Argentina vs Italy tactical preview
Interim Azzurri CT Luigi Di Biagi goes for his preferred 4-3-3 formation for today’s international friendly with Argentina. Words: Elio Salerno Interim Azzurri CT Luigi Di Biagi goes for his…
Interim Azzurri CT Luigi Di Biagi goes for his preferred 4-3-3 formation for today’s international friendly with Argentina. Words: Elio Salerno Interim Azzurri CT Luigi Di Biagi goes for his…
The new Italy face Gonzalo Higuain’s Argentina with a 4-3-3 formation including Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne, Jorginho and Federico Chiesa. This friendly kicks off in Manchester at 19.45 GMT, follow…
Inter Vice-President Javier Zanetti is “very confident” of Champions League qualification, and hopes Mauro Icardi can go to the World Cup. The Nerazzurri are aiming to finish in the top…
Fiorentina and Argentina legend Gabriel Batistuta says Lionel Messi isn’t on the same level as Diego Maradona and “probably never will be”. The Barcelona superstar is seen as perhaps the…
Bryan Cristante could be given a surprise start for Italy against Argentina tonight, with Jorginho left out of the starting XI. Caretaker CT Luigi Di Biagio takes charge of his…
When Italy took on Argentina at the 1990 World Cup, Diego Maradona urged Neapolitans to support the Albiceleste. Words: Emmet Gates When Italy took on Argentina at the 1990 World…
Italy will take to the pitch with a special message for Davide Astori embossed on their shirts, when they face Argentina tonight. The Fiorentina captain passed away suddenly earlier this…
Paulo Dybala’s brother has accused Argentina of being ‘built by executives and journalists’ after they dropped the Juventus striker. Dybala was not included in Argentina’s squad for their friendlies against…
Lionel Messi could miss Friday’s friendly between Argentina and Italy as it is claimed the Barcelona superstar has pulled up with an injury. According to Premium Sport, Messi felt ‘a…
Argentina will wear their first ever black jersey in Friday’s friendly against Italy, announced the AFA. The game kicks off in Manchester on Friday evening at 19.45 GMT. It has…
Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon sees Cristiano Ronaldo as more of a “killer in the penalty area,” whereas Leo Messi is “more complete.” The age-old debate as to who is the…
Interim Italy Coach Gigi Di Biagio is too busy to feel nervous ahead of his debut against Argentina, but focused on “looking forward.” The Under-21 boss has been put in…
Gigi Buffon reveals he only accepted the Italy call because “I’d be useful to the team. A testimonial would not have interested me.” The Nazionale take on Argentina in Manchester…
Gigi Di Biagio still has a couple of doubts in the Italy line-up to face Argentina tomorrow, but aims to use Jorginho and Marco Verratti in a 4-3-3. The friendly…
Several of Argentina’s squad can claim Italian heritage, including one Lionel Messi. Words: Elio Salerno Several of Argentina’s squad can claim Italian heritage, including one Lionel Messi. Words: Elio Salerno…
Racing Club striker Lautaro Martinez reveals he chose to join Inter because Vice-President Javier Zanetti “called me many times”. The striker will join the Nerazzurri in the summer, with only…
Italy have left Davide Astori’s number 13 shirt free for the friendlies with Argentina and England. The Fiorentina captain tragically passed away earlier this month, with both the Viola and…
Arrigo Sacchi says the Italian national team “has a duty to give itself a style”, and doesn’t think the March friendlies will tell us much. The Azzurri failed to qualify…
Inter captain Mauro Icardi says he would have been called-up by Argentina were it not for his recent injury problems. The striker was left out by Jorge Sampaoli for this…
Napoli midfielder Jorginho insists he has “good relations” with Gonzalo Higuain, as Italy prepare to face Argentina. The two were teammates in Naples, but in the summer of 2016 Juventus…