Italy

Fabio Cannavaro believes the Scudetto race will be a “battle to the end” between “almost perfect” Napoli, Juventus, Roma and Inter. The current Coach of Tianjin Quanjian played for three…

Italy and Juventus captain Gigi Buffon proved he’s got great feet for a goalkeeper, exchanging tricks with freestyle star Lisa Zimouche. They stopped for a kickabout in the street when…

Giancarlo Antognoni bemoaned the number of “failed experiments” by Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura. “The whole team doesn’t work.” The Azzurri have finished second behind Spain in their group and will…

Italy are in the World Cup play-offs, but the final group game against Albania – and results elsewhere – will help define the draw. As Bosnia lost 4-3 to Belgium…

Luciano Spalletti had been approached to take the Italy job before Giampiero Ventura, it’s reported, but he turned it down. The current Inter tactician had just concluded his first comeback…

Andrea Pirlo believes there is no doubt that Antonio Conte is ‘one of the best’ Coaches around. The New York City FC midfielder, who is quitting playing at the end…

Italy’s players are training for the final time before heading to Albania for tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier. With one round of fixtures remaining in Group G, the Azzurri are already…

Italy captain Gigi Buffon has defended under-pressure Azzurri boss Giampiero Ventura. The former Torino Coach has come in for heavy criticism following Friday’s home draw against Macedonia. Regardless of what…

Gigi Buffon says it is up to Italy’s senior players to lead the Azzurri to next summer’s World Cup. Giampiero Ventura’s team can no longer win their qualifying group after…

Andrea Pirlo insists Italian football ‘is not sick’ despite the national team’s current issues. Giampiero Ventura’s side have attracted heavy criticism for Friday night’s home draw with Macedonia. It was…

Andrea Pirlo says he will end his playing career once his contract at New York City FC expires. The former Juventus, Milan and Italy icon has been with the Major…

Gianni De Biasi says Italy will ‘100 per cent’ reach the World Cup, although beating Albania will be a ‘battle.’ The Azzurri face the Balkan nation tomorrow in their final…

“It is incredible that players like Domenico Criscito and Sebastian Giovinco are left out of the Italy squad,” said agent Andrea D’Amico. The Azzurri are going into the World Cup…

Andrea Belotti is injured, but the Torino striker still visited his Italy teammates in the training camp this evening. The Nazionale were held to a 1-1 draw by Macedonia last…

Albania Coach Christian Panucci acknowledges it’ll be strange facing Italy in the World Cup qualifier, but “there's too much negativity” around the Azzurri. The final group game is in Shkoder…

Italy are officially in the World Cup 2018 play-offs after Bosnia suffered a 4-3 home defeat to Belgium this evening. The Azzurri’s position had been in doubt following last night’s…

Italy are expected to use a 4-2-4 formation against Albania on Monday with Eder, Antonio Candreva and Bryan Cristante stepping in. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT)…

Ciro Ferrara warns “this is not the time to demolish everything” Italy have been working on, as the focus must be on World Cup qualification. There have been growing calls…

Italy players had a confrontation between themselves, without the Coach or staff present, after last night’s 1-1 draw with Macedonia. According to Sky Sport Italia, the squad got together before…

Torino President Urbano Cairo defended under-fire Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura. “I am convinced we’ll have our say at the World Cup.” The Azzurri’s qualification is up in the air, as…