Buffon: ‘Italy criticism excessive’
Gigi Buffon admits Italy “deserved” their 3-0 defeat to Spain, but some of the criticism was “excessive.” The Azzurri host Israel in a World Cup qualifier tonight, click here for…
Gigi Buffon admits Italy “deserved” their 3-0 defeat to Spain, but some of the criticism was “excessive.” The Azzurri host Israel in a World Cup qualifier tonight, click here for…
Italy bring in Andrea Conti and Davide Astori, but stick with the 4-2-4 formation against Israel, following their defeat to Spain. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT),…
Israel have already named their starting XI for tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Italy and there are a lot of surprises. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT)…
Giampiero Ventura believes Italy can close the gap on better national teams “through hard work”. Italy were thrashed 3-0 by Spain on Saturday, making automatic qualification for the 2018 World…
Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli claims Gianluigi Buffon’s Italy critics “make me laugh” and are “mad”. Buffon came under fire for not saving at least one of Isco’s two strikes in…
Gianluigi Buffon accepts the “witch hunt” that Italy have been subjected to after their 3-0 defeat to Spain as “we have to give answers on the pitch.” Italy were hounded…
Italy boss Giampiero Ventura has hinted that he will keep the 4-2-4 against Israel. “We’re the same as before the match at the Bernabeu…” Ventura was heavily criticised for his…
Torino President Urbano Cairo urged Italy fans to stand up for Coach Giampiero Ventura after a 3-0 defeat to Spain. “He was a little too daring.” The Azzurri were beaten…
New Chelsea buy Davide Zappacosta has been called up by Italy for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Israel. The Azzurri lost 3-0 to Spain last night and look set for…
Andrea Barzagli urged Italy to focus on beating Israel on Tuesday, because “we mustn’t lose faith in our journey” after losing 3-0 in Spain. The Azzurri are now heading towards…
Giampiero Ventura believes he’d have been lambasted in the media no matter what system he’d used after Italy’s 3-0 defeat to Spain. The 4-2-4 tactic was torn apart by Isco…
Italy are expected to call new players ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier with Israel after losing Leonardo Bonucci and Leonardo Spinazzola. The 3-0 defeat to Spain at the Bernabeu…
Giampiero Ventura insisted he was right to stick with the 4-2-4 formation after a 3-0 defeat to Spain. “It’s a project and one game can’t change that.” This was the…
Juventus confirm Giorgio Chiellini’s calf injury is “not serious,” but he remains at risk against Chievo and Barcelona. The centre-back pulled out of international duty ahead of World Cup qualifiers…
Juventus have confirmed that Giorgio Chiellini has left Italy’s training camp with a calf problem, ruling him out of World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Israel. Previous reports suggested Chiellini…
There are unconfirmed reports that Giorgio Chiellini will miss Italy’s World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Israel with a calf injury. According to La Stampa, Chiellini has left Italy’s training…
Italy named their squad to face Spain and Israel in next week’s World Cup qualifiers, including Lorenzo Pellegrini and Stephan El Shaarawy. They visit the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid for…
Italy will name their squad to face Spain and Israel later today, which is expected to include Federico Di Francesco, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Manolo Gabbiadini. The Azzurri go into two…
Albania Coach Gianni De Biasi confirms he was “very close” to the Italy job before Giampiero Ventura got the nod. A new boss was appointed ahead of Euro 2016, as…
The Italian FIGC has been fined €27,000 after some fans made a Nazi salute during the Israeli national anthem at the Sammi Ofer Stadium. A small group of supporters in…