A Juventus-Milan Italy?
Cesare Prandelli could decide to field an Italian starting XI against Malta made up solely of players from Juventus and Milan. After playing with the idea of a 4-3-3, the…
Cesare Prandelli could decide to field an Italian starting XI against Malta made up solely of players from Juventus and Milan. After playing with the idea of a 4-3-3, the…
Italy will look to maintain their 100 per cent record against Malta when the two teams meet in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The Azzurri have won all five…
Gianluigi Buffon agrees with Kevin-Prince Boateng that “racism in football is like malaria and must be wiped out, but it’s different from general mickey-taking.” Gianluigi Buffon agrees with Kevin-Prince Boateng…
Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti is back in full training with the Italy squad after an injury scare. The shot-stopper had to interrupt his training session on Saturday when he fell…
Italy’s training session today suggested a 4-3-3 system against Malta with Alessio Cerci, Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy. Italy’s training session today suggested a 4-3-3 system against Malta with…
Malta manager Pietro Ghedin insists this country’s football is improving and prepares to face Italy, “one of the top five teams in the world.” Malta manager Pietro Ghedin insists this…
The referee assigned to Italy’s World Cup qualifier with Malta is Dutch official Serdar Gozubuyuk. The 27-year-old has been picked for the match in Malta on Tuesday evening. The referee…
Mario Balotelli held a rare Press conference today ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifier with Malta, covering subjects such as racism, arrogance and his biggest regret. The striker is a…
Giampiero Ventura took great pride in seeing Alessio Cerci make his senior Italy debut against Brazil. “I’m very happy for him.” Cerci was snapped up from Fiorentina in a co-ownership…
Lazio and Italy breathe a sigh of relief after medics assure Federico Marchetti’s shoulder injury is “nothing serious.” The goalkeeper fell awkwardly during training today and interrupted the session early…
Andrea Barzagli believes “Mario Balotelli will be the protagonist of the 2014 World Cup” in Brazil after facing off against Neymar. The Italian international scored a spectacular long-range strike in…
Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti is undergoing tests after sustaining a shoulder injury during his training session with Italy. The shot-stopper fell awkwardly when practicing saves at the Coverciano camp and…
Claudio Marchisio, Ignazio Abate and Alessio Cerci have resumed full training with the Italy squad ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Malta. Claudio Marchisio, Ignazio Abate and Alessio Cerci have resumed…
Andrea Barzagli warns Italy “need the right attitude” in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Malta. The Azzurri fought back from 2-0 down for a thrilling 2-2 friendly draw with Brazil…
Stephan El Shaarawy is enjoying his partnership with Mario Balotelli at club and international level, as “we represent the Nazionale of youth.” The striker’s goals have somewhat dried up since…
Alessio Cerci has thanked Torino and Coach Giampiero Ventura for his Italy debut. “Six months ago I was nothing, now I play against Brazil.” Alessio Cerci has thanked Torino and…
Alessandro Florenzi has left the Italy Under-21 squad to join the senior side ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Malta. The Roma youngster has been flitting between the two…
There was a huge shock in Italy’s World Cup group, as Denmark won 3-0 in the Czech Republic, while Gianni Di Biasi’s Albania stunned Norway. Italy remain top of Group…
Brazil defender David Luiz praised Italy’s performance in last night’s 2-2 draw. “They dominated the second half and we were unable to stop them.” The Chelsea man commented on the…
Bulgaria demolished Malta 6-0 in Italy’s World Cup qualifying group, taking them to within a point of the Azzurri. Group B is tightening up with Alexander Tonev bagging a hat-trick…