Italy: Ogbonna in for Paletta
Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna has been called up by Italy after Gabriel Paletta’s injury. Parma centre-back Paletta was ruled out by lumbago and sent home. Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna has…
Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna has been called up by Italy after Gabriel Paletta’s injury. Parma centre-back Paletta was ruled out by lumbago and sent home. Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna has…
Antonio Conte wants a “humble, proud and gritty” Italy, because “after Brazil we are the most important football nation in the world.” The new Nazionale Coach held his first training…
Fiorentina announced that Giuseppe Rossi will need more keyhole surgery on his right knee this week. The striker’s career has been blighted by injuries and he has not yet recovered…
Dani Osvaldo is a doubt for Italy’s friendly with the Netherlands and Euro 2016 qualifier with Norway, struggling with an injury. The striker sat out the morning training session with…
Antonio Conte denies sending Mario Balotelli a ‘message’ in dropping him, but states that Italy’s players must earn their place in the squad. The new Liverpool signing was the notable…
Newly-appointed FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio has reiterated his belief that foreigners are largely to blame for the demise of Italian football. The 71-year-old courted controversy prior to taking control of…
Antonio Conte is the latest to undergo the Ice Bucket Challenge for charity, and he nominates Luigi Di Biagio and Antonio Cabrini. The Italy CT, who undertook an opening training…
Italy’s players have undergone a first training session under new Coach Antonio Conte, ahead of games with the Netherlands and Norway. The 45-year-old named his squad for the two upcoming…
Mario Balotelli is not in Antonio Conte’s debut Italy squad to face the Netherlands and Norway. The Azzurri are due to face Holland in a friendly fixture at the Stadio…
The Netherlands have named their squad for the friendly against Italy on September 4. The Netherlands have named their squad for the friendly against Italy on September 4. Robin van…
New FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio has claimed that he will oversee complete reform in Italian football. The 71-year-old was voted in as the Federation’s new leader earlier this month ahead…
Roberto Mancini has reflected on Antonio Conte being appointed Italy Coach and on Mario Balotelli’s diminishing chances in the game. Roberto Mancini has reflected on Antonio Conte being appointed Italy…
Juventus have confirmed that tests carried out on Andrea Pirlo have ruled him out of action for up to 30 days. The midfielder was seen as a doubt for this…
Antonio Conte has made clear what will come into his consideration when selecting players for Italy, including Mario Balotelli. The Lecce-born Coach was clear in stating that he wants players…
Antonio Conte has hinted that the nucleus of his Italy team will bear resemblance to that under predecessor Cesare Prandelli. Antonio Conte has hinted that the nucleus of his Italy…
Andrea Ranocchia says that being Inter captain is ‘unusual’, but a responsibility that he likes, as he explains the commitment to the club’s project. Andrea Ranocchia says that being Inter…
Italy Coach Antonio Conte told Inter and Milan players “to deserve their call-up for the Nazionale.” The tactician visited both clubs at their training grounds today as part of his…
Italy Coach Antonio Conte visited Inter today and confirmed he’s evaluating Andrea Ranocchia and Daniel Osvaldo. Italy Coach Antonio Conte visited Inter today and confirmed he’s evaluating Andrea Ranocchia and…
New Italy team manager Gabriele Oriali has revealed his excitement for the role, and commented on the new-look Inter. The 61-year-old was announced as the logistical leader for the national…
Italy Coach Antonio Conte is today visiting the training grounds at Milan and Inter, assisted by new team manager Gabriele Oriali. This morning the duo, who in fact meet in…