Italy

Giampiero Ventura will reportedly scrap his much-maligned 4-2-4 system for a 3-4-1-2 going forward after Italy’s poor international break. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Ventura will adopt to three-man defence…

Milan defender Andrea Conti has reportedly avoided an ankle injury after undergoing tests on Wednesday morning. Conti admitted he was forced off with an ankle problem during Italy’s 1-0 win…

Giampiero Ventura claims the whistles subjected to his Italy players during their 1-0 win against Israel “were a bit forced.” Italy fans were quick to express their disdain with the…

Gigi Buffon hit back at the fans who jeered Italy’s 1-0 win over Israel. “In Spain if they make 200 passes in 20 metres, everyone applauds.” The Azzurri dominated the…

Israel Coach Elisha Levy had “some regret, as we went close to an equaliser” in the 1-0 World Cup qualifier defeat to Italy. A Ciro Immobile header proved enough to…

Marco Verratti does “not agree with the jeers, nor the criticism” after beating Israel 1-0. “Italy fans are always pessimistic.” The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder was jeered on his substitution and…

Matteo Darmian felt Italy’s problem against Israel was they were “a little hasty trying to force our way through.” Ciro Immobile scored the only goal of the game with a…

Andrea Conti made his full senior Italy debut in the 1-0 win over Israel, but the Milan full-back reveals he sprained his ankle. “It was wonderful, I am very happy…

Davide Zappacosta insists the 3-0 defeat in Spain “made Italy realise many things” and kept his eyes on the prize of World Cup qualification. The new Chelsea buy came off…

Antonio Candreva saw “a positive performance” against Israel, but admits Italy didn’t break the deadlock early enough. Ciro Immobile’s header proved enough for the 1-0 World Cup qualifier in Reggio-Emilia.…

Giampiero Ventura insists there were “steps forward” for the Italy squad in their 1-0 win over Israel, but “we were sluggish in the first half.” Ciro Immobile’s header proved enough…

Ciro Immobile’s header proved enough for Italy to squeeze past Israel 1-0, but it was another poor performance for the 4-2-4 system. See how the evening unfolded on the LIVEBLOG.…

Join us for all the build-up and action from tonight’s World Cup qualifier, as Italy cannot afford another slip-up against Israel. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT)…

Former Verona Coach Andrea Mandorlini believes Lorenzo Insigne is being “penalised and limited” in Italy’s 4-2-4 system. The Azzurri host Israel this evening, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog.…

Andrea Barzagli finds criticism of Gigi Buffon “laughable,” but admits he’s happy to have a bit of space from the other BBC members. Italy host Israel in this evening’s World…

Gigi Buffon admits Italy “deserved” their 3-0 defeat to Spain, but some of the criticism was “excessive.” The Azzurri host Israel in a World Cup qualifier tonight, click here for…

Italy bring in Andrea Conti and Davide Astori, but stick with the 4-2-4 formation against Israel, following their defeat to Spain. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT),…

Israel have already named their starting XI for tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Italy and there are a lot of surprises. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT)…

Italy Under-21 boss Luigi Di Biagio says the Azzurrini’s 4-1 win against Slovenia on Tuesday “lets us move forward.” Italy were rampant in their victory over Slovenia, which ensured they…

Italy Under-21s stylishly returned to winning ways with a 4-1 victory over Slovenia on Monday. Italy had lost back-to-back games against Spain, but goals from Andrea Favilli, Federico Chiesa, Riccardo…