Football-italia
Probable line-ups: Liechtenstein-Italy
Probable line-ups: Liechtenstein-Italy
It’s all change for Italy against Liechtenstein in a potentially historic match, as Giovanni Di Lorenzo should make his debut, with Andrea Belotti and Nicolò Zaniolo stepping in. It kicks off in Vaduz at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), although the Azzurri have already qualified for Euro 2020. They are also guaranteed top spot in […]
Atalanta suffer Zapata blow
Atalanta suffer Zapata blow
Atalanta have been dealt a huge blow as striker Duvan Zapata will be out for at least three weeks with a thigh injury. Sky Sport Italia reports Zapata returned from Colombia duty with a grade-I adductor problem. Consequently, the broadcaster expects him to be out for a minimum of three weeks. The 28-year-old will therefore […]
‘Napoli were gifted €22m for Verdi!’
‘Napoli were gifted €22m for Verdi!’
Torino owner Urbano Cairo has suggested that he overpaid Napoli for Simone Verdi. “I gave them a €22m gift that I’ve never even given to my wife.” Toro just about got a deal over the line to bring back Verdi last month, but Cairo admitted he made “a very wrong move” in starting negotiations with […]
Milik sends Napoli warning
Milik sends Napoli warning
Arkadiusz Milik has warned Napoli that “I’d like to get more than 15 minutes per game” after helping Poland qualify for Euro 2020. Milik scored during Poland’s 2-0 win against North Macedonia last night, but the striker came away with mixed emotions as the euphoria of qualifying for the tournament contrasted with his situation at […]
Real Madrid want Fabian in January
Real Madrid want Fabian in January
Real Madrid have surpassed Barcelona in the fight for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz and reportedly want him in January. The 23-year-old is going from strength to strength since he made the €30m transfer from Real Betis in the summer of 2018. He has now become a regular in the Spain XI and is repeatedly linked […]
Milik on target for Poland
Milik on target for Poland
Napoli forward Arkadiusz Milik scored a sensational goal that helped Poland join Italy, Belgium and Russia at Euro 2020. Milik curled a left-foot strike from outside the box, as Poland beat North Macedonia 2-0 this evening. That proved enough to secure their place at the tournament next summer. Russia also mathematically clinched qualification for Euro […]
Conte: ‘No limits, but also realistic’
Conte: ‘No limits, but also realistic’
Antonio Conte acknowledges “there is still a gap” between Inter and Juventus. “We mustn’t set limits, but at the same time be honest and realistic.” The Nerazzurri Coach spoke at the Festival dello Sport in Trento and you can read the rest of his comments here. “I don’t think there’s any harm in dreaming, which […]
Fiorentina join Tonali race
Fiorentina join Tonali race
Inter, Juventus and Napoli have long tracked Sandro Tonali, but it’s reported Fiorentina are now ready to pay €30-40m for the Brescia midfielder. Nicknamed the new Andrea Pirlo, Tonali is only 19 years old and in his debut Serie A campaign, but is already set for his senior Italy debut. That may well come on […]
Italy: Perfect Azzurri qualify for Euro 2020!
Italy: Perfect Azzurri qualify for Euro 2020!
Italy took a while to break Greece down, but a Jorginho penalty and deflected Federico Bernardeschi strike guarantee Euro 2020 qualification with seven wins out of seven. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri mathematically secure their qualification for Euro 2020 with three matches to spare, […]
Line-ups: Italy v Greece
Line-ups: Italy v Greece
Italy choose Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne in their trident attack for a Euro 2020 qualifier against Greece. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri have a 100 per […]