‘Italy defence world’s best’
Daniele De Rossi believes the Italy defence is “the best in the world”. Fielding the Juventus ‘BBC’ backline of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, the Azzurri haven’t allowed…
Daniele De Rossi believes the Italy defence is “the best in the world”. Fielding the Juventus ‘BBC’ backline of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, the Azzurri haven’t allowed…
Daniele De Rossi admits Italy don’t have a standout star but “we have other features which many teams don’t”. The Azzurri were not regarded as one of the favourites for…
Romania’s Ovidiu Haţegan will be the referee for Italy’s final Euro 2016 group game against the Republic of Ireland in Lille. The Azzurri have already qualified as winners of Group…
Assistant manager Roy Keane says the Republic of Ireland “have got to be streetwise” against Italy on Wednesday. The Azzurri have already won Group E, but the Irish are fighting…
Marco Tardelli says Italy's next opponent, his former trainees from the Republic of Ireland, have 'great character, but not much attention to tactics'. The two teams play each other on…
Matteo Darmian warned Italy “want to win against Ireland and our greatest strength is there are no reserve players.” The Azzurri beat Belgium and Sweden to secure top spot in…
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane “would pay to watch” Italy and has “always been a fan of Italian football.” The two nations will face off on Wednesday evening…
Marco Parolo praised Italy for their “hard work in the shadows and incredible team spirit” at Euro 2016. The Azzurri won their first two games against Belgium and Sweden, securing…
Antonio Conte plans eight or nine changes to the Italy line-up against the Republic of Ireland, as they already top Group E. The Azzurri won their opening two games against…
Gianluigi Buffon missed Italy training this morning, as he’s suffering with a fever. The goalkeeper had been ill leading up to the win over Sweden, but nevertheless started in goal…
Roma Coach Luciano Spalletti hailed “organised” Italy, but is flummoxed by Belgium’s treatment of Radja Nainggolan. The Giallorossi tactician gave his view on Euro 2016 to Sky Sport Italia after…
Radja Nainggolan feels the 2-0 defeat to Italy “helped” Belgium, but admits he was “surprised” to be dropped against Ireland. The Roma midfielder was on the bench for today’s 3-0…
Italy are mathematically top of Group E and will play the Group D runners-up in Paris on Monday June 27. The Azzurri secured their status as group winners thanks to…
Belgium demolished the Republic of Ireland 3-0 with a Romelu Lukaku brace, meaning Italy clinch top spot in Group E. Marc Wilmots made numerous changes from the side that lost…
Italy could be crowned Group E winners today, but paradoxically that could lead to a much tougher route to the Euro 2016 Final. The Azzurri won both their opening games…
Italy resumed training this morning, though Antonio Candreva and Gigi Buffon were rested, while big changes are planned for Ireland. The Azzurri secured qualification into the Round of 16 with…
The Republic of Ireland could miss Jon Walters for their Euro 2016 game against Italy with an Achilles injury. The midfielder was already struggling with this problem in the build-up…
The Republic of Ireland scored an own goal as Sweden scraped a 1-1 draw in the Group E opener. Jeff Hendrick forced the first save on the half-volley from the…
Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he 'feels stronger every year' as he prepares to face the Republic of Ireland, in the same group as the Azzurri. The Swede will be…
The Republic of Ireland named their squad for Euro 2016 after a 2-1 defeat to Belarus, but lose Harry Arter. They will face Italy, Belgium and Sweden in the group…