Ronaldo hosts Portugal at Continassa
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly pushed for Portugal to play at the Allianz Stadium next week and Fernando Santo’s men will train at Continassa. The match against Azerbaijan on Wednesday next week…
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly pushed for Portugal to play at the Allianz Stadium next week and Fernando Santo’s men will train at Continassa. The match against Azerbaijan on Wednesday next week…
Veteran Italian coach Gianni De Biasi has been confirmed as the new CT of Azerbaijan. The role is De Biasi’s first since leaving Spanish side Alaves in September 2017. ANSA…
Romelu Lukaku starred during Belgium’s 4-0 victory over Scotland in Euro 2020 qualifying, but Marcelo Brozovic and Ante Rebic struggled for Croatia. Croatia remain top of Group E but saw their…
Gianluca Sansone will become the first ever Italian player in Azerbaijan after flying in to sign for Neftci Baku. It is an interesting career twist for the 31-year-old centre-forward, who…
Antonio Conte trusts Italy can have their say at Euro 2016 and explains the “gradual” tactical evolution to 4-2-4. The Azzurri booked their spot in the tournament thanks to last…
Leonardo Bonucci assures Antonio Conte will keep Italy on their toes against Norway. “He’s already preparing.” The Azzurri secured their qualification for Euro 2016 with a 3-1 victory in Azerbaijan…
Marco Verratti believes Italy are becoming “more clinical” after qualifying for Euro 2016. The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder provided a splendid assist for Eder in a 3-1 victory away to Azerbaijan…
Eder believes “unity is our strength” after Italy booked their spot at Euro 2016 with a 3-1 win in Azerbaijan. The Azzurri are now unbeaten in 49 consecutive European and…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio insists Antonio Conte’s Italy “passed the test” by qualifying for Euro 2016. The 3-1 victory in Azerbaijan mathematically secured their spot in the tournament in France…
Stephan El Shaarawy was “happy” to score his second Italy goal, as they faced Azerbaijan “with concentration, character and heart.” The Little Pharaoh had only found the net once before…
Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian said it was “emotional” to score his first Italy goal against Azerbaijan. “The important thing was to qualify, we knew it was a difficult game,…
Antonio Conte said “there was nothing easy” about qualifying for Euro 2016 and he saw “improving” Italy in Azerbaijan. The 3-1 victory in Baku proved enough to book their spot…
Italy qualified for Euro 2016 with a 3-1 victory in Azerbaijan, as Eder, Stephan El Shaarawy and Matteo Darmian were on target. With Andrea Pirlo, Domenico Berardi and Lorenzo Insigne…
Italy go for a very attack-minded version of 4-4-2 with Antonio Candreva and Stephan El Shaarawy in Azerbaijan. It kicks off in Baku at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), follow…
Italy can clinch their spot in Euro 2016 with a victory in Baku, but Azerbaijan are unbeaten in four qualifiers. It kicks off at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT) and…
Antonio Conte warned any talk of an Italy contract extension is “on ice” until Euro 2016 and urged focus on Azerbaijan. The Azzurri kick off their qualifier in Baku today…
Gigi Buffon said Italy are still en route to becoming “an Antonio Conte side” and is happy to be back in Azerbaijan. The Azzurri play today’s Euro 2016 qualifier in…
Italy visit Azerbaijan today and could clinch a place at Euro 2016, but the hosts are unbeaten in four games. It kicks off in Baku at 17.00 UK time (16.00…
Italy CT Antonio Conte warns the Euro 2016 qualifier with Azerbaijan “will not be a walkover”. The Azzurri can officially seal their place in this summer’s competition in France with…
Captain Gigi Buffon says Italy have a “big chance” to seal Euro 2016 qualification tomorrow night. The Azzurri face Azerbaijan in Baku, knowing that three points will make them mathematically…