Gabbiadini: ‘Italy need experience’
Manolo Gabbiadini feels Italy “reacted too late” in their friendly defeat to Portugal, “but played against a great team.” The Azzurri needed a victory to be sure of top seed…
Manolo Gabbiadini feels Italy “reacted too late” in their friendly defeat to Portugal, “but played against a great team.” The Azzurri needed a victory to be sure of top seed…
Antonio Conte blamed Cesare Prandelli for the seeding problem and hopes Italy’s defeat to Portugal “can be healthy.” The Coach lost his unbeaten record on the Azzurri bench in tonight’s…
Antonio Conte suffered his first defeat on the Italy bench, falling 1-0 to Portugal in a friendly that damages FIFA ranking. See how it all unfolded on our LIVEBLOG. Antonio…
Graziano Pellè gave advice to Italy teammate Ciro Immobile at Borussia Dortmund. “Learning the language is fundamental.” Immobile replaces Pellè in the starting XI for tonight’s international friendly against Portugal.…
Join us for all the action from tonight’s international friendly between Italy and Portugal. It kicks off in Geneva at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT). If you are on a…
Italy continue using the 4-3-3 formation in tonight’s international friendly against Portugal. It kicks off in Geneva at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT). Follow the LIVEBLOG HERE. Coach Antonio Conte…
Italy CT Antonio Conte announces his team for tomorrow’s friendly with Portugal, and will stick with a 4-3-3 formation. The Azzurri Coach faced the media before the final match of…
Antonio Conte says his Italy side will do their utmost to beat Portugal, even though it’s a friendly - “I hate the word ‘defeat’”. The Azzurri take on the Iberians…
Italy CT Antonio Conte insists ‘I never considered the idea of leaving’ but admits he’s had ‘difficult moments’. The former Juventus Coach took over the Azzurri job this summer, but…
Graziano Pellè explained how Italy Coach Antonio Conte “really motivates me to always do better.” The Southampton striker spoke to Rai Sport ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Portugal. “If…
Cristiano Ronaldo is out of Portugal’s friendly against Italy in Geneva on Tuesday evening. The Real Madrid star scored a hat-trick in their 3-2 victory over Armenia, valid for the…
Palermo forward Franco Vazquez is enjoying Italy’s new shape. “I can cut in and shoot with my left foot.” Antonio Conte debuted the 4-3-3 system in the 1-1 draw with…
Italy’s new 4-3-3 formation impressed Ciro Immobile and he hopes to start against Portugal on Tuesday. The Azzurri drew 1-1 with Croatia in Friday’s Euro 2016 qualifier and will face…
Gigi Buffon and Daniele De Rossi have left the Italy camp ahead of Tuesday’s friendly with Portugal. The squad had a training session following last night’s 1-1 European qualifier in…
Gigi Buffon and Marco Verratti are “under observation” by Italy medics, but major doubts to face Croatia. The Azzurri have a crucial Euro 2016 qualifier in Split on Friday, as…
Nicola Sansone received his first senior call-up for Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia and friendly with Portugal. The Azzurri – minus the Juventus men involved in the Champions League…
Florence and Palermo will host Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifiers against Malta and Bulgaria, plus a friendly with Portugal in Geneva. The FIGC announced the venues for its upcoming fixtures in…
Monaco are waiting on news from injured Ricardo Carvalho amid fears he could miss the clash with Juventus. The Portuguese defender scored a goal in tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier against…
Italy and Portugal will play a friendly match in Qatar on June 16 2015, it has been announced. The Portuguese Federation confirmed the news via their official website. The venue…
Gigi Di Biagio is “happy and optimistic” after Italy drew England, Portugal and Sweden in the Under-21 European Championship. The Azzurrini were picked in Group B and begin their campaign…