Italy

Juventus and Italy captain Gigi Buffon has been offered a new job for his post-retirement career – Minister for Sport in the Italian Government. The goalkeeper is expected to retire…

Giampiero Ventura’s former assistant says it’s “unthinkable” for the Italy CT to keep leaving out Napoli’s Jorginho. The midfielder, who can represent both Brazil and the Azzurri, has been consistently…

Jorginho’s agent denies reports his client called the FIGC to switch from Italy to Brazil - “I’ve never heard such absurdity”. Today’s Corriere dello Sport reported that the Napoli midfielder…

Italy have been assigned a place in the top tier of the UEFA Nations League, which kicks off next year. Italy’s runners-up finish in their 2018 World Cup qualifying group…

Luigi Di Biagio said he was ‘fairly happy’ with Italy Under-21s’ 4-0 victory over Morocco on Tuesday. Italy won their third straight game by a big scoreline, but while Di…

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon insists Italy can win the World Cup and reveals the key to their defensive reputation - human empathy. Speaking to Copa90 on Tuesday, Buffon discussed how…

Stefano Sturaro says he has the faith of Juventus boss Stefano Sturaro and admits “I didn’t watch” Italy’s recent World Cup qualifiers. Sturaro has been used as a utility player…

FIGC director general Michele Uva insists “no-one has dreamed” of questioning Italy CT Giampiero Ventura. The Azzurri have qualified for the World Cup play-offs, but recent performances have seen a…

Gianluigi Buffon offers some names for a five-a-side team but admits “I’m very friendly with defenders, and I hate the strikers!” The Juventus and Italy goalkeeper gave a long interview…

Gianluigi Buffon discusses his long career, and says Gigio Donnarumma has “extraordinary skills”. The Juventus goalkeeper is considered one of the greatest of all time, and it’s likely he’ll retire…

Gianluigi Buffon says he can “die in peace”, having won the World Cup with Italy in 2006. The goalkeeper was a key member of the side which triumphed over France…

Italy are reportedly considering San Siro or Palermo’s Stadio Renzo Barbera for their play-off game. The Azzurri will have to play a two-legged tie to reach the World Cup in…

Ballon d’Or voters will now pick five players, and can take into account the career of players such as Gianluigi Buffon. France Football magazine yesterday announced the 30-man shortlist for…

Giampiero Ventura admits “this Italy side is obviously not good enough for the World Cup, but we’re working towards it. We need more time in training.” The Azzurri earned a…

Albania and Atalanta goalkeeper Etrit Berisha was impressed by Italy and noted “the details always make the difference” after a 1-0 result. Antonio Candreva got the only goal in the…

Eder admits he was unaccustomed to being in the starting XI for Italy or Inter, but the Azzurri showed “hunger, character and enthusiasm” in Albania. Antonio Candreva got the only…

Christian Panucci believes Italy got the better of Albania thanks to their “typical smarts” and his own side’s naivety. “We emerge with heads held high.” Antonio Candreva got the only…

Italy are top seeds for the World Cup play-off draw and are likely to face Sweden, Northern Ireland, Greece or the Republic of Ireland. Although the Azzurri were already guaranteed…

Lorenzo Insigne praised the Italy “spirit and determination” after a 1-0 win in Albania and shrugged off questions about the tactical system. Antonio Candreva’s goal secured a victory that makes…

Roberto Gagliardini maintains it was “really tough where Albania fight for every ball” for Italy to secure a victory in Shkoder. Antonio Candreva’s goal was enough for the 1-0 result…