Thiago Motta to start for Italy?
Italy's training session this morning appears to indicate that Thiago Motta will start against Germany and Giorgio Chiellini will play at left-back. The Azzurri were put through their paces at…
Italy's training session this morning appears to indicate that Thiago Motta will start against Germany and Giorgio Chiellini will play at left-back. The Azzurri were put through their paces at…
Inter midfielder Thiago Motta insists that he feels Italian ahead of his debut for La Nazionale in a friendly against Germany on Wednesday. The 28-year-old, who was born in Brazil,…
Cesare Prandelli announced the Italy line-up against Germany, including Thiago Motta, Giampaolo Pazzini and Antonio Cassano. The Azzurri travel to Dortmund for Wednesday evening's international friendly and already know their…
Germany manager Joachim Loew looks ahead to tomorrow's friendly with Italy. “It will be a meeting of two great national sides.” They clash in a replay of the 2006 World…
Gigi Buffon insists Inter and Juventus should “put Calciopoli behind us,” and claims the 2006 Germany-Italy game “was the most important of my career.” Tomorrow night's friendly in Dortmund is…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli claims Antonio Cassano is under no illusion that this is his last chance to shine at the highest level. Cassano was called up to La Nazionale…
Palermo would have had five players in the Italian squad for this week's German friendly had injuries not struck. According to reports this evening, Italy boss Cesare Prandelli was hoping…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has explained his thinking behind calling up new boys Thiago Motta, Alessandro Matri and Sebastian Giovinco. All three players received their first Azzurri call-ups on Sunday…
Mario Gomez has pulled out of Germany's upcoming friendly against Italy due to an injury. The striker had originally been called up for Wednesday night's international test in Dortmund. He…
Cesare Prandelli has named his squad for the Germany friendly, including newcomers Sebastian Giovinco, Alessandro Matri and Thiago Motta. Italy travel to Dortmund for the international test on Wednesday and…
It's reported FIFA have given the all-clear for Inter midfielder Thiago Motta to play for Italy next week. The Brazilian has long been admired by Azzurri boss Cesare Prandelli and…
Michael Ballack has not been included in the Germany squad for their friendly against Italy, but there are plenty of other stars. Joachim Löw has called 22 players for the…
FIFA are to judge whether Inter midfielder Thiago Motta can in fact play for Italy. The 28-year-old Brazilian recently spoke with Cesare Prandelli to express his desire to wear Azzurro.…
Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon has likened his return to international duty to making his debut for Italy all over again. The veteran shot stopper was out for seven months after…
Italy have climbed up the FIFA World Ranking to 13th place, while Alberto Zaccheroni's Japan soar. The Azzurri had dropped to 14th in the wake of the dismal 2010 World…
Inter midfielder Thiago Motta claims he has spoken to Italy boss Cesare Prandelli about playing for La Nazionale. The 28-year-old Brazilian has Italian citizenship and is eligible for a call…
Cesare Prandelli has revealed his plans to call up Gigi Buffon and Antonio Cassano for Italy's next friendly match. The Azzurri are due to face off against Germany on February…
Italy's Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovenia will be played at the Stozice Stadium on March 25. The Slovenian FA have formally announced the venue for this Group C fixture. It…
Cesare Prandelli has once again lamented the lack of young talent coming through the ranks in Italy. The Azzurri's catastrophic exit from the World Cup last summer prompted a reshuffle…
Gigi Buffon feels a strike partnership composed of Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli is the future of the Italian national team. Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has often expressed his desire…