Conte: ‘Work to make dreams true’
Antonio Conte told Italy they “must work to make dreams come true. Hopefully the fans will be enthusiastic when we return” from Euro 2016. The Coach spoke to reporters at…
Antonio Conte told Italy they “must work to make dreams come true. Hopefully the fans will be enthusiastic when we return” from Euro 2016. The Coach spoke to reporters at…
Matteo Darmian warned “it’s important to start well and Italy will play an attacking game with Belgium” at Euro 2016. The Manchester United full-back spoke to reporters as he arrived…
Gigi Buffon admits Italy are “not among the favourites for Euro 2016, but we want to overturn those predictions.” The Azzurri set off today for Montpellier, their training camp during…
Antonio Conte assured Italy “will always play positive and attacking football” at Euro 2016 and relies on his “credibility” as a Coach. The Azzurri tactician spoke to UEFA.com ahead of…
Radja Nainggolan “will give everything to beat Italy, although it’s my second home,” and tells Belgium it is better to face them early at Euro 2016. Their Group E opener…
Giorgio Chiellini warns Italy that “from June 13, every game will be crucial” as they prepare for Euro 2016. The Azzurri flew out to Montpellier this afternoon for the European…
Leonardo Bonucci describes his Juventus and Italy teammates Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini as “bulldogs”. The three form the ‘BBC’ three-man defence which will be deployed at Euro 2016, and…
Italy CT Antonio Conte says having the Juventus defence at his disposal is “definitely an advantage”. Having worked with the famous BBC - Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini…
Giampiero Ventura is “happy” to be Italy CT but “at my age” he can’t get excited. The 68-year-old was yesterday confirmed as Antonio Conte’s replacement on the Azzurri bench, having…
President Carlo Tavecchio confirms the FIGC will wait for the verdict of the Federal Court before deciding if Marcello Lippi will be technical director. The legendary Coach, who won the…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio describes new Italy CT Giampiero Ventura as “a maestro of football”. It was confirmed earlier today that the former Torino Coach will replace Antonio Conte on…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio confirmed that Giampiero Ventura will be the next Italy CT. It was announced in March that current Coach Antonio Conte will leave the Azzurri post after…
Antonio Conte discussed his choices as Italy beat Finland 2-0 and slammed the media for “scapegoating” Thiago Motta. Antonio Candreva and Daniele De Rossi were on target in the friendly…
Antonio Conte warned “do not expect defence and counter-attack” when Italy take on Belgium in Euro 2016. The Azzurri beat Finland 2-0 in their final friendly before facing Belgium on…
Azzurri fans saw much the same fare as they did against Scotland, their side beating a spent Finnish team 2-0 and answering few of the many questions that they have…
Simone Zaza told Italy to “realise we can have our say” and have confidence against Belgium in Euro 2016. Their tournament opener is on June 13, so this evening the…
Stefano Sturaro was “happy” at making his senior Italy debut against Finland. “We want to amaze everyone” at Euro 2016. The Juventus midfielder came off the bench in tonight’s 2-0…
Emanuele Giaccherini warned “we are all at the disposal of the Coach and next time it could be our turn” after Italy beat Finland 2-0. “It was a good test…
Stephan El Shaarawy “really likes” his new role covering the entire left flank for Italy after a 2-0 win over Finland. “We arrive at the Euros with a lot of…
Salvatore Sirigu was not surprised to start for Italy against Finland and “hopefully all this effort will pay off in Euro 2016.” The goalkeeper had barely anything to do in…