Italy

Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini admits losing so many players to international duty is tiring, but “it also enriches the players.” The break is when many Serie A Coaches complain…

Giorgio Chiellini criticised the FIFA ranking system ahead of Italy’s final World Cup qualifying group games against Macedonia and Albania. The Azzurri host Macedonia this evening, click here for the…

Italy launch a new 3-4-3 formation in their World Cup qualifier with Goran Pandev’s Macedonia, starting Simone Verde, Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne. It kicks off in Turin’s Stadio Olimpico…

World Cup winners Luca Toni, Mauro Camoranesi and Marco Amelia will all begin the course for their coaching badges on Monday. Next week’s class will include the trio, who lifted…

Carlo Ancelotti reiterates he won’t take another job until June, and feels “no shame” after being sacked by Bayern Munich. The German club sacked the former Milan and Juventus Coach…

Jorginho’s agent confirms the midfielder “would accept” a call-up by Brazil, even if he wants to play for Italy. The Napoli midfielder has been capped by the Azzurri, but only…

Gianluigi Buffon will captain Italy for the 76th time tonight, taking him within three games of matching Fabio Cannavaro. The goalkeeper is already the most-capped player in the Azzurri’s history…

The ‘BBC’ looks set to be reunited for Italy tonight, as Giampiero Ventura goes for a 3-4-3 formation. The defensive line-up of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini was…

Italy look set to be without Stephan El Shaarawy for tonight’s game with Macedonia, while Roberto Gagliardini had stitches. The Azzurri have already lost Marco Verratti, Daniele De Rossi, Lorenzo…

Luigi Di Biagio hailed debutant Fabio Depaoli for a ‘great’ performance during Italy Under-21s’ 6-2 victory over Hungary on Thursday. Depaoli only broke into Chievo’s first team at the start…

Italy Under-21s scored five goals in the first half en route to thrashing Hungary 6-2 on Thursday. Italy flew out the traps through Milan striker Patrick Cutrone, who netted twice…

Italy have launched their new home kit, with Gianluigi Buffon due to wear it exclusively against FYR Macedonia. A giant mural of Buffon wearing the strip was unveiled in Turin…

Goran Pandev warns FYR Macedonia “have nothing to lose” when they face “my second home” Italy on Friday. Only a win will do for Italy if they are to avoid…

Giorgio Chiellini insists Italy “must isolate” themselves from criticism ahead of Friday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against FYR Macedonia. Italy have come under fire for a string of disappointing displays,…

Italy CT Giampiero Ventura has refused to rule out resigning if the Azzurri lose to FYR Macedonia on Friday. Italy only need to draw with Macedonia in order to secure…

Daniele Rugani could reportedly miss Italy’s game with Macedonia with a dislocated finger. The centre-back is in the Azzurri squad for the World Cup qualifying double-header, which also sees Giampiero…

Federico Bernardeschi is relishing his “Juventus apprenticeship” and hit back at “keyboard warriors” who insulted him after leaving Fiorentina. He finally received his first start in a Bianconeri jersey and…

Italy team manager Lele Oriali is “optimistic” about their chances of reaching the 2018 World Cup. “Few believed we’d finish above Spain.” The Nazionale have won every game in the…

Palermo and Macedonia striker Ilija Nestorovski can’t wait to take on Italy in Friday’s World Cup qualifier. “Winning is what matters.” It kicks off at the Stadio Grande Torino on…

According to Brazilian media, Napoli midfielder Jorginho could receive a call-up from the Seleçao if Italy don’t give him a chance. Despite shattering records every week for his passing accuracy…