Prandelli to confirm at last minute
Cesare Prandelli will wait until the last possible moment before telling his players the starting line-up for this evening’s match with Croatia. Cesare Prandelli will wait until the last possible…
Cesare Prandelli will wait until the last possible moment before telling his players the starting line-up for this evening’s match with Croatia. Cesare Prandelli will wait until the last possible…
Despite some doubts, boss Cesare Prandelli is expected to field the same Italy side that faced Spain in today’s game against Croatia. There were suggestions that Mario Balotelli could be…
Italy should start with Antonio Di Natale in Thursday’s Euro 2012 game against Croatia, says Salvatore Schillaci. Italy should start with Antonio Di Natale in Thursday’s Euro 2012 game against…
A gay rights association in Italy has called for Antonio Cassano to be dropped after his homophobic comments. “It was horrible and vulgar.” The striker shocked many when he used…
It’s reported Ignazio Abate needed five stitches to his face after an accidental collision in today’s Italy training session. The Milan and Azzurri full-back was taking part in a game…
Andrea Pirlo is confident Italy are “aware of our strength” going into tomorrow’s game with Croatia. “With these components, we can go far.” Andrea Pirlo is confident Italy are “aware…
Cesare Prandelli said he has “just one doubt” on who to field against Croatia tomorrow, but refused to confirm or deny whether Mario Balotelli risked the chop. Cesare Prandelli said…
Croatia manager Slaven Bilic has no fear of facing Italy tomorrow. “Luka Modric is better than Andrea Pirlo.” The Azzurri have never been able to beat Croatia in their history,…
Davide Astori has his sights set on World Cup 2014 after the Cagliari stopper just missed out on Euro 2012 selection. The defender was axed from the initial 32-man squad…
Juventus’ Simone Pepe admits that he would have liked to have been part of the Italy squad at Euro 2012 – but he’s happy for Emanuele Giaccherini. Juventus’ Simone Pepe…
Antonio Cassano has released a statement attempting to calm the furore over his statements. “I am not homophobic and didn’t want to offend anyone.” The Italy and Milan star used…
Christian Maggio feels Italy’s opening draw with Spain was “very good for our self-esteem” going into games with Croatia and the Republic of Ireland. The Azzurri began their Euro 2012…
As expected, Antonio Cassano’s homophobic statements in a Press conference today brought a wave of condemnation from the Italian media. The Italy and Milan star was asked whether there were…
Antonio Cassano laughs at being Mario Balotelli’s “tutor,” warns he’d quit Milan if they sold Thiago Silva, but shocked with homophobic comments. Antonio Cassano laughs at being Mario Balotelli’s “tutor,”…
Italy have been handed a boost with the news that Andrea Barzagli is back training with the main group, after a calf strain. The Juventus stopper was hit with the…
UEFA have confirmed that they will investigate two separate reports of racist abuse towards players at Euro 2012, one of whom was Italy’s Mario Balotelli. UEFA have confirmed that they…
English referee Howard Webb will take charge of Thursday’s Group C Euro 2012 game between Italy and Croatia. An English official was also in the middle during the last meeting…
Italy will go into the Croatia game on Thursday in the knowledge that they have won just one of their last 10 games – in normal time – at major…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli insists that his side have no other option but to beat Croatia in Thursday’s Euro 2012 game. The Azzurri started their tournament with a 1-1 draw…
Jose Mourinho has praised the defensive performance of Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi during Italy’s 1-1 draw with Spain. The capital star was used yesterday as a central defender in…