Nicchi: ‘Serie A ready for VAR’
Chief of Italian referees Marcello Nicchi is sure the new VAR system will be welcomed by officials in Serie A this season. “Tests have been encouraging.” The use of video…
Chief of Italian referees Marcello Nicchi is sure the new VAR system will be welcomed by officials in Serie A this season. “Tests have been encouraging.” The use of video…
Roma defender Antonio Rudiger has been included in the Germany squad for the Confederations Cup, but Juventus’ Sami Khedira misses out. The tournament takes place in Russia this summer, and…
Fabio Capello believes Brazil were only able to beat Spain in the Confederations Cup Final thanks to “the lesson from Italy.” The Russia Coach was impressed by both nations in…
Gianluigi Buffon has admitted that Italy's third place at the Confederations Cup was 'satisfying' but has conceded that the Azzurri have to improve for next summer. Gianluigi Buffon has admitted…
Emanuele Giaccherini’s agent assured he will “stay at Juventus” despite interest from the Premier League. The versatile midfielder can play in several different roles and impressed so much at the…
Emanuele Giaccherini says Italy value their third place finish at the Confederations Cup, as he also recognises his recent form. The Azzurri have arrived back in the peninsula today after…
The agent of Gianluigi Buffon has claimed that the goalkeeper can play at the top of the game until his 40th birthday. The Juventus shot-stopper was the hero on Sunday…
Chairman of the Exor group that owns Juventus John Elkann has praised the signing of Carlos Tevez and Gianluigi Buffon's performances for Italy. Chairman of the Exor group that owns…
Uruguay Coach Oscar Tabarez has praised Cesare Prandelli after Italy beat the South American champions in the Confederations Cup. Having drawn 2-2 in normal time, the Azzurri eventually prevailed as…
Brazil are the Confederations Cup winners after thumping Spain 3-0 in an emphatic performance at the Maracanà. The Seleçao won their home tournament – a warm-up for next year’s World…
Stephan El Shaarawy was happy to break his goal drought, “even if it was in a penalty shoot-out...” The Milan forward has struggled for form and was not expected to…
Davide Astori celebrated his debut Italy goal and hoped for a well-earned vacation before discussing his future. At first the goal in the 2-2 draw with Uruguay had been assigned…
Mattia De Sciglio was happy that his saved penalty didn’t stop Italy taking bronze in the Confederations Cup. The 20-year-old saw his effort parried by Fernando Muslera during the shoot-out…
Alessandro Diamanti insisted he “felt it would be a goal” as soon as he stepped up for his free kick against Uruguay. “In all honesty, when I put the ball…
Cesare Prandelli praised his Italy side and Gigi Buffon after clinching the Confederations Cup bronze medal. They beat Uruguay on penalties after a 2-2 draw, having already gone to a…
Edinson Cavani bagged a brace, but conceded Italy “deserved third place” and sent a message to Napoli fans. The striker netted both of Uruguay’s goals in the 2-2 draw, though…
Gigi Buffon felt Italy “once again honoured the jersey in the best possible way” after three saves in the penalty shoot-out. Gigi Buffon felt Italy “once again honoured the jersey…
Gigi Buffon was the shoot-out hero as Italy beat Uruguay on penalties to clinch third place in the Confederations Cup after a 2-2 draw. Gigi Buffon was the shoot-out hero…
Cesare Prandelli thanked his players for pushing through fatigue and believes he has a “balanced” side against Uruguay. The third place play-off kicks off in Salvador de Bahia at 17.00…
Italy revolutionise their injury-hit side against Edinson Cavani’s Uruguay for the Confederations Cup third-place play-off. A place on the tournament podium will be assigned at the Arena Fonte Nova in…