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Palermo visit Udinese today, but Coach Beppe Iachini revealed disagreements over club strategy. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. “We have…

Paulo Dybala will try to “enjoy these last few games at Palermo” ahead of a move to either Juventus or Arsenal. This week President Maurizio Zamparini confirmed Dybala will be…

Palermo’s Franco Vazquez discusses his future, insisting all he wants is ‘what’s best for the club’. The Italian oriundo has been linked with a move away from the Rosanero after…

Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini says he’s targeting trophies next year, and assures Beppe Iachini’s job is safe. The Rosanero patron has been dubbed ‘mangiallenatori’ or ‘the manager eater’ by the…

Franco Vazquez assured he chose to represent Italy “with my heart” after making his debut against England. The Palermo talent’s first touch in an Azzurri jersey was with his chest,…

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…

Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini reveals he’s looking for a replacement for Paulo Dybala - ‘it’s clear that he’ll leave’. The striker is wanted by clubs all over Europe, with the…

Palermo director Dario Baccin confirms Paulo Dybala “rejected all our proposals, so he will certainly leave.” The 21-year-old Argentine has been repeatedly linked with the likes of Juventus, Arsenal, Manchester…

Palermo confirm Paulo Dybala and Franco Vazquez “will be sold this summer,” listing Juventus, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea among suitors. President Maurizio Zamparini has placed a price-tag of over…

Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini wants €40m for Paulo Dybala, and warns Juventus he won’t accept any players in exchange. The forward has been heavily linked with the Bianconeri, with speculation…

Antonio Candreva defends the oriundi, saying they add 'extra value' to the national team, and discusses tactics. The 28-year-old is a key man in a resurgent Lazio side, and will…

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…

Andrea Barzagli dismisses controversy over oriundi, and welcomes Eder and Franco Vazquez to the Italy squad. The pair are, by birth, Brazilian and Argentinian respectively, but have been called up…

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 Italia Coach Marcello Lippi says that if Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi had Italian relatives, the oriundi controversy would not subsist. Current Coach Antonio Conte's decision to call up Brazilian-born…

Carlo Tavecchio dismisses controversy over Italy call-ups for Eder and Franco Vazquez - “anyone with Italian citizenship can play”. The two attackers are Brazilian and Argentinian respectively, by birth, but…

The agent of Sampdoria forward Eder has slammed ‘unnecessary’ controversy surrounding his client’s Italy call-up. Brazilian by birth, the striker has been called-up by Antonio Conte for the matches against…

Antonio Conte has defended his decision to select oriundi Eder and Franco Vazquez in his latest Italy squad. The move has come in for criticism from the likes of Roberto…

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…

Inter Coach Roberto Mancini believes the likes of Franco Vazquez and Eder should not have been given Italy calls. Both players have been included in Antonio Conte’s Azzurri squad for…