Ronaldo back in Portugal squad
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Portugal’s squad after almost a year of no call-ups. Ronaldo last played for Portugal at the 2018 World Cup but, like Lionel Messi,…
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Portugal’s squad after almost a year of no call-ups. Ronaldo last played for Portugal at the 2018 World Cup but, like Lionel Messi,…
Italy Coach Roberto Mancini is “curious to see” Sandro Tonali, Stefano Sensi and other new faces in action in tonight’s friendly with the USA. It kicks off in Genk at…
Italy have climbed one place to 19th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, following the Nations League win over Poland. Over the most recent international break the Azzurri drew with…
Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella is “proud” to be of interest to so many top clubs after his senior Italy debut. “I never hold back in a tackle.” The 21-year-old was…
Pundit Gabriele Marcotti insists “the future is certainly brighter than the last couple of years” for Italy, especially with “a midfield that can actually play.” The Italo-American writer sat down…
Italy seem set to make only one change against Poland in the Nations League tonight, with Lorenzo Pellegrini replacing Nicolò Barella. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).…
Italy are expected to make at most two changes to the XI that drew with Ukraine as they go into the Nations League clash in Poland. It kicks off on…
Federico Bernardeschi insists “the road is the right one” for Italy, despite last night’s draw with Ukraine. The Juventus forward scored the opening goal in Genoa last night, but the…
Lorenzo Pellegrini admits “it’s a delicate moment” for Italy, after whistles greeted last night’s draw with Ukraine. The Azzurri took the lead in Genoa last night, but were pegged back…
Although Italy scored more than one goal only once in their last 14 games, at least the draw with Ukraine saw seven shots on target. The Nazionale were held to…
Italy are without a home victory in their last five attempts, equalling the worst ever run set from 1923 to 1925. The Azzurri were held 1-1 by Ukraine in this…
Roberto Mancini praised the new Italy midfield after the 1-1 draw with Ukraine and will “build on the positives” against Poland in the Nations League. The Azzurri failed to keep…
Valencia full-back Cristiano Piccini said his senior Italy debut is “a dream come true after so much hard work and so many sacrifices.” He was a late addition to the…
Andriy Shevchenko admits Italy “controlled the game in the first half,” but was pleased with Ukraine’s friendly draw at Marassi. The former Milan star is now the Coach of the…
Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella wasn’t entirely satisfied with his senior Italy debut. “I expect better of myself.” The 21-year-old played from the start in the 1-1 friendly draw with Ukraine,…
Federico Bernardeschi maintains Italy “really deserved the victory” in their 1-1 draw with Ukraine. “Vastly improved from last time.” The Juventus man had opened the scoring at Marassi in this…
Italy have won only one of their last 10 games, including friendlies, after this evening’s 1-1 friendly draw with Ukraine. The Azzurri’s last competitive victory was a 1-0 World Cup…
Roberto Mancini insists Italy “deserved to score at least a couple of goals” against Ukraine and was impressed by Nicolò Barella. The friendly at Marassi ended 1-1, with Federico Bernardeschi’s…
Italy had a very strong first half and took the lead through Federico Bernardeschi, but were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Ukraine. Follow all the action as it…
Italy have now failed to keep a clean sheet in eight consecutive matches, their worst run since 1958-59. The Azzurri played a friendly against Andriy Shevchenko’s Ukraine in Genoa this…