Italy to use 3-5-2 v Spain?
The Gazzetta dello Sport claims Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is thinking of using a 3-5-2 against Spain this week. The two sides will face each other in the semi-finals of…
The Gazzetta dello Sport claims Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is thinking of using a 3-5-2 against Spain this week. The two sides will face each other in the semi-finals of…
Terrible news for Italy, as medical staff confirm Mario Balotelli will not be fit for the Confederations Cup semi-final with Spain. The striker was spotted limping after the 4-2 defeat…
Italy will play Spain in the Confederations Cup semi-final on Thursday, while Abel Hernandez bagged four as Uruguay will face Brazil. Group B was completed this evening and, as expected,…
Italy’s chief medic has confirmed Mario Balotelli suffered a thigh problem and is at risk for the semi-final. The striker was spotted limping after the 4-2 defeat to Brazil last…
Gigi Buffon insists Italy are only conceding so many goals because they are embracing “a more attacking mentality.” The Azzurri let in eight in their three Confederations Cup group matches,…
Fernando Torres is concerned about Spain’s potential semi-final against Italy. “They always made life complicated for us.” The Azzurri will face the winners of Group B – likely to be…
Referee Ravshan Irmatov “admitted he made a mistake” during Italy’s second goal against Brazil. Referee Ravshan Irmatov “admitted he made a mistake” during Italy’s second goal against Brazil. The Uzbek…
There are reports Mario Balotelli and Riccardo Montolivo are at risk for the Confederations Cup semi-final. Both players picked up knocks during Italy’s 4-2 defeat to Brazil last night in…
Thiago Silva admits he was impressed by Italy’s performance against Brazil and took the blame for Emanuele Giaccherini’s goal. “Italy never stopped fighting, not even when two goals down, and…
Neymar told Mario Balotelli he’d “better start getting used to the heat” ahead of next year’s World Cup. The two strikers have become friends after praising each other through the…
Christian Maggio is still smarting that his chance to draw 3-3 with Brazil hit the bar. “Things just aren’t going our way.” Christian Maggio is still smarting that his chance…
Gigi Buffon feels the performance against Brazil was an improvement, but “we’ve got to stop conceding goals” and hope Spain have an off day. Italy were beaten 4-2, but the…
Dante had a very special reason to celebrate a goal against Italy in his hometown. “I was dreaming about this.” The Brazil defender came off the bench for the injured…
Italy’s World Cup qualifier with Bulgaria in September will be played at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo. The Azzurri continue their bid to qualify for the 2014 World Cup on…
Emanuele Giaccherini revealed how he scored against Brazil. “Thiago Silva underestimated me.” The versatile Italy man netted in last night’s 4-2 Confederations Cup defeat in Salvador, the first goal Brazil…
Cesare Prandelli assures Italy “have to be more audacious” when taking on Spain in the Confederations Cup semi-final. Although La Roja play Nigeria tonight, it will take an extraordinary set…
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar saw “chaos” on Giorgio Chiellini’s goal and is “happy” Roma are showing an interest. Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar saw “chaos” on Giorgio Chiellini’s goal and is…
Ignazio Abate is out of the Confederations Cup after dislocating his shoulder, while Riccardo Montolivo suffered a head injury. Both players went off in the opening 30 minutes of tonight’s…
Antonio Candreva felt Italy “should’ve been more audacious” in the first half after a 4-2 defeat to Brazil. “I think we played the second half comfortably on a par with…
Felipe Scolari believes Brazil “gained a lot of confidence” with their 4-2 victory over Italy and praised striker Fred. “I think the Seleçao gained a lot of confidence with this…