Italy

Andrea D’Amico, the agent representing Domenico Criscito and Sebastian Giovinco, complains they were “ignored” by the Italy squad. The Azzurri lost a World Cup play-off 1-0 to Sweden, failing to…

Gigi Buffon’s tears at missing the 2018 World Cup prompted a video message from his hero: Cameroon legend Thomas N’Kono. Italy’s failure to get past Sweden in the play-offs, losing…

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis slammed Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura for misusing Lorenzo Insigne. “I fired him in Serie C after three months.” The patron was livid at the fact…

Torino President Urbano Cairo said he “didn’t see the Giampiero Ventura I knew. He looked like a guest” on the Italy bench. Ventura is so far refusing to resign, even…

Giuseppe Rossi sent a message to Italy fans after they failed to reach the World Cup. “I hope to be back defending our jersey as soon as possible.” The Nazionale…

Inter and Italy legend Beppe Bergomi believes the FIGC should get Jose Mourinho or Roberto Mancini as the next CT. Giampiero Ventura hasn’t resigned after the Azzurri missed out on…

Italy are reportedly considering Bari Coach Fabio Grosso as a possible replacement for Giampiero Ventura. The current CT is so far refusing to resign, but his position is untenable after…

Diego Maradona says “it's sad that Italy, one of the greats” haven’t qualified for the World Cup but they “played as Sweden wanted, crossing the ball”. The Azzurri drew 0-0…

Giampiero Ventura insists he "never said” he’d resign as Italy CT, despite there being a video of him telling Le Iene he would. The Azzurri failed to qualify for the…

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala says he was cheering for Italy last night - “I wanted to meet you in Russia”. The Argentine has already helped his own nation to qualify…

Italy have confirmed they will play a friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in March. The Azzurri won’t be going to the World Cup, having been eliminated in the play-off…

Italy legend Marco Tardelli slams the President of the FIGC - “if Carlo Tavecchio had any dignity he would resign”. The Azzurri yesterday failed to reach the World Cup for…

Jorginho apologises for Italy’s elimination from the World Cup qualifiers - “I’m so sorry for how it went”. The Napoli man made his official debut for the Azzurri last night,…

CONI President Giovanni Malago thanks Gianluigi Buffon for his reaction to Italy’s draw last night, but refuses to back Carlo Tavecchio. The Azzurri have failed to qualify for the World…

Arrigo Sacchi says appointing a great Coach like Carlo Ancelotti won’t be enough for Italy - “look at the two disastrous World Cups”. The Azzurri have failed to qualify for…

Giampiero Ventura replies “yes” when asked if he’ll resign from the Italy job, but it’s reported he wants a €700,000 pay-off. The CT refused to resign last night, despite the…

Gianluigi Buffon’s agent says “the sorrow is immense” after his last competitive match for Italy. The goalkeeper won his 175th cap yesterday, but a 0-0 draw with Sweden means he…

The CT has become the first man to fail to take Italy to a World Cup, and Football Italia looks back at his disastrous reign. Words: Gaby McKay “The idea…

Reports claim Giampiero Ventura and FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio are both unwilling to resign, despite Italy missing out on the World Cup. The Azzurri were held to a 0-0 draw…

World Cup winner Cristian Zaccardo admits “I’m speechless” after Italy missed out on the World Cup, but calls Gianluigi Buffon “a great man” for facing the cameras. The Azzurri drew…