Italy rise in FIFA ranking
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…
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…
It looks likely that Italy boss Cesare Prandelli will start with Alessandro Diamanti and Cristian Ledesma against Romania in Klagenfurt tomorrow night. The pair featured in Prandelli's 'preferred XI' in…
It's now confirmed that four players will make their full international debuts for Italy against Romania in Klagenfurt on Wednesday evening. As reported earlier today, Cesare Prandelli has experimented with…
Alberto Aquilani is back in the Italy squad and set to start against Romania. “I am here thanks to Juventus and Gigi Del Neri.” The former Roma and Liverpool midfielder…
Andrea Ranocchia is set for his senior Italy debut against Romania. “It's up to me to win over the Coach and stay as a regular.” The Under-21 international has received…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli believes Antonio Cassano must be helped and says that he doesn't intend to abandon the troubled Sampdoria star. The Italian FA officially started arbitration proceedings to…
Lazio midfielder Cristian Ledesma insists that he feels like an Italian and not like an Oriundo on being called up to represent the Azzurri. The 28-year-old Argentine, who has an…
Claudio Marchisio has left Italy's training base after he was ruled out of Wednesday's friendly against Romania. The Juventus ace, who was replaced in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Roma, is…
Alessandro Diamanti is desperate to make his Italy debut in midweek after finally being selected for the Azzurri. The inventive midfielder has impressed so far this season and he's been…
Cesare Prandelli has called Cristian Ledesma, Alessandro Diamanti, Federico Balzaretti, Andrea Ranocchia, Alberto Aquilani and Mario Balotelli against Romania. The Italy Coach is taking this opportunity to experiment with his…
Cristian Ledesma has thanked Lazio and Cesare Prandelli for the “great joy” of his debut Italy call. The Argentine midfielder has an Italian passport and has said for some time…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has admitted that Mario Balotelli, Alessandro Diamanti and Alberto Aquilani could be named in his next squad – but Antonio Cassano won't. The Azzurri play Romania…
Argentine-born Catania ace Maxi Lopez has again intimated that he wants an international future with Italy. The striker noted last April that he would be willing to represent the Azzurri…
It's widely believed that Italy boss Cesare Prandelli will welcome Alberto Aquilani back into the international fold when he announces his squad on Sunday. The 26-year-old midfielder has put in…
Following his sensational goal against Juventus, Alessandro Diamanti confirms he's “dreaming of the Nazionale.” The Brescia star returned from a three-match ban for insulting the referee and scored a fantastic…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli will call up Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli to face Romania in a friendly on November 17, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 20-year-old striker…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli is “very upset” at Fiorentina's claims he pushed for a move to Juventus. “I actually rejected offers so I could stay.” The increasingly bitter split between…
Zinedine Zidane has reportedly denied making peace with Marco Materazzi before Real Madrid's match against Milan on Wednesday night. Marca claimed the two met at the Hotel Melia on via…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has called for patience in anticipation of his side playing good football. The Azzurri have dropped to 16th in the world rankings despite topping Group C…