Muller: ‘Yes, Italy can be beaten’
Germany's Thomas Muller warns that 'Italy and their defence can be beaten', and remembers scoring against Gianluigi Buffon. The two teams face each other on Saturday for access to the…
Germany's Thomas Muller warns that 'Italy and their defence can be beaten', and remembers scoring against Gianluigi Buffon. The two teams face each other on Saturday for access to the…
Marco Parolo could take up Daniele De Rossi's defensive midfield role in Italy-Germany, whilst Stefano Sturaro will play further forward. The Azzurri confront the holding world champions on Saturday evening,…
Italy are 'tough luck for any opponent', says Christian Vieri, who also praises the BBC defence and 'madman' Gianluigi Buffon. The trio of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini…
Christian Vieri released an extensive interview discussing every detail of Italy striker Graziano Pelle: 'He plays for the team and fears no-one.' Few gave the 31-year-old much credit before the…
Former striker Christian Vieri says the Azzurri 'reignited everyone's faith' and praises Coach Antonio Conte: 'Tactically, he's extremely well prepared'. The 42-year-old was a staple of Italy's national teams from…
Gabriele Oriali believes the current Italy side has the same mentality as the 1982 World Cup winning squad. “Antonio Conte is more than a motivator.” The Azzurri overcame the odds…
Michael Ballack is confident Germany will win the quarter-final, as “I doubt the Italians will be able to pull off such a strenuous effort again.” The two nations go head-to-head…
Mario Gomez warned Italy will be the first real test for Germany at Euro 2016. “We believe in ourselves.” The Fiorentina-owned striker spent this season on loan at Besiktas and…
Germany goalkeeping coach Andreas Köpke trusts Gigi Buffon and Manuel Neuer “are the two best goalkeepers” at Euro 2016. The pair face off on Saturday’s quarter-final in Bordeaux. “We have…
Giovanni Trapattoni explains why Germany have so many problems with Italy. “They have the same mentality as Angela Merkel…” The former Bayern Munich and Azzurri Coach became a legend in…
Italy’s team doctor admits “time is not on our side” as Daniele De Rossi struggles to be fit for Germany. The midfielder went off injured against Spain, and missed training…
Italy’s Lorenzo Insigne feels no resentment over a lack of playing time - “we’re all starters”. The Napoli star has made two substitute appearances at Euro 2016 so far, and…
Alessandro Florenzi doesn’t care that Germany have one more rest day than Italy - “excuses are for losers”. Antonio Conte’s side meet Die Mannschaft in the Euro 2016 Quarter-Final, having…
After beating Spain, Ciro Immobile warns Italy face “an even stronger team” in Germany. The Azzurri are in the Quarter-Finals of Euro 2016, and face the world champions in Bordeaux…
Germany’s Thomas Müller doesn’t expect the game with Italy to end in tears this time. The Azzurri meet the world champions at Euro 2016 on Saturday, having beaten them in…
Stefano Sturaro is the favourite to replace Daniele De Rossi when Italy take on Germany. The Roma midfielder is almost certainly out of the Quarter-Final against the world champions, and…
Mattia De Sciglio thinks Italy can beat Germany on Saturday - “why shouldn’t we believe?” The Azzurri won their Euro 2016 group with a game to spare, and comfortably eliminated…
Daniele De Rossi and Antonio Candreva didn't join Italy for training and both look unlikely to play against Germany. The Lazio winger was a certain forfeit for the quarter-finals, with…
The results of Daniele De Rossi's medical exams will be published today, revealing whether he can take part in Italy-Germany. The Roman defensive midfielder picked up a knock just above…
Mario Balotelli predicts Italy will go on and win Euro 2016, after beating Spain yesterday. The Liverpool striker fired the Azzurri to the final four years ago, but is watching…