Prandelli: ‘Good to lose badly’
Cesare Prandelli thinks “paradoxically it might be better to lose so badly” to Russia ahead of Euro 2012. The Azzurri fell to a heavy 3-0 defeat in tonight’s friendly in…
Cesare Prandelli thinks “paradoxically it might be better to lose so badly” to Russia ahead of Euro 2012. The Azzurri fell to a heavy 3-0 defeat in tonight’s friendly in…
Italy fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Russia in their Euro 2012 warm-up, which showed some big problems in defence and a Gigi Buffon injury. It was the third…
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete insists Mimmo Criscito was dropped due to his “psychological” situation amid the betting scandal. FIGC President Giancarlo Abete insists Mimmo Criscito was dropped due to his…
Italy’s only pre-Euro 2012 friendly test has Riccardo Montolivo supporting Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano against Russia. Italy’s only pre-Euro 2012 friendly test has Riccardo Montolivo supporting Mario Balotelli and…
FIGC Vice-President Demetrio Albertini insists Cesare Prandelli’s threat to pull Italy out of Euro 2012 was “just blowing off steam.” FIGC Vice-President Demetrio Albertini insists Cesare Prandelli’s threat to pull…
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli does not believe Cesare Prandelli’s threat to pull out of Euro 2012 amid the betting scandal. Republic of Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli…
Gianluigi Buffon’s lawyer has blasted talk of his involvement in the betting scandal as “supposition, gossip and malice.” The Italy and Juventus goalkeeper was rumoured to have spent €1.5m on…
Italy will field a strike pairing of Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano tonight for the first time since August 2010. Italy will field a strike pairing of Mario Balotelli and…
Italian national boss Cesare Prandelli has announced that his country are ready to withdraw from Euro 2012 should that be required. The Italian game is again dealing with off the…
Domenico Criscito has criticised the decision to drop him from Italy’s Euro 2012 squad after he was placed under investigation in the match fixing probe. The defender had his room…
Italian Football Federation Vice-President Demetrio Albertini has denied stories suggesting that Leonardo Bonucci will be placed under investigation. A report on Thursday afternoon suggested that the Juventus defender, who is…
Domenico Criscito’s agent has questioned Cesare Prandelli’s decision to drop him from the national team, whilst warning the media not to assume his guilt. Criscito’s room at the Italy squad’s…
Juventus’ Leonardo Bonucci has been under investigation for alleged match fixing since May 3, says Italian news agency ANSA. The defender’s name appears on the paperwork of prosecutors in Cremona…
Angelo Ogbonna insists the he wasn’t sure of his place in Italy’s final 23-man squad until late on Tuesday morning. With two players left to cut from a group of…
An optimistic Cesare Prandelli says Friday’s friendly against Russia will be primarily used as a tactical exercise by his Italian side. Although the Coach will not confirm his starting XI…
Mario Balotelli missed this morning’s gym session at Italy’s Coverciano training base so he could visit the dentist. The Manchester City player was accompanied by team doctor Enrico Castellacci in…
Giorgio Chiellini is set to start Italy’s friendly against Russia on Friday along with Riccardo Montolivo, Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli. Giorgio Chiellini is set to start Italy’s friendly against…
Gigi Buffon insists that Italy are in good shape ahead of Euro 2012 despite the latest scandal to hit the country. “Things are going well and we’ll enter the competition…
Mattia Destro has been added to the Italian Under-21 squad after failing to make the 2012 European Championship. Mattia Destro has been added to the Italian Under-21 squad after failing…
Cesare Prandelli has defended his decision to bring Leonardo Bonucci and not Domenico Criscito to Euro 2012. “Comparisons with 2006 are a cliché.” Cesare Prandelli has defended his decision to…