Buffon: ‘Italy suffer friendlies’
Gianluigi Buffon believes Italy only perform “when there’s a lot at stake,” which explains their recent friendly slump. “There’s no need to get worried, even if it is disconcerting to…
Gianluigi Buffon believes Italy only perform “when there’s a lot at stake,” which explains their recent friendly slump. “There’s no need to get worried, even if it is disconcerting to…
Thiago Motta had an unusual new position as trequartista in Italy’s surprise defeat to the USA and the experiment did not go according to plan. Thiago Motta had an unusual…
Giorgio Chiellini insisted the performance in Italy’s defeat to the USA “wasn’t so awful and we remain convinced we’ll have a great Euros.” The Azzurri had never previously lost to…
Fabio Borini admits he was “very emotional” on his senior Italy debut, even if it was in a surprise defeat to the USA. “It was very emotional for me and…
Cesare Prandelli insists Italy “will certainly have a great Euro 2012” and is “not worried” after a shock 1-0 defeat to the USA. “It was undeserved, but with this spirit…
This experimental Italy side suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat to the USA, their first ever, as they only raised the tempo in the final 10 minutes. This experimental Italy…
Italy experiment with a new strike force in tonight’s international friendly against Jurgen Klinsmann’s USA. Sebastian Giovinco and Alessandro Matri are the front pairing in the match, which kicks off…
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete notes Italy kept their promise to return to Genoa after the chaotic scenes against Serbia. The Azzurri are set to face USA in tonight’s international friendly,…
Antonio Cassano “wants to be ready for Euro 2012 and is very determined,” confirmed Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli. Antonio Cassano “wants to be ready for Euro 2012 and is very…
Napoli stopper Paolo Cannavaro deserves a place in the Italian national squad, says Antonio Benarrivo. The 43-year-old knows Cannavaro well having played alongside him – as well as brother Fabio…
Genoa striker Alberto Gilardino is hoping to appear for Italy at this summer’s European Championship. “I hope to return to the international set-up soon,” the injured forward told Sky Sport…
Giampaolo Pazzini is looking forward to tonight’s Italian international friendly in Genoa. “I left my heart here.” The Inter striker is in the squad for the tie against America and…
Fabio Borini concedes it was “curious” to go from the Under-21 side to the senior Italy squad within a matter of hours. “It was curious turning up to the hotel…
Alessandro Matri is in the starting XI against the USA tomorrow night and hopes Sebastian Giovinco “can help me put in a good performance.” Alessandro Matri is in the starting…
USA Coach Jurgen Klinsmann looks forward to tomorrow’s friendly with Italy, but admits he has a different code of ethics to Cesare Prandelli. “We are here to compete and to…
Cesare Prandelli prepares for Italy-USA and admits he must “reconstruct the attack,” but again warns Mario Balotelli cannot keep breaking the code of ethics. Cesare Prandelli prepares for Italy-USA and…
Italy will start against USA tomorrow with Sebastian Giovinco, Alessandro Matri and Angelo Ogbonna. Coach Cesare Prandelli confirmed his starting XI for the Wednesday evening international friendly at the Stadio…
The shirt numbers for Italy-USA have been announced, as Sebastian Giovinco takes the iconic Number 10 and Alessandro Matri is 9. Italy welcome USA to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in…
Mimmo Criscito is happy to be back in Genoa after he was called up for Italy’s international friendly against USA. “It’s always a nice feeling to return to the city,”…
Emiliano Viviano has thanked Palermo and Italy boss Cesare Prandelli for his return to the international set-up. The goalkeeper is back in the squad after rupturing knee ligaments in pre-season…