Player Ratings: Belgium v Italy
Who stood out after Italy's remarkable 2-0 victory over Belgium to open the Euro 2016 campaign? David Swan rates the Azzurri. Gianluigi Buffon - 6 Wasn’t tested a great deal…
Who stood out after Italy's remarkable 2-0 victory over Belgium to open the Euro 2016 campaign? David Swan rates the Azzurri. Gianluigi Buffon - 6 Wasn’t tested a great deal…
Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen tried to look on the bright side after a 2-0 defeat to Italy. “We showed we are a good team.” The Red Devils went very close…
Thibaut Courtois felt Belgium were “tactically outclassed” by Italy in their 2-0 Euro 2016 opener in Lyon. The Red Devils were the favourites and Group E seeds, but lost to…
Gigi Buffon said Italy have “the kind of unity you can rarely see in any other team” after beating fancied Belgium 2-0. “I am happy because we won the only…
Emanuele Giaccherini described his goal against Belgium and an emotional dedication from the Italy midfielder. “It went well tonight. Against Scotland I had two similar runs and didn’t score, but…
Marco Parolo gave insight into his remarkable work-rate. “I come from a family of cycling enthusiasts, running is in my DNA.” The Lazio midfielder never stopped running in the hard-fought…
Leonardo Bonucci explained his Pirlo-esque pass and the importance of repetition in training as Italy beat Belgium 2-0. His ball over the top was turned into the opening goal by…
Antonio Conte praised Italy’s “unity” after a 2-0 victory over Belgium and joked about his celebratory cut lip. “It was a good game, played in the right way and prepared…
Emanuele Giaccherini and a last-gasp Graziano Pelle' counter gave Italy the perfect start to Euro 2016, beating Group E seeds Belgium 2-0. See how it all unfolded on our Liveblog.…
The Republic of Ireland scored an own goal as Sweden scraped a 1-1 draw in the Group E opener. Jeff Hendrick forced the first save on the half-volley from the…
Italy start Eder, Daniele De Rossi and Matteo Darmian with Graziano Pellè against Belgium’s Radja Nainggolan and Eden Hazard. It kicks off in Lyon at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).…
Join us for the build-up and action from Italy’s Euro 2016 opener against Belgium in Lyon. It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). If you are on a…
Claudio Ranieri feels “this Italy side has the same spirit as my Leicester City,” but has no intention of being Azzurri boss one day. The Premier League winner spoke to…
Leonardo Bonucci admits Italy are “less frightening” but aims “to get to at least the Quarter-Finals”. The Azzurri kick-off their Euro 2016 campaign tonight when they take on Belgium in…
Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he 'feels stronger every year' as he prepares to face the Republic of Ireland, in the same group as the Azzurri. The Swede will be…
Switzerland international Valon Behrami thinks the Azzurri are 'too pessimistic, you have the right formation to hurt Belgium'. Italy play the Belgians tonight at 20:00 UK time, in the group…
Eder and Graziano Pelle look set to start for Italy, while Belgium will field Marouane Fellaini in their Euro 2016 opener. The two countries face each other tonight at 20:00…
Ex-Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Costacurta believes Antonio Conte is “the best Coach at Euro 2016.” The pundit for Sky Sport Italia has high hopes ahead of tomorrow night’s opener…
Gigi Buffon is well aware this is his final European Championship and has the experience to enjoy it. “We can prove ourselves.” Italy open their tournament in Lyon on Monday…
Antonio Conte wants “no regrets” and expects Belgium v Italy to be “one of the most interesting games of Euro 2016.” The Azzurri open their tournament in Lyon on Monday…