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Italy handed tough World Cup qualifying group
With this qualifying group draw, there's a very real chance that Italy could miss the next World Cup.
New Italian national team shirt leaks
The new Italian national team away shirt set to be used at Euro 2016 has leaked a little bit early. The shirt was meant to be debuted in August with its first use coming in September, but now it's out for the whole world to see.
And now that we've seen it, it's... something. The white-with-blue-trim motif is pretty standard for Italy's away kit, but the big blocks of blue on the shoulders and sleeves are a little jarring, as is the big stripe of tricolore down the center of the shirt. The collar is fine for me, though some people are morally against collars for some reason. Normally I like subtle pin-striping, but that super-light gray is almost too subtle.
What do you think of Italy's new away strip? Even if you hate it, hopefully we'll see plenty of Napoli players wearing it at the Euros next summer.
Source: Forza Italian Football
Italy fall to all-time low in FIFA rankings
Thanks to some rough form, Italy are at the lowest point they've been in the 25 year history of FIFA's ranking system.
Italy 1, England 1: Three Lions snatch late draw
Italy had the lead for most of the match, but couldn't hold it as England surged late to share the spoils.
Italy vs. England: Not really so friendly
Some friendlies are one-sided tuneups or experiment testbeds for future matches of actual, you know, importance. Some are glamor affairs just meant to put butts in seats and get lots of eyes on the...
Bulgaria 2, Italy 2: The oriundi saves the day
Much-maligned foreign-born callup Eder scored the vital late equalizer as Italy had to salvage a 2-2 draw against Bulgaria in European Championship qualifying.
Bulgaria vs. Italy: Euro team news and match chat
Italy have a shot to grab the top spot in their European qualifying group, with Croatia and Norway facing off in an earlier match. If Croatia slip and Italy can grab all three points, this could...
Bulgaria vs. Italy preview: Grasping the top rung
It's been a good run for Italy so far in European Championship qualifying. Can they keep the run going?
Italy physios not worried about Gabbiadini injury
Napoli's Italian forward picked up a minor injury on Sunday, but the physios for the Italian national team have no concerns about his availability for their upcoming matches.
FIGC dismiss Italy squad controversy
Some fans and even coaches have been stirring up controversy over foreign-born players in the Italian national team. The FIGC isn't listening.
Gabbiadini earns Italy callup
Napoli have one representative in the Italy squad as they are set to face Bulgaria and England.
Italy fall in FIFA rankings, Conte questions loom
The Italian national team has sunk to its lowest FIFA ranking in some time as many question the future of its manager with the squad.
Maggio has no manner of luck at all
Poor Christian Maggio finally got another crack at the Italy squad, but the flu bug is keeping him locked up at home.
Maggio to be called in to Italy squad for Albania
Christian Maggio is one of 14 players that Antonio Conte will bring in to face Albania on Tuesday.
Conte considering Insigne callup to Italy squad
Italy's manager is considering bringing Insigne back in to the national team fold after his form has improved recently. What's interesting, though, is that Conte might want to experiment with where...
Italy seniors and youths stroll to qualifying wins
Both the Italy senior side and the U21 side won important European Championship qualifiers yesterday.
Italy win Conte's debut, Mertens beats Australia
Napoli had a few players active yesterday in international friendlies. Let's see how they fared.
Jorginho wants Italy international callup
Now that the Napoli midfielder is eligible to play for the Italian international team, Jorginho would like nothing more than to get a call from Antonio Conte. Italy's new manager should give...
Two Napoli youths play 90 minutes for Italy U-19's
The Italy under-19 team played their Croatian counterparts in a friendly this week, and despite the loss a pair of Napoli youths acquitted themselves well.
Official: Conte hired as Italy manager
Not exactly surprising news, but it's a good step for Italy.
FIGC close in on national team manager appointment
With Carlo Tavecchio installed as the new president of Italy's football association, their managerial vacancy is about to be filled.
An Azzurri World Cup Post Mortem, And A Look Ahead
The Italian national team were a brutal disappointment at the World Cup. What happened to them, and what can they do to fix things going forward?
Cesare Prandelli Resigns
After Italy fell out of the World Cup in the Group stage for the second time in a row, Cesare Prandelli fell on his sword and tendered his resignation to the FIGC.
Inept Tactics Mean Even Insigne Can't Save Italy
Poor planning by Cesare Prandelli and even worse execution by Italy's players turned in to a sub-par performance and Costa Rica's second straight upset win of the World Cup.
De Sciglio Injury May Send Maggio To World Cup
An injury to Italy's presumptive starter at left back means that Christian Maggio could be on his way to Brazil soon.
Insigne Bags Brace Against Fluminese For Italy
The star of the show was Ciro Immobile and his hat trick, but Lorenzo Insigne bagged a crucial brace to help Italy win their last tune-up match before the World Cup.
