Donnarumma: ‘We are humanly close to Tonali and Zaniolo’

Azzurri goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma says the team are staying close to Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo following their withdrawal from the team. The pair are the subject of an investigation from the Turin Public Prosecutors office into an alleged illegal betting ring.…

OFFICIAL: Italy and Turkey will host EURO 2032

UEFA have officially confirmed that Italy and Turkey will host UEFA Euro 2032 following their successful bid to jointly hold the competition. The two nations were originally preparing individual bids but opted to combine their efforts, and UEFA have now confirmed that…

Raspadori: ‘We have full trust in Spalletti’

Italy striker Giacomo Raspadori says he and his teammates have absolute trust in new coach Luciano Spalletti. The Azzurri were 2-1 winners over Ukraine thanks for a Davide Frattesi brace that propels them up to second in their EURO 2024 qualifying group.…

Spalletti: ‘We can be happy with how we played’

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti believes the team can be happy with how they played in their 2-1 win over Ukraine. The victory puts the Azzurri into second place behind England in the Euro 2024 qualifying group, making it Spalletti’s first win as…

Cannavaro: ‘Italy have in-depth work to do on two issues’

World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro believes there is a crisis of sorts affecting Italian football that must be resolved on two fronts. The former Azzuri and Juventus defender spoke with Il Messaggero following Italy’s 1-1 draw with North Macedonia at the weekend…

OFFICIAL: Luciano Spalletti appointed as new Italy coach

The FIGC have confirmed that former Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has been appointed as head coach of the Italian national team. The news was expected to be announced very soon after La Gazzetta dello Sport announced that a deal was close to…

Italy set to appoint Spalletti, announcement tomorrow

Italy look set to appoint former Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti to the post following Roberto Mancini’s resignation earlier this week. Mancini left the position earlier this week, much to the surprise of the Italian media, saying he didn’t get the support he…

Mancini: ‘I didn’t get the support I needed’

Former Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has broken his silence after leaving the post, saying he didn’t get the support he needed from FIGC head Gabriele Gravina. Mancini resigned from the position on Sunday amid reports he will be moving on to…

Mancini: ‘Resigning was a personal decision’

Roberto Mancini has released a brief statement on his social media accounts, following his decision to resign as Italy coach. The 58-year-old left the position on Sunday morning, with the FIGC confirming the news in a brief statement, thanking Mancini for his…

Roberto Mancini resigns as Italy head coach

The FIGC have confirmed that Roberto Mancini has resigned as Italy’s head coach after five-years in charge of the Azzurri. Mancini took charge of the four-time World Cup winners in 2018 after they failed to qualify for that year’s tournament in Russia.…

Italian and Turkish Federations propose joint bid for EURO 2032

The Italian and Turkish Football Federations have sent a letter to UEFA announcing their willingness to jointly organize the 2032 European Football Championship. Italy and Turkey were the only two federations to have sent the final candidacy dossier to UEFA , so…

Italy submit bid to host Euro 2032

Italy have officially submitted their bid to UEFA to host the 2032 European Championship with IGC president Gabriele Gravina calling it ‘an extraordinary opportunity’. The news was confirmed yesterday, with matches expected to be staged across Milan, Turin, Verona, Genoa, Bologna, Florence,…

Roberto Mancini discusses Azzurri plans, Zaniolo, Juventus point deduction

Italy national football team manager Roberto Mancini has discussed various aspects of Italian football. Situated at a conference in Rome, Mancini formed part of a round table alongside (national basketball coach), Ferdinando De Giorgi (national volleyball coach) and Alessandro Campagna (national water…