Maggio: ‘Italy were superior’
Christian Maggio rued his luck after the shoot-out defeat to Spain, but felt Italy “were superior” for much of the game. The Confederations Cup semi-final ended goalless after extra time,…
Christian Maggio rued his luck after the shoot-out defeat to Spain, but felt Italy “were superior” for much of the game. The Confederations Cup semi-final ended goalless after extra time,…
Giorgio Chiellini insists “if there was a team that should’ve won tonight, it was Italy” after a shoot-out defeat to Spain. “We are disappointed by the result, as we had…
Cesare Prandelli said the performance from Italy was “touching” despite the defeat on penalties to Spain. Cesare Prandelli said the performance from Italy was “touching” despite the defeat on penalties…
Italy had numerous chances and tactically muzzled Spain, but were beaten 7-6 on penalties in the Confederations Cup semi-final. The teams could not be separated after 120 minutes in which…
Italy switch to a three-man defence and rely on Alberto Gilardino as they take on Fernando Torres’ Spain in the Confederations Cup semi-final. It kicks off in Fortaleza at 20.00…
Gerard Pique is expecting “a very exciting match with a great team” in tonight’s Spain-Italy Confederations Cup semi-final. It kicks off in Fortaleza at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) and…
Dino Zoff has reflected on why Spain must pay attention to Italy, and also his belief in Alberto Gilardino. Italy are preparing for a Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain in…
Brazil and Lazio playmaker Hernanes has admitted that he would rather play Spain than Italy in the final of the Confederations Cup. Brazil and Lazio playmaker Hernanes has admitted that…
Italy are set to field a 3-4-2-1 system in tonight’s Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain. Italy are set to field a 3-4-2-1 system in tonight’s Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain.…
Gianluigi Buffon insists the 4-0 defeat to Spain “was not a real reflection” of Italy’s quality and answered his Confederations Cup critics. Gianluigi Buffon insists the 4-0 defeat to Spain…
Edinson Cavani has reassured Napoli amid rumours on his future. “I’ll talk to the President, man to man.” He scored in this evening’s 2-1 Confederations Cup semi-final defeat to Brazil.…
Cesare Prandelli is confident Italy “have the weapons to make life difficult for Spain” and confirmed Alberto Gilardino will start. The Confederations Cup semi-final is in Fortaleza on Thursday at…
Edinson Cavani was on target and Julio Cesar saved a penalty, but Brazil squeezed past Uruguay 2-1 to reach the Confederations Cup Final. They will face the winners of Spain-Italy…
Sergio Busquets is impressed by Italy’s versatility in midfield, though “all their moves start from Andrea Pirlo.” The Azzurri face Spain in the Confederations Cup semi-final on Thursday at 20.00…
Alvaro Arbeloa is a huge admirer of Andrea Pirlo ahead of the Confederations Cup semi-final. “He has given football lessons to the world.” Spain beat Italy 4-0 a year ago,…
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque warns in their Euro 2012 draw “Italy were superior” and could hurt them again in the Confederations Cup semi-final. The two nations will meet again…
Cesar Azpilicueta warns Spain will find it “very difficult” against Italy, but that Confederations Cup victory is to be expected. “I’m finding it very comfortable in the Confederations Cup. This…
Salvatore Sirigu is the latest injury concern for Italy on the eve of the Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain. Having lost the Milan pair of Ignazio Abate and Mario Balotelli…
Fernando Torres is expecting his Spain side to be tested by Italy in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup. Although La Roja have the upper hand in the most recent…
Claudio Marchisio has faith in Alberto Gilardino and joked about Spain’s strip poker allegations. “Hopefully they’ll be tired...” The Italy midfielder took the Press conference in Fortaleza ahead of Thursday’s…