Ferrara hails Italy starlets
Ciro Ferrara celebrated the Azzurrini’s last game of 2011 with a fifth consecutive victory. “These lads are exemplary professionals.” Italy’s Under-21 side are running away with qualification for the European…
Ciro Ferrara celebrated the Azzurrini’s last game of 2011 with a fifth consecutive victory. “These lads are exemplary professionals.” Italy’s Under-21 side are running away with qualification for the European…
Italy made it five wins out of five after Manolo Gabbiadini and Alberto Paloschi saw off Hungary 2-0. Italy made it five wins out of five after Manolo Gabbiadini and…
Italy Under-21 Coach Ciro Ferrara has warned his players to “not fall for provocation” against Turkey tomorrow. The Azzurrini have struggled so far this season with avoidable red cards, though…
Ciro Ferrara played for both clubs and admits tonight’s Napoli-Juventus match leaves him torn. “I don’t know who to cheer on.” The current Italy Under-21 Coach wore the jerseys of…
Ciro Ferrara hailed his Azzurrini for defeating Turkey and maintaining a 100 per cent record, but blasted Lorenzo Insigne for his red card. Italy won their third game of the…
Ciro Ferrara has warned Italy's Under-21 side not to take Liechtenstein for granted. “Only afterwards can we say if it was an easy game.” The Azzurrini started their qualifying campaign…
Italy play Colombia in the last group game of the Toulon Tournament today. “It's decisive and I remain confident,” said Coach Ciro Ferrara. The Azzurrini won their opener 2-0 over…
Ciro Ferrara prepares for tomorrow's Under-21 match with Russia. “It's an important game, as there's no such thing as a friendly.” The Azzurrini are still a work in progress under…
Ciro Ferrara has unveiled his latest Italy Under-21 squad for next Wednesday's match against Russia in Padova. Pescara defender Marco Capuano, Lecce midfielder Andrea Bertolaccio and Empoli striker Fernando Forestieri…
Ciro Ferrara hailed his Under-21 side's fightback in Germany. “We had inexperienced kids against regular Bundesliga starters.” The Azzurrini were trailing 2-0 in yesterday's friendly, but snatched a prestigious 2-2…
Ciro Ferrara was moved by his Azzurrini's spirit as they fought back from 2-0 down in Germany. “It's a performance that boosts morale.” Italy were losing in their international friendly…
Italy Under-21 boss Ciro Ferrara is well aware that his side will face a tough test in Tuesday's friendly with Germany. "It won't be easy," the former Juventus tactician noted.…
Italy Under-21 boss Ciro Ferrara was delighted with his side's emphatic 3-1 victory over Sweden on Thursday. The result never once looked in doubt thanks to goals from Diego Fabbrini,…
Ciro Ferrara is impressed with the passion shown by his Azzurrini players ahead of Thursday's match with Sweden. “I see the lads are very fired up and happy to be…
Ciro Ferrara has called in two new faces for the Italy Under-21 team's friendlies against Sweden and Germany. The Azzurrini give their first call-ups to Inter goalkeeper Francesco Bardi and…
Italy Under-21 boss Ciro Ferrara is counting on Davide Santon and Federico Macheda to perform in today's friendly against England in Empoli. Ferrara is keen to build on the 2-1…
Italy beat England 1-0 today in an Under-21 friendly, but Coach Ciro Ferrara believes “we can still improve.” Federico Macheda converted a late penalty to decide the match at Empoli's…
Italy Under-21 boss Ciro Ferrara is happy with the spirit his players showed in a friendly against Swiss side Bellinzona during a training camp in Rome. The 43-year-old is gradually…
Coach Ciro Ferrara has called up 23 players for an Under-21 get-together, including nine new faces and a Chelsea midfielder. The Azzurrini will hold a three-day get-together from Sunday evening…
Juventus boss Gigi Del Neri has responded to claims made by Ciro Ferrara that nothing much has changed at the club in the last year. Ferrara had pointed it out…