Barzagli will finish his career in the Italian national team

The defender of Juventus Andrea Barzagli reported that he will finish his career in the Italian national team after the European Championship 2016, which will be held next summer in France. 34-year-old player made his debut in a T-shirt Azzurri in 2004 and since then has played for the national team in 52 matches. I will leave the Italian national team after the championship, it’s the right time to give the opportunity to the new comers. In the national team of Italy Barzagli became the world champion in 2006, in 2012, he reached the Final of the European Championship, and in 2013 won the bronze medal at the Confederations Cup.

Caceres got in an accident because of being drunk

Defender of Juventus Martin Caceres got in an accident in the evening of 28th of September.It is reported that footballer, driving his car Ferrari got in an accident. The Uruguayan was not injured, but alcohol was detected in his blood. Because of driving intoxicated the player deprived of driver's license.

In the current season Caceres played in two league matches in Italy.

Prandelli: It seems that Bolotelli became older

Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli shared his expectations from AC Milan and the game of the striker Mario Balotelli.

“The Milanese club has a real revolution in the composition. It will be very interesting to observe the tactical resistance between coaches. They know each other, both are winners. I think that many goals will be scored.

Balotelli? I’ve always had warm feelings towards him. It seems he has matured. I liked the words which he said upon his return to AC Milan. His words sounded like an adult’s speech. I believe he is realizing his potential,” – said Prandelli.

Pirlo, Criscito and Giovinco are invited to Italy national team

Italian coach Antonio Conte called for preparations for the qualifying matches of UEFA Euro 2016 from Malta (3 September) and Bulgaria (6 September) 28 players, including Defender Domenico Criscito (Zenit). New comer from Juventus to MLS Andrea Pirlo and striker Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto) are also included in the list. Midfielder of Juventus Claudio Marchisio is missed from the line-up due to injury.

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Daniele Padelli (Torino), Salvatore Sirigu (Paris Saint-Germain).

Defenders: Francesco Acerbi (Sassuolo), Andrea Barzagli (Juventus), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus),Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Domenico Criscito (Zenit), Matteo Darmian (Manchester United), Mattia De Sciglio (AC Milan), Manuel Pasqual (Fiorentina), Andrea Ranocchia (Internazionale).

Midfielders: Andrea Bertolacci (AC Milan), Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Alessandro Florenci (Roma), Marco Parolo (Lazio), Andrea Pirlo (New York City), Roberto Soriano (Sampdoria), Marco Verratti (Paris Saint-Germain).

Forwards: Antonio Candreva (Lazio), Eder (Sampdoria), Stephan El Shaarawy (Monaco), Manolo Gabbiadini (Napoli), Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto), Ciro Immobile (Sevilla), Graziano Pelle (Southampton), Franco Vasquez (Palermo), Simone Dzadza (Juventus).

Fans broke the window of the bus with Juventus players

Fans threw stones and other objects on the bus of Juventus, which was driving to the stadium Olimpico di Torino before the match of the 32nd round of the championship in Italy with Torino. One of the stones hit the front-glass of the bus. None of the players and the staff was injured, according to Sportmediaset.

Berlusconi: Menez goal for Milan was wonderful

Owner of AC Milan Silvio Berlusconi said his team a draw in a match with Inter in a match of the 12th round of Serie A, which took place on 23 November and ended with the score 1:1.

“You are not allowed Inter to play, stopped Kovacic, so my compliments to Essien. Menez goal was wonderful. It was a good match; you fought with strength, passion and enthusiasm. Now every game we need to take a step forward. I want to replace the coach did, that none of the teams did not feel deprived of playing time and the players always want to continue to sacrifice something and keep themself in shape all the time” – said Berlusconi.

Mexes: The club acquired new players to get rid of me

Defender of AC Milan Philippe Mexes said he was not going to leave the club at the end of the season. The head coach of Rossoneri Filippo Inzaghi from the beginning of the season gave preference to other players, but in the last two matches of the championship in Italy French footballer, whose contract ends in 2015, went on the field in the starting lineup and played the full 90 minutes.

“I do not know if I did not go out on the field because the summer refused to move to another team. But some special offers have been made. Of course, the club acquired new players to get rid of me. Inzaghi from the beginning gave me to understand that I will have less chance of match practice, as there were many more young central defenders. But I see myself in the future of AC Milan.” - said Mexes.

Nesta will play again in India

The former defender of AC Milan and the Italian international Alessandro Nesta decided to resume his playing career and signed a contract until the end of the season with an Indian club Chennai. 38-year-old Italian is intended to replace a part of an extended period of retired defender John Mendoza. It is noteworthy that the head coach is a former partner of Nesta, Italian national team’s defender Marco Materazzi. The nowadays team there are such known in European football players as: Elano, Mikael Silvestre and Eric Djemba-Djemba. It is possible that Nesta will appear on the field already on 5 of December.

Nesta’s last team was MLS (Montreal Impact) in October 2013 The defender announced about his retirement.

Inzaghi: Disappointed that AC Milan could not beat Inter

Head coach of AC Milan Filippo Inzaghi commented on the game of his players in the match of the 12th round of Serie A against the Inter, which ended with the score of 1:1. For Inzaghi it was the first Milan derby as a coach, and for his colleague Roberto Mancini - the first game with the rank of chief coach of Inter after returning to coaching bridge Nerazzurri.

“It is disappointing that we led in the account, had a good time, but did not win. However, my team completely surrendered the game, it was a balanced game in which Inter was also very good. Inter made pressure, but did not create situations. They scored after our mistakes. We know we need to grow, but I think that the team spirit and hunger for victory today was good. Derby has shown that there are two teams that are working on progress and who will still be ups and downs.

Inter changed the coach, which gave the team an extra enthusiasm. Perhaps we should feel sorry that did not create enough moments to score. But now we do not have to look at the table, we must look at the nature and determination of this team. First of all we need to deal with injuries, as at full strength we will be competitive. I am happy that the team has such a spirit "- said Inzaghi.

Carlos Tevez: I'm in a great club

Striker of Juventus Carlos Tevez after the away match with Lazio (3:0), in which he scored the second goal, agreed with the words of his compatriot Juan Sebastian Veron, who said that Carlos showed the best football of his career.

“I'm in a great club. I agree that now I’m showing the best football of my career. As for the Champions League, then the dream is not harmful. First we have to play with Malmo and then look at our situation. There is a need to act in the same way as in the match with Parma and Lazio, then it will be hard to lose” - said Tevez.

We would like to remind that the meeting of Juventus with Malmo will be held on November 26 in Sweden in the fifth game of the group round of the Champions League.

Juventus won Lazio with a big score

Match of the 12th round of the Italian Serie A, Lazio - Juventus won. Juve three times struck the gate of the Roman team at the stadium Olympic in Rome, not conceding even a single goal.

Midfielder Paul Pogba marked duplicate, one goal was scored by striker Carlos Tevez. 70 minutes into the game, when the score was 3:0, Juventus remained in the minority due to the removal of midfielder Simone Padoin, but it did not help, Lazio to have at least one goal.

Juventus took first place in the championship standings of Italy, three points ahead of AS Roma. Lazio is in the fifth position, the gap between Juventus and Lazio is 12 points.

Pelle: I am 29 years old, not 39. Not that I'm old!

Italian striker Graziano Pelle said he was very happy to score his first goal in Italy in the first match, and ironically noted that it did not consider his age too great to debut in the national team.

Recall, ahead of Italians visiting the Malta national team won with a score in the qualifying tournament for Euro-2016 on wards. Pelle had the only goal in this meeting.

“I am 29 years old, not 39. Not that I'm old! Now I am happy, everyone has their own path. Glad I got to the point, it is especially pleasant that managed to score. It is always important for a striker. I had one more time, I could not score. On the one hand, I'm happy, but at the same time, angry at myself, as could play better. I have been able to work together with Ciro Immobile, we worked with a trainer for a week to find new options.” – said Pelle.

Conte named a prime candidate for the post of head coach of the Italian national team

The new president of the Football Federation of Italy Carlo Tavecchio expects to invite former mentor of Juventus Antonio Conte as a head coach of the national team, which is currently a vacant following the resignation of Cesare Prandelli. According to the newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, today, August 12 held the relevant negotiations, where the parties may well reach agreements.

In that case, if Conte refuses to re-post of head coach of Italy, the main alternative to the Italian press calls Alberto Zaccheroni, who also failed at the World Cup - in 2014 and resigned as coach of the national team of Japan.

Conte resigns as head coach of Juventus

Juventus head coach Antonio Conte has resigned contract with Juventus. Conte is one of the main candidates for the post of head coach of Italy national team. Previous mentor of «Azzurri» Cesare Prandelli left his post after his team failed to qualify for the World Cup 2014. Earlier Italian media reported that the specialist can combine work in Club and national team.

Enrico Castellacci: We believe that Buffon quickly recovers

Italy national team's medical staff is confident that goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to recover quickly after an ankle injury, he missed the first match of the World Cup, 2014.

«Of course, the World Cup any team is interested in as quickly as possible the return of the player, but his health is our top priority. We believe that Buffon quickly recovers. Just don't ask me whether he would play in the next match. This is a decision we will take before the game.

Honestly, it almost was smiling in the locker room when I told him that the injury is not so serious. He was prepared for what will miss the entire Championship, the azzurri» - Enrico Castellacci.

Pirlo: We tried to play good football

Italy national team's midfielder Andrea Pirlo, injury of goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for the first match of the FIFA World Cup 2014, with the captain's armband, said the «azzurri» showed herself courageous team. Cesare Prandelli's side defeated England by 2:1.

«I was the captain of Italy a very courageous. We tried to play good football, wanted to impose Britain their game. We played well, despite the heat. We are a real team, and we are ready to move on, despite the difficulties.

I think we are with Marco Verratti's great work together. We failed in the first half of the match» - said Pirlo.

Pirlo: I still think finish his career in the national team after the World Cup 2014

35-year-old Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo said he still plans to finish an international career after the World Cup 2014 in Brazil.

«I still think finish his career in the national team after the World Cup 2014. I reached a certain age, and will now correctly give way to the younger generation. Does not make sense to continue to play. If I need you, you come back without a problem. But if I will call, but not to play, I'm I'll go crazy. It is better to stay at home,» - said Pirlo.

Prandelli: I know that we can successfully play at the World Cup

Italy national team's coach Cesare Prandelli said his team had tried a new tactic in the friendly match against Luxembourg. The game ended in a draw, 1:1.

«We tried some new things. But we still have work to do. Sometimes there was a big lack of land in the center of the field and the free zone on the edges. In General, we will continue to work. Know that we can successfully play at the World Cup,» - said Prandelli.

Montolivo: I think the climate in Brazil would be of greater value than other world cups

Italian midfielder Riccardo Montolivo spoke about difficult climatic conditions, which will host the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

«Last year when we were at the Confederations Cup, we are a little surprised by the weather. I think the climate in Brazil would be of greater value than other world cups in other countries. Nevertheless, we are working well and are confident that this year will hurt from climate change is less than a year ago,» - said Montolivo.

Balotelli: Racism is everywhere

AC Milan's striker Mario Balotelli has stated that England too there is racists among football fans, but they are not so violently, as in Spain and Italy.

«In England it occurs not in the open form. Right after my move to Manchester City, we left for a tour. In the airplane, looking around, I realized that black players in the team more than whites. This great difference. It shocked me. In Italy, I was often the only one.

Racism is everywhere. Perhaps this is more openly in Italy and Spain. In England they have, but it is better to hide,» - said Balotelli.