Torino ‘proud’ of Euro Ogbonna
Torino President Urbano Cairo assures he is “very proud” to see Angelo Ogbonna at Euro 2012 and will make “seven or eight quality signings.” The 24-year-old defender is part of…
Torino President Urbano Cairo assures he is “very proud” to see Angelo Ogbonna at Euro 2012 and will make “seven or eight quality signings.” The 24-year-old defender is part of…
Spain are not happy about facing Italy in their Euro 2012 opener, especially with the current scandal. “It’ll make them even more dangerous,” said Xavi. The Azzurri are in turmoil…
Italy legend Gigi Riva is “not worried” by the Azzurri’s disappointing run-in to Euro 2012. “We just aren’t good with friendlies.” The only test leading up to the tournament was…
Cesare Prandelli hinted he’d switch to a 3-5-2 system against Spain and Gian Piero Gasperini agrees “many of the Azzurri come from clubs with three-man defences.” Cesare Prandelli hinted he’d…
Italy’s Euro 2012 Group C opponents Croatia were pegged back in a disappointing 1-1 friendly draw with Norway. The Azzurri are set to face Croatia in their second game on…
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni points out Italians “are hyper-critical, but in the end always get good results.” His side will face the Azzurri in Euro 2012 Group C…
Lecce Coach Serse Cosmi insists he “was expecting to see such a bad Italy performance” against Russia because of the betting scandal. Lecce Coach Serse Cosmi insists he “was expecting…
Cesare Prandelli admits he was “surprised” by the extent of Italy’s defeat to Russia and will take action. “We’ll change the defence and start from scratch.” Cesare Prandelli admits he…
Italy received a boost with news President Giorgio Napolitano will attend their Euro 2012 opener with Spain. “We thank him.” Italy received a boost with news President Giorgio Napolitano will…
Spain face Italy on June 10 and manager Vicente Del Bosque admits he is “worried about Andrea Pirlo.” The opening Group C game between the two nations is coming up…
The Italy squad has left the Coverciano training ground and will not resume training until Monday, then leave for Poland on Tuesday. The Azzurri returned to Coverciano this morning after…
Zenit St Petersburg Coach confirms Domenico Criscito is “sad” at missing out on Euro 2012 amid the betting scandal, but has faith in the Italy side. Zenit St Petersburg Coach…
Giovanni Trapattoni tells the Irish players not to be swayed by Italy’s defeat to Russia. “Every team has ups and downs.” The Azzurri have lost their last three friendly outings,…
Andrea Barzagli admits Italy “lack balance and need to improve” after a dismal 3-0 demolition at the hands of Russia. Their pre-Euro 2012 preparations suffered a big hit when falling…
Claudio Marchisio tried to look on the positive side of Italy’s 3-0 defeat to Russia. “We now know what we did well and what we need to improve.” The Azzurri’s…
Gigi Buffon gave an update on his injury, but above all hit back at reports trying to drag him into the betting scandal. “I’ve done nothing wrong.” The goalkeeper went…
Christian Maggio had a hand in two of Russia’s goals and holds his hands up. “That was a really bad night.” The Napoli defender seemed sluggish and lacked communication with…
Italy’s medical staff have confirmed Gianluigi Buffon has suffered a strained shoulder, “but it is nothing serious.” The goalkeeper was substituted at half-time, when it was still 0-0, in tonight’s…
Riccardo Montolivo admits “when you lose 3-0 more or less everything was missing,” but Italy can learn from their mistakes against Russia. Riccardo Montolivo admits “when you lose 3-0 more…
FIGC Vice-President Demetrio Albertini is confident “Italy will be mentally and physically prepared for Euro 2012” despite a 3-0 defeat to Russia. FIGC Vice-President Demetrio Albertini is confident “Italy will…