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Italy: Azzurri conquer Albania
Italy: Azzurri conquer Albania
Antonio Candreva’s goal proved enough as Italy grabbed a precious 1-0 win in Albania that makes them top seeds in the World Cup play-off draw. See how it all unfolded with the fans giving their views on the Liveblog. The Azzurri were already in the World Cup play-offs ahead of this final group game, but […]
Insigne accepts Italy tactics
Insigne accepts Italy tactics
Lorenzo Insigne praised the Italy “spirit and determination” after a 1-0 win in Albania and shrugged off questions about the tactical system. Antonio Candreva’s goal secured a victory that makes the Azzurri top seeds in the World Cup play-off draw on October 17. “I thought we had a great game, all united to seek this […]
Napoli confirm Chiesa offer
Napoli confirm Chiesa offer
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirms he made several offers for Federico Chiesa, but Fiorentina “wouldn’t give me a price-tag.” There have been reports since the summer that the Partenopei were chasing Chiesa, the teenage son of former Italy hitman Enrico Chiesa. “I did ask Fiorentina for Chiesa, even up to just 20 days ago, […]
HT: Azzurri penalty denied in Albania
HT: Azzurri penalty denied in Albania
Italy had a strong penalty shout turned down and Ciro Immobile went close, but it’s still goalless at half-time in Albania. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri were already in the World Cup play-offs ahead of this final group game, but needed a victory to […]
Insigne: ‘Del Piero is my hero’
Insigne: ‘Del Piero is my hero’
Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne reveals an unexpected name for his football hero – Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero. “I have always said, even if it upsets the Neapolitans, that my hero is Del Piero, because for me he was a great player and is a great man,” Insigne told Dugout. “The first team I played […]
Ballon d’Or: Bonucci on short-list
Ballon d’Or: Bonucci on short-list
Leonardo Bonucci and Gigi Buffon are the only Italian nominees for the Ballon d’Or, along with Dries Mertens, Edin Dzeko and Paulo Dybala. France Football staggered the release of the full 30-man short-list, but completed it this evening. There are two Azzurri figures included, specifically Juventus captain Buffon and his former teammate Bonucci. The centre-back […]
Line-ups: Albania-Italy
Line-ups: Albania-Italy
Italy return to the 4-2-4 formation with Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne, Eder and Antonio Candreva in the final World Cup qualifier in Albania. It kicks off at the Loro Borici Stadium in Shkoder at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Follow all the build-up and action as it happens while giving your views on the LIVEBLOG. […]
Buffon joins Ballon d’Or nominees
Buffon joins Ballon d’Or nominees
The nominees for the Ballon d’Or continue to emerge, including Gianluigi Buffon, Dries Mertens, Paulo Dybala and Edin Dzeko. There’s rarely a year when Juventus and Italy captain Buffon isn’t in the running, especially after he was named Champions League goalkeeper of the year for 2016-17. The shot-stopper turns 40 in January and is widely […]
ADL: ‘Never swap Sarri for Guardiola’
ADL: ‘Never swap Sarri for Guardiola’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis hit back at Max Allegri and assured he’d “never swap Maurizio Sarri for Pep Guardiola.” The patron saved the club from bankruptcy and rebuilt it coming up via Serie C to the Champions League. “After 13 years of presidency, there are no doubts that the Scudetto and Champions League are […]
ADL: ‘Ventura abandon 4-2-4’
ADL: ‘Ventura abandon 4-2-4’
Aurelio De Laurentiis urges Giampiero Ventura to drop the 4-2-4 system for Italy, prepares for Roma-Napoli and reveals his Roberto Inglese plans. The Partenopei President spoke to the media at an event today, you can read the rest of his comments here. “It’s difficult to be in charge of a national team, especially Italy, because […]