Prandelli’s 20km pilgrimage
Cesare Prandelli celebrated Italy's progression to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals in unusual fashion – with a 20km trek to a monastery in the middle of the night! Cesare Prandelli celebrated…
Cesare Prandelli celebrated Italy's progression to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals in unusual fashion – with a 20km trek to a monastery in the middle of the night! Cesare Prandelli celebrated…
England will face Italy in the quarter-finals after defeating Ukraine at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk, but have the match officials to thank for a missed goal. England will face…
Italy will have to make do without Giorgio Chiellini for their Euro 2012 quarter-final, after the defender’s thigh strain was confirmed. Italy will have to make do without Giorgio Chiellini…
Fabio Capello has again ruled out the possibility of ever becoming Italy Coach, before musing on the Azzurri’s possible Euro 2012 quarter-final opponents. After resigning as England Coach in February…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has reassured Mario Balotelli that he has faith in the young striker. “Nobody wants to do him any harm.” The Manchester City man was dropped from…
Claudio Marchisio has declared that Italy are not afraid of their quarter-final opponent after progressing through the group stages of Euro 2012 last night. Claudio Marchisio has declared that Italy…
That's how the cookie crumbles...after all the 'biscotto' controversy bad boys Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli sent the Azzurri to the quarters. That's how the cookie crumbles...after all the 'biscotto'…
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni believes his fellow Italians “have the quality to go right through to the end” of Euro 2012. The Azzurri reached the quarter-finals thanks to…
Antonio Cassano believes the victory over Ireland and his goal mean Italy now “begin a new European Championship.” Antonio Cassano believes the victory over Ireland and his goal mean Italy…
Federico Balzaretti is confident Italy can progress in Euro 2012 because they are “remarkably fired up.” The Azzurri reached the quarter-finals thanks to a 2-0 win over the Republic of…
Andrea Pirlo admits it was “one of my worst performances” against Ireland, but the important thing is that Italy went through. “It was one of the most exciting nights, as…
Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli was impressed with Italy and believes “they have everything to reach the Final.” The Azzurri squeezed through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 after beating…
Leonardo Bonucci came off the bench and reveals why he stopped Mario Balotelli’s celebration. “Unfortunately, Mario is very instinctive…” The defender was called-upon during the 2-0 win over the Republic…
Italy’s chief medic has confirmed Giorgio Chiellini has a suspected thigh strain. “We are a little worried, yes.” The defender pulled up suddenly during the 2-0 win over the Republic…
Antonio Di Natale thought he had scored against Ireland, but reveals the advice he gave to Mario Balotelli. “I thought my shot was in, but the defender did well to…
Claudio Marchisio admits there were tense and “surreal” moments when waiting to hear the Spain result that sparked Italian celebrations. Although the Azzurri beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0, it…
Gianluigi Buffon thanked Spain for helping Italy qualify and felt it was “a sign” that Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli got the goals. Gianluigi Buffon thanked Spain for helping Italy…
Cesare Prandelli says Italy can “achieve anything with this heart” after they pushed past Ireland to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals. “Suffering, joy, everything!” he said of the 2-0 victory…
Antonio Cassano and a stunning Mario Balotelli overhead kick gave Italy the 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland, so the Azzurri are in the quarter-finals! The result was enough…
As expected, Italy switch to a 4-3-1-2 with Antonio Di Natale and Antonio Cassano in attack against the Republic of Ireland. Kick-off in Poznan is at 19.45 UK time and…