Azzurri try 4-3-1-2
Italy tried out the 4-3-1-2 system in training today with Riccardo Montolivo as trequartista behind Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano. Italy tried out the 4-3-1-2 system in training today with…
Italy tried out the 4-3-1-2 system in training today with Riccardo Montolivo as trequartista behind Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano. Italy tried out the 4-3-1-2 system in training today with…
Catania talent Francesco Lodi admits he was “disappointed” to be left out of Italy’s Euro 2012 squad. "I thought I'd done enough." He had been tipped by many to be…
The Italy squad underwent a new fitness assessment that included the use of cameras, while they also had a surprise UEFA doping test. Cesare Prandelli’s Azzurri continue their preparations for…
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni prepares to face Italy in Euro 2012 and assures he is “still useful” in the modern game. The 73-year-old is vastly experienced, but considered…
Andrea Pirlo is confident Italy can shine at Euro 2012 by taking inspiration from Juventus. “At Milan they thought I was finished, but here I am...” Andrea Pirlo is confident…
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque has named his final 23-man squad for Euro 2012, which will face Italy. They are in Group C along with the Azzurri, Croatia and the…
Italy starlet Marco Verratti has warned the big clubs to forget about signing him this summer. “I am staying. This was not my last game for Pescara.” The 19-year-old has…
Italy tested out a new trident attack of Antonio Cassano, Mario Balotelli and Sebastian Giovinco in training. Cesare Prandelli is trying out different options in the lead-up to Euro 2012…
Italy’s Euro 2012 opponents Spain saw off Serbia 2-0 in a friendly on Sinisa Mihajlovic’s debut. The reigning World and European Champions are in Group C along with the Azzurri,…
The Republic of Ireland beat Bosnia 1-0 in today’s friendly test, as they prepare to face Italy in Euro 2012. Giovanni Trapattoni’s team welcomed Bosnia-Herzegovina to Dublin for this afternoon’s…
Antonio Nocerino tells Italy they “are a good side and don’t need to worry” about facing Spain in their Euro 2012 opener. The Azzurri begin Group C against the reigning…
Alessandro Diamanti was a surprise inclusion in Italy’s 32-man long-list for Euro 2012. “Better late than never!” The 29-year-old Bologna creative midfielder is hoping to be part of the final…
Italy have announced they will play a friendly against France at the Stadio San Paolo in Naples. Italy have announced they will play a friendly against France at the Stadio…
Leonardo Bonucci is confident the Juventus defensive block will remain solid at Euro 2012, as “the Coppa Italia Final was just a blip.” Leonardo Bonucci is confident the Juventus defensive…
Giorgio Chiellini and Riccardo Montolivo underwent tests on their thigh strains that showed “improvements for both.” The two players are both carrying injuries going into Euro 2012 and it remains…
Cesare Prandelli’s assistant Francesco Rocca explains how Italy must face Spain at Euro 2012. “The midfield is the key.” Cesare Prandelli’s assistant Francesco Rocca explains how Italy must face Spain…
Under-21 Coach Ciro Ferrara shot down Marco Verratti’s status as the new Andrea Pirlo. “Maybe in 10 years...” Under-21 Coach Ciro Ferrara shot down Marco Verratti’s status as the new…
Parma’s Sebastian Giovinco has underlined that he will only return to Juventus with the guarantee that he won’t be immediately sold on. The 25-year-old’s future is in doubt given that…
Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli returned to full training with the Italian national side on Friday. The striker has been dealing with a few fitness issues over the last few…
Claudio Marchisio has told Euro 2012 opponents Spain that Italy will have no fear going into their June 10 clash. The two countries have been placed into Group C, along…