Azzurrini qualify for Euro 2017
Italy got the point they needed to qualify for the 2017 European Under-21 Championship on Tuesday as they drew 0-0 with Lithuania. The Azzurrini dominated in the Lithuanian capital of…
Italy got the point they needed to qualify for the 2017 European Under-21 Championship on Tuesday as they drew 0-0 with Lithuania. The Azzurrini dominated in the Lithuanian capital of…
Gianluigi Buffon has beaten Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the 2016 Golden Foot, becoming the first goalkeeper to ever win the over-28s award. Buffon was rewarded for a 2015-16…
Stefano Sturaro promises Juventus will “give everything” to win the Champions League. The Bianconeri have won the Scudetto for the past five seasons in a row, but haven’t lifted Europe’s…
Mattia Perin’s agent insists it will “still take a couple of seasons” for Milan’s Gigio Donnarumma to reach his client’s level. The Genoa goalkeeper was seen by many as the…
Andrea Belotti is “happy and very fired-up” after his first Italy goal, but doesn’t see himself as a starter - “I was the last to arrive”. The Torino striker scored…
Ciro Immobile thanks Lazio for relaunching his career - “I really feel like myself again”. The striker has four goals in seven Serie A games so far this season, and…
Bayern Munich Coach Carlo Ancelotti is “confident” Italy will make it to the World Cup, and defends Marco Verratti. The Azzurri took four points from Spain and Macedonia, but were…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio discusses Graziano Pellè’s exclusion - “it was impossible to do otherwise”. The striker was sent home from the Italy squad after refusing to shake CT Giampiero…
Napoli’s Scudetto-winning Coach Ottavio Bianchi claims Italy must start “thinking about” Gianluigi Buffon’s heir – and it could be Gianluigi Donnarumma. Questions have been raised about Buffon’s longevity in the…
Claudio Marchisio's father has given a revealing interview on the Juventus midfielder's cruciate ligament injury and his road to recovery. “This was the ugliest moment my son has ever passed…
Gigi Buffon said Italy “always give our heart and soul, perhaps getting better results than we deserve” after a 3-2 thriller in Macedonia. The Azzurri were 1-0 up in Skopje…
Federico Bernardeschi insists Italy “managed at times to play our football” in the 3-2 World Cup qualifying victory in Macedonia. The Fiorentina winger was playing in a more unusual centre-right…
Marco Parolo said Italy must “take lessons” from their hard-fought 3-2 win away to Macedonia. “We lost our heads for 10-15 minutes.” The Azzurri were leading in Skopje, then went…
Andrea Belotti scored his first senior Italy goal and admired the “courage” of the comeback to beat Macedonia 3-2. The Torino striker had opened the scoring in Skopje, while Ciro…
Marco Verratti accepted the responsibility for Italy going 2-1 down in Macedonia, even if they eventually won 3-2. “It’s my fault.” The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder misplaced a pass, gifting Ilija…
Ciro Immobile admits Italy “cannot be this naïve again” after fighting back to win 3-2 in Macedonia with his late brace. The Azzurri had been 1-0 up at half-time through…
Giampiero Ventura put Italy’s errors down to “inexperience” in Macedonia, but was impressed by the character to come back and win 3-2. The Azzurri had been 1-0 up at half-time…
Ciro Immobile’s last-gasp brace completed a stunning comeback and Andrea Belotti was on target in Italy’s 3-2 thriller in Macedonia. See how it all unfolded on the LIVEBLOG. Spain won…
Alex Telles’ agent reveals the Brazilian left-back “dreams of defending the colours of Italy.” There were reports today in Il Tempo newspaper that the former Inter and Galatasaray full-back, currently…
Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura urged Graziano Pellè to “reflect” on his behaviour, discussing Andrea Belotti, Ciro Immobile and Marco Verratti. The Azzurri visit Macedonia in a World Cup qualifier this…