The defender’s Italy withdrawal has been put down to familial issues by the national team coach after claims he went out partying
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De Rossi: It's a pleasure to play with Verratti
The veteran midfielder opened the scoring in a 2-0 triumph on Friday, and was full of praise for his young partner in the engine room
Italy 2 Albania 0: De Rossi, Immobile on target in Buffon's milestone appearance
Goals in either half from Daniele De Rossi and Ciro Immobile allowed Gianluigi Buffon and Italy to cruise past Albania in Palermo.
Buffon: There won't be another 1000 games!
The Italy captain says Friday’s clash will be a “huge honour” as he prepares to reach a new landmark against Albania
Ventura: Buffon welcome in Italy coaching set-up
The Juventus legend is set to retire after the 2018 World Cup and his boss with the Azzurri is keen for him to form part of the nation’s backroom staff then
Albania-Israel World Cup qualifier moved for security reasons
Following reports of an alleged terrorist plot, this weekend’s encounter between the two countries has been moved to a different venue, it has been confirmed
Belgium brilliant under Martinez and five things we learned from the European qualifiers
The former Everton manager is rebuilding his reputation in charge of Belgium while a temper tantrum may well have opened the Italy door for Mario Balotelli
Xavi blasts 'embarrassing' Gerard Pique criticism
Former Barcelona team-mate offers support to defender following decision to announce retirement from La Roja duty after the 2018 World Cup
Former Spain boss Clemente backs 'brave' Pique
The Barcelona defender’s decision to announce his international retirement in 2018 has been backed by the former Spain coach
Costa lifts Spain, Italy avoid shock in Macedonia
Chelsea striker Diego Costa continued his fine run of goalscoring form to help Spain secure a deserved 2-0 win over Albania in Shkoder, while Italy left it late to snatch a comeback 3-2 win in Macedonia. Costa, who leads the Premier League scoring chart with six goals, tucked away the first on 55 minutes past…
Fuming Pique to quit Spain squad after sleeve uproar
Criticism of the defender’s jersey alteration in the 2-0 win over Albania has prompted him to confirm his international retirement after the Russia tournament