De Rossi to match Facchetti caps
Roma’s Daniele De Rossi will equal the number of caps won by Inter legend Giacinto Facchetti if he features against Nigeria tonight. The midfielder has won 93 caps to date…
Roma’s Daniele De Rossi will equal the number of caps won by Inter legend Giacinto Facchetti if he features against Nigeria tonight. The midfielder has won 93 caps to date…
Cesare Prandelli will celebrate his 50th game in charge of the Italian national side when they play Nigeria this evening. Prandelli made his debut on the Azzurri bench on August…
Salvatore Sirigu will start for Italy against Nigeria on Monday. “It’s an honour to wear Gigi Buffon’s jersey.” The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper is given the opportunity to impress in an…
Giuseppe Rossi, Mario Balotelli and Emanuele Giaccherini are expected to start in Italy-Nigeria tomorrow. The international friendly kicks off at Craven Cottage in London at 19.45 GMT on Monday. Giuseppe…
Cesare Prandelli is ready to unleash Mario Balotelli and Giuseppe Rossi on Nigeria, but wants “more enthusiasm” around the Azzurri. Italy play Nigeria at London’s Craven Cottage on Monday at…
Marcello Lippi shot down reports he could replace Max Allegri at Milan and enjoys his Guangzhou Evergrande success. This month he became the first Coach in history to have won…
The proceeds from Monday’s Italy-Nigeria friendly in London will go to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Cesare Prandelli’s squad play the Super Eagles at Craven Cottage on…
Giuseppe Rossi and Daniele De Rossi are back in full training for Italy ahead of Monday’s friendly with Nigeria. They both missed out on last night’s 1-1 draw with Germany,…
Antonio Candreva believes Italy “can challenge anyone” at the 2014 World Cup and reveals his Ballon d’Or tips. The Lazio midfielder is expected to be one of the final 23…
Gigi Buffon is confident “Italy are animals who belong in competition” after a friendly draw with Germany. Gigi Buffon is confident “Italy are animals who belong in competition” after a…
Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli is out of Monday’s Italy-Nigeria and at risk for Livorno after an injury against Germany. Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli is out of Monday’s Italy-Nigeria and at…
Nigeria – Italy’s next friendly opponents – have qualified for the 2014 World Cup, beating Ethiopia 2-0. The Super Eagles are celebrating after today’s victory, which gives them the play-off…
Andrea Barzagli will not go to London for Italy’s friendly against Nigeria after limping off with Germany. The Juventus defender pulled up with a muscular problem during last night’s 1-1…
Domenico Criscito was content with his first Italy cap since October 2012 and explained Germany’s tactical trap. “I think the draw was the right result,” the Zenit St Petersburg defender…
Leonardo Bonucci explained how he set up Italy’s goal and almost gave one away to Germany in their 1-1 draw. Leonardo Bonucci explained how he set up Italy’s goal and…
Gigi Buffon was particularly glad to “maintain our unbeaten run against Germany” that now stretches to 18 years. Italy haven’t lost to their rivals since 1995 and have never tasted…
Thiago Motta assures he put his scuffle with Toni Kroos behind him, despite an “unsporting” tackle. Thiago Motta assures he put his scuffle with Toni Kroos behind him, despite an…
Cesare Prandelli warned Italy must cling to “humility” at the World Cup after their draw with Germany. “In terms of physical fitness, the side held out well until the final…
Germany Coach Joachim Löw was pleased with “an intense and aggressive game” against Italy to prepare for the World Cup. This was his 100th match in charge of the German…
Watch highlights of Italy's 1-1 international friendly draw with Germany. Watch highlights of Italy's 1-1 international friendly draw with Germany.