Report: Motta given Italy clearance
It's reported FIFA have given the all-clear for Inter midfielder Thiago Motta to play for Italy next week. The Brazilian has long been admired by Azzurri boss Cesare Prandelli and…
It's reported FIFA have given the all-clear for Inter midfielder Thiago Motta to play for Italy next week. The Brazilian has long been admired by Azzurri boss Cesare Prandelli and…
Michael Ballack has not been included in the Germany squad for their friendly against Italy, but there are plenty of other stars. Joachim Löw has called 22 players for the…
FIFA are to judge whether Inter midfielder Thiago Motta can in fact play for Italy. The 28-year-old Brazilian recently spoke with Cesare Prandelli to express his desire to wear Azzurro.…
Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon has likened his return to international duty to making his debut for Italy all over again. The veteran shot stopper was out for seven months after…
Italy have climbed up the FIFA World Ranking to 13th place, while Alberto Zaccheroni's Japan soar. The Azzurri had dropped to 14th in the wake of the dismal 2010 World…
Inter midfielder Thiago Motta claims he has spoken to Italy boss Cesare Prandelli about playing for La Nazionale. The 28-year-old Brazilian has Italian citizenship and is eligible for a call…
Cesare Prandelli has revealed his plans to call up Gigi Buffon and Antonio Cassano for Italy's next friendly match. The Azzurri are due to face off against Germany on February…
Italy's Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovenia will be played at the Stozice Stadium on March 25. The Slovenian FA have formally announced the venue for this Group C fixture. It…
Cesare Prandelli has once again lamented the lack of young talent coming through the ranks in Italy. The Azzurri's catastrophic exit from the World Cup last summer prompted a reshuffle…
Gigi Buffon feels a strike partnership composed of Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli is the future of the Italian national team. Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has often expressed his desire…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli doesn't believe Antonio Cassano will make any more mistakes in his career. Prandelli stood by Cassano when Sampdoria asked that his contract be rescinded in October.…
Thiago Motta bagged a brace on Leonardo's Inter debut and could become the latest ‘Oriundo' in Cesare Prandelli's Italy squad. The Azzurri boss has already given international bows to Brazilian…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli has outlined a fascinating strategy for 2011. “Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano wide around two strikers.” The tactician has said he'd like to adopt a more…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli looks at his first few months in charge and hopes “2011 can be the year of Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano.” The tactician took charge after…
Roma captain Francesco Totti has paid tribute to Enzo Bearzot, calling the 1982 World Cup winning Coach a legend of Italian football. Bearzot sadly died in Milan yesterday at the…
Italy is in mourning today after it emerged that the Coach of the country's 1982 World Cup-winning side Enzo Bearzot has sadly died. The 83-year-old passed away in Milan this…
The great and the good of Italian football have come out to pay tribute to the late Enzo Bearzot who passed away this morning in Milan. Bearzot is widely regarded…
Marco Materazzi has likened Inter's Club World Cup win to his success with Italy at Germany 2006. The Nerazzurri beat surprise finalists Mazembe 3-0 on Saturday and, although the defender…
Serie A top scorer Antonio Di Natale concedes that his international career is probably now over. The Udinese ace wore the Azzurri No 10 shirt at the 2010 World Cup…
The President of the FIGC Giancarlo Abete hopes Italy gets Antonio Cassano back as soon as possible. A verdict is expected today, which will seek to resolve the 28-year-old's situation…