Conte blasts clubs and media
Antonio Conte had a fiery Press conference after Italy’s 1-0 win over Albania, slamming clubs and media obsession with Mario Balotelli. “You know full well that I don’t hold back…
Antonio Conte had a fiery Press conference after Italy’s 1-0 win over Albania, slamming clubs and media obsession with Mario Balotelli. “You know full well that I don’t hold back…
Albania Coach Gianni De Biasi accepted the 1-0 friendly defeat to Italy just days after holding France 1-1. “The main problem was we weren’t in the right frame of mind…
Leonardo Bonucci warned Mario Balotelli “needs the intelligence to understand” the right attitude for Italy. The Juventus defender wore the captain’s armband for tonight’s 1-0 friendly victory over Albania. Leonardo…
Stefano Okaka will “forever be grateful” to Sampdoria Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic for his Italy debut against Albania. Stefano Okaka will “forever be grateful” to Sampdoria Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic for his…
Francesco Acerbi was “happy and proud” to make his Italy debut against Albania after twice overcoming cancer. Francesco Acerbi was “happy and proud” to make his Italy debut against Albania…
Antonio Conte praised Italy’s experimental side for beating Albania, but snapped at critics. “We’ve won five and drawn one.” The Coach spoke to Rai Sport after a 1-0 friendly victory…
Sampdoria striker Stefano Okaka scored on his Italy debut for a 1-0 friendly victory over Albania in Genoa. Sampdoria striker Stefano Okaka scored on his Italy debut for a 1-0…
Torino defender Emiliano Moretti has set a new record as the oldest player to make his Italy debut, starting against Albania. The 33-year-old made his first appearance for the Azzurri…
Italy experiment in tonight’s friendly with Albania, starting a 3-5-2 formation with Mattia Destro and Alessio Cerci. It kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa at 19.45 GMT…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio is “pleased to host Albania in an historic match” this evening. The Azzurri had never previously faced Albania, but the friendly kicks off at Marassi at…
Italy could deploy a four-man defence for tonight’s match with Albania after Antonio Conte experimented with a 4-4-2 in training. Italy could deploy a four-man defence for tonight’s match with…
Lazio and Albania defender Lorik Cana is looking forward to Tuesday’s friendly against Italy. “We want to make history.” The match kicks off at Genoa’s Marassi tomorrow at 19.45 GMT.…
Tomorrow’s Italy-Albania was organised to raise funds for the city, but Genoa President Enrico Preziosi insists it is “inopportune.” The international friendly will be hosted by the Stadio Luigi Ferraris,…
Sampdoria striker Stefano Okaka has been given the iconic Number 9 jersey and Sebastian Giovinco 10 for Italy-Albania. The friendly match kicks off on Tuesday at 19.45 GMT at the…
Antonio Conte tested out a brand-new Italy line-up for tomorrow’s Albania friendly, heavy in Genoa and Sampdoria players. Antonio Conte tested out a brand-new Italy line-up for tomorrow’s Albania friendly,…
Lorenzo De Silvestri and Luca Antonelli praised the people of Genoa following the recent floods that engulfed the area. The pair of full-backs have been called into the Italy squad…
The President of the Albanian FA has admitted that Tuesday’s friendly with Italy will be difficult, but praised Albania’s Italian CT Gianni De Biasi. The Azzurri will play Albania in…
Italy’s friendly against Albania should go ahead on Tuesday in Genoa despite floods, confirm the FIGC. The game is due to kick off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, commonly referred…
Tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier between Italy and Croatia will go ahead at San Siro after torrential rain stopped. There were genuine fears the game would have to be called off,…
Not only is Italy-Croatia at risk due to flooding in Milan, but Tuesday’s game with Albania in Genoa could also be scrapped. The last few weeks have seen torrential rain…