Cigarini shocked by Italy call
Atalanta's Luca Cigarini admits that he was surprised to be included in the latest Italian national squad. The playmaker was named in the Azzurri party last night for their last…
Atalanta's Luca Cigarini admits that he was surprised to be included in the latest Italian national squad. The playmaker was named in the Azzurri party last night for their last…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has asked his side to prove their worth in their final Euro 2012 qualifiers. The Azzurri have already ensured top spot in their group, but they…
Cesare Prandelli has recalled Andrea Barzagli and Luca Cigarini against Serbia and Northern Ireland. Italy have already sealed their spot in Euro 2012 by winning the Group, but have two…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli looks like he'll unleash Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi against Spain on Wednesday. The two countries will face each other in a Bari friendly in midweek, but…
Italy stopper Leonardo Bonucci is looking forward to the challenge of facing Spain in midweek. "We have no fear." The Azzurri will take on the world and European champions in…
Giuseppe Rossi is confident that Italy have what is required to defeat Spain in this week's international friendly. The visitors' will start the game as firm favourites, but Rossi, who…
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has pulled out of Spain's friendly with Italy on August 10. The full-back aggravated a shoulder injury yesterday and is also a doubt for Real's…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has named a 24-man squad for Wednesday's glamour friendly against Spain. The two teams will meet at Bari's Stadio San Nicola on August 10, with kick…
Barcelona starlet Thiago Alcantara has been called for Spain's friendly against the Azzurri on August 10, though he is Brazilian and born in Italy. Barcelona starlet Thiago Alcantara has been…
Alessandro Diamanti has joined Bologna with a dream. "I want to get back into the Italian national squad." The former West Ham midfielder signed for the Stadio Dall'Ara outfit on…
Cesare Prandelli has no illusions that Italy “must win” their 2014 World Cup qualifying group. The Azzurri were paired with Denmark, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia and Malta in Group…
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete feels Italy were given “a good draw” for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The Azzurri were top seeds in last night's Rio de Janeiro draw and…
Check out Italy's track record against their opponents in the 2014 World Cup draw. Denmark Azzurri won 7, drew 1, lost 3, scored 19, conceded 13. Italy have not crossed…
Italy are top seeds in the 2014 World Cup qualifying draw this evening, but could be paired with France and Giovanni Trapattoni's Ireland. The Azzurri are in Pot One for…
The 2014 World Cup preliminary draw takes place this evening in Brazil, so we bring you the groups for Africa and Asia. Africa Group A South Africa, Botswana, Central African…
Italy will face Denmark, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia and Malta to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The 2014 World Cup preliminary draw was held this evening in…
The 2014 World Cup preliminary draw takes place this evening in Brazil, so we bring you the groups for CONCACAF and Oceania. The winners of the Groups in Round Two…
Italy have slipped to eighth place in the FIFA World Ranking, but will be among nine seeds for the World Cup qualifying draw. The Azzurri had been in sixth position…
Former Roma and Inter midfielder Luigi Di Biagio has been named as the new Italy Under-20 boss. The Roman, who won 31 caps for his country as a player, has…
The tickets for Italy's friendly clash with Spain in Bari on August 10 will be on sale next week. The Azzurri will welcome the reigning world and European champions to…