Diamanti: I’m not a forward
Italy international Alessandro Diamanti has underlined that he feels like an attacking midfielder rather than a forward. The Bologna man started last night’s 2-0 win against Malta behind Pablo Osvaldo…
Italy international Alessandro Diamanti has underlined that he feels like an attacking midfielder rather than a forward. The Bologna man started last night’s 2-0 win against Malta behind Pablo Osvaldo…
Atalanta director general Pierpaolo Marino has expressed his satisfaction after Federico Peluso scored in Italy’s 2-0 win over Malta. Atalanta director general Pierpaolo Marino has expressed his satisfaction after Federico…
Lorenzo Insigne reveals Cesare Prandelli told him “to play the way I know how” in his exciting Italy debut. He came off the bench in the second half of the…
Federico Peluso dedicated his first senior Italy goal to Atalanta and admits he was “pretty anxious at the start.” The defender rose to nod a corner in the final minutes…
Mattia Destro celebrated his debut senior Italy goal and is “open” to playing in various different positions. “It was hugely satisfying, especially as I was unable to score with the…
Malta Coach Pietro Ghedin reveals his team would’ve been “very happy” to only lose 1-0 against Italy. The minnows were eventually beaten 2-0 in tonight’s World Cup qualifier in Modena.…
Cesare Prandelli praised Lorenzo Insigne and noted “September isn’t our best month” after a 2-0 win over Malta. Cesare Prandelli praised Lorenzo Insigne and noted “September isn’t our best month”…
Mattia Destro and Federico Peluso netted their first Italy goals and Lorenzo Insigne made a thrilling debut, but the Azzurri only managed a 2-0 win over Malta. Elsewhere in World Cup…
It’s all-change for Italy, as Mattia Destro, Pablo Daniel Osvaldo and Alessandro Diamanti lead the way in tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Malta. It’s all-change for Italy, as Mattia Destro,…
Domenico Criscito is both “happy and angry” at news the betting investigation that cost him Euro 2012 has been shelved due to lack of evidence. Domenico Criscito is both “happy…
The investigation into alleged match-fixing in the Genoa derby, which cost Domenico Criscito a place at Euro 2012, has been shelved due to lack of evidence. The investigation into alleged…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli says tonight’s second World Cup qualifier against Malta isn’t the time to play with formations. Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli says tonight’s second World Cup qualifier against…
Italy will go into tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Malta with history clearly on their side – especially at home. The two teams have met four times so far and…
Mattia Destro insists that he doesn’t feel like he is under examination as he prepares to start in his first competitive game for Italy. The Roma ace is set to…
Mattia Cassani is confident that the change in system will not negatively affect Italy in tonight’s Brazil 2014 qualifier against Malta. Mattia Cassani is confident that the change in system…
Atalanta’s Federico Peluso is showing no fear about the prospect of playing for Italy in tonight’s qualifier against Malta. The left-back could start in Modena – just a month after…
Claudio Marchisio expects Italy to put in a performance against Malta in tonight’s World Cup qualifier. The Azzurri started their Brazil 2014 campaign with a 2-2 draw in Bulgaria on…
Italy CT Cesare Prandelli has confirmed the Azzurri will revert to a back four in tomorrow night's World Cup qualifier against Malta. Italy CT Cesare Prandelli has confirmed the Azzurri…
Daniele De Rossi will miss Italy's World Cup qualifier against Malta on Tuesday, and could be out for a further two weeks due to a thigh strain. The 29-year-old limped…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is set to switch back to a 4-3-1-2 system, with Mattia Destro in attack, for Tuesday’s game against Malta. The Azzurri started their World Cup qualifying…