Prandelli: ‘In love with Italy’
Cesare Prandelli reveals he always hoped Italy would reach the Euro 2012 Final against Spain and his main target was “to make people fall in love with the Azzurri again.”…
Cesare Prandelli reveals he always hoped Italy would reach the Euro 2012 Final against Spain and his main target was “to make people fall in love with the Azzurri again.”…
Antonio Cassano is eager to take revenge on his Real Madrid critics. “They used to call me fat, but I am ready to put things straight.” The striker spent 2006-07…
Pep Guardiola expects Spain to adopt a ‘False 9’ system in tonight’s Euro 2012 Final against Italy. “I think Spain will win and make history.” The reigning World and European…
Fabio Capello believes Italy “can win in midfield” against Spain tonight, while he reveals he “has received several offers.” The former England and Real Madrid manager cast his eye over…
UEFA President Michel Platini praised Mario Balotelli and Cesare Prandelli’s “courage” in playing such attacking football. Tonight’s Euro 2012 Final in Kiev is between Italy and Spain, two sides who…
Head of State Giorgio Napolitano invited the Italy squad to an official function on Monday and wrote a letter thanking Cesare Prandelli for his efforts. Whether they win or lose…
Claudio Marchisio assures Italy are “confident” ahead of tonight’s Euro 2012 Final with Spain. “We deserve to be here.” These sides met on June 10 for a 1-1 draw in…
Andrea Barzagli believes Italy’s star man will be “the group” in tonight’s Euro 2012 Final against Spain. “We know what to do.” The Azzurri opened their tournament against the reigning…
Tonight Italy and Spain go head-to-head for the Euro 2012 trophy in Kiev, though some question marks remain over the line-ups. These two sides already faced off in the 1-1…
Mario Balotelli said it would be “incredible to win the Final with my goal, but if we win and I don’t score then it’ll be just as incredible.” The striker…
Giorgio Chiellini is confident Spain “are only human and we can beat them” in tomorrow’s Euro 2012 Final. Italy drew 1-1 with the reigning World and European Champions in the…
Iker Casillas insists Spain are “not the favourites” for the Euro 2012 Final, as they are “equals” with Italy. Iker Casillas insists Spain are “not the favourites” for the Euro…
Xavi Hernandez says “Italy have changed” both in recent years and since the opening group game with Spain. The Spaniards had the chance to knock Italy out in the group…
Vicente Del Bosque insists Spain and Italy have had “parallel tournaments, so there is not a big difference between the teams.” La Furia Roja are the reigning World and European…
Gianluigi Buffon admits he feels “the same emotions and belief” as before Italy’s 2006 World Cup Final, but notes Spain have shown “superiority” over recent years. Gianluigi Buffon admits he…
Cesare Prandelli has declared he’s “not even considered” going back to the 3-5-2 system against Spain in tomorrow’s Euro 2012 Final. Prandelli praised reigning European and World Champions Spain, who…
Walter Mazzarri says Italy reaching the Euro 2012 Final is “a victory for Cesare Prandelli” and admits he’d like to work with Giorgio Chiellini again. The Azzurri overcame poor expectations…
Riccardo Montolivo prepares for the Euro 2012 Final against Spain by stating he “can’t wait to belt out the anthem with millions of Italians.” Riccardo Montolivo prepares for the Euro…
Iker Casillas is “not surprised” by Italy’s success and notes former Real Madrid teammate Antonio Cassano has matured. Spain faced the Azzurri in the opening 1-1 draw on June 10…
Andres Iniesta is the top challenger to Andrea Pirlo to be named MVP of Euro 2012, but insists he “never thought about playing for personal credit.” The Final is between…