Italy

Former Italy goalkeeper Dino Zoff claims Spain “no longer have the unbeatable impression they gave before.” Italy face Spain in a 2018 World Cup qualifier on Saturday at the Santiago…

Spain are reportedly considering a false 9 against Italy in Saturday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier. According to Marca, the absence of Diego Costa – Spain’s first-choice striker under Julen Lopetegui…

Leonardo Bonucci says he doesn’t deserve to be called a traitor for joining Milan - “I always gave my all for Juventus”. The centre-back made a shock €40m move to…

Sebastian Giovinco’s agent can’t understand why the Toronto FC forward hasn’t been called-up for Italy - “I find it absurd”. Giampiero Ventura named his squad for the games with Spain…

Marco Borriello’s agent claims the SPAL striker’s “great objective is to play at the World Cup” for Italy. Borriello made history on Sunday night as his goal in SPAL’s 3-2…

Italy Under-21 boss Luigi Di Biagio claims Milan starlet Patrick Cutrone reminds him of Torino striker Andrea Belotti. Cutrone has enjoyed a breakout start to the season, scoring four goals…

Giampiero Ventura says he is “excited” about Italy’s upcoming clash with Spain as “if we win, we’ll have done something great”. Italy restart their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign this…

Italy named their squad to face Spain and Israel in next week’s World Cup qualifiers, including Lorenzo Pellegrini and Stephan El Shaarawy. They visit the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid for…

Italy will name their squad to face Spain and Israel later today, which is expected to include Federico Di Francesco, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Manolo Gabbiadini. The Azzurri go into two…

Napoli midfielder Jorginho ignores rumours Pepe Reina could join Paris Saint-Germain - “we’re thinking about ourselves”. It’s reported the goalkeeper is wanted by the Ligue 1 side and is keen…

Spain Coach Julen Lopetegui says Milan’s Suso “is talented and deserved this call-up” after including him for the Italy match. The Azzurri face La Roja in a World Cup qualifier…

Spain have given a debut call-up to Milan winger Suso for their upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifier against Italy. Suso is no stranger to Spain boss Julen Lopetegui, who coached…

Italy international Marco Verratti has received a three-match ban for Paris Saint-Germain after insulting the referee. The midfielder was disciplined both for the double yellow card in a 6-2 victory…

Francesco Totti received the UEFA Presidents’ Award ahead of the Champions League draw in Monaco. “I achieved my dream.” The Roma and Italy icon concluded his playing career in May…

Today is the 46th birthday of Milan legend and former Italian international Demetrio Albertini. Born in Besana in Brianza in 1971, the midfielder began his career in the Rossoneri’s youth…

Carlo Tavecchio is “happy” with VAR in Serie A and has called for a reduction to 18 teams, as well as the return of relegation playoffs. VAR’s role has already…

Gianluigi Donnarumma “received many offers and gave up on a lot in order to stay at my home,” explaining the Milan contract was “not about money.” The goalkeeper was at…

Today is the 33rd birthday of Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini. Born in Pisa in 1984, the young Chiellini actually started his career as a left-back in the youth…

Former Italy CT Arrigo Sacchi assesses the current national side, warning there aren’t enough Italians in Serie A. The legendary tactician took the Azzurri to the 1994 World Cup final,…

Italy have remained in 12th position in the latest FIFA rankings, with Brazil returning to top spot. There was no change in the Azzurri’s position from the most recent rankings,…