Italy

Words: Gaby McKay In years to come, Simone Perrotta will be a pub quiz answer. Which three World Cup winners hail from the Manchester suburb of Ashton-Under-Lyne? Words: Gaby McKay…

Alessandro Florenzi maintains he has come back “a stronger person” after his double ACL injury. “I just rested for 11 months.” The versatile home-grown talent ruptured knee ligaments in October…

Milan full-back Andrea Conti underwent ACL surgery today and sent a message from his hospital bed. “I’ll be back even stronger.” The former Atalanta player sustained the injury in his…

Gigi Buffon has offers from Juventus, the FIGC, FIFA and even to continue playing in MLS with New York City FC, claim Tuttosport. The goalkeeper turns 40 in January and…

Alessandro Florenzi admits “it will be emotional” when he makes his Roma return tomorrow after two knee injuries. Coach Eusebio Di Francesco confirmed in his Press conference today that the…

Italy remain fourth in UEFA’s association rankings thanks to their victories on the Europa League’s first matchday. Despite Juventus’ 3-0 defeat to Barcelona and Roma’s goalless draw with Atletico Madrid…

Gianluigi Buffon explains why he is frustrated by his Spanish defeats. “I’ve always had to greet the same faces and congratulate them…” Buffon kept goal during Italy’s 3-0 defeat to…

Italy have dropped five places in the latest FIFA rankings, and are now ranked below Peru and Wales. The Azzurri were beaten 3-0 by Spain at the Bernabeu in their…

Giampiero Ventura points out he inherited an ageing Italy side, insisting “it’s not only results on the pitch that count”. The CT has come in for much criticism since his…

Former FIGC President Giancarlo Abete believes the gap between Spain and Italy has been exaggerated. The Azzurri were beaten 3-0 by Spain in their World Cup qualifier, while last night…

Jorginho’s agent reiterates the Napoli midfielder “is available” for Italy but “I’d love to see him play for Brazil”. Despite being born in Imbituba, the 25-year-old has always made clear…

Mino Raiola says Italy CT Giampiero Ventura “doesn’t have enough character” to drop Gigi Buffon for Gigio Donnarumma. Buffon is almost certain to retire after the 2018 World Cup, with…

Torino President Urbano Cairo felt Giampiero Ventura was “a bit too daring” against Spain but is backing Andrea Belotti to put “a difficult week” behind him. Ventura was widely condemned…

Claudio Ranieri claims he would have not lined up Italy in a 4-2-4 formation against Spain and insists Vincenzo Montella needs time at Milan. Giampiero Ventura came under heavy scrutiny…

Mino Raiola discussed Neymar’s transfer to PSG, Marco Verratti’s future, Mario Balotelli and why Napoli should be pleased by attention. The agent sat down with La Domenica Sportiva and you…

Today is the 54th birthday of Bologna Coach and former Milan midfielder Roberto Donadoni. Born in Cisano Bergamasco, around an hour outside of Milan, the winger started his career with…

Mario Balotelli has dropped a hint via social media that he is to become a father for the second time. The Italy international, currently playing his club football in Ligue…

Luciano Spalletti is “sorry I couldn’t unite the atmosphere at Roma” and “always told Francesco Totti what I thought”. The Coach took the Giallorossi to a record 87 points last…

FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio insists “the relationship is great” with Italy CT Giampiero Ventura. Following the defeat to Spain, the head of the Italian federation said it would be “an…

Marco Materazzi claims Inter legend Giacinto Facchetti stopped him from joining arch-rivals Milan before the 2006 World Cup. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday evening, Materazzi also revealed why Inter never…