Italy

Marek Hamsik is “sorry for Slovakia and Italy” as neither side will be at the World Cup next summer. Slovakia pipped Scotland to second place in their qualifying group, but…

The FIGC had reportedly booked a hotel in Russia for the World Cup, which could now be taken by Denmark after Italy failed to qualify. The Azzurri drew 0-0 with…

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini believes “the only way” to limit Barcelona's Lionel Messi is with teamwork - “if you try to anticipate his moves, you’re dead”. The Bianconeri face their…

Giorgio Chiellini admits “it’s clear there’s a need for reform” in Italian football, and clarifies his comments on Pep Guardiola. Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for…

Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira says he won’t play for Italy - “I’m Uruguayan, and my dream since I was a child has been to be part of the national team”.…

Lorenzo Insigne insists “I’d even have played in goal” for Italy, and thanks Daniele De Rossi. The Napoli attacking midfielder was given just 15 minutes over the two legs of…

Former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli wants to see Carlo Ancelotti as CT - “I’d make him the Italian Vicente Del Bosque”. Giampiero Ventura was sacked yesterday after failing to take…

Torino President Urbano Cairo says Carlo Tavecchio has to step down as President of the FIGC - “you can’t just go on as though nothing happened”. Italy have failed to…

It’s reported Carlo Ancelotti is opening up to the Italy job, after further talks about the role yesterday. The former Milan Coach appears to be the popular choice to replace…

Toronto FC Coach Greg Vanney believes Sebastian Giovinco “could have helped” Italy qualify for the World Cup but “it’s their loss”. The forward hasn’t been called for the Azzurri since…

Fabrizio Ravanelli offers his opinion on who should be the new Italy CT - “I’d bend over backward to get Antonio Conte back”. Giampiero Ventura was sacked today after failing…

A war of words has broken out between the President of CONI and the head of the Italian Coaches’ Association. Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for…

FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio says “important names” are being considered for the vacant Italy CT’s job. Giampiero Ventura was sacked earlier today, and the head of the Federation emerged after…

Daniele De Rossi visited the Swedish players on their team bus, to apologise after Italian fans booed their national anthem. Jeers and whistles could be heard from the San Siro…

Giampiero Ventura will reportedly be paid €866,000 after his Italy sacking, but in instalments in case he takes a club job. The CT refused to resign after the 0-0 draw…

After Italy officially confirmed the sacking of Giampiero Ventura, Football Italia takes a look at the potential candidates to replace him. The CT was relieved of his duties after failing…

The FIGC has officially confirmed that Giampiero Ventura has been sacked as Italy CT. The Coach became the first man to fail to take the Azzurri to the World Cup,…

Damiano Tommasi, the head of the Italian Players’ Union says FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio won’t resign - “there doesn’t appear to be the mood for change”. The Federation chief is…

Lega Pro President Gabriele Gravina says Italy CT Giampiero Ventura “is to be sacked without even having to think about it”. The Coach failed to take Italy to the World…

Former Italy boss Arrigo Sacchi claims “the masterstroke of Antonio Conte fooled Carlo Tavecchio into appointing Giampiero Ventura.” FIGC chief Tavecchio was praised for bringing in Conte, who took Italy…