Valcke: 2022 World Cup not in summer
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will not be held in June and July. Ever since the Arab state was announced as…
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will not be held in June and July. Ever since the Arab state was announced as…
Luca Toni has reflected on how it ‘would be an honour’ should form for Verona see him picked once more for Italy. The 36-year-old is enjoying a renaissance to his…
England and Arsenal’s Theo Walcott will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup after suffering a knee injury. The pacy forward picked up an anterior cruciate ligament…
Cesare Prandelli assured Giuseppe Rossi Italy “are waiting for you” after his latest knee injury. “Forza Giuseppe, we are waiting for you,” said Azzurri Coach Prandelli. Cesare Prandelli assured Giuseppe…
Daniele Bonera is “ready” for a World Cup call, expects Mario Balotelli to prove himself and can see Clarence Seedorf as Milan Coach. The veteran defender missed most of the…
Italy will play Spain at Vicente Calderon on March 5, despite Cesare Prandelli reportedly keen to call the match off. Rumours surfaced earlier on Friday that the Coach didn’t want…
Italy have reportedly asked Spain to cancel the March 5 friendly already agreed between the two nations. Italy boss Cesare Prandelli, according to Marca, doesn’t see the need to play…
Alessandro Del Piero expects Giuseppe Rossi, Lorenzo Insigne and Claudio Marchisio to play a key role for Italy at the 2014 World Cup. Alessandro Del Piero expects Giuseppe Rossi, Lorenzo Insigne and Claudio Marchisio…
Torino striker Ciro Immobile says he is ready to postpone his wedding in order to appear at the 2014 World Cup. Although the striker is uncapped at full international level,…
Italy legend Dino Zoff believes Mattia Perin “will be the heir” to Gigi Buffon, who remains “the best goalkeeper in the world.” The 1982 World Cup winner cast his eye…
Cesare Prandelli believes 2014 “will be Mario Balotelli’s World Cup,” and hailed “motivated” Giuseppe Rossi. The Italy Coach spoke to La Stampa newspaper ahead of the tournament in Brazil, where…
Gianluigi Buffon has offered his opinion on the recent spate of ‘territorial discriminatory’ chants that have blighted Serie A. Several sides, including Juventus, have seen sections of their stadium closed…
Monaco are keeping tabs on Antonio Conte, with the Juventus man potentially leaving Turin in the summer. The Coach told Gazzetta dello Sport this morning that he was not thinking…
Gigi Buffon praised the team spirit at Juventus, Antonio Conte’s leadership and believes in Italy’s World Cup chances. The goalkeeper will resume training in Turin tomorrow and spoke to Sky…
Stephan El Shaarawy underwent surgery on his right foot today and Milan confirmed he’ll be out for 10 weeks. It is a heavy blow for the Little Pharaoh, who has…
Cesare Prandelli warns Italy might not have the strongest squad, “but we can beat the best,” while the World Cup is Mario Balotelli’s chance. Cesare Prandelli warns Italy might not…
The Italian Football Federation insist they have not spoken to any Coaches about possibly replacing Cesare Prandelli after the World Cup. Prandelli is expected to leave once his contract expires…
Fiorentina’s Alberto Aquilani says Brazil 2014 will probably be his last chance of appearing at a World Cup. “Being picked for the squad is the objective of all,” the midfielder…
Uruguay centre-back Diego Godin thinks Italy have a serious chance of winning the World Cup next summer. “It is clear that Italy will be our toughest opponent in Group D,”…
Atalanta’s Giacomo Bonaventura is hoping to find the consistency of last season in order to make it to Brazil 2014. The versatile midfielder was rewarded for his significant 2012-13 campaign…