Acerbi: ‘Reborn via chemotherapy’
Sassuolo defender Francesco Acerbi said chemotherapy “helped me realise many things” on the way to his Italy debut. The 26-year-old was diagnosed with a testicular tumour in July 2013, then…
Sassuolo defender Francesco Acerbi said chemotherapy “helped me realise many things” on the way to his Italy debut. The 26-year-old was diagnosed with a testicular tumour in July 2013, then…
Not only is Italy-Croatia at risk due to flooding in Milan, but Tuesday’s game with Albania in Genoa could also be scrapped. The last few weeks have seen torrential rain…
Gigi Buffon said Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Croatia is “not a game like the others, as we’re both humble and ambitious.” It is due to kick off at San…
Antonio Conte wants “a result and a performance” from Italy in tomorrow’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Croatia. It is due to kick off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45…
Mateo Kovacic prepares for Italy-Croatia, but also said “thank you” to sacked Inter boss Walter Mazzarri. The midfielder is in the squad for Croatia’s Euro 2016 qualifier at San Siro…
Croatia captain Darijo Srna doubts Italy will miss Andrea Pirlo and has “no problem” with Daniele De Rossi. The Azzurri host Croatia at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 GMT…
Niko Kovac praised Antonio Conte, but warned Italy-Croatia “will have to be called off if the pitch doesn’t improve.” The Euro 2016 qualifier is due to kick off at San…
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic admits “a draw would be a good result” against Italy in tomorrow’s Euro 2016 qualifier. The match is due to kick off at San Siro on…
There are growing concerns for tomorrow night’s Italy-Croatia match at San Siro, as Milan is hit by flash floods. “If the San Siro pitch is like this tomorrow, then the…
Ciro Immobile, Simone Zaza and Manuel Pasqual were tested for Italy’s qualifier against Croatia, as Angelo Ogbonna and Mario Balotelli left. Ciro Immobile, Simone Zaza and Manuel Pasqual were tested…
Mario Balotelli and Angelo Ogbonna have left the Italy camp due to injury ahead of games with Croatia and Albania. The Azzurri face Croatia in a crunch Euro 2016 qualifier…
Italy’s crunch Euro 2016 qualifier with Croatia will be officiated by Bjorn Kuipers on Sunday. The fixture is due to kick off at San Siro in Milan on Sunday at…
Igor Budan lists Antonio Conte as Italy’s greatest strength, as he looks ahead to the Azzurri’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Croatia on Sunday in Milan. The Spezia sporting director says…
Zvonimir Boban labels Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 system the ‘best in history’, but is critical of the formation’s use in a ‘tactically decadent’ Italian football. Zvonimir Boban labels Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2…
Italy could lose Angelo Ogbonna to a suspected muscle strain, with Matteo Darmian practicing in his position in training today. The Azzurri are already without a number of first-choice defenders…
Davor Suker has insisted that Sunday's match between Italy and Croatia will have no bearing in the race to qualify for Euro 2016. The two countries face each at San…
Mattia De Sciglio has called on fans and media to leave Mario Balotelli alone as the forward reintegrates to the Italy squad. The Liverpool striker had been ignored by Azzurri…
Croatia CT Niko Kovac has announced his squad that will take on Italy in Euro 2016 qualifying at San Siro on Sunday. Croatia CT Niko Kovac has announced his squad…
Carlos Tevez made his Argentina comeback after three years in today’s 2-1 victory over Croatia. The Juventus striker had not featured for his country since the 2011 Copa America, but…
Andrej Kramaric says that he would like to play for either Milan or Inter in the near future, as he looks ahead to Croatia’s clash with Italy. The 23-year-old striker…