‘Balo an important weapon’
Cesare Prandelli has called for Mario Balotelli to retain his focus as Italy continue their quest for World Cup glory. The Milan forward scored the winner in the Azzurri’s 2-1…
Cesare Prandelli has called for Mario Balotelli to retain his focus as Italy continue their quest for World Cup glory. The Milan forward scored the winner in the Azzurri’s 2-1…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli expects Spain to be back among world football’s elite within two months. Vicente Del Bosque’s team are already out of this summer’s World Cup after back…
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…
Mario Balotelli has insisted that he just wants to focus on the World Cup, not his own personal future. The Milan striker has been heavily linked with a switch to…
Luca Antonini has revealed that he was shocked to see Genoa teammate Alberto Gilardino not in Italy’s World Cup squad. The Grifone striker had been one of the names thought…
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…
Jose Mourinho has urged Mario Balotelli to ‘understand his full potential’ and take this World Cup by storm. The Italy international has already scored one in this summer’s tournament, netting…
Daniele De Rossi doesn’t quite see himself as ‘Italy’s toughest midfielder’, choosing instead to describe his style as ‘physical’ and ‘fair’. Currently in Brazil with the Italy squad as their…
Daniele De Rossi has considered Italy’s ‘Tikitalia’ nickname and talks of the importance in the Azzurri holding a ‘strong core’ of players. Daniele De Rossi has considered Italy’s ‘Tikitalia’ nickname…
Italy will shortly leave their training base and head out to Recife ahead of tomorrow’s afternoon clash with Costa Rica. Italy will shortly leave their training base and head out…
Thiago Motta appreciates Italy’s new dual playmaker system and is ready to replace Marco Verratti against Costa Rica. Thiago Motta appreciates Italy’s new dual playmaker system and is ready to…
Thiago Motta insists he has no regrets about choosing to play for Italy rather than Brazil. “I feel Italian.” The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder is expected to start against Costa Rica…
There are rumours emerging from the Italy camp that Andrea Barzagli will miss the game with Costa Rica. The Juventus defender has struggled with tendon problems all season and had…
Gigi Buffon and Mattia De Sciglio trained with the full team, as Italy fly out tomorrow morning to face Costa Rica. The entire squad took part in a training session,…
Daniele De Rossi has revealed his idol as a youngster was always former Manchester United player Roy Keane. The Roma vice-captain, who wears the squad number 16 for both his…
Daniele De Rossi believes Italy are getting closer to being at the level of world champions Spain. The Azzurri won their first match of their 2014 World Cup campaign against…
Outgoing Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia says Mario Balotelli has impressed him at the World Cup and can do anything. The forward scored the Azzurri’s winner in their tournament opener against…
The referee for Italy’s World Cup match against Costa Rica on Friday has been confirmed as Chile’s Enrique Osses. The official has been taking charge of international fixtures since 2005…
Alessandro Del Piero is encouraged by Italy’s start to the World Cup, but warns against placing expectation on the squad. The Azzurri won their opening Group D clash with England…