Italy

Ahead of an exclusive Football Italia interview with Gianluca Lapadula, the Milan striker revealed he “had no need to reflect” once the offer came in from San Siro. Lapadula made…

UEFA announced they will trial the use of a fourth substitute during extra time in summer tournaments including the Under-21 Championship. This is the latest experiment aimed at improving and…

Italy are through to the quarter-finals of the Under-20 World Cup, after beating France 2-1. The Azzurrini went ahead through winger Riccardo Orsolini, who slotted in a fine left-footed volley…

Giampiero Ventura admits Italy’s 8-0 win over San Marino “doesn’t count”, but saw positives nonetheless. An experimental Azzurri thrashed the European minnows in Empoli tonight, with Gianluca Lapadula hitting a…

Gianluca Lapadula hit a hat-trick, as Italy obliterated San Marino 8-0 in Empoli. It was an experimental Azzurri side, with Simone Scuffet, Federico Chiesa, Andrea Conti and Domenico Berardi among…

It’s an experimental Italy against San Marino in Empoli, with Simone Scuffet winning his first cap. Giampiero Ventura is without the Juventus contingent, as they face Real Madrid in the…

Giampiero Ventura has confirmed his Italy squad to face Uruguay and Liechtenstein, with Andrea Conti replacing Emerson Palmieri. The Azzurri face San Marino tonight in Empoli, before a friendly with…

It’s expected that Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli will not be able to play for Italy against Uruguay or Liechtenstein. The Azzurri take on San Marino in a friendly tonight, before…

Paolo Maldini will reportedly replace Lele Oriali, who is headed for Inter, as Team Manager of Giampiero Ventura’s Italy squad. The role is one linking the squad in the locker…

Italy CT Giampiero Ventura says Manchester United are acting in a “bizarre” manner with Matteo Darmian. The Azzurri face San Marino and Uruguay in friendly matches, before a World Cup…

Italy have called up Inter pair Danilo D’Ambrosio and Gianluca Caprari to their squad for Wednesday’s friendly against San Marino. The duo have been added after Emerson Palmieri, Simone Verdi…

Roma confirmed Emerson Palmieri has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will undergo surgery tomorrow. The left-back fell awkwardly and seemed to hyper-extend his left leg…

Gigi Buffon has written a moving tribute to Francesco Totti after the Roma hero played his final match for the Giallorossi. The 40-year-old forward, who has only ever played for…

Italy fumbled a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Japan, but still qualified for the Under-20 World Cup Round of 16 in second place behind Uruguay. The Azzurrini needed a…

Stephan El Shaarawy and Riccardo Montolivo return to the Italy squad against Uruguay and Liechtenstein, but no Mario Balotelli in Nice. Giampiero Ventura named his squad for the two games,…

As Francesco Totti prepares to pull on his Roma jersey for the last time, join Football Italia to look back over a truly unique career and icon. Tomorrow evening’s Serie…

Italy Under-21 boss Luigi Di Biagio has called up 27 players for a pre-European U21 Championship training camp, among them Inter’s Andrea Pinamonti. Pinamonti extended his contract with Inter last…

Giampiero Ventura called a host of new faces for Italy’s friendly against San Marino in Empoli on May 31, including Mattia Caldara, Federico Chiesa and Domenico Berardi. This is the…

Simone Zaza wants to atone for his Italy penalty miss, and admits he “didn’t adapt” to West Ham United. The striker blazed a penalty over the bar against Germany in…

Italy Under 20s beat South Africa 2-0 in Suwon, to go second in Group D at the Under-20 World Cup. The Azzurrini had lost 1-0 to Uruguay in their first…