Balotelli: ‘Racists were mainly stupid’
Mario Balotelli has urged everyone to fight racism and pointed out the actions of the ‘fans' in Austria was “more stupidity than anything else.” The Italy striker was booed repeatedly…
Mario Balotelli has urged everyone to fight racism and pointed out the actions of the ‘fans' in Austria was “more stupidity than anything else.” The Italy striker was booed repeatedly…
Federico Balzaretti is still buzzing from his Italy debut and knows he must impress with Palermo to get another chance. “Playing last night was so satisfying. I hoped to do…
Cesare Prandelli has told racist supporters they will have to get used to the new world. “My Italy will always be multi-ethnic.” A small group of fans in the crowd…
Cristian Chivu picked up a thigh strain against Italy and will be out for two weeks, leaving Inter with very few options against Chievo. The Romania international limped off just…
La Gazzetta dello Sport understands Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi will captain Italy against Romania this evening in a surprise move. Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is experimenting to the extreme in…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has revealed that he dreams of playing Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano together in attack. The 53-year-old has never hidden his desire to build his side…
Italy have risen two spots in the FIFA World Ranking to 14th place, while Egypt climb into the top 10. The Azzurri had been languishing in 16th since the dismal…
Gaetano D'Agostino has criticised the recent spate of ‘Oriundi' wearing the Italy shirt. “People should play for their own country.” Mauro Camoranesi switched from Argentina to Italy for the 2006…
Cesare Prandelli admits “there were a few difficulties, especially in terms of character” with Italy's debutants. “We came up against a very aggressive side. In the second half we had…
Fabio Quagliarella insists the goal was his against Romania and considers the new tactical approach. His header from a corner kick earned a 1-1 draw for Italy, but only after…
Giuseppe Rossi was happy to act as Italy captain for the first time in his career, but concedes the performance was disappointing. The Villarreal starlet was chosen as captain because…
Andrea Ranocchia was pleased with his senior Italy debut, above all the second half against Romania. “I think it was a good enough performance in the circumstances, especially when we…
Alberto Aquilani made his Italy comeback after almost two years and confessed the side had a few “nerves” against Romania. “In the first half we were too nervous and didn't…
It looks likely that Italy boss Cesare Prandelli will start with Alessandro Diamanti and Cristian Ledesma against Romania in Klagenfurt tomorrow night. The pair featured in Prandelli's 'preferred XI' in…
It's now confirmed that four players will make their full international debuts for Italy against Romania in Klagenfurt on Wednesday evening. As reported earlier today, Cesare Prandelli has experimented with…
Alberto Aquilani is back in the Italy squad and set to start against Romania. “I am here thanks to Juventus and Gigi Del Neri.” The former Roma and Liverpool midfielder…
Andrea Ranocchia is set for his senior Italy debut against Romania. “It's up to me to win over the Coach and stay as a regular.” The Under-21 international has received…
Lazio midfielder Cristian Ledesma insists that he feels like an Italian and not like an Oriundo on being called up to represent the Azzurri. The 28-year-old Argentine, who has an…
Claudio Marchisio has left Italy's training base after he was ruled out of Wednesday's friendly against Romania. The Juventus ace, who was replaced in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Roma, is…
Alessandro Diamanti is desperate to make his Italy debut in midweek after finally being selected for the Azzurri. The inventive midfielder has impressed so far this season and he's been…