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TFC Tidbits: No Italy call up for Federico Bernardeschi

It looks like the Toronto FC attacker won't be playing for the Azzurri at Euro 2024 this summer in Germany.

John Molinaro

May 23, 2024 — 3 min read

Welcome to TFC Tidbits, a special feature at TFC Republic that curates bits and pieces of news about what's going on with Toronto FC.

Toronto FC's Italian DP won't be going to Euro 2024

Federico Bernardeschi was a key member of the Italian national team that was crowned European champions in 2021 when he was still at Juventus.

His goal in the penalty shootout vs. England in the final at Wembley Stadium stood up as the winner. He also scored in Italy's penalty shootout win over Spain in the semifinals.

TFC Tidbits: John Herdman to cooperate with Canada Soccer investigation

Herdman: "I'm highly confident that in my time... at an Olympic Games or World Cup, we’ve never been involved in any of those activities."

Aimé Mabika eager to prove he deserves more chances at TFC

"It's difficult, but it is part of the process. It’s part of being a professional," the defender said of his lack of playing time.

Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls: What you need to know

TFC opens their 2024 Leagues Cup campaign with a tricky road game vs. the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

Canada Soccer Talk: Cheating scandal envelops national teams

Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue spoke to the media on Friday about the scandal that has cast a dark shadow over Canadian soccer.