Portugal thank Ronaldo hat-trick
Cristiano Ronaldo made his Portugal comeback in style with a hat-trick, as they beat Switzerland 3-1 in the Nations League semi-final. The Juventus striker had taken time off from international…
Cristiano Ronaldo made his Portugal comeback in style with a hat-trick, as they beat Switzerland 3-1 in the Nations League semi-final. The Juventus striker had taken time off from international…
Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score a single free kick for Juventus in Serie A, the Champions League or Coppa Italia, but converted his first for Portugal. The Ballon d’Or winner…
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s squad for the Nations League Finals. Ronaldo is joined in the squad by Juve teammate Joao Cancelo and Napoli left-back Mario…
Portugal have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will be called up for their Nations League semi-final with Switzerland next month. Ronaldo has not yet played in the Nations League due to…
It has been officially confirmed that Portugal will host the Nations League finals in June next year. The Euro 2016 winners qualified for the finals by finishing ahead of Italy,…
UEFA’s Executive Committee has confirmed that video assistant referees (VAR) will be implemented in the Champions League this season. It was announced on Monday that VAR would be used from…
The draw for the Euro 2020 qualifiers will be held today in Dublin and Italy risk ending up in the same group as Germany. The ceremony begins in Dublin at…
Livio Caferoglu, Anthony Guacci and Joe Del Grosso return from their mini-break to bring you the fifth edition of the Football Italia podcast. Livio Caferoglu, Anthony Guacci and Joe Del Grosso return…
UEFA has confirmed that Italy will be in Pot 1 for the Euro 2020 qualifying phase. Italy’s return of five points from four Nations League games in League A saw…
Italy Coach Roberto Mancini is “curious to see” Sandro Tonali, Stefano Sensi and other new faces in action in tonight’s friendly with the USA. It kicks off in Genk at…
Roberto Mancini wants to “see young players in action” against the USA, as Italy are “trying to renovate the Nazionale with a different approach.” The 0-0 draw with Portugal at…
Portugal international Mario Rui admits it’s tough to face his Napoli teammates Lorenzo Insigne and Jorginho in the Italy jersey. The 0-0 draw at San Siro last night ensured Portugal…
Inter are anxiously awaiting more news after Sime Vrsaljko limped off during Croatia’s Nations League match against England. The full-back had performed a fantastic sliding tackle to stop Marcus Rashford…
Jorginho saw improvements in the Italy team after their draw with Portugal and is relishing the partnership with Marco Verratti and Nicolò Barella. Roberto Mancini’s 4-3-3 system with quick passing…
Juventus were reportedly scouting Benfica defender Ruben Dias during Portugal’s 0-0 Nations League draw with Italy. According to Tuttosport, the Bianconeri were keeping a close eye on the 21-year-old centre-back…
Inter midfielder Joao Mario felt Italy were “excellent” at San Siro, but Portugal settled in the second half to earn a Nations League point. The 0-0 draw means Portugal have…
Ciro Immobile admits “the lack of goals is starting to weigh on me, but I was more worried when we struggled to create chances” for Italy. The Lazio striker missed…
Roberto Mancini insisted “this Italy team proved it can play football and do it well. We’ve been able to progress faster than expected.” The Azzurri dominated for over an hour,…
Portugal Coach Fernando Santos admits Italy caused them “enormous problems and it was much more difficult than I expected.” They only needed a point to be sure of topping the…
Ciro Immobile, Giorgio Chiellini, Lorenzo Insigne, Jorginho and Alessandro Florenzi will not take part in Italy’s friendly with the USA. The Azzurri were held to a 0-0 draw by Portugal…