De Rossi on crutches after knock
Daniele De Rossi left the Amsterdam Arena on crutches after picking up a back injury during Italy’s 2-1 win over the Netherlands. The Roma midfielder had been wearing the captain’s…
Daniele De Rossi left the Amsterdam Arena on crutches after picking up a back injury during Italy’s 2-1 win over the Netherlands. The Roma midfielder had been wearing the captain’s…
Atalanta wing-back Leonardo Spinazzola enjoyed his senior Italy debut in the 2-1 friendly win over the Netherlands. “It’s a wonderful experience.” He turned 24 on Saturday and has four assists…
Roberto Gagliardini made his senior Italy debut and the Inter midfielder can hardly believe it. “A year ago I hadn’t made my Serie A debut.” Gagliardini came on earlier than…
Andrea Petagna thanked Giampiero Ventura for his senior Italy debut, but first is focused on the European Under-21 Championships. The Atalanta forward came off the bench to replace Eder after…
Gianluigi Donnarumma made history as the youngest ever goalkeeper to start for Italy. “I thank Gigi Buffon for all the advice he gives me in training.” The Milan shot-stopper already…
Leonardo Bonucci sees “the perfect mix” of experience and youthful exuberance after Italy beat the Netherlands 2-1 in Amsterdam. The defender scored the winner after an Alessio Romagnoli own goal…
Giampiero Ventura insists Italy “can be the surprise” of the 2018 World Cup in Russia after a 2-1 friendly win in the Netherlands. Eder and Leonardo Bonucci fought back after…
Eder and Leonardo Bonucci completed the quick comeback to conquer the Netherlands 2-1 in a friendly, while five players made debuts. See how it all unfolded on the LIVEBLOG. Eder…
Giampiero Ventura insists he clarified the situation with Andrea Barzagli after the defender left the Italy camp for “personal problems.” The Juventus centre-back sparked controversy when he was allowed to…
Netherlands interim Coach Fred Grim explained his picks for tonight’s friendly against Italy after replacing sacked Danny Blind. It kicks off in Amsterdam at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click…
Join us for all the build-up and action from the Amsterdam Arena as Italy experiment with young players in a friendly with the managerless Netherlands. It kicks off at 19.45…
Gianluigi Donnarumma makes history with his first Italy start, as the Azzurri go 3-4-1-2 with Marco Verratti as trequartista for tonight’s Netherlands friendly. It kicks off at the Amsterdam Arena…
Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi admits he “dreams” of winning another World Cup in 2018, although he is “sorry” for not lifting more trophies with Roma. De Rossi will equal…
Daniele De Rossi believes Roberto Gagliardini can be his Italy heir and “a pillar” for the national team. Gagliardini has exploded into consciousness this season, with a breakout start to…
Italy CT Giampiero Ventura says the door is open for Graziano Pelle, Arrigo Sacchi’s criticism was “disappointing” and “fruits are being borne” with youth. Pelle has been missing in action…
Giampiero Ventura has revealed that Andrea Barzagli dropped out of the Italy squad due to “problems with his wife”. Barzagli’s withdrawal from the Italy team for games against Albania and…
Stefan de Vrij has been diagnosed with a bruised foot, but the Lazio defender avoided more serious injury on international duty. The centre-back missed last night’s 2-0 defeat to Bulgaria,…
Giampiero Ventura admits he’ll have to co-ordinate with the Italy Under-21 side for the European Championships and Spain showdown. The Azzurri are joint top of their group with Spain, divided…
The Netherlands have officially fired Coach Danny Blind under 48 hours before their friendly against Italy in Amsterdam. The final straw proved last night’s 2-0 defeat to Bulgaria in Sofia,…
Leonardo Bonucci is one of the only veterans as Italy test a very young 3-5-2 formation against the Netherlands on Tuesday. The friendly game kicks off at the Amsterdam Arena…