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Giampiero Ventura enjoys Torino sitting eight points clear of Juventus, but saw “bizarre” refereeing decisions against Palermo. The Granata are currently in second place, awaiting Fiorentina’s trip to Inter this…

Italy dominated Slovenia, but only won 1-0 in their first European Under-21 Championship qualifier. The Azzurrini started the qualification process for the 2017 European Championships in Poland, facing a Slovenian…

Marco Benassi says his international experience allowed him to develop, whilst praising Torino: 'They believe in young Italians'. The 20-year-old was arguably Italy's best player in the last U21 European…

Gigi Di Biagio has called his first Italy squad of the new Under-21 era for a friendly against Hungary, including Alessio Romagnoli. The Azzurrini begin a new two-year spell leading…

Torino beat Inter in the blind auction and now own midfielder Marco Benassi outright. Today was the deadline for clubs in co-ownership deals to work out who would buy out…

Marco Benassi bagged a brace against England, but it was “really tough to swallow” Italy’s European Championship elimination. The Azzurrini beat England 3-1 to finish joint second in Group B,…

Italy midfielder Marco Benassi does not think England are “over-rated” ahead of tomorrow’s European Under-21 Championship clash. The Azzurrini need a victory to progress, but also have to hope Portugal…

Inter and Torino could go to a blind auction over the future of Italy Under-21 international Marco Benassi. The midfielder is co-owned between the two clubs and they must reach…

Giampiero Ventura insists “it’s all to play for” after 10-man Torino’s 2-0 first leg Europa League defeat to Zenit. The Granata were forced to play for over an hour with…

Torino have a mountain to climb after their 2-0 Europa League defeat to Zenit, played for over an hour with 10 men. The Granata started this competition back in July’s…

Inter are looking to land Torino's Matteo Darmian and are willing to offer Marco Benassi in exchange. The Granata fullback is one of the most coveted Italians in Serie A…

Torino have officially signed Italy Under-21 midfielder Marco Benassi in a co-ownership deal with Inter. Benassi spent last season on loan at Livorno, where he scored two goals in 20…

Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio has called Marco Benassi after Massimiliano Busellato pulled out. Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio has called Marco Benassi after Massimiliano Busellato pulled out.…

FIGC has confirmed that Lazio, Genoa, Lecce and eight players including Stefano Mauri will face various charges relating to Calcioscommesse. FIGC has confirmed that Lazio, Genoa, Lecce and eight players…

Livorno have announced the capture of Inter duo Francesco Bardi and Marco Benassi and Fiorentina’s Cristiano Piccini on loan. The newly-promoted outfit released a statement on Tuesday night confirming the…

Livorno “are very close to an agreement” with Inter for young starlets Francesco Bardi and Marco Benassi. President Aldo Spinelli confirmed the negotiations are at an advanced stage for the…

Marco Benassi says his future at Inter could be influenced by who will be sitting on the bench next season. The 18-year-old has broken into the Nerazzurri first team this…

Marco Benassi is happy to be learning his trade with the Inter first team squad, but has admitted he doesn’t know where he’ll be playing next season. “I never would…

Inter midfielder Marco Benassi has claimed that the squad is 'united' despite reports of a bust-up between Antonio Cassano and Andrea Stramaccioni. Stories last week confirmed that the striker and…

Marco Benassi is keeping his feet on the ground after his breakthrough at Inter this season. “I’m a youth team player.” The 18-year-old, who is now owned outright after a…