Line-ups: Italy-Bulgaria
Stephan El Shaarawy, Antonio Candreva and Daniele De Rossi step in with Andrea Pirlo benched as Italy host Bulgaria. This Euro 2016 qualifier kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
Stephan El Shaarawy, Antonio Candreva and Daniele De Rossi step in with Andrea Pirlo benched as Italy host Bulgaria. This Euro 2016 qualifier kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
Join us for the build-up and action as Italy seek Euro 2016 qualification against Bulgaria in Sicily. It kicks off at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo at 19.45 UK time…
Stephan El Shaarawy wasn’t even on the bench against Malta, but could start tonight’s Italy-Bulgaria qualifier. It kicks off at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
Valeri Bojinov spent most of his career in Italy and believes Bulgaria can cause an upset in tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT)…
Antonio Conte is leaning towards the 4-3-3 system against Bulgaria, though the Italy line-up remains unpredictable. This Euro 2016 qualifier kicks off at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo at 19.45…
Palermo midfielder Ivaylo Chochev is playing for Bulgaria against Italy at the Stadio Barbera. “It’s my second home.” The Euro 2016 qualifier kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time…
Gigi Buffon realises Italy have to improve against Bulgaria, but hinted at retirement. “I am not aiming to reach 200 caps!” On Sunday evening the Azzurri host Bulgaria at the…
Antonio Conte will decide his line-up against Bulgaria tomorrow and shrugged off criticism of his Italy squad. The Azzurri beat Malta 1-0 on Thursday and will host Bulgaria in another…
Federation President Carlo Tavecchio “hopes Antonio Conte will stay until 2018, but there will be offers.” Italy will face Bulgaria in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday evening at the…
The Italy squad arrived late in Palermo and Antonio Conte is keeping his team to face Bulgaria under wraps. The Azzurri play at the Stadio Renzo Barbera tomorrow evening in…
Marco Verratti isn’t pushing through a generational shift for Italy. “Andrea Pirlo must be first choice in midfield.” They made a rare start together in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Malta,…
There are conflicting reports over whether Italy will use 4-3-3 or 3-5-2 against Bulgaria, with Andrea Pirlo in doubt. The Azzurri beat Malta 1-0 on Thursday evening and continue their…
Italy face Bulgaria in their Euro 2016 qualifier and are expected to make at least five changes from the side that beat Malta. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45…
Gigi Buffon warned Italy are “gambling with qualification” for Euro 2016 against Malta and Bulgaria. The Azzurri host Malta in Florence on Thursday evening, then face Bulgaria on Sunday in…
The Italy squad to face Bulgaria and Malta in Euro 2016 qualifiers includes Sebastian Giovinco, Andrea Pirlo and Stephan El Shaarawy. The Azzurri play Malta at the Stadio Artemio Franchi…
Florence and Palermo will host Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifiers against Malta and Bulgaria, plus a friendly with Portugal in Geneva. The FIGC announced the venues for its upcoming fixtures in…
Zenit defender Domenico Criscito sent a controversial tweet after he was again snubbed by the Italy squad. The versatile player had hoped to be called up for the Euro 2016…
Simone Zaza admits he is “not satisfied” with his performance after Italy drew 2-2 with Bulgaria in a Euro 2016 qualifier. “I am not satisfied with my performance or the…
Antonio Conte’s Italy bench remains in doubt with Francesco Guidolin, Alberto Zaccheroni and Luciano Spalletti among options. The Coach reacted furiously to the controversy over Claudio Marchisio’s injury and engaged…
Andrea Barzagli hopes for a “relaxed atmosphere” in Turin against England and slammed Antonio Conte controversy. The Juventus defender spoke to reporters after last night’s 2-2 draw in Bulgaria. “It…