Sacchi: Italy must believe in youth
Italian Football Federation youth co-ordinator Arrigo Sacchi has urged Serie A clubs to not waste the nation’s up-and-coming talent. Italian Football Federation youth co-ordinator Arrigo Sacchi has urged Serie A…
Italian Football Federation youth co-ordinator Arrigo Sacchi has urged Serie A clubs to not waste the nation’s up-and-coming talent. Italian Football Federation youth co-ordinator Arrigo Sacchi has urged Serie A…
Marco Verratti admits he did struggle to perform at the European Under-21 Championship after being brought back into the Azzurrini set-up. The Paris Saint-Germain player has been regularly included in…
Brazil’s Thiago Silva is showing Italy respect ahead of this weekend’s Confederations Cup clash between the two nations. The duo have already assured qualification to the semi-finals, but the tie…
Giorgio Chiellini concedes Italy were fortunate to have beaten Japan in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday. The Azzurri won an enthralling match 4-3 after initially being 2-0 down and surviving…
Daniele De Rossi concedes “Japan were incredible and the result is probably the only positive thing” about Italy’s game. The Azzurri scraped a 4-3 victory to qualify for the Confederations…
Japan Coach Alberto Zaccheroni admitted to “huge regret” at their 4-3 defeat to Italy in Recife. “It looked like Italy-Germany in 1970,” he said of that other epic 4-3 result…
Emanuele Giaccherini admits Italy “did not deserve” their 4-3 victory over Japan in the Confederations Cup. The Azzurri were 2-1 down when he won back possession at the by-line and…
Cesare Prandelli admits Italy “struggled like crazy” to beat Japan 4-3, but “the humidity is unbearable and we have to deal with it.” Cesare Prandelli admits Italy “struggled like crazy”…
Italy were trailing, leading and caught again in a Confederations Cup thriller, beating Japan 4-3! Italy were trailing, leading and caught again in a Confederations Cup thriller, beating Japan 4-3!…
Italy take on Japan and Cesare Prandelli admits “the interpretation will be slightly different with Alberto Aquilani.” The Azzurri beat Mexico 2-1 in the opening Group A fixture and will…
Italy make two changes to their starting XI when facing Alberto Zaccheroni’s Japan tonight in the Confederations Cup. The tie kicks off at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife at 23.00…
Alberto Zaccheroni looks forward to tonight’s Italy-Japan in the Confederations Cup. “The Azzurri have few weaknesses.” The Group A game kicks off at 23.00 UK time (22.00 GMT) in Recife.…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is expected to start with Christian Maggio and Alberto Aquilani in the team that will face Japan this evening. Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is expected to…
Cesare Prandelli admits “there could be two, three or even four” changes as Italy face Japan in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday night. Cesare Prandelli admits “there could be two,…
Daniele De Rossi is concerned by Shinji Kagawa of Japan, but explains why he plays better for the Azzurri than for Roma. “There is nothing to clarify,” stated the midfielder…
Italy could introduce Alberto Aquilani and Christian Maggio to the starting XI for their Confederations Cup match with Japan. The Azzurri won their Group A opener 2-1 against Mexico and…
Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni can’t deny “it’s a special game” against Italy in the Confederations Cup tomorrow. The former Milan, Inter and Juventus Coach takes on his homeland at 23.00…
The referee for Italy’s Confederations Cup match with Japan is Argentinean Diego Abal, while Howard Webb officiates Brazil-Mexico. Group A continues on Wednesday evening with Italy-Japan kicking off at 23.00…
Japan captain Makoto Hasebe has praised Andrea Pirlo ahead of their game against Italy on Wednesday. Japan captain Makoto Hasebe has praised Andrea Pirlo ahead of their game against Italy…
UEFA President Michel Platini believes that Italy U-21's have what it takes to beat their Spanish counterparts this evening. UEFA President Michel Platini believes that Italy U-21's have what it…