Materazzi: ‘Balotelli going backwards’
Marco Materazzi trusts Antonio Conte can succeed with Italy, but Mario Balotelli’s career “is going backwards.” The defender scored a goal in the 2006 World Cup Final as well as…
Marco Materazzi trusts Antonio Conte can succeed with Italy, but Mario Balotelli’s career “is going backwards.” The defender scored a goal in the 2006 World Cup Final as well as…
Luis Suarez had to “accept what you’ve done is wrong and apologise” after biting Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup. The Uruguayan striker avoided the referee’s gaze during the incident…
Inter target Andrej Kramaric has admitted that Serie A is an attractive proposition, as he reveals surprise at Antonio Conte’s Italy. The Croatia international striker has been linked with the…
Italy Under-21 Coach Luigi Di Biagio is targeting at least the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship in the Czech Republic next summer. The Azzurrini qualified for the finals after…
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers warned Mario Balotelli’s best might “not be good enough” after a row over shirt-swapping. The Italy striker has scored just one goal for his new club…
Alessio Tacchinardi believes Andrea Pirlo can’t continue to play for Juventus and Italy, and warns the Bianconeri ‘no more mistakes’ in Europe. Alessio Tacchinardi believes Andrea Pirlo can’t continue to…
Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher believes Mario Balotelli will be sold by the Reds before the start of next season. Balotelli has been widely criticised since his…
Simone Zaza believes 'there is room for Mario Balotelli' in the Italy squad, but hopefully not at his own expense. Balotelli has not been called up by Italy CT Antonio…
Antonio Conte’s Italy have climbed two places in the latest FIFA World Rankings, sitting just outside the top 10 in 11th place. Antonio Conte’s Italy have climbed two places in…
Italy’s World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro has reportedly had assets worth €900,000 seized in an investigation into alleged tax fraud. The former centre-back, who captained the Azzurri to World…
Antonio Conte has reportedly told Lorenzo Insigne to keep listening to Napoli Coach Rafa Benitez if he wants to return to the Italy fold. Antonio Conte has reportedly told Lorenzo…
Torino striker Fabio Quagliarella has revealed that he could have joined Napoli in the summer, and insists he never fell out with Antonio Conte. Quagliarella left Napoli to join Juventus…
Former Italy CT Marcello Lippi hints at Azzurro success at Euro 2016 under Antonio Conte, and reveals his intentions around retirement. Lippi guided the national team to a World Cup…
Diego Maradona, Fabio Cannavaro, Sandro Mazzola, Giacomo Bulgarelli and Carlo Ancelotti are among those to enter Italy’s Hall of Fame. Diego Maradona, Fabio Cannavaro, Sandro Mazzola, Giacomo Bulgarelli and Carlo…
Luigi Di Biagio has praised his Italy Under-21 side’s qualification to the European Championship finals, but warns that there’s still room for improvement. The Azzurrini progressed to the 2015 tournament…
Sampdoria are third in Serie A, but Sinisa Mihajlovic sarcastically “thanked” Antonio Conte for not calling his players. Sampdoria are third in Serie A, but Sinisa Mihajlovic sarcastically “thanked” Antonio…
Roberto Baggio said he’s not involved in football at the moment, but “in future anything is possible.” The Divine Ponytail had been appointed to a role within the FIGC, but…
Marcello Lippi believes Antonio Conte is showing he is ‘the best man’ for the Italy job, whilst he praise Max Allegri’s ‘intelligence’ at Juventus. Lippi famously guided Italy to World…
Italy’s Euro 2016 Group H qualification opponents Azerbaijan have confirmed that Berti Vogts has left his position as Coach. The German had been in charge since 2008, but in opening…
Angelo Ogbonna explained his fine form for Juventus and Italy, but shrugged off Morgan De Sanctis accusations. “The whole squad has had a great start to the season and that…