‘Italy lack alternatives in defence’
Ciro Ferrara and Daniele Adani believe Italy’s problems are focused on Juventus defenders, “but there are no alternatives.” The Azzurri were beaten 3-1 by Belgium on Friday and host Romania…
Ciro Ferrara and Daniele Adani believe Italy’s problems are focused on Juventus defenders, “but there are no alternatives.” The Azzurri were beaten 3-1 by Belgium on Friday and host Romania…
Matteo Darmian is pleased with his Manchester United start, but warned Italy “cannot afford distractions in defence.” The right-back spoke to the media after a 3-1 friendly defeat to Belgium,…
Mattia De Sciglio has a slight muscular problem, so Alessandro Florenzi or Lorenzo De Silvestri could start Italy-Romania. The Azzurri were beaten 3-1 by Belgium in Friday’s international friendly and…
Graziano Pellè admits he “misses Italy,” but is content with Southampton and feels the Nazionale are improving despite defeat to Belgium. The striker sat down for a Press conference ahead…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio tells his FFF counterpart “we are always by your side” after the Paris attacks. Over 100 people were killed in terrorist attacks in the French capital…
Marcello Lippi says returning as Italy CT was his “biggest mistake” and reiterates that he’s looking for another job. The tactician lifted the World Cup with the Azzurri, and resigned…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio has requested a minute’s silence ahead of Italy’s friendly with Romania on Tuesday, following the Paris attacks. The world of football has come together in solidarity…
Radja Nainggolan says there is 'nothing to celebrate' in Belgium's 3-1 win over Italy after the massacre in Paris. The Belgian side won a remarkable victory in Brussels, but the…
Leonardo Bonucci and Antonio Conte admit the Paris terror attacks create “fear” for next summer’s Euro 2016 tournament. A series of co-ordinated attacks occurred simultaneously around the city, including what…
Antonio Candreva said Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet “was man of the match” against Italy. The Red Devils won this friendly 3-1 in Brussels, but Candreva had opened the scoring and…
Claudio Marchisio insists the 3-1 result did not reflect Italy’s performance in “a fairly even game” with Belgium. Antonio Candreva had opened the scoring within three minutes in Brussels, but…
Antonio Conte was “satisfied with the performance” despite a 3-1 friendly defeat to Belgium in Brussels. “I think we were punished more than we deserved. The equaliser was from a…
Italy impressed in the first half, but hit the bar and were eventually beaten 3-1 by Belgium in a friendly test. See how it all unfolded on our LIVEBLOG. The…
Radja Nainggolan believes the Euro 2016 Final “will be between Belgium and Spain” as he faces Italy tonight. The friendly kicks off in Brussels at 19.45 GMT, follow the action…
Italy go with Eder, Graziano Pellè and Alessandro Florenzi against Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Radja Nainggolan’s Belgium. The international friendly kicks off in Brussels at 19.45 GMT, follow…
Follow all the action as it happens and give your views as Italy visit new number one side in the FIFA world ranking Belgium. It kicks off at the King…
Gabriel Paletta’s agent insists the defender “will return to Milan in June” after his loan at Atalanta. The Italian international joined the Rossoneri in January, amidst the crisis at Parma,…
Italy confirm Graziano Pelle and Eder upfront while Stephan El Shaarawy could return on the wing. Coach Antonio Conte continues his policy of calling the most 'moral' players rather than…
Antonio Conte cast doubt over his Italy future by admitting “much will depend on how Euro 2016 goes.” The Coach only took over last year, but has consistently been linked…
Kevin De Bruyne is looking forward to Belgium’s friendlies against Italy and Spain. “We can be judged more accurately.” The Red Devils are number one in the FIFA world rankings…