Costa Rica arrive in Brazil
The Costa Rica squad have arrived in Brazil ahead of their upcoming World Cup campaign. Coach Jorge Luis Pinto and his 23-man party touched down in Sao Paolo in the…
The Costa Rica squad have arrived in Brazil ahead of their upcoming World Cup campaign. Coach Jorge Luis Pinto and his 23-man party touched down in Sao Paolo in the…
Former Napoli forward Careca has backed Naples-natives Lorenzo Insigne and Ciro Immobile to impress for Italy at the World Cup. The duo have come to the fore of public attention…
Jack Wilshere has outlined England’s respect for Andrea Pirlo and admitted tactics are being set up with him in mind. Italy are the Three Lions’ opening World Cup group stage…
Mario Balotelli’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup were put to one side this week, as he proposed to his girlfriend. The 23-year-old is currently with the Italy squad in…
Toto Schillaci believes that ‘despite little international experience’, Ciro Immobile can ‘impress everyone’ with Italy at the World Cup. The new Borussia Dortmund man heads out to Brazil as Serie…
Azeglio Vicini says it is too soon to be comparing Ciro Immobile to Toto Schillaci, as he eases defensive concern and dismisses England’s threat. Azeglio Vicini says it is too…
Roy Hodgson says that England will deal with the threat posed by Andrea Pirlo and Italy by playing better than they did during their Euro 2012 meeting. In the quarter-finals…
England captain Steven Gerrard did not take a full part in training yesterday, but remains in line to be fit to face Italy on Saturday. The Liverpool midfielder worked separately…
Cesare Prandelli says his Italy team will need to demonstrate flexibility throughout their World Cup campaign. A major trait of the Azzurri’s preparations for the tournament has been their regular…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli is pleased with the positive reception his side have received since their arrival in Brazil. The Azzurri were awarded a decent ovation following their 5-3 friendly…
Cesare Prandelli has called for Italy to cut out their defensive lapses in concentration ahead of the World Cup. The Azzurri conceded three times in last night’s friendly against Fluminense,…
Cesare Prandelli insists every one of his Italy World Cup squad should feel as if they will be starting every game. The Azzurri are preparing to embark upon their campaign…
Cesare Prandelli has hinted he would only play Ciro Immobile and Mario Balotelli together if it were forced upon him. Cesare Prandelli has hinted he would only play Ciro Immobile…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli is not overly concerned by his defence, despite their concession of three goals to Fluminense. The Azzurri won last night’s friendly encounter 5-3 but were guilty…
Cesare Prandelli believes the Italian media and public always approach international tournaments with pessimism. The Azzurri ended a seven-match winless streak against Fluminense last night, a run that has triggered…
Marco Amelia is confident that Italy can do well at the World Cup, insisting that the Azzurri have a ‘complete squad’. The national team are currently in Rio preparing for…
Giovanni Trapattoni believes that whatever Cesare Prandelli does in Brazil this summer, it won’t be good enough. Italy go into the World Cup facing probably the toughest group in the…
Mattia Perin’s agent has played down his error made for Italy yesterday and also reports linking him with Monaco. Mattia Perin’s agent has played down his error made for Italy…
Roberto Mancini has reaffirmed his commitment to Galatasaray, run through transfer plans and considered his World Cup favourites. The Italian has previously been speculated as ready to walk away from…
One of Italy’s 1982 World Cup-winning squad has backed Cesare Prandelli’s side to do well in Brazil, but warned of over-confidence. The Azzurri are now counting down the days to…