Budan: Croatia Ultras ‘not real fans’
Former Palermo striker Igor Budan says that Croatian Ultras who caused chaos during last night’s match with Italy are not real fans. The Euro 2016 qualifier at San Siro delayed…
Former Palermo striker Igor Budan says that Croatian Ultras who caused chaos during last night’s match with Italy are not real fans. The Euro 2016 qualifier at San Siro delayed…
Andrea Ranocchia was impressed with Italy’s ability to “hold firm under pressure” from Croatia. “I am in good shape, have been working well and have also been at Inter for…
Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic snubbed hooligans and insisted Italy “are a tough team to take on.” The Euro 2016 qualifier ended in a 1-1 draw at San Siro, though play…
Matteo Darmian feels Italy will learn from their 1-1 draw with Croatia, but preferred the four-man defence. Matteo Darmian feels Italy will learn from their 1-1 draw with Croatia, but…
Simone Zaza said Italy strikers had to “sacrifice ourselves for the team” in a 1-1 draw with Croatia. “We knew this would be a very difficult match, as Croatia have…
Croatia manager Niko Kovac “apologised for what our fans did” after causing the 1-1 draw with Italy to be suspended. Croatia manager Niko Kovac “apologised for what our fans did”…
Daniele De Rossi admits Italy “have to work on our possession play” after a 1-1 draw with Croatia. Despite being on home turf at San Siro, the Azzurri had only…
Roberto Soriano had a “dream” Italy debut against Croatia, albeit one he wasn’t expecting. “It’s a great day for me, as it has always been a dream for me to…
Graziano Pellè said Italy knew “it wasn’t easy to get the ball off” Croatia after their 1-1 draw. “I tried to raise the tempo, as at that time Croatia were…
Stephan El Shaarawy got his first Italy cap in over a year and was “satisfied” with his performance against Croatia. Stephan El Shaarawy got his first Italy cap in over…
Antonio Conte said Italy’s draw with Croatia was good in the circumstances and praised the “new faces.” Antonio Candreva’s opener was wiped out within minutes by Ivan Perisic, keeping both…
Italy were held to a 1-1 draw by Croatia at San Siro, but play was suspended when visiting fans threw dozens of flares. Both teams were joint top of their…
Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia was suspended for 10 minutes due to fireworks thrown by visiting fans. Dutch referee Kuipers called both teams off the field after 71 minutes…
Antonio Conte wants a “faster” Italy against Croatia and is pleased he got to evaluate Mario Balotelli. The Euro 2016 qualifier kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT, click…
Mateo Kovacic is on the bench tonight, but explained both Italy and Croatia “feel the others are favourites.” The Euro 2016 qualifier kicks off at San Siro this evening at…
Italy reshuffle in tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Croatia, moving Daniele De Rossi and Matteo Darmian. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT at San Siro, as the pitch has been…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio told media “there are other players” in the Italy squad and not just Mario Balotelli. FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio told media “there are other players” in…
Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo visited the Italy squad ahead of tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Croatia. The match kicks off at 19.45 GMT at San Siro, as the torrential rain…
Tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier between Italy and Croatia will go ahead at San Siro after torrential rain stopped. There were genuine fears the game would have to be called off,…
Antonio Conte admits there are “too many injuries” in the Italy squad and shot down Mario Balotelli questions. Antonio Conte admits there are “too many injuries” in the Italy squad…