El Shaarawy delighted with goal
Stephan El Shaarawy is delighted with his first goal for the Italian national team, according to his agent. The Milan youngster scored for the Azzurri in their 2-1 loss to…
Stephan El Shaarawy is delighted with his first goal for the Italian national team, according to his agent. The Milan youngster scored for the Azzurri in their 2-1 loss to…
Patrice Evra admits the French are “very proud” to beat Italy, even in a friendly, and are on their way back after a disastrous 2010 World Cup. “The French are…
Giorgio Chiellini was the captain as Italy lost to France and admits the Azzurri are frustrated with their dire friendly record. Giorgio Chiellini was the captain as Italy lost to…
Salvatore Sirigu mocked PSG teammate Marco Verratti and assured he knows his place in the Italy squad after defeat to France. “Do I speak better French than Verratti? Yes, but…
Marco Verratti enjoyed his first senior Italy start and is “proud” to be called an understudy to Andrea Pirlo. “When I step on to the field, I always do it…
Riccardo Montolivo praised Italy and Milan teammate Stephan El Shaarawy after his debut goal, but also told him off. Riccardo Montolivo praised Italy and Milan teammate Stephan El Shaarawy after…
Stephan El Shaarawy was overjoyed with his first senior Italy goal and “hopes” he and Mario Balotelli can be the pairing of the future. “It was an important goal for…
Cesare Prandelli insists Italy “didn’t deserve to lose” against France, but saw it as a valuable experiment. Cesare Prandelli insists Italy “didn’t deserve to lose” against France, but saw it…
Stephan El Shaarawy’s first goal for Italy was not enough, as France fought back to win 2-1 in Parma and the Azzurri hit the crossbar twice. It means Italy have…
Italy look to Marco Verratti, Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli for tonight’s friendly test against France. Italy look to Marco Verratti, Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli for tonight’s…
FIGC President Ignazio Abete sees tonight’s friendly against France as a good test for Italy “and Marco Verratti.” The midfielder was plucked from the Under-21 side and makes his first…
There are reports that Fiorentina’s Argentine defender Facundo Roncaglia could receive a call-up from Italy boss Cesare Prandelli. There are reports that Fiorentina’s Argentine defender Facundo Roncaglia could receive a…
Italy may be starting tonight’s friendly against France with youngsters Mario Balotelli, Stephan El Shaarawy and Marco Verratti, but Arrigo Sacchi isn’t overly impressed. Italy may be starting tonight’s friendly…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has told Mario Balotelli that he now needs to turn potential into reality. The Manchester City man is an enigmatic striker who has sometimes struggled to…
Napoli’s Paolo Cannavaro says he’s not bothered about continually being ignored by Italy boss Cesare Prandelli. “There is no sense of regret that I keep being excluded,” the centre-back told…
History favours Italy in their ties with France as the two nations meet in a glamour friendly at Parma this evening. Today’s encounter will be the 37th clash between the…
It is only a matter of time before Andrea Consigli becomes a regular in the Giro Azzurro, says Atalanta teammate Guglielmo Stendardo. It is only a matter of time before…
Antonio Candreva is convinced that Italy’s attacking trident can deliver results in tonight’s friendly against France. The Lazio man will start on the right of the forward line alongside Manchester…
Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti says that he and Andrea Pirlo could co-exist in the same Italian national side. Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti says that he and Andrea Pirlo could co-exist…
The agent of Emanuele Giaccherini has defended his inclusion in the Italy squad despite a lack of playing time at Juventus. “Daniele De Rossi probably wouldn’t get a game there…”…