Italy

FIFA have no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup. Sources confirm the governing body remains committed to the original line-up. This follows a bold suggestion from US special envoy Paolo Zampolli. He proposed that…

In a surprising twist, Claudio Ranieri has officially turned down the chance to become Italy’s national team head coach, even though he was the top pick to replace Luciano Spalletti. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had high hopes…

Germany were back to their merciless best yesterday as they tore Italy apart with a scintillating display of attacking football. First-half goals from Joshua Kimmich and Ilkay Gundogan were complemented by a Thomas Muller strike and a…

In their first meeting since the Euro 2020 final, England and Italy failed to break each other down in front of 2,000 school kids at a “closed” Molineaux stadium. Both teams had great chances, especially early on, but were unable to…

Italy braced for yet another nightmare as they missed out on automatic qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a goalless draw against Northern Ireland in Belfast. The reigning European champions went into their final Group C…

Aiming for a record-breaking 31 matches unbeaten run, Italy started the game brighter with the impressive Leonardo Spinazzola setting up the first presentable chance for Nicolò Barella, whose drive was kept out by Daniel Bachmann's…

Italians spectacularly opened Euro 2020 as they start the campaign off with a dominant win over Turkey. They laid down a marker on the opening matchday with their biggest ever win in the competition. The Azzuri scored three times for the…

Roberto Mancini’s side is expected to provide a challenge for the current leaders of world football and may even arguably be a title contender in this edition.