Favasuli Fulfils Italy Dream After Late Call-Up for Luxembourg Clash
Catanzaro defender Costantino Favasuli made his senior Italy debut against Luxembourg, replacing the injured Marco Palestra in a ‘childhood dream come true’.
Italy National Team
Ndour Handed Prestigious Number 10 Shirt as Italy Name Squad for Luxembourg Friendly
Cher Ndour will wear the iconic number 10 jersey as Italy announce their squad numbers for Wednesday’s friendly clash against Luxembourg in Europe.
Eight Debutants to Start as Italy Face Luxembourg in Friendly Clash
Italy’s caretaker manager Silvio Baldini prepares to hand eight players their first senior caps during tonight’s experimental friendly against Luxembourg in Europe.
Palestra Ruled Out of Italy XI for Luxembourg Clash Amid Injury Concerns
Italy defender Marco Palestra will miss the start of the friendly against Luxembourg due to a muscle problem, with big clubs still tracking his transfer situation.
Baldini in Tears Over Pet Dog as He Unveils New-Look Italy Side
Interim Italy coach Silvio Baldini broke down during his press conference when dedicating his upcoming matches to his late dog, as he prepares to lead a young, diverse squad against Luxembourg.
Injury Blow for Palestra as Baldini Names Young Italy XI for Luxembourg Clash
Interim coach Silvio Baldini prepares to hand debuts to several uncapped stars as Italy face Luxembourg, but defensive prospect Marco Palestra misses out with a muscle injury amid intense transfer speculation.
Italy Call Up Fortini for Luxembourg and Greece Friendlies
Italy have added Fiorentina defender Niccolò Fortini to their squad for upcoming friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece as interim coach Silvio Baldini looks to blood new talent following World Cup qualification failure.
Serie A President Warns: Italy’s National Team Pool Halved Since 2006 World Cup Triumph
Lega Serie A President Ezio Maria Simonelli has issued a stark warning about the decline of Italian football, revealing that the national team’s available player pool has dropped by over 50% since their 2006 World Cup victory.
Baldini Takes Charge: Interim Italy Boss Vows Pride and Youth Revolution in First Press Conference
New interim Italy manager Silvio Baldini promises to restore national pride with a youthful squad for June friendlies and calls for urgent reform in Serie A to prioritise homegrown talent over veteran imports.
Calafiori to Boycott World Cup Viewing, Sends Champions League Warning to Roma
Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori reveals he will not watch the World Cup after the Azzurri’s failure to qualify, while targeting Champions League glory with Arsenal and a potential future return to Roma.