Italy players have crisis meeting
Italy players had a confrontation between themselves, without the Coach or staff present, after last night’s 1-1 draw with Macedonia. According to Sky Sport Italia, the squad got together before…
Italy players had a confrontation between themselves, without the Coach or staff present, after last night’s 1-1 draw with Macedonia. According to Sky Sport Italia, the squad got together before…
Torino President Urbano Cairo defended under-fire Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura. “I am convinced we’ll have our say at the World Cup.” The Azzurri’s qualification is up in the air, as…
The Italy squad, and in particular Coach Giampiero Ventura, have been lambasted by the media after a 1-1 draw with Macedonia. This result means the Azzurri are not guaranteed a…
Daniele Rugani believes Italy’s biggest mistake against Macedonia was “slowing down after taking the lead” in their 1-1 draw. The Juventus defender came off the bench for injured Andrea Barzagli…
Davide Zappacosta acknowledges the fans were “justified” in jeering Italy off the pitch after their 1-1 draw with Macedonia. The Azzurri now need a point in Albania on Monday to…
Italy are not yet guaranteed a spot in the 2018 World Cup play-offs, let alone the status of seeds in the draw, so could be paired with Portugal or Croatia.…
Giampiero Ventura again slammed the door on Jorginho, but confessed “if Italy play like in the second half with Macedonia, we’ll struggle in the play-offs.” The Azzurri had only previously…
Macedonia Coach Igor Angelovski trusts they “deserved at least a point” over the two very tight games against Italy. Giorgio Chiellini had finally broken down the Macedonian defence just before…
Marco Parolo insists Italy’s first half against Macedonia was acceptable, but after the break “we were more stretched out.” Giorgio Chiellini’s tap-in just before the break was cancelled out by…
Gigi Buffon admits Italy lost confidence, momentum and enjoyment after a 1-1 draw with Macedonia. “We need a psychological shift.” Giorgio Chiellini’s header was cancelled out by Palermo forward Aleksandar…
Genoa and Macedonia striker Goran Pandev “could tell Italy had nothing to play for” in the 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw. His assist sent Palermo winger Aleksandar Trajkovski through for…
Andrea Barzagli reveals he had a muscular problem and acknowledges Italy put in “a bad performance” with Macedonia. Giorgio Chiellini’s first half tap-in was cancelled out by substitute Aleksandar Trajkovski…
Giorgio Chiellini concedes Italy fans had every reason to jeer after a 1-1 draw with Macedonia. “Defeat to Spain sapped our enthusiasm.” The Azzurri had won every game in the…
Giampiero Ventura admits Italy were poor in the second half of their 1-1 draw with Macedonia, but blamed poor fitness levels. Giorgio Chiellini’s tap-in just before half-time was the lone…
Giorgio Chiellini’s opener was wiped out by Palermo winger Aleksandar Trajkovski, as uninspired Italy were held by Macedonia. See how the evening unfolded with your comments on the LIVEBLOG. This…
Join us for all the build-up, action and post-match comments from Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in Turin. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) at the…
Giorgio Chiellini criticised the FIFA ranking system ahead of Italy’s final World Cup qualifying group games against Macedonia and Albania. The Azzurri host Macedonia this evening, click here for the…
Italy launch a new 3-4-3 formation in their World Cup qualifier with Goran Pandev’s Macedonia, starting Simone Verde, Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne. It kicks off in Turin’s Stadio Olimpico…
Italy look set to be without Stephan El Shaarawy for tonight’s game with Macedonia, while Roberto Gagliardini had stitches. The Azzurri have already lost Marco Verratti, Daniele De Rossi, Lorenzo…
Daniele Rugani could reportedly miss Italy’s game with Macedonia with a dislocated finger. The centre-back is in the Azzurri squad for the World Cup qualifying double-header, which also sees Giampiero…