Nestorovski sights on Italy
Palermo and Macedonia striker Ilija Nestorovski can’t wait to take on Italy in Friday’s World Cup qualifier. “Winning is what matters.” It kicks off at the Stadio Grande Torino on…
Palermo and Macedonia striker Ilija Nestorovski can’t wait to take on Italy in Friday’s World Cup qualifier. “Winning is what matters.” It kicks off at the Stadio Grande Torino on…
Italy are expected to start Bologna winger Simone Verdi rather than Antonio Candreva in a new 3-4-3 formation against Macedonia. The World Cup qualifier kicks off in Turin on Friday…
Matteo Darmian assures there’s no negativity in the Italy camp - “we’re calm, we’re working well”. The Azzurri face Macedonia and Albania over the international break, but will almost certainly…
Manchester United’s Matteo Darmian will find it “emotional to be back at the Stadio Grande Torino” when Italy host Macedonia on Friday. It’s a return for the former Torino wing-back,…
Giampiero Ventura admits “it would be a catastrophe” if Italy missed out on World Cup qualification. The Azzurri will almost certainly have to go through the play-offs to reach Russia,…
Simone Verdi and Leonardo Spinazzola are added to the Italy squad against Macedonia and Albania, but no Simone Zaza. The Azzurri host Macedonia in Turin on Friday October 6, then…
Italy are expected to call new players ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier with Israel after losing Leonardo Bonucci and Leonardo Spinazzola. The 3-0 defeat to Spain at the Bernabeu…
Napoli forward Jose Callejon had harsh words to say about ex-teammate Higuain, stating that Napoli fans only want 'honest and noble players'. After having already praised Serie A, the Spaniard…
Ciro Immobile thanks Lazio for relaunching his career - “I really feel like myself again”. The striker has four goals in seven Serie A games so far this season, and…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio discusses Graziano Pellè’s exclusion - “it was impossible to do otherwise”. The striker was sent home from the Italy squad after refusing to shake CT Giampiero…
Gigi Buffon said Italy “always give our heart and soul, perhaps getting better results than we deserve” after a 3-2 thriller in Macedonia. The Azzurri were 1-0 up in Skopje…
Federico Bernardeschi insists Italy “managed at times to play our football” in the 3-2 World Cup qualifying victory in Macedonia. The Fiorentina winger was playing in a more unusual centre-right…
Marco Parolo said Italy must “take lessons” from their hard-fought 3-2 win away to Macedonia. “We lost our heads for 10-15 minutes.” The Azzurri were leading in Skopje, then went…
Andrea Belotti scored his first senior Italy goal and admired the “courage” of the comeback to beat Macedonia 3-2. The Torino striker had opened the scoring in Skopje, while Ciro…
Marco Verratti accepted the responsibility for Italy going 2-1 down in Macedonia, even if they eventually won 3-2. “It’s my fault.” The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder misplaced a pass, gifting Ilija…
Ciro Immobile admits Italy “cannot be this naïve again” after fighting back to win 3-2 in Macedonia with his late brace. The Azzurri had been 1-0 up at half-time through…
Giampiero Ventura put Italy’s errors down to “inexperience” in Macedonia, but was impressed by the character to come back and win 3-2. The Azzurri had been 1-0 up at half-time…
Ciro Immobile’s last-gasp brace completed a stunning comeback and Andrea Belotti was on target in Italy’s 3-2 thriller in Macedonia. See how it all unfolded on the LIVEBLOG. Spain won…
Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura urged Graziano Pellè to “reflect” on his behaviour, discussing Andrea Belotti, Ciro Immobile and Marco Verratti. The Azzurri visit Macedonia in a World Cup qualifier this…
Join us for all the build-up and action from tonight’s World Cup qualifier between Italy and Macedonia. It kicks off in Skopje at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). If you…