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Oscar Washington Tabarez can’t wait to see his Uruguay in action against Italy on Tuesday evening, especially Luis Suarez.
Andrea Ranocchia gave away a penalty against Poland, but was “happy” with his return from injury for Italy.
Italy will hold a special training session today on a new ground built with funds confiscated from the mafia.
Uruguay have named their squad to face Italy on Tuesday, including Edinson Cavani and Liverpool’s Luis Suarez.
Cesare Prandelli has hinted Mario Balotelli will start against Uruguay as well on Tuesday. “I’ll evaluate the situation.”
FIGC director general Antonello Valentini gives Roberto Mancini the credit for Mario Balotelli’s improvement.
Cesare Prandelli is proud of his Italy side and Mario Balotelli. “We play for ourselves and the joy of football.”
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is “happy for Mario Balotelli” after netting his first Italy goal.
Leonardo Bonucci admits he was surprised to be left out of the Italy squad, though is focusing on winning the Scudetto with Juventus.
Gianluigi Buffon trusts Italy can recover from losing Antonio Cassano and Giuseppe Rossi. “We’ve found Mario Balotelli and Giampaolo Pazzini.”
Simone Pepe is ready to “play anywhere” Cesare Prandelli wants him to for Italy.
Torino defender Angelo Ogbonna confessed he “did not expect” to make his Italy debut against Poland.
Ignazio Abate enjoyed his Italy debut in the 2-0 win over Poland. “If the Coach gives me the opportunity, I’d love to be at Euro 2012.”
Thiago Motta praised Mario Balotelli and believes Italy have “a very strong side” going into Euro 2012.
Giampaolo Pazzini feels there is a lot of pressure on Mario Balotelli, but doesn’t care if his goal was offside!
Claudio Marchisio claims Mario Balotelli “has changed” in Manchester and reveals the striker’s superstitious side.
Cesare Prandelli hailed Mario Balotelli for his first Italy goal and his consistency against Poland.
Italy earned their first ever win on Polish soil with Giampaolo Pazzini and Mario Balotelli’s magnificent debut strike, while Gigi Buffon saved a penalty.
Cesare Prandelli hopes to “make Italy smile” with tonight’s game against Poland during a crisis for the country.
Italian legend Gigi Riva has revealed that it was his idea for Mario Balotelli to face the media this week.
Milan veteran Gianluca Zambrotta has surprisingly stated that he hopes to be a part of Italy’s Euro 2012 squad.
Italy moved into first place in their European Under-21 qualifying group with a hard-fought 2-0 win away to Turkey.
Giorgio Chiellini wants Italy to again underline their defensive strength under Cesare Prandelli in the game against Poland.
Italy will face Poland on Friday with Mario Balotelli and Giampaolo Pazzini in attack, while Ignazio Abate will make his debut at right-back.
Andrea Barzagli is on his way back to Turin after he withdrew from the Italy squad because of injury.