Di Biagio: ‘Italy lacked organisation’
Gigi Di Biagio felt Italy “didn’t keep the necessary organisation” in a 3-1 defeat to the Czech Republic, which “complicates” their Under-21 European Championship. The Azzurrini beat Denmark 2-0 in…
Gigi Di Biagio felt Italy “didn’t keep the necessary organisation” in a 3-1 defeat to the Czech Republic, which “complicates” their Under-21 European Championship. The Azzurrini beat Denmark 2-0 in…
Italy’s chances of reaching the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals hang by a thread after a shock 3-1 defeat to the Czech Republic. They now have to beat Germany in the…
Ahead of Italy Under-21s’ European Championship match, Football Italia looks at the Czech Republic’s danger man. Words: Gaby McKay Italy got their European Under-21 Championship campaign off to a good…
Italy have made several changes as they face Patrik Schick’s Czech Republic, bringing in Alex Ferrari, Davide Calabria, Alberto Grassi and Danilo Cataldi. It kicks off at 17.00 UK time…
Daniele Rugani outlined how Italy will deal with Czech Republic hitman Patrik Schick in the European Under-21 Championship. “He has talent, but is also physical.” It kicks off on Wednesday…
Patrik Schick will reportedly take his Juventus medical in Poland, as he’s on international duty with the Czech Republic Under-21s. The Bianconeri have agreed to pay €30.5m for the striker,…
Jakub Jankto thanks Udinese after scoring his first goal for the Czech Republic senior side. The 21-year-old came off the bench in a friendly with Lithuania yesterday, and scored on…
Pavel Nedved “has some names” for Juventus but “I won’t tell you or they’ll cost more”. The Bianconeri vice-President is back in his native Czech Republic for the launch of…
Juventus and Lazio hero Pavel Nedvěd now appears on a special coin in his native Czech Republic. The former midfielder represented his country 91 times, and was the star man…
Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto celebrated his senior Czech Republic debut with a goal in a friendly against Lithuania. The 21-year-old already had three goals in just four caps at Under-21…
Italy Under-21s have been drawn with Germany, the Czech Republic and Denmark for the Under-21 European Championships. Luigi Di Biagio’s Azzurrini secured their place in Poland by winning their qualifying…
Bologna have officially completed the signing of Czech winger Ladislav Krejčí. The 24-year-old joins the Rossoblu from Sparta Prague, having impressed with his performances in last season’s Europa League and…
Sparta Prague and Czech Republic international winger Ladislav Krejci has arrived in Bologna to undergo a medical. He turns 24 today and will be celebrating on Italian soil ahead of…
Turkey hadn’t scored in their first two games, but are now in a position to qualify as one of the better third-placed teams after crushing the Czech Republic. The Czechs…
Croatia have been fined €100,000 after crowd disturbances in their 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic. The match had to be halted late in the second half after flares were…
Marco Tardelli praises Italy for 'the strength of their defence', but also warns of their inherent limits. The midfielder became world-famous in 1982 for his explosive scream after scoring in…
Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky has been ruled out for the rest of Euro 2016 with a thigh injury. Medics confirmed the news this evening following yesterday’s 2-2 draw against…
Italy are mathematically top of Group E and will play the Group D runners-up in Paris on Monday June 27. The Azzurri secured their status as group winners thanks to…
Ivan Perisic, Ivan Rakitic and Croatia Coach Ante Cacic slammed “terrorist” fans who threw flares during their 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic. UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings after the…
Croatia were 2-0 up and dominant, but hit the self-destruct button – as did their fans – to draw 2-2 with the Czech Republic. This was the first ever competitive…