Saudi Arabia

Roberto Mancini was “satisfied with the first half” of Italy’s 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia, but blamed errors on fatigue. This was his debut as Coach in St Gallen, decided…

Matteo Politano concedes he “could’ve done better” on his senior Italy debut, but has not made any decision yet on his club future. The Azzurri beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in…

Alessio Romagnoli hopes Italy “can learn” from their 2-1 friendly win over Saudi Arabia, as they “thought at 2-0 it was all over.” The Azzurri had gone 2-0 up through…

Andrea Belotti felt the Italy debut of Roberto Mancini went well against Saudi Arabia and is sure Mario Balotelli “can give us a big hand.” The Azzurri ended their dismal…

Mario Balotelli marked his Italy comeback after four years with a goal, as Roberto Mancini’s Azzurri debut was a 2-1 friendly win over Saudi Arabia. See how the action unfolded…

Roberto Mancini expects a “very special” moment when he first walks out on to the field as Italy Coach tonight. His debut friendly is against Saudi Arabia at 19.45 UK…

Join us for the build-up and action to Roberto Mancini’s debut on the Italy bench, a friendly against Saudi Arabia. It kicks off in St Gallen, Switzerland, at 19.45 UK…

Italy Coach Roberto Mancini reassured Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. “Like all young lads, he can make mistakes or do incredible things.” The friendly with Saudi Arabia kicks off in St…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said it is “painful as a lover of football” to miss Italy in the World Cup, but welcomes Mario Balotelli back. The friendly with Saudi Arabia…

Leonardo Bonucci is the Italy captain against Saudi Arabia this evening and admits it is “a weight, but also the dream of any child.” The friendly kicks off in St…

Roberto Mancini’s first Italy XI for tonight’s friendly with Saudi Arabia is a 4-3-3 formation with the return of Mario Balotelli. It kicks off in St Gallen, Switzerland, at 19.45…

Italy CT Roberto Mancini confirms Gianluigi Donnarumma will start against Saudi Arabia but replies “let’s see” on Mario Balotelli. The new Coach faces his first match in charge of the…

Roberto Mancini is expected to start with a centre-back pairing of Leonardo Bonucci and Alessio Romagnoli when Italy face Saudi Arabia tomorrow. The new CT takes charge of his first…

Roberto Mancini continued testing a 4-3-3 formation ahead of his Italy debut against Saudi Arabia, with Mario Balotelli leading the way. The Coach has his first game on the Azzurri…

Roberto Mancini tested a 4-3-3 formation in his first Italy training session, with Lorenzo Insigne, Mario Balotelli and Simone Verdi upfront. The Coach makes his debut in Monday’s friendly against…

Roberto Mancini’s Italy staff has been revealed, with many of the names who worked with him at Manchester City and elsewhere. The new CT will take charge of his first…

Emerson Palmieri and Claudio Marchisio have officially pulled out of Italy’s friendlies against Saudi Arabia, France and Netherlands. A statement on the FIGC’s official website confirmed Emerson and Marchisio were…

New Italy Coach Roberto Mancini will name his first squad today, expected to include Mario Balotelli, Bryan Cristante and Matteo Politano. The Azzurri will face the Saudi Arabia on May…

It’s reported Roberto Mancini could be on the bench when Italy take on Saudi Arabia on May 28. It was announced today that the Azzurri will face the Middle-Eastern country…

The FIGC has announced that Italy will play Saudi Arabia in a friendly in Switzerland on May 28. The Azzurri have not qualified for this summer’s World Cup, but will…