Player Ratings: Italy
Italy slumped to defeat in the first leg of their World Cup play-off with Sweden, leaving them with an uphill battle at San Siro on Monday. A deflected effort from…
Italy slumped to defeat in the first leg of their World Cup play-off with Sweden, leaving them with an uphill battle at San Siro on Monday. A deflected effort from…
Gigi Buffon notes there is “a fine line between anxiety and excitement” ahead of the World Cup play-off with Sweden, but “we have a 50 per cent chance of qualification.”…
Sweden goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson is excited to meet his “idol” Gigi Buffon in tonight’s World Cup play-off. “We even share the same birthday.” The first leg of the showdown kicks…
Gigi Buffon revealed childhood memories of Italy missing a tournament and laughed off his retirement. “The Nazionale will continue without me!” The Azzurri take on Sweden in Solna for tonight’s…
While Gigi Buffon wants VAR in the World Cup play-offs, Juventus teammate Sami Khedira calls it “the death of football.” The debate over the Video Assistant Referee technology continues to…
Gigi Buffon does “not even want to think about the alternative” of Italy reaching the 2018 World Cup and respects Sweden in the play-off. The first leg of the play-off…
Join us for the live coverage of Italy’s pre-World Cup play-off Press conference in Sweden with Giampiero Ventura and captain Gigi Buffon. If you are on a mobile device or…
Former Juventus goalkeeper Rubinho believes Wojciech Szczesny can replace Gianluigi Buffon next season. The Italy captain plans to retire after the 2018 World Cup, and Szczesny has been bought to…
Giorgio Chiellini warns the odds of Italy getting past Sweden are “50-50”, and laments the loss of “real defenders”. The Azzurri face the Scandinavian nation tomorrow and on Monday in…
Ciro Immobile comes to the defence of Italy CT Giampiero Ventura - “I know him well, he just needs time”. The Lazio striker worked with the Azzurri Coach at Torino,…
Iker Casillas sees Gianluigi Donnarumma as the heir to Gigi Buffon, but hopes the Juventus veteran keeps playing. Buffon plans to retire after the World Cup in the summer, and…
Blaise Matuidi says he wants to “enter into the history of Juventus”, and praises the organisation behind the scenes. The French midfielder joined from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, and already…
Gianluigi Buffon assures the Italy squad “have total confidence” in Giampiero Ventura but admits Euro 2004 with Sweden was “a huge disappointment”. Ventura is under pressure to deliver when Italy…
Today marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of Serie A’s most successful club, Juventus. The club was founded on November 1, 1897 by students from the Massimo D'Azeglio Lyceum…
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon warns Sporting CP are “a tough team for anyone”. The Bianconeri face the second of a Champions League double-header with the Portuguese side tomorrow, and the…
Gigi Buffon announced he’ll retire at the end of this season, but implied Juventus pushed him. “I have to respect the choices of the club.” The goalkeeper turns 40 in…
Gigi Buffon insists Juventus “don’t want to play like Napoli and vice versa, as that doesn’t represent our idea of football.” The Bianconeri are joint top of the table after…
Daniele De Rossi says what Gianluigi Buffon has done with Italy is “unrepeatable” - “when he made his debut I was 14…” The Azzurri captain plans to retire at the…
Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon doesn’t know if he’s the best ever - “everyone can choose the best”. The Azzurri captain has played over 1000 professional games in his…
Gianluigi Buffon warns Italy “have to qualify” for the World Cup, but knows Sweden will be “difficult” in the play-off. The Azzurri finished second behind Spain in their qualifying group,…