Confusion on Costa Rica drug tests
FIFA explained why seven Costa Rica players had anti-doping tests after the Italy game rather than the usual two. Italian media reported that seven members of the winning squad were…
FIFA explained why seven Costa Rica players had anti-doping tests after the Italy game rather than the usual two. Italian media reported that seven members of the winning squad were…
Coach Jorge Luis Pinto said “Costa Rica were in the Group of Death, but it’s the others who are dead” after beating Italy. The Central Americans progressed to the last…
Thiago Motta claimed “the only difference” between Italy and Costa Rica was how accustomed they were to the heat. The Brazil-born midfielder spoke to RAI Sport after the 1-0 World…
There are injury concerns over Daniele De Rossi, who was seen limping after the Costa Rica game. The Roma man played 90 minutes against both England and Costa Rica in…
Christian Bolanos took a sideswipe at Mario Balotelli after Costa Rica beat Italy. “He’ll know our names now.” Christian Bolanos took a sideswipe at Mario Balotelli after Costa Rica beat…
Lorenzo Insigne believes Italy “did well to avoid conceding another” after their 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica. “There wasn’t that much pressure on us, but it was an important game…
Bryan Ruiz said it is “a dream come true” for tiny Costa Rica to beat Italy and Uruguay in a World Cup. “I cannot explain the emotions I am feeling…
Italy can qualify for the World Cup knockouts, and even top the group, as long as they don’t lose to Uruguay. The Azzurri put themselves in a difficult position after…
Gigi Buffon insists the defeat to Costa Rica “changes nothing” for Italy’s final group match against Uruguay. “At the end of the day we hoped to do better and to…
Antonio Cassano is “convinced we can do it” after Italy’s 1-0 World Cup defeat to Costa Rica. “It was a strange game, but the fundamental thing right now is to…
Costa Rica pulled off an historic win in Recife, as Sam Lewis analyses the slow and sluggish Italy. Gianluigi Buffon: 6 Didn’t have an awful lot to do, especially in…
Cesare Prandelli confessed to “a deserved defeat” against an “aggressive” Costa Rica, as Italy face a showdown with Uruguay. The 1-0 result in Recife leaves the Azzurri needing at least…
Italy suffered a World Cup shock when beaten 1-0 by Costa Rica, who qualify for the knockout stages. Due to goal difference, the Nazionale can still qualify with a draw…
Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas “would be honoured and very happy” with an offer from Napoli. The shot-stopper faces Italy in the World Cup this evening and is eager to…
Gigi Buffon, Thiago Motta and Ignazio Abate step into the Italy side to face Group D leaders Costa Rica. It kicks off at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT) in Recife,…
Thiago Motta, Ignazio Abate and Gianluigi Buffon are speculated as Italy’s three new faces to come in to face Costa Rica today. The Azzurri have been anticipated all week from…
Italy continue to pressure for time-outs to be sanctioned for today’s match with Costa Rica, but the rules indicate they may be unsuccessful. Italy continue to pressure for time-outs to…
Cesare Prandelli has revealed both Gigi Buffon and Andrea Barzagli will play against Costa Rica if they respond well to training tomorrow morning. Cesare Prandelli has revealed both Gigi Buffon…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli is wary of the threat tomorrow’s World Cup opponents Costa Rica will pose his side. The two nations won their opening Group D matches of the…
Italy have trained for the first time in Recife ahead of their game against Costa Rica tomorrow. The Azzurri landed in the city earlier on Thursday and went straight to…