Torres: ‘Italy make life complicated’
Fernando Torres is concerned about Spain’s potential semi-final against Italy. “They always made life complicated for us.” The Azzurri will face the winners of Group B – likely to be…
Fernando Torres is concerned about Spain’s potential semi-final against Italy. “They always made life complicated for us.” The Azzurri will face the winners of Group B – likely to be…
Referee Ravshan Irmatov “admitted he made a mistake” during Italy’s second goal against Brazil. Referee Ravshan Irmatov “admitted he made a mistake” during Italy’s second goal against Brazil. The Uzbek…
There are reports Mario Balotelli and Riccardo Montolivo are at risk for the Confederations Cup semi-final. Both players picked up knocks during Italy’s 4-2 defeat to Brazil last night in…
Thiago Silva admits he was impressed by Italy’s performance against Brazil and took the blame for Emanuele Giaccherini’s goal. “Italy never stopped fighting, not even when two goals down, and…
Neymar told Mario Balotelli he’d “better start getting used to the heat” ahead of next year’s World Cup. The two strikers have become friends after praising each other through the…
Christian Maggio is still smarting that his chance to draw 3-3 with Brazil hit the bar. “Things just aren’t going our way.” Christian Maggio is still smarting that his chance…
Gigi Buffon feels the performance against Brazil was an improvement, but “we’ve got to stop conceding goals” and hope Spain have an off day. Italy were beaten 4-2, but the…
Dante had a very special reason to celebrate a goal against Italy in his hometown. “I was dreaming about this.” The Brazil defender came off the bench for the injured…
Emanuele Giaccherini revealed how he scored against Brazil. “Thiago Silva underestimated me.” The versatile Italy man netted in last night’s 4-2 Confederations Cup defeat in Salvador, the first goal Brazil…
Cesare Prandelli assures Italy “have to be more audacious” when taking on Spain in the Confederations Cup semi-final. Although La Roja play Nigeria tonight, it will take an extraordinary set…
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar saw “chaos” on Giorgio Chiellini’s goal and is “happy” Roma are showing an interest. Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar saw “chaos” on Giorgio Chiellini’s goal and is…
Ignazio Abate is out of the Confederations Cup after dislocating his shoulder, while Riccardo Montolivo suffered a head injury. Both players went off in the opening 30 minutes of tonight’s…
Antonio Candreva felt Italy “should’ve been more audacious” in the first half after a 4-2 defeat to Brazil. “I think we played the second half comfortably on a par with…
Felipe Scolari believes Brazil “gained a lot of confidence” with their 4-2 victory over Italy and praised striker Fred. “I think the Seleçao gained a lot of confidence with this…
Emanuele Giaccherini feels regret that Italy were unable to pile the pressure on Brazil throughout. “They’re not unbeatable.” Emanuele Giaccherini feels regret that Italy were unable to pile the pressure…
Giorgio Chiellini insists Italy’s confidence has grown after their 4-2 defeat to Brazil. “We put them under serious pressure.” The defender scored in the Confederations Cup tie, but could not…
Cesare Prandelli felt Italy deserved a draw against Brazil in tough circumstances and praised their “excellent reaction.” Cesare Prandelli felt Italy deserved a draw against Brazil in tough circumstances and…
Italy fought hard, were unlucky and scored with Emanuele Giaccherini and Giorgio Chiellini, but were beaten 4-2 by Brazil. Italy fought hard, were unlucky and scored with Emanuele Giaccherini and…
Italy make several changes and adopt a new system against Brazil, while Mario Balotelli goes toe-to-toe with Neymar. The tie kicks off in Salvador de Bahia at 20.00 UK time…
Italy’s line-up against Brazil this evening could be a 4-2-3-1 rather than a 4-3-3, as Alessandro Diamanti tucks into a trequartista role. The Confederations Cup Group A match kicks off…