Conte: ‘Valdifiori great debut’
Antonio Conte said Mirko Valdifiori was the “perfect example” for Italy players trying to break in after his debut against England. The Azzurri had opened the scoring through Graziano Pellè…
Antonio Conte said Mirko Valdifiori was the “perfect example” for Italy players trying to break in after his debut against England. The Azzurri had opened the scoring through Graziano Pellè…
Antonio Conte explained his decisions as Italy prepare to host England at the Juventus Stadium. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time, click here to follow our LIVEBLOG. “It is…
Italy host England in a friendly with some new faces tonight, but all eyes will be on Antonio Conte at the Juventus Stadium. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time…
Mirko Valdifiori gets his Italy debut against England tonight, but the Empoli midfielder is reportedly close to Napoli. He has been compared to Andrea Pirlo in his playing style and…
Marcello Lippi says calling oriundi players is the 'right thing to do' if they are 'good', whilst discussing Marco Verratti and Mirko Valdifiori. The former Italy boss was interviewed by…
Empoli midfielder Mirko Valdifiori says ‘my role-model is Pirlo’ as he joins up with his first Italy squad. The 28-year-old has been called up by Azzurri CT Antonio Conte in…
Azzurri Coach Antonio Conte tried out a 3-5-2 formation in his first training session ahead of games with Bulgaria and England. La Nazionale will be tested in Euro 2016 qualifying…
Former Italian international Franco Causio says he’s ‘not convinced’ by Antonio Conte’s latest squad, and echoes Roberto Mancini. Mancio said earlier today that he does not believe oriundi - people…
Maurizio Sarri praised Empoli for beating Sassuolo and setting a new eight-match unbeaten Serie A record. The 3-1 victory enabled them to leapfrog Sassuolo in the standings. “We went into…
Mirko Valdifiori, Eder and Franco Vazquez get their debut Italy calls to face Bulgaria and England. Antonio Conte named his squad for the Euro 2016 qualifier in Sofia on March…
Napoli are being increasingly linked to Empoli's Mirko Valdifiori and, according to international reports, Villarreal's Luciano Vietto. Empoli midfielder Valdifiori is expected to leave his club at the end of…
Empoli's Mirko Valdifiori is the object of a tussle between Milan and Napoli, say reports, with the latter believed to have a deal. The Rossoneri have been increasingly suggested as…
Italy will reportedly call Mirko Valdifiori, Eder and Franco Vazquez for games against Bulgaria and England. Antonio Conte is due to name his squad next Sunday for the Euro 2016…
Napoli could face competition from Milan for the signature of Mirko Valdifiori, according to the player’s agent. The Partenopei were believed to be close to sealing a deal for the…
Mirko Valdifiori's agent confirms that Milan and Napoli are after the Empoli midfielder, but denies official offers. The 28-year-old is enjoying a small renaissance with the Azzurri, and his agent…
Empoli President Fabrizio Corsi confirms Napoli's interest in Mirko Valdifiori, but says there is 'nothing concrete' yet. On from today's reports of a meeting between directors Riccardo Bigon and Marcello…
Napoli set their eyes on Empoli playmaker Mirko Valdifiori and look to set up a meeting by Friday. The 29-year-old has been targeted by the Partenopei's sporting director Riccardo Bigon,…
Empoli have formally extended the contracts of Vincent Laurini and Mirko Valdifiori until June 2017. The Tuscan club announced the new deals this evening. Midfielder Valdifiori is 28 years old…
After a glorious weekend of fabulous football action in Serie A Dave Taylor picks Week 6’s star performers for his best XI. Rafael [Verona] The 32-year-old Italo-Brazilian made sure of…
Empoli’s Mirko Valdifiori is the only player suspended after Week 4 of Serie A, and he is joined in the stands by Maurizio Sarri. Valdifiori’s quick-fire double booking against Milan…