Ireland held by Holland
The Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in a pre-Euro 2016 friendly, where Kevin Strootman played 70 minutes. It was the Roma midfielder’s first start for Holland…
The Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in a pre-Euro 2016 friendly, where Kevin Strootman played 70 minutes. It was the Roma midfielder’s first start for Holland…
Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini declares “our strength must be our solidity” at Euro 2016. The Azzurri go into this summer’s tournament in France without key midfielders Marco Verratti and Claudio…
Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci wants to “turn this initial skepticism into joy” at Euro 2016. The Azzurri head into the tournament in France this summer without two first-choice midfielders in…
Italy CT Antonio Conte says he spoke to Andrea Pirlo before opting not to call him for Euro 2016. The New York City midfielder and his MLS colleague Sebastian Giovinco…
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio was “satisfied” with their 4-1 victory in the Republic of Ireland. This result meant the Azzurrini extended their lead at the top of European…
Italy Under-21s fought back from an early own goal to dominate the Republic of Ireland 4-1 in their qualifier. Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made history by becoming the youngest ever…
Milan’s 17-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma makes history as he starts for the Italy Under-21 side in the Republic of Ireland. This qualifier for the European Championships kicks off in Waterford…
Gigi Di Biagio wants all three points from the Italy Under-21 side’s qualifier against the Republic of Ireland, but loses another player. The Azzurrini visit the Regional Sports Center Stadium…
Marco Tardelli warns Antonio Conte will have trouble at Chelsea. “The English don’t want to understand tactics.” The former assistant manager to Giovanni Trapattoni on the Republic of Ireland bench…
Cesare Maldini believes Italy can do very well at Euro 2016. “We should not be afraid of anyone.” The Azzurri have been placed in Group E with Belgium, Sweden and…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio is relatively pleased with Italy’s draw for Euro 2016. “We avoided Spain and Germany.” The Azzurri were in Pot 2, which gave them a tougher group…
Sweden Coach Erik Hamren fears Italy’s experience at Euro 2016 and Belgium’s quality in Group E. The Scandinavians have been placed in the Group of Death with Italy, FIFA world…
Belgium Coach Marc Wilmots said they are “favourites with Italy” to progress from “tough” Euro 2016 Group E. They were paired with Sweden and the Republic of Ireland in what…
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill said “Italy should be in Pot 1. It couldn’t be tougher” against Belgium and Sweden. The Euro 2016 draw set up a dramatic Group…
Antonio Conte admits Italy “have to be careful” after drawing Belgium, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2016. The Azzurri begin their campaign against Belgium on June 13…
Italy legend Tarcisio Burgnich believes they “won’t have big problems” at Euro 2016 against Belgium, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland. The Azzurri have been placed in Group E, already…
Italy will face Belgium, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Sweden and the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2016 Group of Death. The draw for next summer’s tournament in France was performed in…
The Euro 2016 play-offs are Bosnia v Ireland, Norway v Hungary, Ukraine-Slovenia and the Scandinavian derby Denmark v Sweden. The draw was performed today as the final step towards qualification…
Vittorio Parigini thanked Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio for his chance to score against the Republic of Ireland. The Perugia forward came off the bench and found the net…
Gigi Di Biagio hailed a “very important” victory over the Republic of Ireland, the third in a row for the Italy Under-21 side. The Azzurrini maintained their 100 per cent…