Buffon could join Italy squad
FIGC commissioner Roberto Fabbricini has revealed that Gianluigi Buffon could join up with the Italy squad – but not necessarily as a player. Buffon seemingly announced his retirement from international…
FIGC commissioner Roberto Fabbricini has revealed that Gianluigi Buffon could join up with the Italy squad – but not necessarily as a player. Buffon seemingly announced his retirement from international…
Emerson Palmieri and Claudio Marchisio have officially pulled out of Italy’s friendlies against Saudi Arabia, France and Netherlands. A statement on the FIGC’s official website confirmed Emerson and Marchisio were…
Italy lost the Under-17 European Championship Final in a penalty shoot-out after their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. The Azzurrini had been trailing in Rotherham, then turned it around with…
New Italy Coach Roberto Mancini will name his first squad today, expected to include Mario Balotelli, Bryan Cristante and Matteo Politano. The Azzurri will face the Saudi Arabia on May…
Gianluigi Buffon risks missing out on his Italy swansong after he was charged by UEFA over comments about referee Michael Oliver. The Juventus goalkeeper was charged with breaching UEFA’s “general…
There are reports Gianluigi Buffon will reject a final call-up for Italy-Netherlands, even though it was organised at the Juventus Stadium for him. The friendly has been scheduled for June…
Stefan de Vrij ignores rumours he’ll sign for Inter at the end of the season - “I just want to finish my season with Lazio in the best possible way”.…
Italy will face the Netherlands at Juventus Stadium on June 4, the FIGC has officially confirmed. Neither side qualified for this summer’s World Cup, despite being two of Europe’s traditional…
Lionel Messi tips Manchester City or PSG for the Champions League, but wants Milan and Inter back in the tournament. “It’s just not the same.” The Barcelona and Argentina hero…
Reports in America suggest the U.S. Soccer Federation will invite Italy, the Netherlands, Ghana and Chile for a pre-World Cup tournament. These are all massive nations who are accustomed to…
Today is the 53rd birthday of Milan legend Marco van Basten, a three-time Ballon d’Or winner. The Dutchman was born in Utrecht on October 31, 1964, but made his professional…
Lazio centre-back Stefan de Vrij insists he didn’t snub a Netherlands call-up - “I won’t be able to train this week”. The defender had been out injured, but he made…
Kevin Strootman says Roma “are special to me” and explains why Netherlands are struggling. “We don’t have top players like before…” Speaking in a Q&A session with Roma via the…
Ruud Gullit confirms he is watching Atalanta men Marten de Roon and Hans Hateboer for a senior Netherlands call-up. The assistant manager to Dick Advocaat was thoroughly impressed by 23-year-old…
Erick Thohir made a gaffe when asked about why he bought Inter in 2013. “I’ve been a fan since they bought the Dutch trio…” Thohir wrongly referred to Frank Rijkaard,…
On this day in 2000, a heroic display from Francesco Toldo helped 10-man Italy reach the European Championship final. Having seen off Romania in the quarter-finals, the Azzurri faced a…
On the day Dennis Bergkamp turns 48, Football Italia takes a look back at his time with Inter. Words: Peter Fernie On the day Dennis Bergkamp turns 48, Football Italia takes a…
Legendary Milan midfielder Ruud Gullit is reportedly a surprise contender to become Netherlands’ next Coach. According to De Telegraaf, Dutchman Gullit is one of three frontrunners, alongside former Chelsea and…
Atalanta striker Andrea Petagna thanked Coach Gian Piero Gasperini after his senior Italy debut. “He changed my life.” The 21-year-old came on as a substitute during the Azzurri’s 2-1 friendly…
Former Inter Coach Frank de Boer is said to have rejected the vacant Netherlands post in favour of a return to club management. After a failed spell with the Nerazzurri…