‘Italy youngsters need time’
Federico Bernardeschi believes Italy's youngsters need “time to grow”, and assures CT Roberto Mancini “is the right man”. The Azzurri have got off to a poor start in their Nations…
Federico Bernardeschi believes Italy's youngsters need “time to grow”, and assures CT Roberto Mancini “is the right man”. The Azzurri have got off to a poor start in their Nations…
Roberto Mancini reiterated that Italy’s main objective is “to form a squad for Euro 2020,” even if that means Nations League relegation. The Azzurri began the tournament with a 1-1…
Portugal Coach Fernando Santos told his side that pace was the key to beating Italy, but isn’t counting his Nations League chickens yet. This was their debut in the Nations…
Andre Silva felt Portugal were “the better team on the night” against Italy and told Gianluigi Donnarumma “there are no friends on the pitch.” The former Milan striker, who is…
Simone Zaza admitted Italy are in dire need of goals after their 1-0 defeat to Portugal, but insisted “at times we dominated the game.” The Azzurri were beaten 1-0 in…
SPAL wing-back Manuel Lazzari had “hoped for a different debut” after Italy lost 1-0 to Portugal in the Nations League. “I honestly hoped for a different debut, but we faced…
Giacomo Bonaventura “didn’t see much difference” between Italy and Portugal this evening. “We must find the right way of playing.” The Azzurri are struggling in the Nations League after a…
Roberto Mancini concedes Italy’s “main problem is not scoring goals,” but defended his massive squad rotation against Portugal. The Azzurri continue to struggle in the Nations League, drawing 1-1 with…
Ex-Milan striker Andre Silva got the only goal, but Portugal also hit the bar and forced a goal-line clearance as Italy capitulated in Lisbon. See how the whole evening unfolded…
For the first time in 20 years, there are no Juventus players in the starting XI of a competitive Italy match. The Nations League clash with Portugal kicks off in…
Join us for all the build-up and action from the Nations League clash between Portugal and Italy in Lisbon. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). If you…
Roberto Mancini insists he changed nine out of 10 outfield players against Portugal to ensure “we are not putting anyone at risk.” It kicks off in Lisbon at the Estadio…
UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Poland for racist chanting during the Nations League game against Italy. The 1-1 draw was played at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna last Friday.…
Ciro Immobile wears the captain’s armband for Italy in the Nations League against Portugal and sees “too much negativity.” It kicks off in Lisbon at the Estadio da Luz at…
Italy are transformed for their Nations League trip to Portugal, with Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile and Simone Zaza among those stepping in. It kicks off in Lisbon at the Estadio…
While Portugal lose Rony Lopes to injury, Italy reportedly transform to a 4-4-2 with Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile together. The UEFA Nations League match kicks off in Lisbon at…
Roberto Mancini said Arrigo Sacchi was “too harsh” on Mario Balotelli, but hinted Federico Bernardeschi “probably won’t” start in Portugal. The Nations League continues after a 1-1 draw with Poland,…
Manuel Lazzari received his first ever Italy call-up and the SPAL wing-back celebrated by looking back over some of his other firsts. The game with Portugal kicks off on Monday…
Ciro Immobile called on Italy to improve their mentality in the Nations League trip to Portugal tomorrow. “A lot of it is in the mind.” It kicks off on Monday…
Roberto Mancini confirmed Federico Chiesa will start against Portugal, but shrugged off criticism. “The Italy we want to see doesn’t exist yet.” It kicks off on Monday at 19.45 UK…