Gila: ‘Have patience with young Italy’
Alberto Gilardino is confident Italy will be ready for the Confederations Cup. “It’s only normal that it takes a little patience.” Alberto Gilardino is confident Italy will be ready for…
Alberto Gilardino is confident Italy will be ready for the Confederations Cup. “It’s only normal that it takes a little patience.” Alberto Gilardino is confident Italy will be ready for…
Riccardo Montolivo insisted Italy’s problems against Holland were not tactical, but more to do with “our passive approach.” Riccardo Montolivo insisted Italy’s problems against Holland were not tactical, but more…
Gianluigi Buffon acknowledges Italy need more charisma, but hopes the friendly with Holland can be part of the maturation process for the 2014 World Cup. “It’s beyond doubt that we…
Marco Verratti thanked Alberto Gilardino for the assist and explained why he wore shirt Number 2 for his debut Italy goal. Marco Verratti thanked Alberto Gilardino for the assist and…
Cesare Prandelli admits Italy need to improve the 4-3-3 system, gave Marco Verratti pointers and said the Azzurri “have an interesting future to work on.” Cesare Prandelli admits Italy need…
Marco Verratti snatched a stoppage-time equaliser as Italy held Holland to a 1-1 friendly draw in Amsterdam. Marco Verratti snatched a stoppage-time equaliser as Italy held Holland to a 1-1…
Italy have Stephan El Shaarawy, Mario Balotelli and Antonio Candreva leading tonight’s friendly against Holland. Italy have Stephan El Shaarawy, Mario Balotelli and Antonio Candreva leading tonight’s friendly against Holland.…
Italian international tactician Cesare Prandelli is considering making a change to his code of ethics policy. At the moment, Prandelli opts to discipline players for misdemeanours – ranging from players…
Napoli sensation Lorenzo Insigne has admitted that he is targeting selection for the 2014 World Cup Finals. Insigne was given his first full cap by Cesare Prandelli earlier this season,…
Louis Van Gaal has praised Cesare Prandelli’s Italy ahead of tomorrow’s friendly and warns “Stephan El Shaarawy is more dangerous than Mario Balotelli.” The Dutch manager held a Press conference…
Ahead of Italy’s friendly with Holland, Dutch legend Marco Van Basten comments on Mario Balotelli, Wesley Sneijder, Maarten Stekelenburg and admits he’d love to be Coach of Milan. Ahead of…
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has pulled out of Holland’s friendly with Italy tomorrow night, so Arjen Robben joins the squad. The two nations go head-to-head in an international friendly in Amsterdam on…
Stephan El Shaarawy hopes to forge a winning partnership for club and country with Mario Balotelli. The 20-year-old forward will start up front for Italy on Wednesday against Netherlands, and…
Italy national team boss Cesare Prandelli has praised Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy ahead of the Azzurri's match against Netherlands. Italy national team boss Cesare Prandelli has praised Mario…
Italy will play San Marino in a friendly at the end of the season – although a date has yet to be confirmed. The Azzurri have only faced their 'derby…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has underlined how important international friendlies are ahead of Wednesday’s test against Holland. Non-competitive Azzurri matches can be tedious affairs, but the tactician insists they are…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has announced the XI that will start against Holland on Wednesday – although he does have a doubt in attack. The Azzurri will begin the Amsterdam…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is set to field a 4-3-3 formation in Wednesday’s international friendly against Holland. Prandelli has used a variety of systems during his reign, but is set…
The agent of Napoli’s Paolo Cannavaro has again questioned why his client is being ignored by Italy boss Cesare Prandelli. The agent of Napoli’s Paolo Cannavaro has again questioned why…
Federico Marchetti is back in the Italian international set-up, but the Lazio man knows how difficult it will be to remain. The goalkeeper, who has not played for his country…