Viviano looking to rediscover form
Emiliano Viviano is looking to break back into the Italian national squad following his move to Sampdoria. The 28-year-old, owned by Palermo, moved to Marassi after spending 2013-14 with Arsenal…
Emiliano Viviano is looking to break back into the Italian national squad following his move to Sampdoria. The 28-year-old, owned by Palermo, moved to Marassi after spending 2013-14 with Arsenal…
Sassuolo striker Simone Zaza admits his “life has changed” with a debut Italy goal, but brushes off Mario Balotelli comparisons. Over the last two weeks he has become the first…
Giacomo Bonaventura has expressed his delight at finding himself at Milan, and has dreams of making Antonio Conte’s Italy. The winger was a deadline day mover to the Rossoneri, even…
Palermo youngster Andrea Belotti is already dreaming big. “I want to impress Italy boss Antonio Conte.” The 20-year-old is currently a key part of the Italian Under-21 side given that…
Antonio Conte reiterated he will only call Italy players who “are hungry and have that fire inside them.” The Coach had a great start to his Azzurri career, winning a…
Italy goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu has officially extended his Paris Saint-Germain contract until 2018. The former Palermo shot-stopper put pen to paper on the new three-year deal today. His previous contract…
Jorginho’s agent confirms that the player is counting down to a first Italy call-up, but asserts Brazil still remain in the picture. The Brazil-born midfielder has been linked with a…
Marco Verratti is ready to take on Andrea Pirlo’s role in the Italy squad, according to one former Coach of both, Carlo Ancelotti. Pirlo has this week confirmed delaying his…
Serie A minnows Sassuolo are delighted with the immediate international impact made by striker Simone Zaza. The 23-year-old made his Italy debut last week in the 2-0 win over Holland…
Emiliano Mondonico has warned Mario Balotelli that he’ll have to improve defensively if he wants a place back in the Italian national side. The new Liverpool signing was omitted from…
Alessandro Florenzi admits “there were a few things about my performance that didn’t go well” against Norway. The Roma midfielder started tonight’s 2-0 victory in Oslo, which was Italy’s opening…
Davide Astori believes “this Italy is created entirely in Antonio Conte’s image.” Davide Astori believes “this Italy is created entirely in Antonio Conte’s image.” The Roma centre-back spoke to Rai…
Manuel Pasqual thanked Antonio Conte for reviving his Italy career, as he provided a crucial assist against Norway. The Fiorentina veteran came off the bench and his first touch was…
Italy medics assured Ciro Immobile and Simone Zaza injuries are “not anything to be concerned about.” Borussia Dortmund striker Immobile was stretchered off during stoppages in tonight’s 2-0 victory away…
Leonardo Bonucci sent a stark message to Mario Balotelli. “He needs to understand to play for Italy you have to work together.” Leonardo Bonucci sent a stark message to Mario…
Antonio Conte said “those who deserve it will play” after his revamped Italy won 2-0 in Norway. The Coach has now won both his Azzurri matches 2-0: a friendly over…
Simone Zaza confessed he is “living a dream week” after scoring his first senior Italy goal in a 2-0 victory over Norway. The Sassuolo forward had received his debut in…
Simone Zaza and Leonardo Bonucci gave Italy an impressive 2-0 victory in Norway to open their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign. Simone Zaza and Leonardo Bonucci gave Italy an impressive 2-0…
Ciro Immobile and Simone Zaza start in Italy’s first Euro 2016 qualifier away to Norway this evening. Antonio Conte’s competitive debut kicks off in Oslo at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio hopes for “a positive debut” as Antonio Conte’s Italy take on Norway tonight. It’s the first competitive match in charge, a Euro 2016 qualifier that kicks…