Del Bosque: ‘Italy were unlucky’
Vicente Del Bosque made history with Spain this evening, but reassured Italy “they had a great tournament and no luck tonight.” Vicente Del Bosque made history with Spain this evening,…
Vicente Del Bosque made history with Spain this evening, but reassured Italy “they had a great tournament and no luck tonight.” Vicente Del Bosque made history with Spain this evening,…
Daniele De Rossi admits Spain are “a step above the rest and we didn’t have the energy to chase them down.” Italy were beaten 4-0 in the Euro 2012 Final,…
Thanks for making them angry, 'Spain are boring' lobbyists! Rating the Azzurri after injuries, fatigue and a history-making Spain side made it a grim end to a glorious campaign in…
Andrea Barzagli admits this Final defeat to Spain was “not pleasant,” but urged Italy to see the bigger picture. “There is disappointment, but it doesn’t wipe out the good work…
Riccardo Montolivo felt “regret and frustration” after Italy’s 4-0 Final defeat to Spain. “Losing a European Final 4-0, you can’t be happy. There are great regrets and frustration that we…
FIGC Vice-President Demetrio Albertini has criticised the lack of preparation time for the Final and clubs for not supporting Italy. FIGC Vice-President Demetrio Albertini has criticised the lack of preparation…
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete insists Cesare Prandelli will continue his work after “bringing Italy back to the prestigious places in European football.” FIGC President Giancarlo Abete insists Cesare Prandelli will…
Leonardo Bonucci was in floods of tears after Italy’s defeat to Spain, but insists the victory was “shaking off the reputation of catenaccio.” The defender was distraught at the final…
Giorgio Chiellini reveals he suffered the third different thigh strain of the last six weeks. “There was no time to recover.” The defender limped off in the opening minutes of…
Gianluigi Buffon took his hat off to Spain. “Italy had a wonderful journey, but they have an inestimable value.” The Azzurri had been unbeaten up to the Final in Kiev,…
Cesare Prandelli tried to reassure Italy after their heavy Euro 2012 Final defeat to Spain. “It was an extraordinary tournament.” Cesare Prandelli tried to reassure Italy after their heavy Euro…
A drained Italy’s dream ended at the final hurdle, as Spain retained their European title 4-0, though the Azzurri were down to 10 men for the last half-hour. Giorgio Chiellini…
Italy have Ignazio Abate back in the starting XI with Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli facing Spain’s ‘False 9’ system in tonight’s Euro 2012 Final. The two nations come together…
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete notes reaching the Final “is already a success for Italy, but we want to continue dreaming.” The Azzurri take on Spain in Kiev this evening for…
“Mario Balotelli is worth €250m,” declared the Italy and Manchester City hitman’s agent. His three goals in Euro 2012, which could result in the golden boot and trophy if he…
Referee Nicola Rizzoli reveals he had been picked to officiate the Euro 2012 Final – until Italy qualified. “I’m happy for the Azzurri anyway.” The man in charge of tonight’s…
Goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu says Italy have already “silenced” the pre-tournament critics by reaching the Final. “It is a dream to be here for this game,” he told goal.com ahead of…
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew tips Italy to win tonight’s Euro 2012 Final, as they have “a better mixture to their game” than Spain. These two sides already faced off…
Alessandro ‘Spillo’ Altobelli believes Mario Balotelli can make the difference against Spain. “He could be as strong as Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.” The 1982 World Cup winning striker gave…
Marcello Lippi has a mathematically impossible take on the Final. “Italy have a 50 per cent chance of winning, yet Spain are still the favourites.” The World Cup winning Coach…