World Cup 2014

Giorgio Chiellini wrote about Uruguay international Luis Suarez biting him on the shoulder. ‘I admire him. I too am a son of a b***h on the field and proud of…

Uruguay international Luis Suarez admits he was “in denial” after biting Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulder during the 2014 World Cup and needed psychological help. The incident occurred during a group game,…

It is reported that Lazio want to tie up a deal for Genoa’s Diego Laxalt before the start of the World Cup. The attacking-midfielder is part of the Uruguay squad…

Former Argentina Coach Alfio Basile blamed Gonzalo Higuain for their 2014 World Cup Final defeat to Germany. “He soiled himself.” The phrase is in his new autobiography, titled ‘Generacion Lio’…

Cesare Prandelli defends his Italy record - “every good thing we did in four years was forgotten because of a single game”. The Azzurri reached the final of Euro 2012…

Cesare Prandelli looks back over the failed World Cup campaign, Mario Balotelli and how Italy go into Euro 2016. “The elimination in Brazil remains an open wound,” the former Italy…

Marco Verratti discussed the Scudetto race, Antonio Conte, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Carlo Ancelotti, Euro 2016 and what went wrong in Brazil. The midfielder is still only 23, but shot to fame…

Former Italy CT Cesare Prandelli reveals he hasn’t had ‘any kind of offer’ from Serie A clubs, after leaving Galatasaray. The former Fiorentina Coach stood down from his position with…

Giorgio Chiellini explained why it’s “impossible” for Juventus to be sated and has “no problem” with Luis Suarez. The Bianconeri go into the Coppa Italia Final with Lazio tomorrow night,…

Luis Suarez says Giorgio Chiellini must take part of the blame for being bitten by him, calling him ‘irritating’. The Barcelona forward infamously took a chunk out of the Juventus…

James Rodriguez has won the FIFA Puskas Award for best goal of 2014 with his strike for Colombia against Uruguay at the Brazil World Cup. The midfielder was nominated for…

Ex-Algeria and Trabzonspor Coach Vahid Halilhodzic confessed he “regrets declining” an offer from Milan. The tactician impressed at the World Cup and opted for Turkish side Trabzonspor, but was fired…

Luis Suarez had to “accept what you’ve done is wrong and apologise” after biting Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup. The Uruguayan striker avoided the referee’s gaze during the incident…

Giorgio Chiellini looked back at infamous incidents with Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Zinedine Zidane. Giorgio Chiellini looked back at infamous incidents with Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani, Zlatan…

Mario Balotelli blasted Cesare Prandelli for not being a “real” man, but does “understand” why Antonio Conte dropped him. The Liverpool striker was a flop at the 2014 World Cup…

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba said his “aim is to become the best player in the world” after a FIFA award. The France international picked up the Hyundai Young Player award…

Ciro Immobile admits no-one was expecting the climate Italy faced at the World Cup, as he labels Antonio Conte a ‘hammer’. The Azzurri were eliminated at the 2014 World Cup…

Leonardo Bonucci warned Mario Balotelli “must learn to be part of a group” if the Liverpool striker wants an Italy recall. The forward was dropped by Antonio Conte and is…

Daniele De Rossi saw “the right reaction” from Italy, but denied criticising Mario Balotelli and Cesare Prandelli. Daniele De Rossi saw “the right reaction” from Italy, but denied criticising Mario…

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has promised his World Cup bite on Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini was his last. Though the Uruguayan escaped punishment at the time, he was hit with a…