Buffon Confident In Italy's Shot to Overcome Spain
Italy and Spain are battling hard to get that number one seat in their qualifying group that guarantees an automatic ticket for 2018 World Cup.
Italy international defender, Matteo Darmian continue to get call up for Gli Azzurri despite not getting much playing time so far at his club Manchester United.
Answering media questions regarding his low amount of start with Man United under Jose Mourinho this season, Darmian stated that he doesn't really know the reason for it.
Graziano Pelle's journey with Italian national team is under serious doubt following his recent incident with current Azzurri coach, Giampiero Ventura.
Pelle who was being subbed off during Italy's 1-1 draw against Spanish didn't look happy and venting it out by refusing to shake Ventura's hand.
Italy's recent success in defeating Spain during Euro 2016 doesn't mean that Azzurri are favorite for their upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifier according to defender Leonardo Bonucci.
Following Belgium's exit in Euro 2016 quarter finals against Wales, what's to be expected from Marc Wilmots' tenure with the Red Devils come to fruition as he has officially resign as head coach.
Former Italy national team head coach, Antonio Conte cherished his new experience with Premier League side Chelsea and is keen on taking them to immediately challenge for title.
Although his new side finished in lowly 10th seat last season, Conte doesn't love any beliefs as he is determined to make his team fighting until the very end.
The penalty shoot out between Italy and Germany during Euro 2016 quarter finals were filled with many interesting stuff, including one ridiculous miss by Azzurri's striker, Simone Zaza.
Germany finally ending their curse of never beating Italy in competitive games as Joachim Low's men defeated the Azzurri via an intense penalty shoot out.
The two sides were drawing 1-1 during regular time and no more goals were scored during 2x15, forcing them to settle things via lottery shoot out.
Defeating Spain in previous round, another tough task arrived for Italy as this Saturday they face world champion, Germany for that one spot in Euro 2016 semifinals.
Admitting that his side are on for a much tougher task against Joachim Low's men, Azzurri head coach, Antonio Conte prepared his team to study their opponent vigorously and search for ways to hurt them.
German national side are determined to end their winless streak in competitive meetings against Italy as both teams face up for one ticket into Euro 2016 semifinals this Saturday.
Acknowledging the quality of Azzurri's back line, Die Mannschaft's head coach, Joachim Low stated that his side have prepare a certain strategy to break Italy's defense.
Italy's preparation for their Euro 2016 quarter finals clash against Germany is far from ideal as they might be without some important players.
Having already loss Thiago Motta due to accumulation, latest reports suggesting that Daniele De Rossi along with Antonio Candreva might not make it for that game.
Italy made their way into the last eight of Euro 2016 after completing their revenge over Spain, beating Vicente Del Bosque's men 2-0, with goals from Giorgio Chiellini and Graziano Pelle.
Being considered slightly as underdog on their math up against Spain in Euro 2016 last 16, Italy proved all doubters wrong as they sent the two time defending champions out of the competition with a 2-0 victory.