Official: Moldova appoint Bordin
The Moldovan Football Federation has announced Roberto Bordin as Moldova’s new head coach. The former midfielder started his career as coach in Triestina, before he took over Sheriff Tiraspol, where…
The Moldovan Football Federation has announced Roberto Bordin as Moldova’s new head coach. The former midfielder started his career as coach in Triestina, before he took over Sheriff Tiraspol, where…
Kosovo CT Muharrem Sahiti claims Napoli defender Amir Rrahmani suffered a serious injury against Moldova, as he’s ‘not one who gives up easily’. The Azzurri defender left the pitch after…
Lazio midfielder Manuel Lazzari pulled out of the Italy squad with a muscle injury and has returned to Rome for a medical visit. The 26-year-old travelled with the Azzurri squad…
Roberto Mancini notes Stephan El Shaarawy and Francesco Caputo bring ‘different characteristics’ to the Italy squad, so could have a spot at the European Championships. They were both on target…
Lazio star Manuel Lazzari admits he ‘missed’ playing for Italy after a two-year gap and is confident he can learn to make his mark in the 4-3-3 formation too. He…
Moldova coach Engin Firat was ‘furious’ after the 6-0 defeat to Italy. ‘I must apologise to the fans, because this has never happened in my career.’ It was already 5-0…
Domenico Berardi celebrates his first senior Italy goal and admits impending fatherhood has changed him. ‘I’d react too quickly without thinking.’ The Azzurri flattened Moldova 6-0 in a friendly this…
Ciccio Caputo joked he’s ‘happy to pay for the beers’ after marking his senior Italy debut with a goal in the 6-0 win over Moldova. He made history, becoming the…
Jack Bonaventura assures there is ‘a lot of quality to choose from in midfield’ for Italy going towards the European Championships. The midfielder was playing in his new stadium, having…
Stephan El Shaarawy celebrated his brace for Italy and assures the move to Roma did not collapse because of him. ‘Wait and good things will come.’ The Nazionale made short…
Roberto Mancini leaves the door open for Francesco Caputo to be part of the Italy squad at the Euros and is glad Italy ‘kept the same mentality’ in a 6-0…
Stephan El Shaarawy bagged a brace and Francesco Caputo made history by scoring on his Italy debut, with Domenico Berardi and Bryan Cristante also on target in a 6-0 friendly…
Sassuolo forward Francesco Caputo set a new all-time record by becoming the oldest ever player to score on his Italy debut, aged 33 years and 62 days. The striker was…
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from tonight’s international friendly, as an experimental Italy side take on Moldova. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time…
Italy look to Sassuolo for this evening’s friendly against Moldova, starting Manuel Locatelli, Domenico Berardi and debutant Ciccio Caputo. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) at the…
Italy CT Roberto Mancini could experiment in the friendly against Moldova tonight, when Francesco Caputo could be handed his debut. The match at the Artemio Franchi kicks off at 19.45…
Italy CT Roberto Mancini wants to continue to ‘climb the ranking’ and believes the Azzurri have ‘put together an excellent team’ for the matches in October. The Azzurri start with…
Italy CT Roberto Mancini has picked his squad for October's international break and three games in eight days against Moldova, Poland and the Netherlands. After having beaten Holland and drawn…
Italy’s friendly against Moldova has been moved from Parma to Florence, while the venue hosting Netherlands in the Nations League is under review. A statement on the FIGC’s official website…
Paolo Nicolato is convinced Italy will ‘build something important’ at Under-21 level after debuting with a 4-0 win against Moldova but has called for patience. Nicolato replaced the unpopular Luigi…