Marchisio: ‘What a scare!’
Italy and Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio described the “real scare” the team got when their plane was hit by lightning. The Azzurri were flying from Florence to Geneva for tomorrow…
Italy and Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio described the “real scare” the team got when their plane was hit by lightning. The Azzurri were flying from Florence to Geneva for tomorrow…
Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari insists Italy “are at a more advanced stage of the renewal process” ahead of tomorrow’s friendly clash. The nations who have won more World Cup…
The plane carrying the Italy squad to Geneva for tomorrow’s friendly against Brazil was hit by lightning. Reports state the plane was in the process of landing at Geneva Airport…
Luiz Felipe Scolari has announced the 4-3-3 Brazil line-up that will start against Italy tomorrow evening, including Hernanes, Hulk and Neymar. The Seleçao will take to the field in Geneva…
Andrea Pirlo has labelled the Brazil friendly as fundamental and welcomed Francesco Totti’s proposed return to the Italy side. “Games against Brazil are never normal,” the Juventus playmaker noted. “It…
Cesare Prandelli has refused to name his starting XI for Italy’s international friendly against Brazil on Thursday. The tactician usually confirms his side for friendly games, but that has not…
Roma’s Daniel Pablo Osvaldo will wear the No 10 shirt for Italy against Brazil, while Mattia De Sciglio has ‘avoided’ Paolo Maldini’s legendary No 3. Roma’s Daniel Pablo Osvaldo will…
Italy team doctor Enrico Castellacci says he expected to send home Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini. The stopper pulled out of the squad this morning after being examined by the Azzurri’s…
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini will take no part in Italy’s upcoming games against Brazil and Malta. The stopper has been struggling with ankle issues this week which had placed him…
Former Italy boss Azeglio Vicini – who celebrates his 80th birthday today – has fond memories of World Cup 1990 despite the Azzurri’s failure to win the trophy. Former Italy…
Lazio star Hernanes has warned his Brazil teammates over the task that awaits them against Italy. “They have a truly strong defence.” Lazio star Hernanes has warned his Brazil teammates…
Mario Balotelli, Pablo Daniel Osvaldo and Riccardo Montolivo were tested in training as Italy prepare for Thursday’s game with Brazil. The Azzurri travel to Geneva on Thursday evening for the…
Under-21 Italy Coach Devis Mangia explains why Davide Santon and Mattia De Sciglio switched teams, as “the Nazionale is one big squad.”
Roma director Bruno Conti is confident Francesco Totti “would make the difference” if he were to come out of retirement for Italy. The captain’s stunning form has raised debate over…
Luca Antonelli has returned to the Italy squad for the first time in three years and the Genoa man is enjoying this Azzurri “dream.” Luca Antonelli has returned to the…
Thiago Silva said it will be “a source of great pride” to play against Italy and the Brazilian already knows who he’ll swap shirts with. The former Milan defender is…
Roma captain Francesco Totti has once again refused to be drawn on Cesare Prandelli's claims that he could be re-called to the national team. The Azzurri boss admitted earlier this…
Gianluigi Buffon has admitted that he would back the idea of Roma captain Francesco Totti receiving a re-call to the Italian national team. Coach Cesare Prandelli revealed earlier this week…
Brazil will be without Chelsea’s Ramires for Thursday’s glamour international friendly against Italy in Geneva. The 25-year-old, formerly of Benfica, picked up a right adductor problem in his club’s 2-0…
Giorgio Chiellini remains a doubt for the Brazil game after the Juventus man trained on his own this morning. The defender is struggling with ankle issues and it is unclear…