Platini surprised by Azzurri
UEFA President Michel Platini is surprised at how Italy’s attacking intent has changed and blasted the “idiot” Croatian fans who racially abused Mario Balotelli. The Azzurri risk going out of…
UEFA President Michel Platini is surprised at how Italy’s attacking intent has changed and blasted the “idiot” Croatian fans who racially abused Mario Balotelli. The Azzurri risk going out of…
Gigi Buffon has warned Italy must accept tonight’s Euro 2012 results “without ifs, buts or alibis. The team that deserves it will go through.” The Azzurri must beat the Republic…
Carlo Ancelotti predicts the Italy-Ireland and Spain-Croatia scores and admits Ezequiel Lavezzi “should be joining us” at PSG. Carlo Ancelotti predicts the Italy-Ireland and Spain-Croatia scores and admits Ezequiel Lavezzi…
Cesare Prandelli is confident Italy won’t let nerves get to them tonight, although Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni “knows us too well.” The Azzurri must beat the Republic of Ireland this…
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete has given Italy boss Cesare Prandelli his full backing, regardless of the Azzurri’s result tonight. FIGC President Giancarlo Abete has given Italy boss Cesare Prandelli his…
Cesare Prandelli will make four changes to his Italy side for the game against the Republic of Ireland – as well as reverting back to a 4-3-1-2. The Azzurri had…
Udinese boss Francesco Guidolin is confident that Antonio Di Natale can make an impact for Italy in tonight’s game against the Republic of Ireland. Udinese boss Francesco Guidolin is confident…
Giuseppe Rossi is convinced that Spain will have no intention of drawing with Croatia tonight in order to see Italy eliminated from Euro 2012. The Azzurri must beat the Republic…
Federico Balzaretti can’t wait to take to the field in tonight’s crucial Euro 2012 game between Italy and the Republic of Ireland. The Azzurri need a victory against Giovanni Trapattoni’s…
Fernando Torres warns Spain they can’t play for a 2-2 draw against Croatia. “What happened to Russia must ring alarm bells.” Russia had been one of the favourites to win…
Slaven Bilic has assured Italy they “have to trust” Croatia not to stitch them up intentionally with Spain tomorrow. The Azzurri must beat the Republic of Ireland to have any…
Damien Duff has described wearing the captain’s armband against Italy on his 100th cap for Ireland as “an awfully proud moment.” The winger is set to be handed the captaincy…
Giorgio Chiellini believes Italy will “begin a new tournament” if they reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals. The Azzurri must beat the Republic of Ireland and hope Spain-Croatia does not end…
Cesare Prandelli hinted Italy have been working on a return to 4-3-1-2 against Ireland for some time. “I don’t just wake up in the morning and change my mind.” The…
Giovanni Trapattoni gave a typically fiery Press conference ahead of Ireland’s match with Italy on Monday night, including an attack on Roy Keane. Ireland are already out of Euro 2012…
Domenico Criscito is confident “Italy will reach the next round” of Euro 2012, even if he is still bitter at missing out. The Zenit St Petersburg defender was dropped when…
Mario Balotelli took part in training today, so he could recover in time for tomorrow’s match between Italy and the Republic of Ireland. The Manchester City hitman pulled up during…
Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli says he’ll be “Italy’s biggest fan” if they progress, but that won’t stop him trying to eliminate them tomorrow. The Azzurri must beat the Republic…
Cesare Prandelli insisted he wouldn’t change Italy’s 3-5-2 system against Ireland, but it’s reported he tested the four-man defence in a hidden training session. Cesare Prandelli insisted he wouldn’t change…
Marcello Lippi does not believe Spain and Croatia are beyond stitching up Italy. “They do this sort of thing too. Just ask Villarreal...” Marcello Lippi does not believe Spain and…