Italy test Croatia line-up
Ciro Immobile, Simone Zaza and Manuel Pasqual were tested for Italy’s qualifier against Croatia, as Angelo Ogbonna and Mario Balotelli left. Ciro Immobile, Simone Zaza and Manuel Pasqual were tested…
Ciro Immobile, Simone Zaza and Manuel Pasqual were tested for Italy’s qualifier against Croatia, as Angelo Ogbonna and Mario Balotelli left. Ciro Immobile, Simone Zaza and Manuel Pasqual were tested…
Mario Balotelli and Angelo Ogbonna have left the Italy camp due to injury ahead of games with Croatia and Albania. The Azzurri face Croatia in a crunch Euro 2016 qualifier…
Claudio Ranieri looks set for the sack after Greece lost to the Faroe Islands, while Albania held France 1-1. The internationals are in full swing with Euro 2016 qualifiers and…
Domenico Criscito admits it’ll be “even more special returning to the Nazionale in Genoa” against Albania. Domenico Criscito admits it’ll be “even more special returning to the Nazionale in Genoa”…
Cagliari defender Luca Rossettini said his debut Italy call against Albania is “a dream come true.” The centre-back is one of 14 new players brought in for Tuesday’s friendly at…
Sampdoria striker Stefano Okaka is “proud of myself for overcoming obstacles” to earn his first Italy call-up. The forward had featured at Under-21 level, but was brought in for Tuesday’s…
Italy called another 14 players to face Albania, including Stefano Okaka, Francesco Acerbi, Domenico Criscito and Stefano Sturaro. Italy called another 14 players to face Albania, including Stefano Okaka, Francesco…
Italy’s crunch Euro 2016 qualifier with Croatia will be officiated by Bjorn Kuipers on Sunday. The fixture is due to kick off at San Siro in Milan on Sunday at…
Francesco Acerbi is tipped for an Italy call-up against Albania, a return after twice being diagnosed with cancer. The centre-back was out of action for practically an entire year, as…
Igor Budan lists Antonio Conte as Italy’s greatest strength, as he looks ahead to the Azzurri’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Croatia on Sunday in Milan. The Spezia sporting director says…
Zvonimir Boban labels Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 system the ‘best in history’, but is critical of the formation’s use in a ‘tactically decadent’ Italian football. Zvonimir Boban labels Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2…
Daniele De Rossi says that Mario Balotelli is anything but someone who causes trouble in Italy’s dressing room. The Roma midfielder, who is in line to win his 100th cap…
Angelo Ogbonna and Mario Balotelli are both struggling with minor hamstring injuries, Italy’s team doctor has revealed. The pair are currently at Coverciano with the rest of the Italy squad…
Atalanta Coach Stefano Colantuono believes it is time that Mario Balotelli was ‘left alone’ following director general Pierpaolo Marino's anecdote. Atalanta Coach Stefano Colantuono believes it is time that Mario…
Gigi Di Biagio is happy with Italy Under-21s’ performance in their 6-1 friendly win against Lupa Roma today. Palermo striker Andrea Belotti was the hero of the afternoon with a…
Italy could lose Angelo Ogbonna to a suspected muscle strain, with Matteo Darmian practicing in his position in training today. The Azzurri are already without a number of first-choice defenders…
Davor Suker has insisted that Sunday's match between Italy and Croatia will have no bearing in the race to qualify for Euro 2016. The two countries face each at San…
Mattia De Sciglio has called on fans and media to leave Mario Balotelli alone as the forward reintegrates to the Italy squad. The Liverpool striker had been ignored by Azzurri…
Andrea Ranocchia has called for Italy’s up-and-coming defenders to be given time to mature, as he looks ahead to the Euro 2016 qualifier with Croatia. Giorgio Chiellini had previously bemoaned…
Croatia CT Niko Kovac has announced his squad that will take on Italy in Euro 2016 qualifying at San Siro on Sunday. Croatia CT Niko Kovac has announced his squad…