Italy

Norwegian referee Svein Oddvar Moen will officiate when Italy take on Albania in Monday’s final World Cup qualifier. It kicks off at the Loro Boriçi Stadium in Shkoder on Monday…

Carlo Ancelotti reveals Roma asked him to take the Olimpico job two years ago, “but I had already signed for Bayern Munich.” The Italian tactician was fired by Bayern last…

Totò Schillaci looked back on the 1990 World Cup, sees himself in Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne, but not going in 2018 would be “a catastrophe.” The striker was the…

Carlo Ancelotti joked he “left Real Madrid because I was too close to the players, then Bayern Munich fired me because I had a bad rapport with the players.” The…

Simone Zaza will earn an Italy recall if he keeps banging in the goals for Valencia, trusts Marco Di Vaio. “The best thing is his desire.” The 26-year-old was ignored…

The Italy squad, and in particular Coach Giampiero Ventura, have been lambasted by the media after a 1-1 draw with Macedonia. This result means the Azzurri are not guaranteed a…

Francesco Guidolin reveals he was offered the Inter job last year, came close to Juventus, Lazio and the Italy bench, but has “no regrets.” The former Vicenza, Udinese and Swansea…

Daniele Rugani believes Italy’s biggest mistake against Macedonia was “slowing down after taking the lead” in their 1-1 draw. The Juventus defender came off the bench for injured Andrea Barzagli…

Davide Zappacosta acknowledges the fans were “justified” in jeering Italy off the pitch after their 1-1 draw with Macedonia. The Azzurri now need a point in Albania on Monday to…

Italy are not yet guaranteed a spot in the 2018 World Cup play-offs, let alone the status of seeds in the draw, so could be paired with Portugal or Croatia.…

Giampiero Ventura again slammed the door on Jorginho, but confessed “if Italy play like in the second half with Macedonia, we’ll struggle in the play-offs.” The Azzurri had only previously…

Macedonia Coach Igor Angelovski trusts they “deserved at least a point” over the two very tight games against Italy. Giorgio Chiellini had finally broken down the Macedonian defence just before…

Marco Parolo insists Italy’s first half against Macedonia was acceptable, but after the break “we were more stretched out.” Giorgio Chiellini’s tap-in just before the break was cancelled out by…

Gigi Buffon admits Italy lost confidence, momentum and enjoyment after a 1-1 draw with Macedonia. “We need a psychological shift.” Giorgio Chiellini’s header was cancelled out by Palermo forward Aleksandar…

Genoa and Macedonia striker Goran Pandev “could tell Italy had nothing to play for” in the 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw. His assist sent Palermo winger Aleksandar Trajkovski through for…

Andrea Barzagli reveals he had a muscular problem and acknowledges Italy put in “a bad performance” with Macedonia. Giorgio Chiellini’s first half tap-in was cancelled out by substitute Aleksandar Trajkovski…

Giorgio Chiellini concedes Italy fans had every reason to jeer after a 1-1 draw with Macedonia. “Defeat to Spain sapped our enthusiasm.” The Azzurri had won every game in the…

Giampiero Ventura admits Italy were poor in the second half of their 1-1 draw with Macedonia, but blamed poor fitness levels. Giorgio Chiellini’s tap-in just before half-time was the lone…

Giorgio Chiellini’s opener was wiped out by Palermo winger Aleksandar Trajkovski, as uninspired Italy were held by Macedonia. See how the evening unfolded with your comments on the LIVEBLOG. This…

Join us for all the build-up, action and post-match comments from Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in Turin. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) at the…