De Rossi out of Israel trip
Italy have announced that Daniele De Rossi will miss Monday’s first 2018 World Cup qualifier against Israel due to a calf problem. De Rossi was replaced by Daniele Rugani at…
Italy have announced that Daniele De Rossi will miss Monday’s first 2018 World Cup qualifier against Israel due to a calf problem. De Rossi was replaced by Daniele Rugani at…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed use of video replays in Italy’s 3-1 defeat to France as “a new page in the history of this sport”. VAR was trialled in…
Giampiero Ventura admits the friendly defeat to France saw “goals Italy don’t generally concede,” but is “optimistic” about Israel. The Azzurri were beaten 3-1 by France at the Stadio San…
Leonardo Bonucci will not take part in Italy’s opening World Cup qualifier against Israel on Monday evening. Coach Giampiero Ventura confirmed the news in this evening’s Press conference. “I heard…
Didier Deschamps was pleased with France’s 3-1 friendly victory over Giampiero Ventura’s side. “I have no doubts on Italy’s quality.” This was the debut for new Azzurri boss Ventura, who…
Marco Parolo felt the 3-1 defeat to France “did not accurately reflect” Italy’s performance. Graziano Pellè had equalised after an Anthony Martial opener, but Olivier Giroud and Layvin Kurzawa made…
Giorgio Chiellini is “well aware” he made errors on the goals as Italy lost a friendly 3-1 to France. Graziano Pellè was able to equalise temporarily, but Les Bleus ran…
Gianluigi Donnarumma became Italy’s youngest ever goalkeeper and the 17-year-old’s feelings were “indescribable.” The Milan shot-stopper made his debut for the senior squad in a 3-1 home defeat to France…
Giampiero Ventura admits Italy “conceded three utterly avoidable goals” against France, but “we’ll prepare for a strong performance in Israel.” The Azzurri lost 3-1 in his first game at the…
Italy lost their debut under new Coach Giampiero Ventura, as Graziano Pellè was not enough in a 3-1 defeat to France, but Gianluigi Donnarumma made history. See how it all…
Giampiero Ventura hinted at changes to Italy in future, but explained why he had to work on a Euro 2016 basis against France. The new Coach makes his debut this…
Giampiero Ventura picks the first XI of his Italy reign against Paul Pogba’s France, but initially tries to build on Antonio Conte’s side. It kicks off at the Stadio San…
Head of FIFA Refereeing Massimo Busacca is ready for “an historic day” as VAR technology is tested tonight in Italy-France. The international friendly kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00…
Join us for all the build-up and action as Giampiero Ventura makes his Italy debut against old rivals France in a very special match. It kicks off at the Stadio…
Federico Bernardeschi is keen “not to disappoint” new Italy boss Giampiero Ventura but admits the old guard “are still the best”. Bernardeschi has been tipped to play a key role…
Riccardo Montolivo will reportedly return to the Italy XI for Giampiero Ventura’s debut at the helm against France this evening. According to ItaSportPress.it, Ventura will stick with Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2…
Mario Balotelli has completed his free transfer from Liverpool to OGC Nice, as the club cut its losses. “We are very pleased to welcome Mario,” said Jean-Pierre Rivere. “We hope…
Gianluigi Buffon describes Nice-bound Mario Balotelli as “humble”, Gianluigi Donnarumma “a chosen one” and ex-Juventus teammate Paul Pogba “a leader”. Buffon was present alongside Italy boss Giampiero Ventura at Wednesday’s…
Giampiero Ventura has clarified wingers are Italy’s “most important young players” and that he wants them to “be part of our future”. Ventura came under criticism for appearing to confirm…
Italy and Puma have unveiled the country’s “modern and anamorphic” new away kit to mark “the next” Azzurri era. The kit will be worn by Italy for the first time…