Italy: Locatelli in get-together
Giampiero Ventura has called up 22 players from Serie A and B for an Italy get-together, including Milan’s Manuel Locatelli and Atalanta’s Andrea Petagna. The Coach wanted this ‘stage’ at…
Giampiero Ventura has called up 22 players from Serie A and B for an Italy get-together, including Milan’s Manuel Locatelli and Atalanta’s Andrea Petagna. The Coach wanted this ‘stage’ at…
Marco Parolo explains how Simone Inzaghi has given Lazio “freedom and a new energy” this season. The Biancocelesti currently sit fourth in Serie A, with the Coach having been appointed…
Franco Baresi believes Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci “has reached full maturity”. The Bianconeri centre-back has been praised heavily in recent seasons, with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola naming him as…
Cesare Prandelli admits his Italy exit “still hurts” and claims fans and media “massacre” the CT of the national team. The Valencia Coach led the Azzurri to the final of…
Italy CT Giampiero Ventura reiterates his stance on Mario Balotelli - “no-one has ever questioned his ability…” The striker has been in fine form since moving to Nice, but hasn’t…
Torino are reportedly preparing a new contract for Andrea Belotti, to ward off interest from Manchester United. The striker has eight goals and three assists for the Granata already this…
Former Inter defender Fabio Cannavaro believes Frank de Boer should have been given more time - “it’s not his fault”. The Dutch Coach was sacked by the Nerazzurri after seven…
Mario Balotelli promises “I’ll always be there” for an Italy call but understands “others deserve it more than me” right now. The Nice striker hasn’t played for his country since…
Germany Coach Joachim Löw saw an “intense tactical battle” with Italy in the goalless friendly draw at San Siro. Andrea Belotti hit the upright, while Kevin Volland saw a goal…
Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli will undergo tests after picking up a muscular problem during Italy’s friendly with Germany. The centre-back had started the match and played the entire first half…
Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi concedes Italy “took more control” in the second half of their goalless friendly. “Italy were very strong at the Euros and always are strong,” he told…
Eder joked that Germany “always seem to change against us, maybe because they fear” Italy. The Inter striker played on his 30th birthday in a new 3-4-3 system, but Die…
Gianluigi Donnarumma thanked “brother” Gigi Buffon, but committed himself to Milan. “I’m already at a top club.” The 17-year-old received his second senior Italy cap, replacing Buffon at half-time in…
Marco Parolo was pleased with the high pressing game Italy used in the 0-0 friendly draw with Germany. “Today what really counted was the performance. We changed system, but the…
Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff is “impressed” by the new Italy, above all Andrea Belotti. “They caused us problems.” The two sides drew 0-0 in a friendly at San Siro,…
Matteo Darmian discussed Euro 2016 disappointment, learning from Germany and why he can’t win over Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. The full-back spoke to Rai Sport after Italy’s 0-0 international…
Daniele De Rossi said “mentality and attitude” are the most important elements for an Italy player after the draw with Germany. This goalless friendly at San Siro was the first…
Giampiero Ventura was pleased with a friendly draw against Germany and assured “the future is far rosier than people think.” The Azzurri played out a goalless draw with Die Mannschaft…
Italy held Germany to a 0-0 draw at San Siro in this international friendly, as Andrea Belotti hit the post and Kevin Volland’s goal was disallowed. See how it all…
Albania Coach Gianni De Biasi confirms he was “very close” to the Italy job before Giampiero Ventura got the nod. A new boss was appointed ahead of Euro 2016, as…