Balotelli: ‘Italy unite!’
Mario Balotelli called for “all Italians to be united” and set aside “hate, jealousy and contempt” at the World Cup. The Milan striker took to Twitter just hours before tonight’s…
Mario Balotelli called for “all Italians to be united” and set aside “hate, jealousy and contempt” at the World Cup. The Milan striker took to Twitter just hours before tonight’s…
Gianluigi Buffon is out of Italy’s World Cup opener with England tonight, so Salvatore Sirigu starts in goal. Gianluigi Buffon is out of Italy’s World Cup opener with England tonight,…
If Salvatore Sirigu starts against England tonight for the injured Gigi Buffon, it’ll be his second competitive cap. If Salvatore Sirigu starts against England tonight for the injured Gigi Buffon,…
There is “pessimism” filtering through from the Italy camp over Gigi Buffon’s chances of facing England tonight. The Azzurri open their World Cup campaign in Manaus at 23.00 UK time…
Fabio Cannavaro predicts a draw between Italy and England, but the Azzurri “have to focus on winning the World Cup.” The 2006 victor is in Brazil to work as a…
Steven Gerrard claims England “are a better team,” but Cesare Prandelli assures “we prepared in minute detail.” Their World Cup campaigns kick off in Manaus this evening at 23.00 UK…
Gigi Buffon and Salvatore Sirigu are carrying injuries, so Mattia Perin could potentially earn his first cap against England. Gigi Buffon and Salvatore Sirigu are carrying injuries, so Mattia Perin…
Brazil legend Rivelino warns Italy and England “it’s absurd to play in Manaus. You start sweating the moment you leave the locker room.” Their World Cup campaign kicks off tonight…
Antonio Candreva admits tonight’s World Cup game with England is “without doubt the most important moment of my career.” The Lazio attacking midfielder is expected to start for Italy in…
Uruguay Coach Oscar Washington Tabarez said he’ll rest Luis Suarez for their World Cup opener against Costa Rica. The South Americans are in Group D along with Italy and England,…
There is rain expected in Manaus for tonight’s Italy match against England with 89 per cent humidity. Their World Cup campaign kicks off at 23.00 UK time (22.00 GMT) at…
Cesare Prandelli insists Italy “have no fear” of England, but is increasingly frustrated by injuries, including Gigi Buffon. Cesare Prandelli insists Italy “have no fear” of England, but is increasingly…
Massimiliano Allegri gave Mario Balotelli advice on how to play as lone striker for Italy against England. Massimiliano Allegri gave Mario Balotelli advice on how to play as lone striker…
Emanuele Giaccherini thinks Italy will beat England 2-1 tonight, but “both teams could potentially win the World Cup.” The versatile Sunderland winger had been one of the star performers at…
Ex-Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio believes “Italy should fear” England’s tactics and would start Ciro Immobile. The two teams go head-to-head in Manaus tonight for their World Cup opener at…
England manager Roy Hodgson assures Danny Welbeck is fit to face Italy tonight, but it’s “one of my toughest team selections.” Their World Cup campaigns kick off this evening in…
Gigi Buffon suffered a “slight ankle sprain and is undergoing treatment” ahead of tonight’s World Cup opener against England. Italy begin their tournament in Manaus at 23.00 UK time (22.00…
England Coach Roy Hodgson wants his team’s performances at this summer’s World Cup to make the country proud. The Three Lions take on Italy in their opening Group D match…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli says tomorrow’s World Cup opener against England will not be decisive regardless of the result. The two nations go head-to-head in Manaus with each looking to…
England captain Steven Gerrard has praised Three Lions Coach Roy Hodgson’s bravery and hopes his team can reward it. The 66-year-old tactician has named several up and coming young players…