Italy

Luciano Spalletti claims “I’d have made the same choices” as Giampiero Ventura against Italy as “that was the way” to beat Spain. Ventura was heavily criticised for setting up Italy…

Giampiero Ventura believes Italy can close the gap on better national teams “through hard work”. Italy were thrashed 3-0 by Spain on Saturday, making automatic qualification for the 2018 World…

Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli claims Gianluigi Buffon’s Italy critics “make me laugh” and are “mad”. Buffon came under fire for not saving at least one of Isco’s two strikes in…

Gianluigi Buffon accepts the “witch hunt” that Italy have been subjected to after their 3-0 defeat to Spain as “we have to give answers on the pitch.” Italy were hounded…

Italy boss Giampiero Ventura has hinted that he will keep the 4-2-4 against Israel. “We’re the same as before the match at the Bernabeu…” Ventura was heavily criticised for his…

Fabio Borini has revealed that his move to Milan was partly motivated by a desire to boost his Italy prospects. Borini was part of the Italy squad that reached the…

Roberto Gagliardini is backing “great player” and former teammate Leonardo Spinazzola to star again for Atalanta this season. Gagliardini was colleagues with Spinazzola at Atalanta in the first half of…

Former Italy CT Roberto Donadoni believes there is no use looking for “scapegoats” but is confident “we’ll pull through” the World Cup playoffs. Giampiero Ventura is feeling the heat after…

Roberto Insigne claims criticism of brother Lorenzo for Italy is “unfair” as “he didn’t play by himself” against Spain. Insigne came under fire for his performance during Italy’s 3-0 defeat…

FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio affirms his faith in Giampiero Ventura “but if we don’t qualify it would be an apocalypse”. The Azzurri were thrashed 3-0 by Spain on Saturday night,…

Mino Raiola insists “Italy don’t have a better striker than Mario Balotelli” and says Juventus “are still the team to beat”. The agent gave a long interview on Radio Crc…

Mino Raiola hits back at Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis over Lorenzo Insigne but insists “we’re not enemies”. The agent is expected to start representing the Partenopei attacking midfielder, and…

Mino Raiola is “waiting for an apology” from Milan fans after “we satisfied Gigio Donnarumma’s desire to stay”. The goalkeeper looked set to leave the Rossoneri this summer, as he…

Gianluigi Buffon admits he could have done better with Spain’s goals and that “I didn’t expect them to be so much better” than Italy. Buffon came in from some criticism…

Gianluigi Buffon has revealed the inspiration behind him becoming a goalkeeper – former Cameroon goalkeeper Thomas N’Kono. Speaking to Marca for its Monday edition, Buffon explained how his life changed…

Wanda Nara reveals Italy “tried to call up Mauro Icardi 2-3 times” and insists there was no love triangle with Maxi Lopez. “He cheated…” Icardi’s Italian heritage saw him linked…

Lorenzo Insigne’s brother has blasted Giampiero Ventura for playing the Napoli star out of position for Italy. Insigne played as a left winger in a 4-2-4 formation during Italy’s 3-0…

Demetrio Albertini warns Italy fans not to press the panic button after a 3-0 defeat to Spain, but “naturally we expect more” from Marco Verratti. The Azzurri were swept aside…

Zinedine Zidane admits he is “not proud” of the infamous World Cup Final headbutt on Marco Materazzi. The current Real Madrid Coach saw his last match end in ignominy when…

Italy were thrashed 3-0 by Spain, as CT Giampiero Ventura’s decision to use a 4-2-4 formation in the Bernabeu backfired. Isco opened the scoring with a free-kick early on, and…