De La Torre: ‘Mexico can win’
Mexico manager Jose Manuel De La Torre is confident about facing Italy on Sunday. “We know how to beat the big teams.” El Tri begin their Confederations Cup campaign at…
Mexico manager Jose Manuel De La Torre is confident about facing Italy on Sunday. “We know how to beat the big teams.” El Tri begin their Confederations Cup campaign at…
Adriano met with the Azzurri today, hopes for an Italy-Brazil Final and feels “Mario Balotelli will match Leo Messi.” The former Inter, Fiorentina and Roma striker turned up at the…
FIGC director Demetrio Albertini praised Cesare Prandelli, but admits “Italy are a little behind schedule physically.” FIGC director Demetrio Albertini praised Cesare Prandelli, but admits “Italy are a little behind…
Japan open the Confederations Cup against hosts Brazil today and Coach Alberto Zaccheroni warns “it’s not a foregone conclusion.” The Asian Cup winners face the Seleçao in Brasilia at 20.00…
Emanuele Giaccherini may be a surprise starter against Mexico, but insists he has all the qualities needed to play for Italy. Emanuele Giaccherini may be a surprise starter against Mexico,…
Andrea Barzagli trusts Italy are ready to face Mexico tomorrow with a Juventus-based line-up, but is “very worried” by Javier Hernandez. The Azzurri open their Confederations Cup campaign at the…
Controversial Chilean referee Enrique Osses has been assigned to Italy’s opening Confederations Cup match with Mexico. The game kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) in Rio de Janeiro…
Stephan El Shaarawy skipped training today as Italy tested out a 4-3-2-1 system ahead of the Mexico match. The Azzurri begin their Confederations Cup campaign on Sunday evening against Mexico…
Lazio’s Eddy Onazi is out of the Confederations Cup, but the whole Nigeria squad might pull out due to a row over bonuses. The Super Eagles were supposed to fly…
Giorgio Chiellini concedes Italy did not have the right focus against Haiti and warns he is “hardly Roberto Carlos” at left-back. The defender held a Press conference today in Rio…
Italy’s Confederations Cup campaign hasn’t got off to the best start after a portion of their food supplies were seized by customs officers on arrival in Brazil. The Azzurri left…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is keen to take advantage of his country’s inclusion in this month’s Confederations Cup. Although it is only a friendly tournament, the Azzurri tactician insists lessons…
The Rio de Janeiro stadium Italy are meant to train in from tomorrow is still closed due to structural problems. The Azzurri begin their Confederations Cup experience tonight, as they…
Italy legend Roberto Baggio praised Cesare Prandelli for his “great work” ahead of the Confederations Cup. Italy legend Roberto Baggio praised Cesare Prandelli for his “great work” ahead of the…
Italy’s opponents Mexico have confirmed their Confederations Cup squad and shirt numbers. The Azzurri open their tournament against the Mexicans in Brazil on June 16. They are in Group A…
Brazil have lost Leandro Damiao for the Confederations Cup, calling in Atletico Mineiro forward Jo instead. The Seleçao are in the same group as Italy, Japan and Mexico in the…
Serie A is heavily represented in Uruguay’s squad for this month’s Confederations Cup campaign in Brazil. Former Cagliari and Milan boss Oscar Washington Tabarez has selected eight players from the…
Italy will play against Haiti in Rio de Janeiro on June 11 in a friendly to raise funds for those hit by the 2010 earthquake. Tickets go on sale from…
Juventus’ Sebastian Giovinco will wear the mythical No 10 jersey for Italy at this month’s Confederations Cup. The shirt numbers for Friday’s World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic and…
Angelo Ogbonna and Andrea Ranocchia are the notable names to miss Cesare Prandelli’s cut for the Italy squad to take to the Confederations Cup. In a delayed announcement on Monday…