Verratti wants World Cup call
Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti doesn’t think he is guaranteed a place in Italy’s World Cup squad. The midfielder has been a regular in the Giro Azzurro for the last two…
Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti doesn’t think he is guaranteed a place in Italy’s World Cup squad. The midfielder has been a regular in the Giro Azzurro for the last two…
Juventus have dismissed claims that Cesare Prandelli could replace Antonio Conte at the end of the season. The Italian national boss is expected to return to club football after the…
Verona’s Brazilian-born Jorginho has underlined his desire to represent the Italian international side. The 21-year-old is in possession of an Italian passport thanks to a great-great-grandfather who hailed from the…
Cesare Prandelli has called Gianluigi Buffon ‘the best in the world’, despite some criticising the Juventus goalkeeper. Cesare Prandelli has called Gianluigi Buffon ‘the best in the world’, despite some…
Domenico Criscito is keen to return to the Italian national set-up after recovering from serious knee injury. “I watch every Italy game,” the Zenit St Petersburg defender told Tuttosport. “I…
Alessandro Matri says he was also considering his international career when he decided to leave Juventus for Milan. The striker moved to San Siro in the summer after an €11m…
Russia boss Fabio Capello has revealed his starting grid for the 2014 World Cup. “Italy are on the third row.” Capello, who thinks his side can reach the last eight,…
As expected, Cesare Prandelli’s Italy will not be amongst the top eight seeds at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The publication of the latest FIFA World Rankings confirmed what many…
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete believes Italy should not worry about being World Cup seeds. “It’s about status.” The Azzurri have failed to take their place in the top eight seeds…
Cesare Prandelli insists “it’s better” that Italy aren’t seeded in the World Cup draw. “I prefer humility to excessive dreams.” The Azzurri needed one win from their final two Group…
Veteran Verona striker Luca Toni is thinking about a possible international recall for the 2014 World Cup. The attacker, 36, has started the season well with the Stadio Bentegodi outfit…
Federico Marchetti believes Italy deserved to beat Armenia, but were penalised by errors in a game which eventually ended 2-2. “The start was certainly a struggle. Armenia pressed us high…
Coach Cesare Prandelli was confused by Italy’s 2-2 draw with Armenia and warned he has not chosen his World Cup squad just yet. “I am absolutely not disappointed with the…
Davide Astori concedes Italy “made a lot of mistakes” in their 2-2 draw and praised Armenia’s forwards. “We too know that we made a lot of mistakes in the opening…
Giuseppe Rossi felt “huge emotion” at his first Italy appearance in two years and would “suffer” a social media ban. “It was a huge emotion to wear the Nazionale jersey…
Lorenzo Insigne felt “indescribable” emotions playing in Naples, but rues his close shaves against Armenia. “It was certainly emotional, as it was my first senior Italy game at the San…
Alessandro Florenzi scored his debut senior Italy goal in a 2-2 with Armenia, but felt “the result does not reflect the match.” The Roma talent rose above the crowd to…
Cesare Prandelli saw a good performance from Italy after an “embarrassing opening 20 minutes” against Armenia. The Azzurri had to fight back twice for a 2-2 draw after costly errors…
Alessandro Florenzi and Mario Balotelli had to fight back twice for Italy’s 2-2 draw with Armenia, which concludes World Cup qualifying. The Azzurri were already qualified for the World Cup,…
Dani Osvaldo, Lorenzo Insigne and Andrea Pirlo start as Italy play their final 2014 World Cup qualifier against Armenia. It kicks off at the Stadio San Paolo in Naples at…