Ancelotti: ‘Balotelli the key’
Carlo Ancelotti believes Mario Balotelli “is the right man to lead Italy” in tonight’s Euro 2012 quarter-final with England. Carlo Ancelotti believes Mario Balotelli “is the right man to lead…
Carlo Ancelotti believes Mario Balotelli “is the right man to lead Italy” in tonight’s Euro 2012 quarter-final with England. Carlo Ancelotti believes Mario Balotelli “is the right man to lead…
Andrea Pirlo believes England were “fortunate” to reach the quarter-finals and are “very predictable.” The Italy and Juventus midfielder gave his views ahead of tonight’s Euro 2012 clash at the…
Cesare Prandelli has given some more hints as to his tactics against England and admits Italy “are not the best, but we are very determined.” The Coach spoke to RAI…
Joleon Lescott is confident he can get the better of Mario Balotelli tonight, just as he does in training for Manchester City. “This is England versus Italy in the quarter-final…
Thiago Motta insists he is fully recovered and “ready if Cesare Prandelli wants me” to face England tonight. The midfielder picked up a left thigh injury during training and was…
The big question is Riccardo Montolivo or Thiago Motta as Italy prepare to face England in tonight’s Euro 2012 quarter-final. The big question is Riccardo Montolivo or Thiago Motta as…
Gigi Buffon does not believe England-Italy will go to penalties, but points out the Azzurri “always do well against the big teams.” This evening the Euro 2012 quarter-final sees these…
Claudio Marchisio believes in Italy’s chances of beating England tonight and “would like to swap shirts with Steven Gerrard” at the final whistle. The Azzurri take on the Three Lions…
Andrea Barzagli was told off by Coach Cesare Prandelli when he accidentally revealed Italy’s tactics for the quarter-final with England. The manager had refused to answer questions on whether they…
Mario Balotelli held a rare Press conference, insisting he “doesn’t have to prove anything to the English, Italians or anyone else.” It’s reported that the Manchester City striker asked to…
Cesare Prandelli refused to give clues as to Italy’s system or players in the Euro 2012 quarter-final with England. “I have no tactical doubts.” The Azzurri are unbeaten so far…
Steven Gerrard has praised Italy’s midfield for their “superb technique” and believes the quarter-final with England could be decided there. “I think Andrea Pirlo is a world class player and…
Roy Hodgson insists he doesn’t “know what they mean” when people say England play in an Italian style. They take on the Azzurri in the Euro 2012 quarter-final on Sunday…
Martin Jorgensen worked with both Cesare Prandelli and Roy Hodgson and explains the similarities and differences between the tacticians. The temperature is rising ahead of Sunday night’s Euro 2012 quarter-final,…
England manager Roy Hodgson is confident his side are “not underdogs in any way” against four-times World Cup winners Italy tomorrow. The teams go head-to-head in the Euro 2012 quarter-final…
Wayne Rooney is looking forward to tomorrow’s England-Italy Euro 2012 quarter-final. “How much of a boost would it be if we beat them?” The winners of this match will go…
Paolo Di Canio believes Roy Hodgson can cause problems for the Azzurri, as his England “look like an Italian team from the 80s.” The two sides go head-to-head in the…
Thiago Motta is carrying an injury, so there are reports Riccardo Montolivo will start for a revamped Italy against England tomorrow. The Azzurri have already used a 3-5-2 and a…
It’s reported that so few Italy fans are travelling to Kiev for tomorrow’s quarter-final with England that a charter plane had to be cancelled. Due to the financial crisis, few…
Patrick Vieira gives his verdict on tomorrow’s England-Italy quarter-final and reveals he’s been in contact with Mario Balotelli. The former Milan, Juventus and Inter midfielder is now a director at…