Italy confirm two friendlies
Cesare Prandelli’s Italy have announced friendlies against Luxembourg and Russia in the lead-up to Euro 2012. The Azzurri are set to come together in mid-May for pre-tournament preparations. These will…
Cesare Prandelli’s Italy have announced friendlies against Luxembourg and Russia in the lead-up to Euro 2012. The Azzurri are set to come together in mid-May for pre-tournament preparations. These will…
Milan youngster Stephan El Shaarawy admits that he is already thinking about the Italian national side – despite having won just two caps at Under-21 level. The striker is still…
Milan youngster Stephan El Shaarawy has clear ideas about his future ambitions with the Italian national side. The 19-year-old is only just starting to break through at Under-21 level, but…
Villarreal and Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi is hoping to be back in action at some point within the next six weeks. The American-born forward has been sidelined since the autumn…
Mario Balotelli gave a rare interview to the BBC and Noel Gallagher, dividing the false stories from the true ones, his rapport with Roberto Mancini and Jose Mourinho. Mario Balotelli…
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists Mario Balotelli “is the best Italian striker, though with him anything can happen.” Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists Mario Balotelli “is the best…
Cesare Prandelli has told Mario Balotelli “now he needs to go from words to action” after he was dropped from the Italy squad. The Manchester City striker was frozen out…
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is sceptical about Italy’s chances of Euro 2012 glory. “There are four better teams.” Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is sceptical about Italy’s…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has again opened the international doors to Manchester City's Mario Balotelli. The latter was omitted from the squad for last week’s defeat against America as punishment…
Lazio ‘keeper Federico Marchetti is working towards winning his place back in the national squad for Euro 2012. The custodian replaced Gigi Buffon at the 2010 World Cup, but his…
Mario Balotelli has underlined that he wants to be a key player for Italy at the 2012 European Championships. The Manchester City striker made that clear in an interview with…
Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino admits he still dreams of winning international honours with Italy. “I’m happy with the way that I am performing in Serie A this season,” he told…
Roberto Mancini believes Cesare Prandelli “was correct” to warn Mario Balotelli about his behaviour by dropping him ahead of Euro 2012. Roberto Mancini believes Cesare Prandelli “was correct” to warn…
Palermo captain Fabrizio Miccoli has admitted that he’s unlikely to take part in Euro 2012 for Italy. “I’m not needed.” The former Juventus forward has been linked with a recall…
The agent of Emanuele Giaccherini is confident that his client will have a future at Juventus – and possibly the Italian national side too. The midfielder joined the Old Lady…
Cesare Prandelli “will not stand for excessive criticism” of Italy’s performance in their defeat to the USA and confirmed he was in contact with Mario Balotelli. Cesare Prandelli “will not…
Claudio Marchisio tries to look on the bright side of both Italy’s defeat to the USA and the controversy between Milan and Juventus. “It isn’t entirely worthless, as it remains…
Catania midfielder Francesco Lodi admits it would be a dream to turn out for Italy one, but says he is focused only on Inter at the weekend. The Elefanti’s deep-laying…
Angelo Ogbonna insists his Italy side were unfortunate to lose 1-0 to America on Wednesday night. The Torino defender made his first start for his country and despite an impressive…
Alessandro Matri concedes “the tempo was not as good as in other games” as Italy lost 1-0 to the USA. “We lacked a goal, but also the tempo was not…