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The return of Josip Iličić with a goal has excited the Italian media, celebrating the 'fairytale return' of the former Atalanta star.
Josip Iličić's goal, which secured a win for Slovenia in a friendly match against Armenia, is making waves around the world. The return of the former Atalanta star to the Slovenian national team after a challenging personal period is a major story, especially in Italy, where many fondly remember 'maestro' Iličić.
All major Italian sports media, such as La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere della Sera, Sky Italia, and Sport Mediaset, reported on Iličić's goal, with Sport Mediaset headlining:
'The Fairytale of Josip Iličić: Returned to the Field in a Slovenian Jersey and Scored Immediately'
Bergamo News, a portal that actively covers Atalanta events, was thrilled by the news from Slovenia.
"Josip, how wonderful! Iličić returned to the national team after three years and scored immediately."
Even the Spanish El Mundo Deportivo reported on Josip Iličić's goal, emphasizing 'the great return of Josip Iličić to the Slovenian national team.' Meanwhile, in Serbia, Iličić's goal was viewed from a different perspective, as they are already thinking about their matchup with Slovenia at the European Championship.
'Form is temporary, class is permanent: Josip Iličić has sent a warning to Serbia,' wrote Blic, while Telegraf described Iličić's performance as:
'Slovenia is not joking, Iličić threatened Serbia with a "bomb" before the Euros.'