Malta

Inter hitman Romelu Lukaku can’t seem to stop scoring, as he netted another great goal for Belgium, but Cristiano Ronaldo saw controversy for Portugal and Devis Mangia made Malta history.…

Former Palermo and Italy U-21 boss Devis Mangia has been appointed as the new head coach of the Malta national team. “I’m very pleased that Devis Mangia has accepted our…

Former Roma left-back John Arne Riise has been confirmed as the new sporting director of Maltese club Birkirkara FC. A statement on Birkirkara’s official website explains the role has been…

Cristian Zaccardo has reportedly signed for Maltest club Hamrun Spartans after he was close to joining Valletta yesterday. The 2006 World Cup winner has been a free agent since the…

Roberto Mancini is in the stands for England’s World Cup qualifier against Malta, effectively confirming his status as the front-runner for the Three Lions job. The former Inter and Manchester…

Roberto Mancini has reportedly been invited to watch England-Malta at Wembley by the FA, fuelling his links with the job. According to Sky Sport Italia, the former Inter and Manchester…

Graziano Pelle' insists Italy "lack sharpness" after hard training sessions, but Malta brings him luck.   The Southampton striker scored the only goal as the Azzurri beat Scotland 1-0 in…

Gigi Buffon marked his 150th Italy cap with a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Bulgaria. “My saves helped us get three points.” The shot-stopper reached the milestone this…

Antonio Conte said Andrea Pirlo “deserves more respect” after criticism and feels Italy have the toughest Euro 2016 group. The Azzurri won both games this week, beating Malta and Bulgaria…

Marco Verratti warned Italy have to improve their finishing because “we can’t always get lucky with the result.” The Azzurri squeezed past Malta and Bulgaria with 1-0 scorelines, despite dominating…

Giorgio Chiellini said “it’s practically done” for Italy in Euro 2016 after beating Bulgaria and Malta 1-0 this week. “We knew these two games were important. The results were minimal,…

Gigi Buffon realises Italy have to improve against Bulgaria, but hinted at retirement. “I am not aiming to reach 200 caps!” On Sunday evening the Azzurri host Bulgaria at the…

Federation President Carlo Tavecchio “hopes Antonio Conte will stay until 2018, but there will be offers.” Italy will face Bulgaria in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday evening at the…

The Italy squad arrived late in Palermo and Antonio Conte is keeping his team to face Bulgaria under wraps. The Azzurri play at the Stadio Renzo Barbera tomorrow evening in…

Marco Verratti isn’t pushing through a generational shift for Italy. “Andrea Pirlo must be first choice in midfield.” They made a rare start together in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Malta,…

There are conflicting reports over whether Italy will use 4-3-3 or 3-5-2 against Bulgaria, with Andrea Pirlo in doubt. The Azzurri beat Malta 1-0 on Thursday evening and continue their…

Eder is “very happy” for his Italy teammate Graziano Pelle. “We played together in Serie B four years ago.” Southampton striker Pelle got the decisive goal as the Azzurri beat…

Malta Coach Pietro Ghedin said “Italy absolutely deserved to win” despite a possible handball in the decisive goal. Graziano Pelle bundled an Antonio Candreva cross over the line from point-blank…

Matteo Darmian gave Italy six out of 10 for their 1-0 victory over Malta. “We could’ve won by more goals.” Graziano Pelle got the decisive finish in this Euro 2016…

Marco Parolo warned it was “hard to score when Malta put everyone behind the ball” after a 1-0 Italy victory. The Euro 2016 qualifier was decided by Graziano Pelle bundling…