U21: Italy squad for Slovakia play-off
Gigi Di Biagio named his Italy Under-21 squad for the crucial European Championship play-offs with Slovakia. The Azzurrini won their group in qualifying, but to enter the tournament proper in…
Gigi Di Biagio named his Italy Under-21 squad for the crucial European Championship play-offs with Slovakia. The Azzurrini won their group in qualifying, but to enter the tournament proper in…
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio called for the fans to “support us” in their Euro play-off with Slovakia. Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio called for the fans to…
Luigi Di Biagio will name his Italy Under-21 squad on Thursday for the crunch Euro 2015 play-off encounters with Slovakia. The 2013 European runners-up head into October’s two-legged play-offs looking…
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio feels Roma can succeed in Italy and Europe. “This team has no defects.” The Giallorossi have won all four competitive matches so far between Serie…
Gigi Di Biagio warns Italy face a “tough team” in Slovakia for the Under-21 European Championship play-offs. The Azzurrini arguably picked the softest of the non-seeded sides in the draw…
Gigi Di Biagio was proud of Italy’s Under-21 play-off qualification, but warned “we cannot always fight back.” The Azzurrini crushed Cyprus 7-1 this evening and topped their group ahead of…
Italy Under-21 Coach Luigi Di Biagio has warned his team not to underestimate closing Euro 2015 group stage qualification opponents Cyprus. The Azzurrini know that a win at home to…
Gigi Di Biagio admits Italy were lucky to fight back and beat Serbia 3-2, but “we mustn’t lower our guard against Cyprus.” Gigi Di Biagio admits Italy were lucky to…
Gigi Di Biagio told Italy’s Under-21 side they must be “aggressive” in tomorrow’s crunch qualifier with Serbia. The Azzurrini kick off at the Stadio Adriatico in Pescara on Friday at…
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio admits they “did not play well” after a 2-1 friendly defeat to Romania. “We did not play well. We were stretched out on the…
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio prepares for Romania and is “open and available” to taking the senior Azzurri job. There is currently no tactician on the Italy bench after…
Watford midfielder Cristian Battocchio has been added to the Italy Under-21 squad for a friendly in Romania. Coach Gigi Di Biagio had originally called 23 players, but brought in former…
Italy U21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio says he would play Ciro Immobile and Mario Balotelli together against England on Saturday. Italy U21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio says he would play…
Luigi Di Biagio was pleased with the performance of his Italy Under-21 side this evening. The Azzurrini beat Montenegro 4-0 in Castel di Sangro, and despite it only being a…
Italy Under-21 boss Luigi Di Biagio has asked his players for ‘a nice performance, maybe even a victory’ tomorrow. Italy Under-21 boss Luigi Di Biagio has asked his players for…
Coach Gigi Di Biagio saw improvements in the Italy Under-21 side after Brentford’s Marcello Trotta bagged a brace. Coach Gigi Di Biagio saw improvements in the Italy Under-21 side after…
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio is reportedly interested in calling up Argentine-born Palermo striker Paulo Dybala. The 20-year-old was born in Cordoba, Argentina but is eligible for both Poland…
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio admired their patience in a victory away to Northern Ireland, but Serbia complicate the group. Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio admired their patience…
Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio has “unlimited faith” in Italy ahead of a must-win qualifier in Northern Ireland. It kicks off on Wednesday at 16.00 GMT in Lurghan and the…
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio called two new faces for a get-together next week. The Azzurrini will stay in Rome for training, tactics lessons and a friendly against the…