Line-ups: Italy-Bulgaria
Stephan El Shaarawy, Antonio Candreva and Daniele De Rossi step in with Andrea Pirlo benched as Italy host Bulgaria. This Euro 2016 qualifier kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
Stephan El Shaarawy, Antonio Candreva and Daniele De Rossi step in with Andrea Pirlo benched as Italy host Bulgaria. This Euro 2016 qualifier kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
Join us for the build-up and action as Italy seek Euro 2016 qualification against Bulgaria in Sicily. It kicks off at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo at 19.45 UK time…
Stephan El Shaarawy wasn’t even on the bench against Malta, but could start tonight’s Italy-Bulgaria qualifier. It kicks off at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
Daniele Baselli is confident he’ll get the Italy call if he continues his stunning form with Torino. The 23-year-old joined from Atalanta this summer and scored in both Serie A…
Valeri Bojinov spent most of his career in Italy and believes Bulgaria can cause an upset in tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT)…
Antonio Conte is leaning towards the 4-3-3 system against Bulgaria, though the Italy line-up remains unpredictable. This Euro 2016 qualifier kicks off at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo at 19.45…
Juventus director Beppe Marotta hinted Andrea Pirlo should retire from the Italy squad. “It’s a decision he must make.” The 36-year-old midfielder did not renew his Bianconeri contract this summer…
Palermo midfielder Ivaylo Chochev is playing for Bulgaria against Italy at the Stadio Barbera. “It’s my second home.” The Euro 2016 qualifier kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time…
Gigi Buffon realises Italy have to improve against Bulgaria, but hinted at retirement. “I am not aiming to reach 200 caps!” On Sunday evening the Azzurri host Bulgaria at the…
Antonio Conte will decide his line-up against Bulgaria tomorrow and shrugged off criticism of his Italy squad. The Azzurri beat Malta 1-0 on Thursday and will host Bulgaria in another…
Federation President Carlo Tavecchio “hopes Antonio Conte will stay until 2018, but there will be offers.” Italy will face Bulgaria in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday evening at the…
The Italy squad arrived late in Palermo and Antonio Conte is keeping his team to face Bulgaria under wraps. The Azzurri play at the Stadio Renzo Barbera tomorrow evening in…
Marco Verratti isn’t pushing through a generational shift for Italy. “Andrea Pirlo must be first choice in midfield.” They made a rare start together in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Malta,…
There are conflicting reports over whether Italy will use 4-3-3 or 3-5-2 against Bulgaria, with Andrea Pirlo in doubt. The Azzurri beat Malta 1-0 on Thursday evening and continue their…
Matteo Darmian is very happy at Manchester United, but warns “this is a beginning, not the apex of my career.” The former Torino full-back made an impressive start to life…
Andrea Bertolacci assured he will “grit my teeth” to play in the Milan Derby after an injury for Italy. The midfielder was forced to leave international duty this week after…
Italy face Bulgaria in their Euro 2016 qualifier and are expected to make at least five changes from the side that beat Malta. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45…
Milan midfielder Andrea Bertolacci has left the Italy squad, after picking up an injury during last night’s win over Malta. The Azzurri eventually emerged as 1-0 winners over the island…
Eder is “very happy” for his Italy teammate Graziano Pelle. “We played together in Serie B four years ago.” Southampton striker Pelle got the decisive goal as the Azzurri beat…
Malta Coach Pietro Ghedin said “Italy absolutely deserved to win” despite a possible handball in the decisive goal. Graziano Pelle bundled an Antonio Candreva cross over the line from point-blank…