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Giampiero Ventura shrugged off Antonio Conte comparisons by noting “I sent players into the Italy squad while he won Scudetti.” The Azzurri boss lost his debut, a 3-1 friendly to…
Giampiero Ventura shrugged off Antonio Conte comparisons by noting “I sent players into the Italy squad while he won Scudetti.” The Azzurri boss lost his debut, a 3-1 friendly to…
Giacomo Bonaventura appears likely to start in Israel, but there are still doubts for the left side of Italy’s midfield. The opening 2018 World Cup qualifier kicks off in Haifa…
Gigi Buffon welcomed Leonardo Bonucci back to the Italy squad and called Giampiero Ventura “the right man at the right time.” The opening 2018 World Cup qualifier against Israel kicks…
Giampiero Ventura expects “another step forward” for Italy against Israel, but warned “I don’t want to talk about Euro 2016 anymore.” The opening 2018 World Cup qualifier kicks off in…
Israel Coach Elisha Levy warns they have “prepared to face Italy’s unusual 3-5-2 system” in tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier. It kicks off in Haifa on Monday at 19.45 UK time…
Israel star Eran Zahavi – formerly of Palermo – is confident “Italy will not underestimate us” in the World Cup qualifier. It kicks off on Monday 9in Haifa at 19.45…
Marco Verratti, Leonardo Bonucci and Federico Bernardeschi are expected to step in for Italy against Israel tomorrow. The opening 2018 World Cup qualifier is in Haifa on Monday at 19.45…
Leonardo Bonucci, Marco Verratti and Alessandro Florenzi are expected to start for Italy against Israel in their opening 2018 World Cup qualifier. It kicks off in Haifa on Monday at…
Leonardo Bonucci has returned to the Italy squad, and will be available for the World Cup qualifier in Israel. The Juventus defender’s two-year-old son, Matteo, was unwell after surgery so…
Italy have announced that Daniele De Rossi will miss Monday’s first 2018 World Cup qualifier against Israel due to a calf problem. De Rossi was replaced by Daniele Rugani at…
Giampiero Ventura admits the friendly defeat to France saw “goals Italy don’t generally concede,” but is “optimistic” about Israel. The Azzurri were beaten 3-1 by France at the Stadio San…
Leonardo Bonucci will not take part in Italy’s opening World Cup qualifier against Israel on Monday evening. Coach Giampiero Ventura confirmed the news in this evening’s Press conference. “I heard…
Giorgio Chiellini is “well aware” he made errors on the goals as Italy lost a friendly 3-1 to France. Graziano Pellè was able to equalise temporarily, but Les Bleus ran…
Giampiero Ventura admits Italy “conceded three utterly avoidable goals” against France, but “we’ll prepare for a strong performance in Israel.” The Azzurri lost 3-1 in his first game at the…
Giampiero Ventura has named his first Italy squad to face France and Israel, including Gianluigi Donnarumma, Andrea Belotti and Alessio Romagnoli. The Azzurri will begin their new era with a…
New Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura will begin his tenure on August 28 ahead of games with France and Israel. The tactician takes over from Antonio Conte after the Euro 2016…
Italy begin their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign in Israel on September 5 2016, playing Spain in October 2016 and September 2017. Only the group winners automatically go through to…
Lorenzo Insigne avoided a fracture and should be available for the European Championship semi-final. The Italy and Napoli starlet was stretchered off in tears during the first half of tonight’s…
Manolo Gabbiadini scored twice in Italy’s 4-0 win over Israel and warned “we want to win the Euros.” The Azzurrini have already qualified for the semi-final thanks to back-to-back victories…
Coach Devis Mangia is waiting for news on Lorenzo Insigne’s injury and celebrating Italy’s qualification for the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals. Coach Devis Mangia is waiting for news on Lorenzo…