Player Ratings: Italy v Ireland
Italy’s reserves failed to impress David Swan in a futile Euro 2016 defeat to the Republic of Ireland. Salvatore Sirigu - 4 Didn’t inspire great confidence in the first half…
Italy’s reserves failed to impress David Swan in a futile Euro 2016 defeat to the Republic of Ireland. Salvatore Sirigu - 4 Didn’t inspire great confidence in the first half…
Salvatore Sirigu assured “it will be a different Italy” against Spain after a late defeat to the Republic of Ireland. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper was given a rare start as…
Antonio Conte felt Italy “did not deserve” defeat to Ireland, but must revive their enthusiasm against Spain on Monday. The Azzurri made eight changes to the starting XI and were…
Simone Zaza discussed “a strange game” after Italy lost to the Republic of Ireland at Euro 2016. The Azzurri were already sure of first place in Group E and a…
Mattia De Sciglio admits Italy’s defeat to Ireland is “irritating, but it will help us better prepare for the next match” with Spain. The Azzurri were already sure of first…
Lorenzo Insigne explained his tactical role coming off the bench for Italy against the Republic of Ireland. “We are optimistic.” The Azzurri suffered their first defeat of Euro 2016, falling…
Leonardo Bonucci admits he had a “Sword of Damocles” hanging over him in the form of a yellow card during Italy’s defeat to Ireland. The Juventus defender is one card…
Antonio Conte insists “everyone gave a positive response” in Italy’s 1-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland. Robbie Brady scored a late header, but the Azzurri were already sure of…
An experimental Italy hit the woodwork with Lorenzo Insigne, but was beaten by a late Robbie Brady header to send Ireland through. The Azzurri made eight changes, but surprisingly kept…
Italy make radical changes to start Simone Zaza, Ciro Immobile and Federico Bernardeschi against the Republic of Ireland. It kicks off in Lille at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT), follow…
Join us for all the build-up and action from Italy’s final Euro 2016 group game against the Republic of Ireland in Lille. It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00…
Italy’s match with the Republic of Ireland will be played in Lille with the roof closed this evening. The news was confirmed by the FAI Twitter account ahead of kick-off…
Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli will reportedly start for Italy against the Republic of Ireland, as some reserves didn’t impress. It kicks off in Lille on Wednesday at 20.00 UK…
Gigi Buffon doubts he’ll start for Italy against the Republic of Ireland, but praised their team spirit. “We’re usually panicking at this point.” The Azzurri are already sure of first…
Antonio Conte confirmed “seven to nine changes” against the Republic of Ireland, but “if Italy lose, the trouble starts again.” The Azzurri complete the group phase of Euro 2016 on…
The turf at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille has “irreversible damage,” but will only be re-laid after Italy play Ireland here. The Azzurri conclude their group phase games on…
Reports suggest Federico Bernardeschi will be preferred to Stephan El Shaarawy for Italy tomorrow. The Azzurri take on Ireland in Lille, but have already secured their progress to the Last…
Republic of Ireland full-back Seamus Coleman believes “we can win” against Italy tomorrow. Martin O’Neill’s side must beat the Azzurri to have any chance of qualifying for the Last 16,…
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill admits Jon Walters is “very doubtful” for the Italy game tomorrow. The Stoke City striker has missed training for the past two days, and…
Albania Coach Gianni De Biasi urges Italy to do his side a favour by beating Ireland on Wednesday. Last night’s win over Romania saw the Albanians finish in third-place in…