Buffon rues Iniesta penalty
Gigi Buffon says Italy were just centimetres away from reaching the Confederations Cup Final. “That Andres Iniesta penalty…” Spain booked their place in Sunday’s showdown with hosts Brazil after beating…
Gigi Buffon says Italy were just centimetres away from reaching the Confederations Cup Final. “That Andres Iniesta penalty…” Spain booked their place in Sunday’s showdown with hosts Brazil after beating…
Italy underlined their potential with their performance in the Confederations Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, says Cesare Prandelli. The Azzurri, using a 3-4-2-1 formation, impressed for long spells of their 0-0…
Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci has regrets after his shoot-out miss allowed Spain to progress to the Confederations Cup Final. The Juventus stopper failed to hit the target as the Spaniards beat…
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas confesses “we were lucky to win” after squeezing past Italy on a shoot-out. It was all square after 120 minutes and Leonardo Bonucci ballooned a penalty…
Spain Coach Vicente Del Bosque praised Italy’s performance and admits fatigue made the difference in the long run. “It was a great performance and Italy are a very strong side…
Christian Maggio rued his luck after the shoot-out defeat to Spain, but felt Italy “were superior” for much of the game. The Confederations Cup semi-final ended goalless after extra time,…
Giorgio Chiellini insists “if there was a team that should’ve won tonight, it was Italy” after a shoot-out defeat to Spain. “We are disappointed by the result, as we had…
Cesare Prandelli said the performance from Italy was “touching” despite the defeat on penalties to Spain. Cesare Prandelli said the performance from Italy was “touching” despite the defeat on penalties…
Italy had numerous chances and tactically muzzled Spain, but were beaten 7-6 on penalties in the Confederations Cup semi-final. The teams could not be separated after 120 minutes in which…
Italy switch to a three-man defence and rely on Alberto Gilardino as they take on Fernando Torres’ Spain in the Confederations Cup semi-final. It kicks off in Fortaleza at 20.00…
Italy will wear black armbands tonight after former player Stefano Borgonovo lost his battle with motor neurone disease, aged 49. The ex-Milan and Fiorentina star announced he was suffering from…
Gerard Pique is expecting “a very exciting match with a great team” in tonight’s Spain-Italy Confederations Cup semi-final. It kicks off in Fortaleza at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) and…
Dino Zoff has reflected on why Spain must pay attention to Italy, and also his belief in Alberto Gilardino. Italy are preparing for a Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain in…
Brazil and Lazio playmaker Hernanes has admitted that he would rather play Spain than Italy in the final of the Confederations Cup. Brazil and Lazio playmaker Hernanes has admitted that…
Giuseppe Rossi has claimed that he wants to get back into Cesare Prandelli's Italy squad next season. Giuseppe Rossi has claimed that he wants to get back into Cesare Prandelli's…
Italy are set to field a 3-4-2-1 system in tonight’s Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain. Italy are set to field a 3-4-2-1 system in tonight’s Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain.…
Gianluigi Buffon insists the 4-0 defeat to Spain “was not a real reflection” of Italy’s quality and answered his Confederations Cup critics. Gianluigi Buffon insists the 4-0 defeat to Spain…
Cesare Prandelli is confident Italy “have the weapons to make life difficult for Spain” and confirmed Alberto Gilardino will start. The Confederations Cup semi-final is in Fortaleza on Thursday at…
Sergio Busquets is impressed by Italy’s versatility in midfield, though “all their moves start from Andrea Pirlo.” The Azzurri face Spain in the Confederations Cup semi-final on Thursday at 20.00…
Alvaro Arbeloa is a huge admirer of Andrea Pirlo ahead of the Confederations Cup semi-final. “He has given football lessons to the world.” Spain beat Italy 4-0 a year ago,…