Udinese revel in Di Natale glory
Udinese chief Gianpaolo Pozzo is delighted that club captain Antonio Di Natale scored in Italy’s 1-1 draw with Spain. Udinese chief Gianpaolo Pozzo is delighted that club captain Antonio Di…
Udinese chief Gianpaolo Pozzo is delighted that club captain Antonio Di Natale scored in Italy’s 1-1 draw with Spain. Udinese chief Gianpaolo Pozzo is delighted that club captain Antonio Di…
Italian Football Federation Vice-President Demetrio Albertini believes that Spain and the Azzurri are still favourites to progress from Euro 2012 Group C. Croatia currently lead the standings after their 3-1…
Emanuele Giaccherini is satisfied after making his international debut in Italy’s 1-1 draw with Spain. The Juventus player was used on the left of a 3-5-2 system and subsequently won…
Spanish players and Coach Vicente del Bosque blamed the “dry pitch” in Gdansk for their draw with Italy. “It’s shameful we should have to play on this surface.” Spanish players…
Cesare Prandelli admits Mario Balotelli “should’ve passed it” in a great chance against Spain, but insists the substitution was “not punishment.” Cesare Prandelli admits Mario Balotelli “should’ve passed it” in…
Xavi Hernandez feels Spain “deserved the victory” after their hard-fought 1-1 draw with Italy and complained about the pitch. Xavi Hernandez feels Spain “deserved the victory” after their hard-fought 1-1…
Fernando Torres praised Gianluigi Buffon and insisted he was not disappointed at being on the bench for Spain-Italy. “The result is acceptable, especially against a side like Italy,” said the…
Vicente del Bosque concedes it was “a difficult match” against the Azzurri and Spain were content to grab a point. Vicente del Bosque concedes it was “a difficult match” against…
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas admits the draw was “the right result, as both sides never gave up and attacked to the end.” The shot-stopper was called into a series of…
Hmm, how to stop the World and European champions in their tracks? With police raids at your training camp, a slew of injuries, a heavy defeat in your last warm…
Andrea Pirlo believes Italy’s friendly defeat to Russia “did us good” to prepare them for the 1-1 draw with Spain. “I give us seven out of ten, as it was…
Daniele De Rossi explains why Cesare Prandelli picked him as a centre-back against Spain. “We wanted to play the ball.” Daniele De Rossi explains why Cesare Prandelli picked him as…
Cesare Prandelli pointed out the Azzurri came out to attack Spain in their 1-1 draw. “This is the real Italy.” Cesare Prandelli pointed out the Azzurri came out to attack…
Antonio Di Natale admits he “still remembers” the penalty he missed against Spain in Euro 2008, so this was a special goal for him. “I am happy, as after a…
Antonio Di Natale scored with his first touch as an impressive Italy performance held Spain to a 1-1 draw in the Group C opener. Antonio Di Natale scored with his…
Italy have chosen Emanuele Giaccherini, Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli in a 3-5-2 system, but Spain opt for a no-striker system by dropping Fernando Torres. Italy have chosen Emanuele Giaccherini,…
Thiago Motta is looking forward to challenging Spain’s Sergio Busquets again today. “Nobody is unbeatable and we’re convinced Italy can win.” The Azzurri open their Euro 2012 campaign in Gdansk…
Cesare Prandelli confirmed Emanuele Giaccherini will start against Spain today. “We will be ready and eager to prove ourselves against the best.” Cesare Prandelli confirmed Emanuele Giaccherini will start against…
There are still some doubts as to how Italy will line up against Spain today, though Daniele De Rossi is bound for a centre-back role. The Azzurri open their Euro…
The “lack of credibility” around the Italy squad could prove helpful, claims 1982 World Cup winner Paolo Rossi. The Azzurri begin their Euro 2012 adventure at 17.00 UK time against…