Italy vs. Austria - June 26, 2021

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FinalJun 26

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Recap

Lineup

Stats

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Table

MATCH TIMELINE

120' + 1'

A. Dragovic

114'

S. Kalajdzic

114'

C. TrimmelS. Lainer

114'

S. IlsankerK. Laimer

B. CristanteL. Insigne

108'

106'

M. GregoritschX. Schlager

106'

L. SchaubF. Grillitsch

M. Pessina

105' + 1'

103'

M. Hinteregger

97'

S. KalajdzicM. Arnautovic

F. Chiesa

95'

90'

A. SchoepfC. Baumgartner

A. BelottiC. Immobile

84'

F. ChiesaD. Berardi

84'

M. PessinaN. Barella

68'

M. LocatelliM. Verratti

68'

N. Barella

51'

G. Di Lorenzo

50'

2'

M. Arnautovic

What's Buzzing

Football Italia

9h

England international Djed Spence is expected to land in Italy tonight, then have his Inter medical for the €35m including add-ons move from Tottenham Hotspur on Friday. #Inter #Tottenham #SerieA #Calcio #COYS #England

Fabrizio Romano

9h

🟡🔵✈️ Omar Fayed, on his way to Italy as he will sign at Frosinone from Fenerbahçe. Deal revealed yesterday for 23 year old Egyptian centre back. 🇪🇬 Here with his agent Maher Nawfal and his partner Eslam.

Football Italia

12h

There is still no agreement in place between Napoli and Chelsea for the transfer of centre-back Benoit Badiashile despite an increased offer from the Partenopei according to the latest reports in Italy.

Italian Football TV

12h

🇮🇹🇧🇷 Brazil are impressed with Samuele Inacio and could offer him a call-up in September. Inacio is still giving priority to Italy and is hoping Mancini calls him up for the Nations League. Reminder: one appearance in the Nations League would tie him to Italy. 📰 Di Marzio

Matt Santangelo

13h

But will Italy prioritize Inacio and players like him????

Gianluca Di Marzio

13h

Il Brasile segue Samuele Inacio: il talento dà priorità all’Italia https://t.co/KuvxReOvXx

UEFA Loses Confidence in FIFA

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UEFA Loses Confidence in FIFAEuropean heads to review Infantino's failed plan claiming 'no option should be off the table'

www.theguardian.com•1w

Franco Baresi was not only the captain but the moral heart of great Milan teamCentre-back defined era of hard Italian defending and collection of honours are eternal proof of his class

Milan Icon Baresi Dies Aged 66

www.theguardian.com•1w

Milan Icon Baresi Dies Aged 66Defender was one of most recognizable players of ⁠golden era

UEFA to Boycott World Cup

Bleacher Report•2w

UEFA to Boycott World CupConcacaf joins European nations in rejecting FIFA's proposal

UEFA Must Show Backbone 😤

www.theguardian.com•2w

UEFA Must Show Backbone 😤Reports on FIFA's move to sell World Cup stakes is too big to ignore 📲 (Guardian)

Mancini Returns as Italy Boss

www.theguardian.com•2w

Mancini Returns as Italy BossClaudio Ranieri also named technical director

Pirlo Won't Coach Italy ❌

www.goal.com•2w

Pirlo Won't Coach Italy ❌Italy legend 'no longer a candidate' for national team job

Top World Cup Flops 😬

Bleacher Report•3w

Top World Cup Flops 😬Ronaldo leads our team of most disappointing players 📲

Pep Rejects Italy ❌

www.bbc.com•2w

Pep Rejects Italy ❌Andrea Pirlo front runner for national job (multiple reports)

Official World Cup Best XI 💎

onefootball.com•3w

Official World Cup Best XI 💎Cubarsí surprisingly left out of FIFA Team of Tournament 📲

Pep's Italy Talks Confirmed 😲

www.bbc.co.uk•3w

Pep's Italy Talks Confirmed 😲Italian FA president talks on move for Guardiola

Italy Met with Pep Guardiola 🙏

www.skysports.com•3w

Italy Met with Pep Guardiola 🙏Azzurri trying to 'convince' top name after missing third straight World Cup (Sky Sports)

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊Who are the risers and fallers in our final standings? 📲

World Cup Story So Far 🥹

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The Beautiful Game on the world's biggest stage. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered forever.

World Cup Closing Performers

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World Cup Closing PerformersLooking ahead to how MetLife sees out tournament 📲

World Cup Closing Ceremony

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World Cup Closing CeremonyAll details including start time, live stream and rumors 📲

🌟 The Champions Chat 🌟

Stars of the World Cup reflect on a wild tournament 🎥

Updated World Cup Rankings 📊

Bleacher Report•4w

Updated World Cup Rankings 📊Argentina and Spain in the final, but who comes out on top? 📲

Iconic World Cup Semifinals 🤩

Brazil fans, you know what's coming 🎥

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Bleacher Report•1mo

World Cup Power Rankings 📊Four teams remain. All 48 nations ranked ahead of semifinals 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Bleacher Report•1mo

World Cup Power Rankings 📊How teams stack up after hectic Round of 16 📲

Tottenham Confirms Tonali 🇮🇹

www.bbc.co.uk•1mo

Tottenham Confirms Tonali 🇮🇹Spurs pay $133M for Italian midfielder from Newcastle

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Bleacher Report•1mo

World Cup Power Rankings 📊How teams stack up before Round of 16 📲

The Round of 32 Was Wild 🫨

So many games, even more drama 🎥

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 22 🔥

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World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 22 🔥Spain rolls over Austria to progress. Highlights and build up 📲

Lamine's Lil' Bro HYPED 😆

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Keyne Yamal was absolutely fired up watching his older brother Lamine and Spain advance to the Round of 16 🔥

Oyarzabal Makes It 3-0 🇪🇸

1mo

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OYARZABAL BRACE, ANOTHER CUCURELLA ASSIST 🇪🇸 Spain leads 3-0 and is ready for the Round of 16!

Header Extends Spain Lead 🔥

1mo

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2-0 FOR SPAIN 🇪🇸 Álex Baena finds Pedro Porro off the cross to double Spain's advantage!

Spain Breaks Through ⚡️

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SPAIN TAKES THE LEAD OVER AUSTRIA IN LA 🇪🇸 Cucurella with the lovely assist to Oyarzabal!

World Cup Thursday Predictions 🔮

Bleacher Report•1mo

World Cup Thursday Predictions 🔮Calling how Spain, Portugal and Switzerland will do 📲

Tottenham Agrees Tonali Fee 🤝

sports.yahoo.com•1mo

Tottenham Agrees Tonali Fee 🤝Tottenham to bring in Newcastle midfielder for deal worth $132M (multiple reports)

World Cup 2026 Odds, Updated Predictions for Tuesday's Round of 32 Matches

Bleacher Report•1mo

World Cup 2026 Odds, Updated Predictions for Tuesday's Round of 32 Matches

Monday World Cup Predictions 🔮

Bleacher Report•2mo

Monday World Cup Predictions 🔮Picking how Germany, Brazil and Netherlands will all fare 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Power Rankings 📊Can anybody beat France? Listing the heavyweights 📲

World Cup Predictions 🔮

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Predictions 🔮Experts' take on how Round of 32 could go 📲

That Was the Group Stage 🌎🏆

World Cup knockouts set up some SPICE 🎥

World Cup Knockout Stage Odds

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Knockout Stage OddsLooking ahead to next stage 📲

World Cup Group Winners/Losers 🎭

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Group Winners/Losers 🎭🤩 Unreal Golden Boot race 💦 Hate for 'hydration breaks' 📲 Analysis of group stages

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 17 🤩

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 17 🤩Incredible final day of Group Stage. Tap for ALL the goals and highlights 📲

Mahrez Ties Score AGAIN 😤

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IT'S TIED AGAIN 🇩🇿 Captain Riyad Mahrez finds the equalizer!

Great Goal from Sabitzer 👏

2mo

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AUSTRIA RESTORES ITS LEAD 🇦🇹 Marcel Sabitzer fires this one in!

Marko Quick to React for 1-0 🇦🇹

2mo

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A double-touch from Marko Arnautović to guide this one into the back of the net 🇦🇹

Algeria Ties it at 1-1 😮

2mo

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A BEAUTY FROM BELGHALI 🇩🇿 What a solo goal to equalize for Algeria!

Why World Cup is a Goal Fest ⚽️

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Why World Cup is a Goal Fest ⚽️Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs 📲

World Cup's Second Week 😍

Goals galore in the thrilling second round of group games 🎥

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 12 ⚡

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 12 ⚡Messi. Mbappé. Haaland. Monday was next level. ALL the action 📲

Golden Boot Race CRAZY 🍿

Bleacher Report•2mo

Golden Boot Race CRAZY 🍿Messi out front. 23 players with 2+ goals. Tap for World Cup leaders 📲

Messi, Argentina Advances to Round of 32 😤

Bleacher Report•2mo

Messi, Argentina Advances to Round of 32 😤World champions are moving on after 2-0 victory. Recap 📲

Messi Misses Penalty Kick 😱

2mo

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OH MY 😳 Messi shoots his penalty wide

Argentina vs. Austria Preview 🔮

Bleacher Report•2mo

Argentina vs. Austria Preview 🔮Messi's World Cup continues 📲

World Cup Visitors Supercut 🤣

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Visitors Supercut 🤣Now THIS is what makes the tournament so special 🎥

Wild First Week of World Cup🤩

Round one of games totally delivered 🎥

World Cup Fans Try USA Food 🍔

2mo

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World Cup fans trying American food for the first time!

Arnautovic Secures Win ✅

2mo

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Arnautović seals the 3-1 Austria win in the 102nd minute 🇦🇹

This One Counts for AUT 🙌

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This One Counts for AUT 🙌Minutes after disallowed goal, Jordan own goal puts Austria ahead 🎥

This One Counts for Austria 🙌

2mo

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Austria restores its lead over Jordan off the corner kick 🇦🇹

1st Austria Goal since '98 🇦🇹

2mo

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Austria scores its first FIFA World Cup goal in 28 years 🇦🇹 Schmid with a beauty into the top corner

B/R 99: Top World Cup Players 🤩

Bleacher Report•2mo

B/R 99: Top World Cup Players 🤩Mbappé. Lamine. Kane. Ranking the best stars at tournament 📲

World Cup Bracket Predictions 🔮

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Bracket Predictions 🔮Every game at the World Cup predicted by B/R staff 📲

Group Strength 💪

Football Meets Data

2mo

📈 Strongest groups: Group I 🇫🇷🇳🇴🇸🇳🇮🇶 Group F 🇳🇱🇯🇵🇸🇪🇹🇳 📉 Weakest groups: Group B 🇨🇭🇨🇦🇧🇦🇶🇦 Group G 🇧🇪🇪🇬🇮🇷🇳🇿 *average market-adjusted Elo ratings of all 4 teams

World Cup Format, Explained 📝

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Format, Explained 📝48 nations competing...here's how it'll all work 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Power Rankings 📊France or Spain the teams to beat? 📲

World Cup Predictions 🔮

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Predictions 🔮B/R panel picks best players, biggest flops and more 📲

Print Your World Cup Bracket 🖨️

Bleacher Report•2mo

Print Your World Cup Bracket 🖨️Track your predictions with this tournament sheet 📲

World Cup Starts TOMORROW 😴

One more sleep until 104 games of World Cup action 🎥

World Cup TV Schedule 📺

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World Cup TV Schedule 📺Check where to catch all group games 📲

World Cup Group Picks

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World Cup Group Picks

⭐️ NEW CHAMPIONS EPISODE ⭐️

Messi plans dinner for World Cup hopefuls CR7 and Mbappé 🎥

⭐️ The Champions: Episode 2 ⭐️

Ronaldo gatecrashes Messi's World Cup-winners meal 🎥

🌟 Champions Episode 3 🌟

World Cup contenders vs. pretenders as stars decide who belongs at the table 🎥

🌟 Champions Season Finale 🌟

The mansion is sinking. Can next generation save the day? 🎥

World Cup Match Predictions 🔮

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Match Predictions 🔮Calling each and every group game 📲

Who Wins Each Group? 🧐

Bleacher Report•2mo

Who Wins Each Group? 🧐Predicting teams that will rule World Cup group stage 📲

FIFA Rankings for World Cup Teams

Bleacher Report•2mo

FIFA Rankings for World Cup TeamsHow each side stacks up in official list 📲

World Cup Schedule 🗓️

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Schedule 🗓️It's finally here! Info on every game, starting with Thursday's opener 📲

World Cup Groups Preview 🔎

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Groups Preview 🔎Latest odds and TV schedules for incoming tournament 📲

Who Wins World Cup Golden Ball?

www.goal.com•2mo

Who Wins World Cup Golden Ball?Breaking down nominees for tournament's top player trophy 📲 (Goal)

Most Iconic World Cup Moments ✨

www.goal.com•2mo

Most Iconic World Cup Moments ✨Listing 100 moments that go down in history 📲 (Goal)

Del Piero World Cup Memories 🌎

Italy legend breaks it down 🎥

One Week Until World Cup ⏰

It's so close you can taste it 🎥

STACKED Nike World Cup Ad 🔥

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STACKED Nike World Cup Ad 🔥Ronaldo. LeBron. Celeb cameos. Six-minute trailer has it all 🎥

Breaking News

Bleacher Report•2mo

Breaking NewsFIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

World Cup Uniform Combos 👕

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Uniform Combos 👕Every team's kit choices for the group stage 📲

B/R 99: Best Football Players Ever 🐐

Bleacher Report•3mo

B/R 99: Best Football Players Ever 🐐Messi. Ronaldo. Pelé. Who takes home the GOAT crown 📲

World Cup Golden Boot Favorites 🤩

www.bbc.com•2mo

World Cup Golden Boot Favorites 🤩Who is in the running for this tournament's big individual prize?

Fans' Top 15 Players Ever 🐐

Bleacher Report•2mo

Fans' Top 15 Players Ever 🐐Messi? R9? Zidane? B/R readers name their GOATs from men's game 📲

Vieri's World Cup Memories 🇮🇹

Italian legend talks World Cups past and picks winner for 2026 🎥

Messi Stars in Shakira Vid 🤩

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Messi Stars in Shakira Vid 🤩World Cup stars kick off tournament anthem 🎥

Messi Stars in WILD Ad 🤩

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Messi Stars in WILD Ad 🤩Bad Bunny, Chalamet, Zidane, Beckham. Lamine. Adidas' star-studded World Cup trailer lands 🎥

Infantino Defends WC Ticket Prices 💸

Bleacher Report•3mo

Infantino Defends WC Ticket Prices 💸FIFA president compares pricing to CFB games, talks 'market rates' (Guardian)

$2.3M World Cup Final Tix 🤯

Bleacher Report•4mo

$2.3M World Cup Final Tix 🤯FIFA's resale site lists four seats for over $9M combined (AP)

World Cup Train Fare Hike 😬

www.cbsnews.com•4mo

World Cup Train Fare Hike 😬NJ Transit confirms fans have to pay $150 to get to MetLife Stadium for games

Gattuso Leaves Italy Post 🇮🇹

www.bbc.com•4mo

Gattuso Leaves Italy Post 🇮🇹Manager exits after failure to qualify for third successive World Cup

$11K World Cup Ticket 😭

Bleacher Report•4mo

$11K World Cup Ticket 😭FIFA really charging up to $10,990 to be at the final (BBC)

What Happened to Italy? 😵

The Azzurri's fall from grace, analyzed, after missing third-straight World Cup 🎥

World Cup Teams Are Set 🏆

Bleacher Report•4mo

World Cup Teams Are Set 🏆 48 qualified nations locked in for this summer's tournament 📸

Bosnia-Herz. Wild PK Celly 🙌

Bosnian Football

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ABSOLUTE SCENES, VOLIM TE BOSNO!🇧🇦

World Cup Playoffs Results 🎟️

www.usatoday.com•5mo

World Cup Playoffs Results 🎟️Huge UEFA drama sees big nations miss tournament 📲

Bosnia's Winning PK 🇧🇦

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🇧🇦 ✅✅✅✅ 🇮🇹 ❌✅❌ BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA TO THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP! 😱

1️⃣2️⃣ Years Without a World Cup

5mo

Italy will miss a 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 consecutive World Cup after a penalty shootout defeat in Bosnia and Herzegovina 🫠 2018 ❌ 2022 ❌ 2026 ❌

BHA Ties Game vs. Italy 😱

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PURE CHAOS AS BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA EQUALIZES VS ITALY! 🇧🇦🤯

Italy Leads Playoff 1-0 🇮🇹

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MOISE KEAN GIVES ITALY THE LEAD OVER BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA! 🇮🇹

World Cup Playoffs Preview 🍿

www.espn.com•5mo

World Cup Playoffs Preview 🍿Who grabs the final spots to the big dance this summer?

Chappell Roan Soccer Drama 👀

www.theguardian.com•5mo

Chappell Roan Soccer Drama 👀Viral comments from ex-EPL midfielder Jorginho got pop star responding 📲

Puma Drops World Cup Kits 😎

onefootball.com•5mo

Puma Drops World Cup Kits 😎Ronaldo's look for summer unveiled. Check full list 📸

Adidas World Cup Kits Land 🤩

www.espn.com•5mo

Adidas World Cup Kits Land 🤩Fresh threads for Messi and tasty Curaçao, Japan and Mexico looks. Check huge drop 📸

FIFA to Have Mid-Game Ads 📺

www.surreycomet.co.uk•5mo

FIFA to Have Mid-Game Ads 📺World Cup 'hydration breaks' will cut to commercials (The Athletic)

💯 Days Until the World Cup

We are at the final countdown 🎥

Chiesa Likely to Leave Liverpool in Summer

www.anfieldwatch.co.uk•6mo

Chiesa Likely to Leave Liverpool in SummerItalian's future all-but decided

FIFA's World Cup Prize Fund 🤑

Bleacher Report•8mo

FIFA's World Cup Prize Fund 🤑Participating nations vying for $655M in prizes for men's tournament 📲

Donnarumma Wins FIFA Award 🥇

www.theguardian.com•8mo

Donnarumma Wins FIFA Award 🥇Man City goalie named The Best men's keeper of 2025

World Cup Pots Confirmed 🏆

Bleacher Report•9mo

World Cup Pots Confirmed 🏆FIFA sorts nations ahead of next Friday's full draw 📲

Teams Going to World Cup ✈️

Bleacher Report•9mo

Teams Going to World Cup ✈️🇪🇸 Spain books spot 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Wild finish in Scotland 📲 Full list of qualified nations

Calafiori Out of Italy Squad

football-italia.net•9mo

Calafiori Out of Italy SquadArsenal defender will return to club due to hip issue

Donnarumma: EPL Top Transfer 💰

Why Man City stopper will be best deal of season 🎥

Del Piero Rates Kits 🇮🇹

Italian legend drops his takes on classic Italy shirts 🎥

World Cup Home Kits Drop 😍

Bleacher Report•9mo

World Cup Home Kits Drop 😍Argentina, Spain, Mexico and more get fresh adidas styles for 2026 📲

International Power Rankings ⚽️🌍

Bleacher Report•10mo

International Power Rankings ⚽️🌍🇪🇸 Spain World Cup favorites? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England climbs list 📲 Tap for men's rundown

Managers on the Hot Seat 🔥🪑

That Man Utd head coach and 4 others hearing 'Sacked in the Morning' on repeat 📳

World Cup Rankings 🌎

Bleacher Report•11mo

World Cup Rankings 🌎Where do leading nations stand after international break? 📲

Man City Confirms Donnarumma🧤

www.bbc.com•12mo

Man City Confirms Donnarumma🧤Champions League winner joins Pep's squad as Ederson departs

Man City Targets Donnarumma 👀

sports.yahoo.com•1y

Man City Targets Donnarumma 👀PSG wants $58M for Italian keeper; Chelsea not interested (Romano)

Ranking Men's International Teams ⚽️

Bleacher Report•1y

Ranking Men's International Teams ⚽️Argentina, Spain, England, France all in mix for No. 1 spot 📲

Totti's Roma Loyalty Unmatched 👑

Few players had an impact at one club like Francesco 🎥

Calafiori Out of Italy Squad

football-italia.net•1y

Calafiori Out of Italy SquadArsenal defender to return to London after knee injury

Pirlo Stunner in Legends Game 😮‍💨

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Andrea Pirlo rolling back the years 🎯 (via @SpursOfficial) https://t.co/A7JIWPy9Lq