Italy

Giuseppe Rossi is making his Serie A comeback for Genoa after almost 10 months out with a knee injury. The striker confirmed as much via his social media account by…

Andrea Pirlo reveals the secrets behind his free-kicks - “I’d tell myself it was impossible not to score”. The Italian shares the Serie A record with Sinisa Mihajlovic, and he…

Fabio Cannavaro believes Italian football must be “selfish” and prioritise Italian players over foreigners. The Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, prompting much soul searching about the…

The Gran Gala del Calcio was held tonight, with Maurizio Sarri named best Coach and Gianluigi Buffon best player. The awards are basically the Italian football equivalent of the Oscars,…

Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon says Napoli have “a unique philosophy” and insists he’d play for Italy at 60 if they needed him. The Bianconeri are in Naples on Friday for…

Carlo Tavecchio says he “always did well” as FIGC President, noting “I didn’t play in the two games with Sweden…” Tavecchio resigned after Italy’s failure to qualify for the World…

Vincenzo Montella says it’s “too soon” to take the Italy job, and says Milan sacked him because “it’s always the Coach’s fault”. The Rossoneri sacked the former striker earlier today,…

Vincenzo Montella has refused to rule out taking the Italy job after leaving Milan but says he will take a break from football before his next move. Montella was quickly…

Bologna boss Roberto Donadoni believes Mattia Destro and Simone Verdi have what it takes to become Italy regulars. The pair played key roles in Bologna’s last two wins, with Destro…

Zenit St Petersburg boss Roberto Mancini opened the door to the Italy job. “It would be a great honour and is the ultimate dream.” The Azzurri fired Giampiero Ventura after…

Mario Balotelli gave away wads of cash, smashed a plasma screen and stuffed parking tickets into his locker at Manchester City, but Roberto Mancini was “irrational.” The Italy international was…

Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness claims Carlo Ancelotti’s staff was the reason for his dismissal. “Every day there was a fight.” The Coach was sacked last month, despite winning the…

Simone Zaza discussed his Italy nightmare, struggling with life at West Ham and commitment to Valencia. “I need some stability.” The former Sassuolo, Juventus and West Ham United striker has…

Lionel Messi tips Manchester City or PSG for the Champions League, but wants Milan and Inter back in the tournament. “It’s just not the same.” The Barcelona and Argentina hero…

Carlo Ancelotti is set to turn down an offer to lead Saudi Arabia to the World Cup, according to reports in Italy. Mediaset Premium claim the former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea,…

The head of Italian Coaches claims Carlo Tavecchio was hung out to dry by the FIGC and that Giampiero Ventura failed due to not handling pressure. Tavecchio and Ventura vacated…

Alessandro Del Piero has described Calciopoli as “an atomic bomb”, the effects of which are still being felt in Italian football. Juve were infamously demoted to Serie B for their…

Watford have reportedly lined up former Italy CT Giampiero Ventura if Marco Silva leaves for Everton. According to Tuttosport, Ventura is “the hot name” for Watford in the event Silva…

Torino striker Andrea Belotti insists “the goals will come again” and reveals “I won’t support anyone at the World Cup.” Speaking to Corriere della Sera, Belotti also hailed his ‘extraordinary’…

Schalke winger Daniel Caligiuri has reiterated his desire to play for Italy. “I hope I’m given the chance…” Caligiuri was called up for an Italy match two years without making…