Giaccherini: ‘Brazil not unbeatable’
Emanuele Giaccherini feels regret that Italy were unable to pile the pressure on Brazil throughout. “They’re not unbeatable.” Emanuele Giaccherini feels regret that Italy were unable to pile the pressure…
Emanuele Giaccherini feels regret that Italy were unable to pile the pressure on Brazil throughout. “They’re not unbeatable.” Emanuele Giaccherini feels regret that Italy were unable to pile the pressure…
Giorgio Chiellini insists Italy’s confidence has grown after their 4-2 defeat to Brazil. “We put them under serious pressure.” The defender scored in the Confederations Cup tie, but could not…
Cesare Prandelli felt Italy deserved a draw against Brazil in tough circumstances and praised their “excellent reaction.” Cesare Prandelli felt Italy deserved a draw against Brazil in tough circumstances and…
Italy fought hard, were unlucky and scored with Emanuele Giaccherini and Giorgio Chiellini, but were beaten 4-2 by Brazil. Italy fought hard, were unlucky and scored with Emanuele Giaccherini and…
Italy make several changes and adopt a new system against Brazil, while Mario Balotelli goes toe-to-toe with Neymar. The tie kicks off in Salvador de Bahia at 20.00 UK time…
Italy’s line-up against Brazil this evening could be a 4-2-3-1 rather than a 4-3-3, as Alessandro Diamanti tucks into a trequartista role. The Confederations Cup Group A match kicks off…
The Brazilian Government has called in the military to help ensure safety in tonight’s game with Italy as protests continue to spread. The Confederations Cup is overshadowed by huge protests…
Stephan El Shaarawy warned he “won’t even be on the bench” against Brazil tonight due to an injury. The Italy and Milan forward has not yet featured in the Confederations…
Hernanes is looking forward to challenging his Lazio teammate Antonio Candreva. “A month ago we celebrated, now we are opponents.” The Brazilian midfielder is due to start in place of…
Felipe Scolari admits he’d love to see a “perfect” Neymar-Mario Balotelli partnership as Brazil face Italy. Felipe Scolari admits he’d love to see a “perfect” Neymar-Mario Balotelli partnership as Brazil…
With Andrea Pirlo injured, Riccardo Montolivo insists he’s ready to take over against Brazil. “I already play that role at Milan.” With Andrea Pirlo injured, Riccardo Montolivo insists he’s ready…
Italy look set to start Alessandro Diamanti, Mario Balotelli and Antonio Candreva against Brazil this evening. They face the Seleçao in the last Group A Confederations Cup game at 20.00…
Italy go head-to-head with Brazil tonight and Cesare Prandelli confirms a change of tactics “to find the balance we lacked against Japan.” Both these sides are already qualified for the…
The Italy team were advised to stay in their hotel in Salvador, but Mario Balotelli visited the favelas. “I am not afraid.” The Italy team were advised to stay in…
Cesare Prandelli has claimed that Italy have not thought about returning home, despite rumours that the Confederations Cup could be cancelled. Cesare Prandelli has claimed that Italy have not thought…
Uzbek referee Ravshan Irmatov has been confirmed as the referee for Italy's game against Brazil in the Confederations Cup on Saturday. The Azzurri face the hosts in Salvador looking for…
FIFA say the Confederations Cup will not be ended prematurely, with reports in Brazil suggesting that a participating nation wants the tournament postponed. The eight-team event in the country has…
Sebastian Giovinco says he’ll keep working hard to prove his worth after scoring his first goal for Italy. The enigmatic Juventus forward grabbed the winner against Japan on Wednesday in…
Andrea Pirlo and Daniele De Rossi are both set to miss out on Italy’s Confederations Cup clash with Brazil. Pirlo has been diagnosed with a muscular problem after the 4-3…
David Luiz will undergo surgery for a broken nose, but not until after the Confederations Cup, so he could face Italy. The Chelsea defender fractured his nose during a collision…