Italy

Manolo Gabbiadini admits he ‘misses’ Italy, who have a “51 percent chance” in the World Cup playoffs, but believes Southampton can take him to Russia. In the second half of…

Simone Zaza has pledged “to do better and score more goals” for an Italy recall and thanked his Valencia teammates for his prolific start to the season. Zaza scored four…

Former Serie A striker Kennet Andersson believes Sweden will get the better of Italy in the World Cup play-offs, “but I wanted to see both in Russia.” The nations will…

Simone Verdi admits “on paper Italy should be favourites” against Sweden but they’re “a team to approach with caution”. The Azzurri finished second behind Spain in their World Cup qualifying…

Andrea Belotti’s doctor says his injury should last “three to four weeks”, but fears the Torino and Italy striker could be rushed back. Il Gallo went off with a knee…

It’s reported Croatia have approached Carlo Ancelotti about managing them at the World Cup. The former Milan and Juventus Coach is currently unemployed, having been sacked by Bayern Munich at…

Nice Coach Lucien Favre says Italy CT Giampiero Ventura “has never called me” regarding Mario Balotelli. The striker hasn’t played for the Azzurri since the 2014 World Cup, but his…

Valencia striker Simone Zaza has been awarded La Liga’s player of the month for September. The Italian scored four goals last month, and has continue that form into October with…

Giorgio Chiellini says Juventus and Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon “makes the difficult things look easy”. The goalkeeper is likely in his final season as a player, as he has repeatedly…

Gianfranco Zola claims Italy not qualifying for the World Cup would “absolutely not” be a tragedy but admits they “lack quality”. Italy must overcome Sweden over two legs in order…

Tottenham Hotspur striker Fernando Llorente reveals “I still feel an affinity with Italian football and Juventus.” Llorente joined Juve on a free transfer from Athletic Bilbao in 2013 and scored…

Lorenzo Insigne is in doubt for Napoli-Inter and Italy’s World Cup play-off against Sweden after limping off with Manchester City. The forward pulled up clutching the back of his thigh…

Antonio Conte refused to talk about his future after “this incredible experience” at Chelsea and insists Italy got “a good draw” with Sweden. The former Juventus and Italy boss will…

The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan will host the second leg of Italy’s World Cup play-off with Sweden on November 13. The Azzurri were given Sweden in the draw for…

Antonio Conte confirms Chelsea did bid for Roma’s Radja Nainggolan, but “it’s not right to speak about another team’s players”. The Blues were heavily linked with the Belgian midfielder in…

Antonio Conte confirms Chelsea have Alvaro Morata available to face Roma, but says his squad is “thin”. The former Juventus striker missed the weekend defeat to Crystal Palace, but he’s…

Gabriele Oriali acknowledges Sweden is “not an easy draw” but “we’re Italy, we have tradition”. The Azzurri have been drawn against the Scandinavian side in the World Cup play-offs, and…

Italy’s last World Cup play-off took place 20 years ago - with a certain Gianluigi Buffon making his debut. Giampiero Ventura’s side were today drawn against Sweden in the play-offs…

Italy and Sweden will meet for the 23rd and 24th time in the World Cup play-off, with the Azzurri unbeaten since 1998. Today’s draw saw Giampiero Ventura’s side paired with…

Italy will play Sweden in the play-off for the 2018 World Cup, with the first leg in Scandinavia. The Azzurri finished second behind Spain in Group G, so are forced…