Santacroce tipped for Italy
Napoli defender Fabiano Santacroce has the ability to become part of the Italy squad again, says his agent. The defender, a former Under-21 international, is uncapped at full international level…
Napoli defender Fabiano Santacroce has the ability to become part of the Italy squad again, says his agent. The defender, a former Under-21 international, is uncapped at full international level…
Cesare Prandelli hit back at Italy's critics. “They gave us up for dead, but we've wiped out the post-World Cup pessimism.” The Azzurri have been revived under their new Coach,…
Milan legend Andriy Shevchenko will not play tonight when Ukraine takes on Italy in an international friendly. The 34-year-old striker, now back with Dynamo Kiev, was expected to captain his…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli thinks Milan's Antonio Cassano and Villarreal's Giuseppe Rossi can play together for the national team. Speaking ahead of tonight's friendly against Ukraine against whom Rossi will…
Italy's Under-21 side fought back from 2-0 down to earn a thrilling draw in Germany with Fabio Borini's strike. The Azzurrini faced their first friendly test away from home since…
“I have infinite patience with Mario Balotelli,” assured Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli after the latest scandal. The Manchester City striker was dropped for the games against Slovenia and Ukraine after…
Cesare Prandelli praised the “spirit” of his Italy squad after breaking the friendly taboo in Ukraine. The Azzurri had a notoriously poor record in friendlies of one win from their…
Alessandro Matri admits he “never expected to score on my debut” and explains how he got the goal in Kiev. “I never expected to score on my debut. We got…
Giuseppe Rossi was pleased to see so many of his old Under-21 teammates progressing to the senior Italy squad. The average age of the line-up this evening was 26, compared…
Alberto Gilardino is delighted to get the chance to captain Italy when they face Ukraine in Kiev on Tuesday. The 28-year-old will lead the line alongside Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi.…
Italy have made seven changes ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Ukraine in Kiev, but the 4-3-1-2 formation remains. Bologna goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano replaces Gigi Buffon between the sticks. Genoa's Domenico…
Cesare Prandelli has praised his Italy players and expects Tuesday's trip to Ukraine to be a 'real match' not a friendly. Italy have prepared well ahead of their encounter in…
Italy are set to change eight of their starting XI for Tuesday's friendly against Ukraine, including Alberto Gilardino and Giuseppe Rossi. Cesare Prandelli said he would rotate the squad after…
Giorgio Chiellini believes Italy reached “a turning point” in Cesare Prandelli's reign with their victory in Slovenia. “We knew this was a turning point in our growth and improvement. We…
Alberto Aquilani hails Cesare Prandelli's new-look Italy midfield. “We were able to impose our football in Slovenia.” The Juventus man was part of a diamond midfield without a single solely…
Cesare Prandelli said in his post-match Press conference that “dominating the midfield was the key” as Italy gain in confidence. “I saw a good game between two teams who tried…
Christian Maggio adapted to a new role for Italy against Slovenia and “after the disappointment in South Africa it's time to start a new era.” The Napoli winger played as…
Giampaolo Pazzini requires tests for an injury to his wrist picked up during the 1-0 victory in Slovenia. The striker hit the woodwork with his half-volley in last night's Euro…
Tests excluded fractures, so Giampaolo Pazzini stays with the Italy squad, as Cesare Prandelli confirms he won't call any new players for Ukraine. Striker Pazzini was taken to hospital for…
The day after the victory in Slovenia, Cesare Prandelli notes his Italy project is progressing and Oriundi like Thiago Motta “are the future of the Azzurri.” The 1-0 result in…