for their closeness.

Thus Nicolò Zaniolo confirmed through his Instagram account the reasons that led him today to ask permission to leave the retreat of the national team which is preparing the Nations League matches against France and Belgium.

"I only ask that my private sphere be respected, without giving credence to reconstructions that do not belong to me - the request made by the Udinese player who played his last match in blue in March 2024 - I carry this shirt in my heart and I will continue to work every day to wear it again".

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  • Zaniolo will continue to work to return to wearing the national team shirt

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • What are the exact personal reasons that pushed Zaniolo to leave retirement?
  • Will Zaniolo be called up for the next national team matches?
  • Who will replace Zaniolo in retirement?

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This article was originally published by ANSA Sport.

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