Martinez ‘seduced by Inter project’
Lautaro Martinez was “seduced by the project” at Inter and even turned down Real Madrid, said the Racing Club starlet’s agent. The 20-year-old is lighting up Argentine football and the…
Lautaro Martinez was “seduced by the project” at Inter and even turned down Real Madrid, said the Racing Club starlet’s agent. The 20-year-old is lighting up Argentine football and the…
Italy are due to plummet out of the top 20 teams in the FIFA World Rankings after their 2-0 defeat to Argentina. Failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup…
Alessandro Costacurta assures Italy “will name the new Coach on May 20. If we can get someone better than Gigi Di Biagio, and there aren’t many, then we will.” The…
Gigi Buffon believes Argentina are World Cup favourites along with Brazil, Germany and Spain, but Italy are “in a reconstruction phase.” The 40-year-old goalkeeper made some big saves in last…
Manuel Lanzini claims referee Martin Atkinson told him there would be no cards in Argentina-Italy because it was his last international. The official is hanging up his whistle after last…
Argentina and Milan midfielder Lucas Biglia said “it won’t be the same without Italy” at the World Cup and trusts they will rebuild quickly. The Azzurri made their debut under…
It’s claimed Napoli midfielder Jorginho’s agent was at the Etihad for Italy’s friendly with Argentina, holding meetings with Manchester City and United. According to Rai Sport, representative Joao Santos was…
Gigi Di Biagio maintains Italy are on the right track with 4-3-3, but still at the very beginning of the journey after a 2-0 defeat to Argentina. It was the…
Argentina Coach Jorge Sampaoli assures Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala “are important players and everything is open for the World Cup squad.” The Albiceleste beat Italy 2-0 in tonight’s friendly…
Nicolas Otamendi admits Argentina play differently without Lionel Messi, as “we need to have more of the ball” the way they did against Italy. He had one of the best…
Marco Verratti said new Italy teammate Jorginho “sees football the same way I do, with ball to feet and seeking channels.” The pair had their first start together for the…
Jorginho believes the midfield partnership with Marco Verratti can become a key strength for Italy. “It’s important to have courage.” The Napoli midfielder’s uncharacteristic error gave the ball away for…
Marco Parolo believes Italy critics are not being “realistic. We’ve been training for four days with a new Coach, new system and new players.” The new-look Nazionale were beaten 2-0…
Patrick Cutrone enjoyed his senior Italy debut, despite the 2-0 defeat to Argentina, and “couldn’t believe it” when called up. “I think we had many scoring opportunities this evening, so…
Lorenzo Insigne regretted his miss as Italy lost their friendly 2-0 to Argentina. “I think we caused them a lot of problems.” The goals arrived in the final 15 minutes…
Interim Italy Coach Gigi Di Biagio believes the 2-0 friendly defeat to Argentina will provide the Azzurri with “valuable experience.” The Nazionale fell in Manchester to goals from Ever Banega…
Italy had some good chances with Lorenzo Insigne and Ciro Immobile, but Ever Banega and Manuel Lanzini gave Argentina a 2-0 friendly win. Follow all the action as it happens…
FIGC Commissioner Roberto Fabbricini said there might not be a new Italy Coach “before the game against France in June. We must seek the best.” The Azzurri take on Argentina…
Join us from Manchester as Italy take on Argentina under interim Coach Gigi Di Biagio for their first friendly of the new era. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT. If…
The average age of the outfield players in Italy’s starting XI against Argentina this evening is 26 years. The international friendly kicks off in Manchester at 19.45 GMT. Click here…