Italy

Domenico Criscito’s agent warns “sooner or later we’ll have to start negotiating with teams”, as Zenit St Petersburg haven’t offered a contract renewal. The Italian defender is out of contract…

FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio, who announced his resignation today, has been accused of sexual harassment. The 74-year-old stepped down after Italy failed to reach the World Cup, but his three-year…

Ciro Ferrara admits “I want to coach Italy” but “I’m not the right profile at this time”. The former centre-back has been on the bench at Juventus, Sampdoria and Wuhan…

Vincenzo Montella confirms “I spoke to Marcello Lippi” about the Italy job, but there was “nothing more”. FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio resigned today, and in an angry Press conference he…

An angry Carlo Tavecchio shouted at journalists in French during the Press conference to announce his resignation. The FIGC President is stepping down after Italy failed to qualify for the…

Marcello Lippi has accused Carlo Tavecchio of having “a short memory” over Giampiero Ventura but reveals he also talked to two others about the Italy job. Tavecchio claimed Ventura was…

Andrea Barzagli has urged Italy to emulate “Germany and Belgium for the next 10 years” and agrees Juventus “are lacking the will to suffer.” Barzagli retired from international football last…

Giovanni Malago, President of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI), says he has a mandate to take interim charge of the FIGC. Tavecchio ended his three-year spell as FIGC President on…

Carlo Tavecchio claims Marcello Lippi chose Giampiero Ventura as Italy CT and that he should have sacked the Coach at half-time against Sweden. Tavecchio resigned as FIGC President on Monday…

Damiano Tommasi, head of the Italian Players’ Union, claims Carlo Tavecchio’s decision to step down from the FIGC was his own. Tavecchio resigned as President of the FIGC on Monday…

Carlo Tavecchio has confirmed his resignation from the FIGC. “I apologise to all Italians.” Tavecchio announced his decision to step down at an FIGC meeting on Monday, and the 74-year-old…

There are widespread reports that Carlo Tavecchio has resigned from his position as President of the FIGC. The news was broken by several Italian outlets, including Sportitalia, Premium Sport and…

Former FIGC President Giancarlo Abete says he will ask for Carlo Tavecchio to resign but insists he will not stand for a second term. Abete was replaced by Tavecchio in…

Italy Under-21 starlet Andrea Favilli could miss the rest of the season after damaging knee ligaments over the weekend. Favilli lasted just 16 minutes of Ascoli’s 4-0 defeat to Parma…

Nantes boss Claudio Ranieri admits the Italy job would be “something special and beautiful” and says he would count on their young players. Ranieri was named as one of the…

Sky Sport Italia claim Giampiero Ventura stormed out on the Italy squad ahead of the Sweden game, telling them to “pick your own team.” The Coach refused to resign after…

FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio feels the Italy “debacle could’ve been avoided with a little intelligence” from Giampiero Ventura and asked players for advice on the Coach. The Azzurri lost the…

FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio revealed the choices for the Italy bench: Carlo Ancelotti, Antonio Conte, Max Allegri, Claudio Ranieri and Roberto Mancini. The Azzurri missed out on the World Cup…

CONI President Giovanni Malagò believes Carlo Ancelotti would take the Italy job with a change in the Federation and reveals Marcello Lippi chose Giampiero Ventura. Tomorrow there is a Federation…

Fabio Cannavaro believes Italy’s World Cup failure was “10 years in the making and we’ve got to start from scratch” after sacking Giampiero Ventura. Cannavaro lifted the trophy in 2006,…