Italy National Football Team

From European glory to World Cup disaster - What went wrong with Italy?

A look at what has happened to the Azzurri since their triumph at Euro 2020, which seemed to announce their return as a world power after missing out in 2018.

UEFA Nations League: Italy, Spain open semi-finals with replay of Euro 2020 epic

Roberto Mancini's Italy are on a world-record run of 37 matches without defeat and have a squad predictably stuffed full of players who took part in their run to glory in the Euro final over England at Wembley.

Nations League finals: Italy’s Ciro Immobile ruled out due to injury; Moise Kean named replacement

Immobile, the leading scorer in Serie A this season, suffered the injury in Lazio's 2-0 Europa League victory over Lokomotiv Moscow on Thursday.

Euro 2020: Italy coach Roberto Mancini optimistic about PSG midfielder Marco Verratti’s recovery from knee injury

Speaking before Friday's pre-Euro friendly with San Marino, Mancini said that Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Verratti is recovering from the knock "quicker than expected".

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Roberto Mancini drops starlets Moise Kean, Nicolo Zaniolo from Italy squad for ill-discipline

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has dropped Moise Kean and Nicolo Zaniolo from his squad picked to face Armenia and Finland in Euro 2020 qualifying.

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Mario Balotelli overlooked due to lack of fitness, says Italy coach Roberto Mancini

Italy coach Roberto Mancini said he overlooked Mario Balotelli for upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers because the Marseille player lacked fitness.

Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini says players need to think about life after football from start of career

Chiellini studied for a degree in economics and a Masters in business administration at Turin University at the same time as winning seven straight Serie A titles with Juventus from 2012.

'Birth certificate for a new national side': Italy rejoices after Azzurri get first competitive win under Roberto Mancini

Italy's win over Poland was the first competitive win for the four-time world champions since a 1-0 victory over Albania in World Cup qualifiers in October 2017.

Italy manager Roberto Mancini recalls PSG midfielder Marco Verratti, misfiring striker Mario Balotelli dropped

While midfield orchestrator Marco Verratti's return is being welcomed with open arms, the same could be said about Mario Balotelli's widely-expected absence.

UEFA Nations League: Italy coach Roberto Mancini says team lacks confidence after draw against Poland

Roberto Mancini, 58, was appointed after the four-time winners Italy's shock failure to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.