Xavi: ‘Italy-Spain should be final’
Iconic Spanish midfielder Xavi says 'Italy-Spain should have been a semi-final or final' and praises Antonio Conte's philosophy. The Azzurri managed to top their group, but ended up having to…
Iconic Spanish midfielder Xavi says 'Italy-Spain should have been a semi-final or final' and praises Antonio Conte's philosophy. The Azzurri managed to top their group, but ended up having to…
Graziano Pellè insists Italy “don’t have a problem with the pressure” ahead of Monday’s Spain game. The Azzurri face Vicente Del Bosque’s side in the Last 16 of Euro 2016,…
Roberto Donadoni reveals he “probably could have been Italy CT” if he’d wanted the job. The Bologna Coach was linked with a return to the Azzurri bench, as Antonio Conte…
President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirms Napoli want Ciro Immobile but “not at any price”. The Italian international isn’t needed at Sevilla, and has made no secret of his desire to…
Spain Coach Vicente Del Bosque says Italy aren’t just about defence, but are “more direct” than 2012. Monday sees the Azzurri meet La Roja in the Last 16 of Euro…
Antonio Candreva has once again trained separately for Italy, making him a doubt for the Spain game. The Azzurri face the holders on Monday afternoon, having won Group E ahead…
Thiago Motta won’t retire from Italy duty, but his agent acknowledges “this will probably be his last call-up”. The midfielder is part of Antonio Conte’s squad for Euro 2016, but…
Spain's Andres Iniesta admits Italy are 'a powerful rival in Euro 2016, who improved greatly not just in defence but in possession'. La Roja's failure to qualify at the top…
The decision on Marcello Lippi's eligibility as technical director of Italy has been deferred to the beginning of next month. The veteran Coach is a hot candidate for the administrative…
Martin O’Neill hailed “a great achievement” as Ireland beat Italy to qualify for a Round of 16 encounter with hosts France. The Azzurri made eight changes to the line-up, as…
Thiago Motta brushed aside the defeat to Ireland and insisted Italy “are confident against Spain because we know our strengths and weaknesses.” The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder spoke to Rai Sport…
Italy face Spain on Monday in Paris, but there’s a British Derby, Croatia-Portugal, Germany-Slovakia and France-Republic of Ireland too. The Group phase of Euro 2016 is now complete and the…
Italy’s reserves failed to impress David Swan in a futile Euro 2016 defeat to the Republic of Ireland. Salvatore Sirigu - 4 Didn’t inspire great confidence in the first half…
Salvatore Sirigu assured “it will be a different Italy” against Spain after a late defeat to the Republic of Ireland. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper was given a rare start as…
Antonio Conte felt Italy “did not deserve” defeat to Ireland, but must revive their enthusiasm against Spain on Monday. The Azzurri made eight changes to the starting XI and were…
Simone Zaza discussed “a strange game” after Italy lost to the Republic of Ireland at Euro 2016. The Azzurri were already sure of first place in Group E and a…
Mattia De Sciglio admits Italy’s defeat to Ireland is “irritating, but it will help us better prepare for the next match” with Spain. The Azzurri were already sure of first…
Lorenzo Insigne explained his tactical role coming off the bench for Italy against the Republic of Ireland. “We are optimistic.” The Azzurri suffered their first defeat of Euro 2016, falling…
Leonardo Bonucci admits he had a “Sword of Damocles” hanging over him in the form of a yellow card during Italy’s defeat to Ireland. The Juventus defender is one card…
Antonio Conte insists “everyone gave a positive response” in Italy’s 1-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland. Robbie Brady scored a late header, but the Azzurri were already sure of…