Italy

Papu Gomez sees Inter as only the beginning for “an important run of fixtures that will have a big say” in Atalanta’s season. It kicks off at San Siro at…

Roberto Donadoni turned down the chance to return to the Italy bench two years ago. “I preferred to respect my Bologna contract.” He had already taken the Azzurri job after…

Juventus director Beppe Marotta feels they are currently “only at 70 per cent” of their capabilities and discussed the need for a FIGC plan going forward. Their trip to Sampdoria…

Beleaguered FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio is expected to hand in his resignation tomorrow, sparking new elections in 2018. Tavecchio has so far refused to quit after Italy crashed out of…

Napoli midfielder Jorginho reveals his “head was spinning for a couple of days” when he had to choose between Brazil and Italy, but has “no regrets.” His assist gave Lorenzo…

Leonardo Bonucci concedes Milan are held back by “fear” and lack self-confidence after the 2-1 defeat to Napoli. “We do things that are too predictable.” Lorenzo Insigne and Piotr Zielinski…

Claudio Ranieri admits he “would have to think about it” if he was offered the Italy job. “It doesn’t only depend on me, as I have a contract with Nantes.”…

Maurizio Sarri admits it wasn’t Napoli’s best performance, but was still enough to beat Milan, then stood up for fired Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura. The Partenopei secured their place at…

Lorenzo Insigne praised Napoli “heart and grit” to defeat Milan 2-1 and calmed the controversy over his role in Italy’s World Cup play-off. “It was a great victory against a…

Nantes Coach Claudio Ranieri has reportedly been approached for the Italy job after Carlo Ancelotti, Roberto Mancini and Max Allegri ruled themselves out. A new tactician is required, as Giampiero…

FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio blamed axed Coach Giampiero Ventura for making “completely the wrong decisions” in the World Cup play-off. Ventura was fired after the 1-0 aggregate defeat to Sweden,…

Max Allegri has ruled himself out of the running for the Italy job and urged Juventus to “take it one game at a time” against Sampdoria and Barcelona. In today’s…

A poll of Football Italia readers reveals close to 70 per cent of people think Carlo Ancelotti should be the new Italy CT. Giampiero Ventura was sacked by the FIGC…

Juan Cuadrado is in the Juventus squad travelling to face Sampdoria, but Gigi Buffon and Andrea Barzagli will not start, confirmed Max Allegri. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00…

According to agent Giovanni Branchini, Carlo Ancelotti has turned down an offer to become the new Italy Coach. The former Bayern Munich man had been the favourite for the role…

There are reports Juventus boss Max Allegri could quit the Italian Coaches’ Association in protest over Renzo Ulivieri’s defence of Carlo Tavecchio. Former Bologna tactician Ulivieri is the President of…

Carlo Ancelotti will reportedly not enter genuine negotiations for the Italy job until FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio’s future is confirmed. The former Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, PSG, Chelsea and Milan…

Alessandro Nesta announced he is leaving his post as Coach of Miami FC for “a new challenge” and could be heading back to Italy. The former Lazio and Milan defender…

Gianluigi Buffon could break a further two Serie A records before his planned retirement at the end of the season. The Juventus goalkeeper wanted to bow out after the 2018…

Former Inter President Massimo Moratti says Carlo Ancelotti is “without doubt perfect” for the next Italy CT. Giampiero Ventura was sacked this week after failing to reach the World Cup,…