Three-man defence for Conte?
Azzurri Coach Antonio Conte tried out a 3-5-2 formation in his first training session ahead of games with Bulgaria and England. La Nazionale will be tested in Euro 2016 qualifying…
Azzurri Coach Antonio Conte tried out a 3-5-2 formation in his first training session ahead of games with Bulgaria and England. La Nazionale will be tested in Euro 2016 qualifying…
Former Italia Coach Marcello Lippi says that if Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi had Italian relatives, the oriundi controversy would not subsist. Current Coach Antonio Conte's decision to call up Brazilian-born…
Carlo Tavecchio dismisses controversy over Italy call-ups for Eder and Franco Vazquez - “anyone with Italian citizenship can play”. The two attackers are Brazilian and Argentinian respectively, by birth, but…
The agent of Sampdoria forward Eder has slammed ‘unnecessary’ controversy surrounding his client’s Italy call-up. Brazilian by birth, the striker has been called-up by Antonio Conte for the matches against…
Antonio Conte has praised his former side Juventus, and believes they can achieve ‘something extraordinary’ in Europe. The Bianconeri have advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Champions League, where…
Italy CT Antonio Conte says the absence of Andrea Pirlo and Daniele De Rossi is a good chance for Marco Verratti to impress. The midfielder has been in fine form…
Antonio Conte has defended his decision to select oriundi Eder and Franco Vazquez in his latest Italy squad. The move has come in for criticism from the likes of Roberto…
Former Italian international Franco Causio says he’s ‘not convinced’ by Antonio Conte’s latest squad, and echoes Roberto Mancini. Mancio said earlier today that he does not believe oriundi - people…
Inter Coach Roberto Mancini believes the likes of Franco Vazquez and Eder should not have been given Italy calls. Both players have been included in Antonio Conte’s Azzurri squad for…
Mattia Perin has pulled out of international duty, so Federico Marchetti is called against Bulgaria and England. The Genoa goalkeeper went off during today’s 1-0 defeat to Juventus in Turin…
Sampdoria striker Eder’s maiden Italy call-up is “a dream come true,” said the Brazilian’s agent. Eder was born and raised in Brazil, but has an Italian passport and got the…
England added Rob Green, Danny Rose and Jack Butland to the squad against Italy after losing Fraser Forster and Luke Shaw. Roy Hodgson’s side will face Lithuania in a Euro…
Palermo talent Franco Vazquez pledged to “honour the Italy shirt” after being called up to face Bulgaria and England. The Argentine attacking midfielder received his first call for the Euro…
Mirko Valdifiori, Eder and Franco Vazquez get their debut Italy calls to face Bulgaria and England. Antonio Conte named his squad for the Euro 2016 qualifier in Sofia on March…
Carlo Ancelotti said he just wants to “have fun” with his players and sets a timetable for taking over the Italy squad. The Real Madrid Coach sat down with FIFA.com…
Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti wonders 'why to bother' with going back to Italy, whilst discussing his need to develop further. The midfielder has repeatedly been linked with the likes of…
Sampdoria's Eder plays down rumours of an Azzurri call-up, whilst saying he wants to ‘trouble the Champions League teams’. The Brazilian-born striker holds an Italian passport and his strong performances…
Roy Hodgson has named his England squad to take on Italy at Juventus Stadium a week on Tuesday. The Azzurri will play a friendly with the Three Lions in Turin…
Christian Maggio announced his international retirement and is in “no rush” to renew his Napoli contract. The right-back spoke at a Press conference ahead of tomorrow’s Europa League trip to…
Antonio Conte admits he has been ‘disappointed’ with his role as Italy CT, but still hopes he made the right decision. The Coach left Juventus this summer after three consecutive…