Italy coach Luciano Spalletti says his players may have to scuff up their beautiful suits when they take on Spain in their European Championship match on Thursday. Both teams made winning starts to Euro 2024 and their clash in Gelsenkirchen could determine which tops Group B, which also includes Croatia and Albania. Italy is the defending champion. Spalletti said Wednesday that his team wears Giorgio Armani suits and sees no reason to change, that it will stay true to its identity against Spain, one of the tournament favorites. UEFA Fines Albania, Serbia Football Federations 10,000 Euros Each for Nationalist Fan Banners at Euro 2024 Games.

“We need to show that same desire to try and dominate proceedings, to test ourselves against one of the best footballing philosophies in world football. When we go off the pitch, we need to make sure that we have no regrets, It will certainly be a challenge. But we'll go out there in our Sunday best. And, we'll be willing to actually scuff up our beautiful suits if required.” Spalletti said.

It will be the fifth consecutive tournament at which the old rivals have tussled, with each winning two of the previous meetings.

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