The Latest Breaking News from Giancarlo Italiano

'In my blood': Phoenix interim boss on his ALM future

Acting as interim Wellington Phoenix coach for the fourth time, Chris Greenacre is backing himself to land the full-time gig at the A-League Men club.

AAP · Apr 24

A-League coach resigns after 'unacceptable' derby loss

Giancarlo Italiano has resigned as Wellington Phoenix coach after his charges were humbled 5-0 in an A-League Men derby loss to Auckland.

AAP · Feb 21

'Loser mentality': Why 'Nix aren't fixed on just finals

Wellington are in the bottom three of the A-League Men, but coach Giancarlo Italiano believes the Phoenix are still in contention to win the competition.

AAP · Feb 13

Finals hopes fading for Phoenix after City defeat

Wellington boss Giancarlo Italiano says finals are a tough hope for his side after their second 'mini grand final' loss in three weeks, against Melbourne City.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

NZ derby a chance to kickstart Phoenix: coach Italiano

Wellington's upcoming derby against Auckland is an opportunity to start a belated run towards the top-six along with claiming derby bragging rights.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

'Nix out to end AAMI Park hoodoo against depleted City

Wellington have not defeated Melbourne City at AAMI Park since 2013, but Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano believes their hoodoo can play in their favour.

AAP · Jan 2, 2025

Italiano stokes flame against 'vulnerable' Auckland FC

Wellington Phoenix aren't daunted by a sold-out Mount Smart Stadium and Auckland FC's mighty A-League Men winning streak.

AAP · Dec 6, 2024

Coach Italiano warns against early Unite Round games

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano says Sydney's hot conditions played a big part in his side's Unite Round match against Melbourne Victory.

AAP · Nov 24, 2024

Auckland won't get carried away after perfect ALM start

Auckland FC have claimed New Zealand derby bragging rights over Wellington with a 2-0 win but won't get carried away with their perfect A-League Men start.

AAP · Nov 2, 2024

Would-be lawyer Italiano defying odds at Wellington

Giancarlo Italiano's A-League Men win rate is better than Graham Arnold, Kevin Muscat and Ange Postecoglou. But the Wellington boss is an atypical head coach.

AAP · Nov 1, 2024