Italy B-team succumb to Ireland
An experimental Italy hit the woodwork with Lorenzo Insigne, but was beaten by a late Robbie Brady header to send Ireland through. The Azzurri made eight changes, but surprisingly kept…
An experimental Italy hit the woodwork with Lorenzo Insigne, but was beaten by a late Robbie Brady header to send Ireland through. The Azzurri made eight changes, but surprisingly kept…
Italy make radical changes to start Simone Zaza, Ciro Immobile and Federico Bernardeschi against the Republic of Ireland. It kicks off in Lille at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT), follow…
Join us for all the build-up and action from Italy’s final Euro 2016 group game against the Republic of Ireland in Lille. It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00…
Italy’s match with the Republic of Ireland will be played in Lille with the roof closed this evening. The news was confirmed by the FAI Twitter account ahead of kick-off…
Andrea Pirlo admits it was “painful” to miss out on Euro 2016, but insists Italy can win the whole thing. The New York City FC midfielder was not included in…
Mauro Tassotti believes Spain are “at the end of a cycle” but will still be “tough to beat” for Italy. La Roja’s defeat to Croatia last night means they will…
West Ham United have opened talks with Juventus for Simone Zaza, according to reports in Britain. The Italian international struggled to hold down a place in the Bianconeri first team…
Ivan Perisic dismisses Italy's worries before facing Spain: 'They should be thankful not to face Croatia'. The Round of 16 pitches the finalists of the last edition of the Euros,…
Mateo Kovacic says Croatia won 'to avoid playing Italy', but doubts he will return to Serie A soon. The midfielder was subbed on at the end of their 2-1 win…
Rudi Garcia admires 'solid, well-organised' Italy and denies they have no talent: 'Daniele De Rossi is a champion'. The French Coach enjoyed a spectacular rise and fall from grace when…
Spain striker Nolito admits Round of 16 rivals Italy are 'a tough opponent', whilst Sergio Ramos looks to 'beat the best'. Yesterday's surprise 2-1 victory by the Croatians condemned second-placed…
The Federal Court will meet today to decide on Marcello Lippi's eligibility as Italy's future technical director, and provide an answer next week. The 68-year-old was supposed to play an…
Italy Coach Antonio Conte will keep some of his regulars against Ireland, but Federico Bernardeschi should start. Reports have been changing over the past few days as to what players…
Alvaro Morata warns Italy are “the worst possible opponents” Spain could’ve been paired with in Euro 2016. As the reigning champions lost 2-1 to Croatia, they finished runners-up in Group…
Vicente Del Bosque said Spain “have time to analyse” their Round of 16 meeting with Italy after a shock 2-1 defeat to Croatia. The two Euro 2012 Finalists will face…
Italy have a perfectly even record against Spain, winning 10 each and drawing 14, ahead of their Euro 2016 clash on Monday. As Spain lost 2-1 to Croatia, they finished…
Italy have an extremely difficult route to the Euro 2016 Final, facing Spain on Monday, then possibly Germany and France. The Azzurri won Group E with two victories, regardless of…
Ivan Perisic and Nikola Kalinic completed an amazing Croatia comeback, setting up Italy v Spain in the Round of 16, after Sergio Ramos missed a penalty. This match was crucial…
Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli will reportedly start for Italy against the Republic of Ireland, as some reserves didn’t impress. It kicks off in Lille on Wednesday at 20.00 UK…
Gigi Buffon doubts he’ll start for Italy against the Republic of Ireland, but praised their team spirit. “We’re usually panicking at this point.” The Azzurri are already sure of first…