Montolivo warns Germany
Half-German Riccardo Montolivo warns Italy will be “tough to beat” in the semi-final and hasn’t been put off taking penalties following his miss. The Milan midfielder’s mother is German and…
Half-German Riccardo Montolivo warns Italy will be “tough to beat” in the semi-final and hasn’t been put off taking penalties following his miss. The Milan midfielder’s mother is German and…
Andrea Pirlo feels Germany are afraid of Italy, took that penalty to “bring Joe Hart down a peg” and “won’t be upset” if he never wins the Ballon d’Or. The…
Joachim Low has declared that notable meetings from Italy and Germany’s past will not matter ahead of Thursday’s Euro 2012 semi-final. The Italians and Germans will clash in Warsaw later…
Italy could have Giorgio Chiellini, Daniele De Rossi and Ignazio Abate back in time to face Germany, as the chief medic admits everything is being done. Italy could have Giorgio…
Marcello Lippi has given his stamp of approval to the current Italy team, believing that they can beat Germany this week. Lippi oversaw the Italians’ last meeting with the Germans,…
Lukas Podolski is the latest in the German camp to speak of their high confidence going into Thursday’s Euro 2012 semi-final against Italy. Joachim Low’s side will meet the Azzurri…
Fabio Capello says Italy have problems in attack – but he would still use Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano against Germany. The Azzurri have progressed to Thursday’s semi-final after scoring…
Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti insists that Andrea Pirlo’s chipped penalty was the deciding factor in Italy’s win over England at Euro 2012. The Azzurri progressed to the semi-finals thanks…
Bologna President Albano Guaraldi has warned away interested parties looking at Alessandro Diamanti: “He is going to be at Bologna next season.” Bologna President Albano Guaraldi has warned away interested…
Maurizio Zamparini has reflected on his past situation with Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli, as well as his current one with left-back Federico Balzaretti. Full-back Balzaretti, who is currently on duty…
Mesut Ozil is confident that Germany have not only grown since their last tournament defeat to Italy, but that they will have no trouble beating the Azzurri this week. Mesut…
Giorgio Chiellini is reportedly on track for involvement in Italy’s semi-final this Thursday, despite suffering a thigh strain only a week ago. The Juventus man picked up the first degree…
Thiago Motta is desperate to win his place back in the Italian side for Thursday’s Euro 2012 semi-final against Germany. The Brazilian-born player started all three group games, but was…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has admitted that Germany will be favourites in their Euro 2012 semi-final clash – but they are not unbeatable. The Azzurri will meet the Germans on…
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is expecting some shock Euro 2012 semi-final results. “It’ll be a Portugal-Italy Final.” Holders Spain play Portugal on Wednesday night, while the Azzurri will have…
Riccardo Montolivo insists that Italy have the opportunity to make history after defeating England at Euro 2012. The new Milan man missed in the shoot-out after last night’s 0-0 draw,…
Daniele De Rossi and Ignazio Abate are fitness doubts for the Euro 2012 semi-final against Germany on Thursday. The Roman was replaced by Bologna’s Alessandro Diamanti in the second half…
Andrea Pirlo’s outrageous penalty in Italy’s shoot-out victory against England was the talk of Twitter on Sunday night. The Juventus playmaker nonchalantly chipped the ball over the diving Joe Hart…
The agent of Antonio Cassano is refusing to criticise Italy boss Cesare Prandelli for taking his client off in last night’s penalty win over England. The Milan forward was replaced…
Germany will be looking for revenge when they play Italy in the semi-finals of Euro 2012, says Oliver Bierhoff. The two teams will face each other on Thursday in a…