High-intensity training for Italy
Italy's training regime over Euro 2016 includes surprisingly heavy work-loads, monitored by a GPS system. The nature of short international tournaments calls for a different training schedule than that of…
Italy's training regime over Euro 2016 includes surprisingly heavy work-loads, monitored by a GPS system. The nature of short international tournaments calls for a different training schedule than that of…
Marco Tardelli praises Italy for 'the strength of their defence', but also warns of their inherent limits. The midfielder became world-famous in 1982 for his explosive scream after scoring in…
Italy icon Marco Tardelli says Italy can win Euro 2016 and singles out Manuele Giaccherini as his successor. The hero of the 1982 World Cup final against Germany is familiar…
Coach Antonio Conte is considering alternatives on Italy's right wing as Antonio Candreva's conditions remain dubious. The Laziale is dealing with some pain in his adductor muscle in the right…
Matteo Darmian explains how Italy “plugged our ears and kept working” amid criticism ahead of Euro 2016. The Nazionale have already qualified top of Group E and will play the…
Marco Verratti “is Italy’s Number One Fan” at Euro 2016, revealed his agent, but “can categorically deny he’ll leave PSG for Serie A.” The midfielder was forced to miss out…
Matteo Darmian warned Italy “want to win against Ireland and our greatest strength is there are no reserve players.” The Azzurri beat Belgium and Sweden to secure top spot in…
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane “would pay to watch” Italy and has “always been a fan of Italian football.” The two nations will face off on Wednesday evening…
Marco Parolo reveals the Italy squad have a Whatsapp group, but various dialects can make it tricky. The Azzurri are increasingly like a family during Euro 2016 and many have…
Marco Parolo praised Italy for their “hard work in the shadows and incredible team spirit” at Euro 2016. The Azzurri won their first two games against Belgium and Sweden, securing…
Manchester United could send Matteo Darmian to Antonio Conte’s Chelsea in exchange for Nemanja Matic. The report emerged in the Sunday People newspaper today. Darmian struggled to work within Louis…
Antonio Conte plans eight or nine changes to the Italy line-up against the Republic of Ireland, as they already top Group E. The Azzurri won their opening two games against…
Antonio Candreva is reportedly pushing for an Inter move, despite Chelsea and Napoli interest. It’s no secret that the Nerazzurri are looking to sign the Italian international this summer, and…
Gianluigi Buffon missed Italy training this morning, as he’s suffering with a fever. The goalkeeper had been ill leading up to the win over Sweden, but nevertheless started in goal…
Thiago Motta says Italy must continue to think “one game at a time” after winning their Euro 2016 group. The Azzurri were not highly-regarded going into the tournament in France,…
Inter have reportedly made an official offer for Antonio Candreva, but Lazio are holding out for €25m. The Italian international has been heavily linked with a move to the Nerazzurri,…
Roberto Mancini assures Inter “have faith” in Eder, after his winning goal for Italy on Friday. The forward joined the Nerazzurri from Sampdoria in January, but scored just once in…
Roma Coach Luciano Spalletti hailed “organised” Italy, but is flummoxed by Belgium’s treatment of Radja Nainggolan. The Giallorossi tactician gave his view on Euro 2016 to Sky Sport Italia after…
Antonio Conte sniped at clubs by noting “the Azzurri shirt is treated badly, but during these tournaments the love for Italy returns.” The Nazionale have already secured top spot in…
Hungary snatched a late equaliser thanks to a Birkir Saevarsson own goal, but Iceland remain unbeaten. Iceland were unchanged from the side that held Portugal to a shock 1-1 draw…