Italy

Antonio Candreva noted Italy’s victory in Albania could “not be taken for granted” and the team talk with the old guard was important. The Inter winger’s goal was the difference…

Giampiero Ventura insists the 1-0 win in Albania represents “another small step forward” for Italy, while being World Cup play-off seeds was “the objective.” Antonio Candreva’s late goal, blasted into…

Antonio Candreva’s goal proved enough as Italy grabbed a precious 1-0 win in Albania that makes them top seeds in the World Cup play-off draw. See how it all unfolded…

Join us for all the build-up and action from tonight’s crucial World Cup qualifier between Italy and Christian Panucci’s Albania. It kicks off at the Loro Borici Stadium in Shkoder…

Albania goalkeeper Etrit Berisha, who plays in Serie A for Atalanta, explained how Christian Panucci imposed “discipline” ahead of the Italy game. It kicks off at the Loro Borici Stadium…

Italy return to the 4-2-4 formation with Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne, Eder and Antonio Candreva in the final World Cup qualifier in Albania. It kicks off at the Loro Borici…

Leonardo Bonucci and Gigi Buffon are the only Italian nominees for the Ballon d’Or, along with Dries Mertens, Edin Dzeko and Paulo Dybala. France Football staggered the release of the…

Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne reveals an unexpected name for his football hero – Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero. “I have always said, even if it upsets the Neapolitans, that my…

The home leg of Italy’s 2018 World Cup play-off next month could be played at San Siro in Milan or Udinese’s Dacia Arena. It’s already confirmed that the Azzurri will…

Aurelio De Laurentiis urges Giampiero Ventura to drop the 4-2-4 system for Italy, prepares for Roma-Napoli and reveals his Roberto Inglese plans. The Partenopei President spoke to the media at…

The nominees for the Ballon d’Or continue to emerge, including Gianluigi Buffon, Dries Mertens, Paulo Dybala and Edin Dzeko. There’s rarely a year when Juventus and Italy captain Buffon isn’t…

FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio assures that Giampiero Ventura’s job “has never been up for discussion”. The Italy CT is under pressure following a series of poor performances, including a 1-1…

Italy are expected to go back to their 4-2-4 system against Albania with Leonardo Spinazzola, Antonio Candreva and Eder coming in. It kicks off in Shkoder on Monday at 19.45…

Ciro Immobile will start against Albania, despite the risk of suspension at the World Cup play-offs. “It’s an important game.” The Azzurri are already guaranteed a place in the play-offs,…

FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio assured they are “assisting Giampiero Ventura and ready to follow his choices” for the Italy squad. The Coach only recently signed a new contract to June…

Other results mean Italy must win in Albania on Monday night or they might not be top seeds in the World Cup play-off draw. Although the Azzurri are guaranteed a…

Gigi Buffon explains why Italy players held a private meeting without Giampiero Ventura. “We need to be a Team with a Capital T.” The final group game kicks off on…

Giampiero Ventura thanked Italy players for their crisis summit ahead of the Albania match, but insisted he “can’t complain” about his Azzurri tenure. The final group game kicks off on…

Albania defender Ansi Agolli believes they are “on the right track” ahead of tomorrow night’s World Cup qualifier against Italy. It kicks off on Monday at 19.45 UK time (18.45…

Christian Panucci “would love to be on the field playing alongside my lads” for Albania against Italy, confessed the Coach. It kicks off on Monday at 19.45 UK time (18.45…