Conte: ‘Ireland important for Italy’
Antonio Conte confirmed “seven to nine changes” against the Republic of Ireland, but “if Italy lose, the trouble starts again.” The Azzurri complete the group phase of Euro 2016 on…
Antonio Conte confirmed “seven to nine changes” against the Republic of Ireland, but “if Italy lose, the trouble starts again.” The Azzurri complete the group phase of Euro 2016 on…
The turf at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille has “irreversible damage,” but will only be re-laid after Italy play Ireland here. The Azzurri conclude their group phase games on…
Reports suggest Federico Bernardeschi will be preferred to Stephan El Shaarawy for Italy tomorrow. The Azzurri take on Ireland in Lille, but have already secured their progress to the Last…
Republic of Ireland full-back Seamus Coleman believes “we can win” against Italy tomorrow. Martin O’Neill’s side must beat the Azzurri to have any chance of qualifying for the Last 16,…
Inter are meeting with the agent of Lazio midfielder Antonio Candreva, according to reports. The Italian international is the Nerazzurri’s primary target for this summer, and it has been reported…
Spain defender Gerard Pique admits Italy “worry me” at Euro 2016. Both La Roja and the Azzurri have won their first two games at the tournament, and the centre-back was…
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill admits Jon Walters is “very doubtful” for the Italy game tomorrow. The Stoke City striker has missed training for the past two days, and…
Leicester City and Wolfsburg will reportedly send scouts to watch Simone Zaza during Italy’s game with the Republic of Ireland tomorrow. The striker has made public his desire to remain…
Italy Coach Antonio Conte is still uncertain whether to field Federico Bernardeschi or Stephan El Shaarawy against Ireland, say reports. The Azzurri play their last group game tomorrow at 20:00…
Alessandro Florenzi recorded Italy's fastest sprint in Euro 2016 so far, but he is very far off from record-holder Kingsley Coman of France. UEFA have been recording the speed reached…
Fabio Capello believes “Italy can be a contender for the trophy” at Euro 2016. Antonio Conte’s side have won both of their first two games, and are already assured of…
Albania Coach Gianni De Biasi urges Italy to do his side a favour by beating Ireland on Wednesday. Last night’s win over Romania saw the Albanians finish in third-place in…
Simone Zaza wants to stay at Juventus next season, but is focused on Euro 2016 for now. The striker joined the Bianconeri from Sassuolo last summer, but was mainly used…
Daniele De Rossi believes the Italy defence is “the best in the world”. Fielding the Juventus ‘BBC’ backline of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, the Azzurri haven’t allowed…
Daniele De Rossi admits Italy don’t have a standout star but “we have other features which many teams don’t”. The Azzurri were not regarded as one of the favourites for…
Romania’s Ovidiu Haţegan will be the referee for Italy’s final Euro 2016 group game against the Republic of Ireland in Lille. The Azzurri have already qualified as winners of Group…
Assistant manager Roy Keane says the Republic of Ireland “have got to be streetwise” against Italy on Wednesday. The Azzurri have already won Group E, but the Irish are fighting…
Marco Tardelli says Italy's next opponent, his former trainees from the Republic of Ireland, have 'great character, but not much attention to tactics'. The two teams play each other on…
Possible Round of 16 opponents Croatia may lose Luka Modric to injury, but Mario Mandzukic should be ok. There is concern within the Croatia camp after their star midfielder picked…
Italy full-back Matteo Darmian is apparently being worked on separately in training as his condition is lagging behind. The 26-year-old started the first game against Belgium only to be replaced…