Zoff: ‘I saw Bearzot’
Italy legend Dino Zoff thought he was going to die after being hospitalised with a viral infection. “It was my most important save.” The 1982 World Cup winner spent several…
Italy legend Dino Zoff thought he was going to die after being hospitalised with a viral infection. “It was my most important save.” The 1982 World Cup winner spent several…
Marco Verratti believes “Antonio Conte is the right man for the Italy job. With him, you play if you deserve it.” The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder spoke to reporters at a…
Italy CT Antonio Conte is ‘one of the best coaches in the world’ according to Anderlecht striker Stefano Okaka. The former Sampdoria front man made his international debut under Conte…
Roma and Chelsea could battle it out for Italy CT Antonio Conte to take over in the summer, say reports. The Azzurri boss has a contract expiring after Euro 2016…
Former Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta will stand trial for alleged mafia links. The 2006 World Cup-winner was indicted for illegal possession of firearms, according to Deutsche Welle and Agence France-Presse,…
Former Juventus winger Mauro Camoranesi is the new Coach of Argentinian side Tigre. Born in Argentina, the right-winger represented Italy at international level, winning the World Cup in 2006. Camoranesi…
It’s reported Roma will ask Christian Panucci to be caretaker manager while they await Antonio Conte. Rudi Garcia is widely expected to be sacked after tomorrow afternoon’s final match of…
Daniele Rugani is “focused on Juventus” and aiming to prove that Coach Massimiliano Allegri can rely upon him. The young defender returned to the Bianconeri from Empoli this summer, but…
Simone Zaza’s agent admits his Juventus future is uncertain, because he needs to play to go to Euro 2016. The striker scored twice in the Coppa Italia win over Torino…
UEFA has announced the referees for Euro 2016, with Italian Nicola Rizzoli among the 18 names. Rizzoli took charge of the 2014 World Cup final, which saw Germany beat Argentina…
Lorenzo Insigne “would be very happy” to get an Italy call for Euro 2016, but if not he’ll focus on Napoli. The playmaker was dropped from Azzurri CT Antonio Conte’s…
Andrea Pirlo believes Juventus are “still the team to beat” and “will do everything” to be at Euro 2016. The midfielder left the Bianconeri to join MLS side New York…
Cesare Prandelli says Mario Balotelli “has qualities that few others have” but “football is not the priority in his life”. The Milan striker was a favourite when Prandelli was Italy…
Cesare Maldini believes Italy can do very well at Euro 2016. “We should not be afraid of anyone.” The Azzurri have been placed in Group E with Belgium, Sweden and…
Antonio Conte said it would be “stupid for Italy to set ourselves targets” at Euro 2016 and challenged players to “change my mind.” The Azzurri have been placed in the…
Roma teammates Alessandro Florenzi and Radja Nainggolan are excited to face off at Euro 2016 when Italy take on Belgium. The two nations were placed in Group E along with…
Mario Balotelli “can’t wait” for Euro 2016, but Italy Coach Antonio Conte assumes “he’ll be watching us on TV.” The Coach has called SuperMario only once during his reign and…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio is relatively pleased with Italy’s draw for Euro 2016. “We avoided Spain and Germany.” The Azzurri were in Pot 2, which gave them a tougher group…
Sweden Coach Erik Hamren fears Italy’s experience at Euro 2016 and Belgium’s quality in Group E. The Scandinavians have been placed in the Group of Death with Italy, FIFA world…
Belgium Coach Marc Wilmots said they are “favourites with Italy” to progress from “tough” Euro 2016 Group E. They were paired with Sweden and the Republic of Ireland in what…