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Defying the odds – Celebrating Europe’s underdogs

Often derided as qualification whipping-boys, the minnows of Europe offer much more than just an easy three points, writes Dan Davis.

As Roma prepare for life post-Totti, Karan Tejwani profiles the two men tasked with bringing silverware to the Eternal City.

Despite a difficult February, Jack Unwin believes that Bologna have a bright future ahead of them in Serie A.

Often having his successful spell in England forgotten, Andrew Delaney outlines Edin Džeko’s current success in Serie A.

Paul Little discusses Mario Balotelli’s form at OCG Nice and ponders whether the Italian is now ready to regain some of his early promise.

On Tuesday night Milan suffered a heavy set-back away to Genoa, but talk of Rossoneri revival will continue unabated, writes Paul Little.

Jack Unwin discusses the future for Juventus who now must move on from midfielder Paul Pogba who has returned to Manchester United.

We’re down to the last four at EURO 2016 and Neil Sherwin and Paul Little discuss who they think will make it to Sunday’s Final in Paris.

“Tell mammy send money” read a banner in the crowd as Robbie Brady prolonged stay at EURO 2016 for another week with a late goal against Italy.

Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy and Paul Little are in celebratory mood after Ireland beat Italy to reach the knockout stage of EURO 2016.