Barzagli ‘not considering’ early exit
Andrea Barzagli says he and his Italy teammates are “not remotely considering the possibility we’ll be going home” on Monday night. The Azzurri need to beat the Republic of Ireland…
Andrea Barzagli says he and his Italy teammates are “not remotely considering the possibility we’ll be going home” on Monday night. The Azzurri need to beat the Republic of Ireland…
Gianluigi Buffon warns Italy must not “think like losers” by focusing on a potential Spain-Croatia stitch-up and blasted the media for focusing on the wrong issues. Gianluigi Buffon warns Italy…
Cesare Prandelli tested a 3-4-1-2 system in training today with a diamond midfield including Alessandro Diamanti, but Mario Balotelli picked up an injury. Italy have to beat the Republic of…
Xavi is confident “Italy will reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals along with Spain, as our mentality doesn’t let us play for a draw.” The Azzurri will be eliminated if Spain-Croatia…
Mario Balotelli picked up a knee injury in training today and could well miss Italy’s last Group C game with Ireland. The Manchester City striker pulled up during today’s session…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli reveals the Della Valle brothers were the reason he left Fiorentina. “I asked for two Italian players and they bought five foreign ones.” Italy Coach Cesare…
The Croatian Football Federation condemned “deviant behaviour” from “hooligans” against Italy that prompted UEFA to begin disciplinary proceedings. The Croatian Football Federation condemned “deviant behaviour” from “hooligans” against Italy that…
Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli insists they will play “for pride” and not make it easy for Italy in the last Group C game. The Republic are already eliminated from…
Andrea Barzagli is ready to make his Euro 2012 debut against Ireland and criticised the media for focusing on a potential 2-2 draw between Spain and Croatia. The defender was…
Claudio Marchisio supports Italy’s 3-5-2 system, warns Mario Balotelli “his opportunities could run out” and believes Spain won’t stitch up the Azzurri. Claudio Marchisio supports Italy’s 3-5-2 system, warns Mario…
UEFA have confirmed they will take disciplinary action against Croatia after racist chanting and a banana thrown on to the pitch in their game with Italy. The Italian FIGC had…
The Italian media is dominated by comparisons with Euro 2004, but Thomas Helveg insists that Denmark-Sweden “was a fair game.” The Azzurri will go out of Euro 2012 if Spain-Croatia…
Croatia’s Coach Slaven Bilic and players insist it is an “insult” to think they’ll draw with Spain to knock Italy out, while mocking the betting scandal too. Croatia’s Coach Slaven…
Giovanni Trapattoni warns he will not make too many changes for the Republic of Ireland’s last game, as otherwise “people will say I’m favouring Italy.” The last Group C match…
Cesare Prandelli confirmed he’ll consider three or four changes against Ireland, so the Italian media consider the options. Italy have notched up two 1-1 draws in Euro 2012 against Spain…
UEFA are set to investigate a report that a banana was thrown on to the pitch during Italy’s draw with Croatia in Poznan this Thursday. UEFA are set to investigate…
Italian Football Federation President Giancarlo Abete has dismissed fears of Spain and Croatia doing a deal to eliminate Italy from Euro 2012. Italian Football Federation President Giancarlo Abete has dismissed…
Former Italian Under-21 boss Gigi Casiraghi is confident that the Azzurri can qualify for the quarter-finals of Euro 2012. Italy are currently third in the group after two draws, but…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli says he could make up to four changes to the team that will face the Republic of Ireland – but Daniele De Rossi will remain in…
Italy captain Gigi Buffon is confident Spain won’t be looking for a 2-2 draw against Croatia which could eliminate the Azzurri from Euro 2012. The Italian media is fearing a…