Zaza: ‘I’m so sorry’
Simone Zaza apologises profusely after missing the penalty in Italy-Germany: 'Unfortunately this is football'. The striker was subbed in mere minutes away from the end of the quarter-final's extra time,…
Simone Zaza apologises profusely after missing the penalty in Italy-Germany: 'Unfortunately this is football'. The striker was subbed in mere minutes away from the end of the quarter-final's extra time,…
Matteo Darmian praises Italy's 'work, mutual respect and humility: it was an honour to play for this group'. The Manchester United full-back alternated his position on the right with Mattia…
Vicente Del Bosque has officially stepped down as Spain's Coach, closing an era for Italy's most recent rival. La Roja lost 2-0 to the Azzurri in Euro 2016, after eight…
Paul Pogba feels sorry for his Juventus teammate Gigi Buffon after Italy were knocked out of Euro 2016 - “to see Gigi crying made me feel very bad”. The midfielder…
Daniele De Rossi angrily denies he refused to come on and take a penalty for Italy - “do I look like the type who would refuse to step-up to the…
Italian Nicola Rizzoli will be the referee for France’s Semi-Final clash with Germany at Euro 2016. The Azzurri were knocked-out by Jogi Löw’s side in the Quarter-Final, meaning that the…
Patrice Evra says Italy “didn’t deserve to go out” and thanks Juventus for “extending my career”. The Bianconeri left-back helped France to a 5-2 win over Iceland at Euro 2016…
Roberto Donadoni discusses Antonio Conte feeling “alone” as Italy CT - “it’s something I said too”. The outgoing Azzurri boss complained “no-one was on my side” during his two year…
Daniele De Rossi laments “recovery was impossible” for Italy’s defeat to Germany. The Roma midfielder was injured in the Last 16 win over Sweden, and both he and Thiago Motta…
Antonio Conte wants Italy and Southampton striker Graziano Pellè at Chelsea, claim Sky Sport Italia. According to this evening’s reports, Conte has told his new club to make a firm…
Marco Parolo urged Italy to “show the same intensity” under new Coach Giampiero Ventura. The Nazionale went out of Euro 2016 in a quarter-final sudden death shoot-out with Germany last…
Federico Bernardeschi thanked the Italy fans, but above all Antonio Conte. “We will treasure all he gave us.” The Nazionale came so close to the Euro 2016 semi-final, but lost…
Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian believes the Euro 2016 campaign “dusted off the pride in Italian people.” Italy went out in the quarter-finals after a sudden death penalty shoot-out to…
Antonio Candreva said Italy are “proud of what we achieved” at Euro 2016 and discussed his injury. The Azzurri returned home to around 300 fans at the airport in Milan…
Emanuele Giaccherini said Italy have “lost a champion” in Antonio Conte, “a man who created a war machine of a side.” The Azzurri went out of Euro 2016 in the…
Giorgio Chiellini notes Italy “were considered sacrificial lambs and were creating something magical, winning back respect and the love of a nation.” The Azzurri went out of the Euro 2016…
Simone Zaza was “convinced I’d score” in the penalty shoot-out with Germany, but wants “Italy to know that we gave everything.” The Juventus striker’s stuttering run-up has become an internet…
Sami Khedira and Mario Gomez are both out of Germany's Euro 2016 campaign with muscular injuries. Juventus midfielder Khedira lasted just 15 minutes in last night’s quarter-final with Italy before…
Emanuele Giaccherini admits “there were tears” from many after Italy lost a penalty shoot-out to Germany. The Azzurri earned a 1-1 draw with the World Champions, despite injury and suspension…
Graziano Pellè wants to “apologise to all Italians” for his penalty howler, but denied he was “provoking” Manuel Neuer. The Southampton striker scuffed his spot-kick wide during last night’s Euro…