No Ukraine deal for Lippi
Talks between Marcello Lippi and the Ukrainian Football Federation have stalled, reports are suggesting. Ukraine have been trying to hire the World Cup winning boss ahead of Euro 2012, a…
Talks between Marcello Lippi and the Ukrainian Football Federation have stalled, reports are suggesting. Ukraine have been trying to hire the World Cup winning boss ahead of Euro 2012, a…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli has told calcio and the Nazionale to “win back the people” after the second Marcello Lippi era. “We have to put ourselves forward in the right…
Ukraine are in talks with Marcello Lippi to take charge of the national team for the European Championship in 2012. Speculation has been rife ever since Lippi was pictured together…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli has told Antonio Cassano he's “waiting for him soon,” stood up for Mario Balotelli and hopes the strike will be called off. Cassano was the focus…
Where was Antonio Cassano while his Sampdoria side were dumped out of Europe? He was dinning with Italy boss Cesare Prandelli. Doria crashed out of the Europa League on Wednesday…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli says Jose Mourinho's Cardgate was “nothing any other tactician hasn't done” and commented on the Serie A strike. UEFA suspended Mourinho and fined his Real Madrid…
Marco Storari insists he deserves to be in the Italy squad and concedes that he may leave Juventus once Gigi Buffon returns to action. The 33-year-old joined Juve in the…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has backed Rafa Benitez to turn things around at Inter amid calls for his dismissal. Tonight's Champions League clash against FC Twente is said to be…
Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino hopes to make Italy boss Cesare Prandelli change his mind so he calls him up in the near future. The 31-year-old was superb last season and…
Cristian Ledesma says he can't wait to wear the Italy jersey again and replied to the banners questioning his nationality. The Lazio midfielder made his Azzurri debut in the 1-1…
Mario Balotelli has urged everyone to fight racism and pointed out the actions of the ‘fans' in Austria was “more stupidity than anything else.” The Italy striker was booed repeatedly…
Federico Balzaretti is still buzzing from his Italy debut and knows he must impress with Palermo to get another chance. “Playing last night was so satisfying. I hoped to do…
Cesare Prandelli has told racist supporters they will have to get used to the new world. “My Italy will always be multi-ethnic.” A small group of fans in the crowd…
La Gazzetta dello Sport understands Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi will captain Italy against Romania this evening in a surprise move. Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is experimenting to the extreme in…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has revealed that he dreams of playing Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano together in attack. The 53-year-old has never hidden his desire to build his side…
Italy have risen two spots in the FIFA World Ranking to 14th place, while Egypt climb into the top 10. The Azzurri had been languishing in 16th since the dismal…
Gaetano D'Agostino has criticised the recent spate of ‘Oriundi' wearing the Italy shirt. “People should play for their own country.” Mauro Camoranesi switched from Argentina to Italy for the 2006…
Cesare Prandelli admits “there were a few difficulties, especially in terms of character” with Italy's debutants. “We came up against a very aggressive side. In the second half we had…
Fabio Quagliarella insists the goal was his against Romania and considers the new tactical approach. His header from a corner kick earned a 1-1 draw for Italy, but only after…
Giuseppe Rossi was happy to act as Italy captain for the first time in his career, but concedes the performance was disappointing. The Villarreal starlet was chosen as captain because…