Navas: Buffon an idol
Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas says it would be a dream to face Italy counterpart Gigi Buffon this coming Friday. It is still uncertain whether the Azzurri captain will be…
Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas says it would be a dream to face Italy counterpart Gigi Buffon this coming Friday. It is still uncertain whether the Azzurri captain will be…
There are reports that Gianluigi Buffon and Mattia De Sciglio will be back fit to play some part in Italy’s World Cup group stage. There are reports that Gianluigi Buffon…
Daniele De Rossi and Andrea Barzagli both missed Italy’s training session this morning, and could be potential injury worries. The Azzurri are back at their Mangaratiba base after coming back…
Franco Baresi has backed Italy to do well at this summer’s World Cup, and thinks that the England game was the best of the tournament so far. The Azzurri beat…
Jose Mourinho has explained why England-Italy is ‘the best game of the World Cup’ so far and praised Cesare Prandelli for his tactics. Jose Mourinho has explained why England-Italy is…
Francesco Toldo has praised Salvatore Sirigu for showing no fear and doing the right thing in deputising for Gigi Buffon in the Italy goal. Buffon sprained an ankle on the…
Demetrio Albertini hopes that FIFA will allow for time-outs during Italy’s next two World Cup fixtures, after the experience in Manaus. FIFA opted against time-outs for Saturday evening’s match with…
Daniele De Rossi has warned Italy of the pitfall facing Costa Rica in Recife represents later this week. Having defeated England on Saturday evening, the Azzurri are now looking ahead…
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete has explained his ‘satisfaction’ at Italy’s win over England, but warned that there is still work to do. The Azzurri began their Group D campaign on…
Italy chief medic Professor Enrico Castellacci is concerned about conditions against Costa Rica and Uruguay. Last night the Azzurri held out considerably better than England in the humidity of Manaus,…
Italy’s medical staff confirm they were “pretty worried” about Gigi Buffon, but now confident he and Mattia De Sciglio will soon be fit. Italy’s medical staff confirm they were “pretty…
Italy beat England 2-1, but Azzurri legend Sandro Mazzola insists “they have to change system or players.” Italy beat England 2-1, but Azzurri legend Sandro Mazzola insists “they have to…
There are concerns for Italy’s World Cup game against Uruguay on June 24, as the city of Natal has been struck by floods. The third Group D game for the…
Italy set some extraordinary records in last night’s game against England, including the best passing accuracy in 48 years. The most important statistic is that the Azzurri won 2-1 in…
Massimo Moratti thinks Andrea Ranocchia should’ve been at the World Cup and felt bad for Roy Hodgson. The Honorary Inter President was disappointed that Ranocchia was cut from the final…
“If a few months ago you’d told me I would be starting a World Cup match against England, I’d have laughed,” said Matteo Darmian. The Torino right-back only crept into…
Mattia De Sciglio feels he’ll be ready to face Costa Rica, but Gigi Buffon reportedly won’t return until Uruguay. Mattia De Sciglio feels he’ll be ready to face Costa Rica,…
Andrea Pirlo was proud to be “the captain of a courageous Italy that wanted to impose its style on England.” The midfielder wore the armband in last night’s 2-1 World…
Lazio star Antonio Candreva wants to “play the Champions League,” as Juventus, Napoli and PSG are interested. Lazio star Antonio Candreva wants to “play the Champions League,” as Juventus, Napoli…
Daniele De Rossi warned Mario Balotelli “he’d score triple the goals if he made the right movements.” SuperMario was on target for the 2-1 victory over England last night and…