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Antonio Conte warned Italy “wasted too much” in their 2-1 victory over an Azerbaijan side that “came here to stop us playing.” The Azzurri continued their winning streak under the…

Giorgio Chiellini incredibly scored a brace for Italy and an own goal in the stuttering 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan. Elsewhere in this group, Croatia won 1-0 in Bulgaria and Norway…

Italy team manager Lele Oriali said Antonio Conte prepared the match with Azerbaijan “like a Final.” Italy team manager Lele Oriali said Antonio Conte prepared the match with Azerbaijan “like…

Andrea Pirlo, Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile start tonight in Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Azerbaijan. It kicks off at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo at 19.45 UK time (18.45…

Antonio Conte is expected to run a heavily Juventus-influenced Italy XI against Azerbaijan, including Andrea Pirlo. The Azzurri face off against Berti Vogts’ side on Friday evening at the Renzo…

Antonio Conte has warned his Italy players not to take their Euro 2016 qualification for granted, as he pays respect to Azerbaijan. Berti Vogts’ side are at the Renzo Barbera…

Andrea Pirlo says that Antonio Conte is the only Coach who could have convinced him to return to the Italy set-up. The midfielder did confirm after the World Cup that…

Berti Vogts expresses his fondness for Italy and asserts they will have ‘many chances’ to defeat his Azerbaijan, but that his players will hold no fear. Berti Vogts expresses his…

It’s reported Antonio Candreva and Matteo Darmian are battling for one starting spot in Italy’s qualifier with Azerbaijan. The Euro 2016 group game is at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo…

Simone Zaza thanked Ciro Immobile for helping him settle into the Italy squad, but also said “Mario Balotelli is one of my favourites.” Simone Zaza thanked Ciro Immobile for helping…

Ciro Immobile explains why he went to Borussia Dortmund and feels Italy won’t miss Mario Balotelli. The striker spoke at a Press conference ahead of Friday’s Euro 2016 qualifier against…

Andrea Pirlo could start Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Azerbaijan on Friday with Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile. Coach Antonio Conte tested out his 3-5-2 line-up in training today at…

Turkish referee Huseyn Gocek will officiate Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Azerbaijan on Friday. The game will be hosted by the Stadio Barbera in Palermo. Turkish referee Huseyn Gocek will…

Italy have held a first training session in view of Euro 2016 qualifiers this month and have early fitness doubts over Marco Verratti. The Azzurri squad last night convened last…

Graziano Pellé is called up and Mario Balotelli dropped for Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Malta. Antonio Conte named his squad for the two internationals, as Azerbaijan play…

Antonio Conte will announce his Italy squad on Saturday for Euro 2016 qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Malta. The Azzurri got off to a strong start in this competition, securing a…

Antonio Conte is reportedly considering Southampton forward Graziano Pelle for his Italy squad, but Andrea Pirlo and Mario Balotelli are in doubt. Antonio Conte is reportedly considering Southampton forward Graziano…

Italy’s qualification route to Euro 2016 has been mapped out and will begin and end with fixtures against Norway. On from yesterday’s draw that placed the Azzurri in with Per-Mathias…

Cesare Prandelli has warned that Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifying draw is ‘not as easy as many could think’, as he runs through the opponents. The Azzurri have been paired with…

Italy have drawn Croatia, Norway, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan and Malta in qualifying Group H for the 2016 European Championships. The Azzurri will play each of these nations home and away between…