Bulgaria point heavy, says Buffon
Italy captain Gigi Buffon has looked to silence the side’s critics following the 2-2 draw in Bulgaria on Friday. The Azzurri opened their World Cup 2014 qualifying campaign with a…
Italy captain Gigi Buffon has looked to silence the side’s critics following the 2-2 draw in Bulgaria on Friday. The Azzurri opened their World Cup 2014 qualifying campaign with a…
Gianluigi Buffon admits “someone talked a bit too much” on the field in Bulgaria after Italy’s tense and argumentative draw. The Azzurri were often seen berating each other for mistakes…
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo looks set to keep his place in the Italy side against Malta, but Mattia Destro steps in for Sebastian Giovinco. Pablo Daniel Osvaldo looks set to keep…
Bulgaria Coach Luboslav Penev believes “we were the better side and deserved the win” against Italy in their World Cup qualifier. Bulgaria Coach Luboslav Penev believes “we were the better…
Italy can feel relatively content that Denmark-Czech Republic in their World Cup qualifying group ended in a goalless draw. The Azzurri began their campaign on the road to Brazil 2014…
Roma’s chief medic admits Dodo and Federico Balzaretti are improving rapidly, “but we are a little worried about Daniele De Rossi.” The midfielder pulled up with a suspected thigh strain…
Cesare Prandelli concedes Italy “must not” repeat the performance in Bulgaria. “We’ve got to rediscover our identity against Malta.” The Azzurri were held to a 2-2 draw in Sofia last…
Daniele De Rossi will undergo tests on the thigh injury he picked up on international duty, but early reports suggest he could be out for a month. The Roma midfielder…
Napoli defender Paolo Cannavaro’s agent claims he would’ve been playing for Italy this week if he had “a different surname.” The captain is the younger brother of World Cup winner…
Andrea Barzagli made tactical considerations after Italy’s 2-2 draw with Bulgaria. “We did not play the game we wanted to.” The Azzurri opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a…
Gigi Buffon praised Bulgaria and admitted to a mistake on the opening goal after Italy’s 2-2 draw in Sofia. “At the end of the 90 minutes they certainly didn’t deserve…
Christian Maggio gave himself “6 out of 10” for his performance in Italy’s 2-2 draw with Bulgaria. “We knew it was a very difficult game and they would raise their…
Daniele De Rossi will be sent home after limping off with a thigh injury in Italy’s 2-2 draw with Bulgaria. The midfielder had been a risk to feature beforehand, but…
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo broke his Italy duck with a brace in Bulgaria, but could not be entirely happy with the 2-2 draw. “I am happy with the two goals on…
Cesare Prandelli admits “a point is valuable” in Bulgaria after the World Cup qualifying campaign opened with a 2-2 draw. Italy have never won in the Bulgarian capital, managing only…
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo scored a brace, but Italy were chaotic and confused in the 2-2 opening World Cup qualifier in Bulgaria. Daniele De Rossi also went off with a thigh…
Italy return to the 3-5-2 system for tonight’s opening World Cup qualifier in Bulgaria, fielding Daniele De Rossi, Sebastian Giovinco and Pablo Daniel Osvaldo. Italy return to the 3-5-2 system…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has claimed that managing his nation at a World Cup would be 'a dream', in an interview with Rai Sport. The 55-year-old led the Azzurri to…
Emanuele Giaccherini says he expected to be named in the latest Italy squad – despite not yet appearing for Juventus this season. The Turin squad player hasn’t featured in any…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has defended his decision to start with seven Juventus players in tonight’s game against Bulgaria. Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has defended his decision to start with…