Prandelli wanted different draw
Cesare Prandelli admits the Euro 2012 draw wasn’t what he was looking for. “We wanted to avoid Giovanni Trapattoni.” Italy were paired with Spain, Croatia and Trap’s Republic of Ireland…
Cesare Prandelli admits the Euro 2012 draw wasn’t what he was looking for. “We wanted to avoid Giovanni Trapattoni.” Italy were paired with Spain, Croatia and Trap’s Republic of Ireland…
Italy legend Sandro Mazzola feels it is “better to meet Spain straight away,” while Cesc Fabregas concedes it’s “a tough group.” Italy legend Sandro Mazzola feels it is…
Fixture list with all kick-offs in UK time Group A June 8 Poland-Greece (17.00, Warsaw) Russia-Czech Republic (19.45, Wroclaw) June 12 Greece-Czech Republic (17.00, Wroclaw) Poland-Russia (19.45, Warsaw) June…
Italy have been paired with Spain, the Republic of Ireland and Croatia in the draw for Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. It is a massive group for the Nazionale,…
Italy and the 15 other qualifiers will find out the identity of their Euro 2012 group opponents later today when the draw takes place in Kiev. The Ukraine ceremony will…
Cesare Prandelli has welcomed the prospect of facing any of the qualified teams at next summer’s European Championships. Even Spain. The draw for next summer’s tournament co-hosted by Poland and…
Giovanni Trapattoni would prefer to face England over Italy in the Euro 2012 finals draw tomorrow and avoid Spain altogether. The 72-year-old Coach was speaking ahead of Friday’s draw for…
Atalanta star Ezequiel Schelotto feels he would be a good addition to Cesare Prandelli’s Italian national squad. Atalanta star Ezequiel Schelotto feels he would be a good addition to Cesare…
Antonio Di Natale has told Italy boss Cesare Prandelli that he’s available for Euro 2012 if needed. The Udinese striker continues to ripple the net on a regular basis for…
Osvaldo’s clash with Roma teammate Erik Lamela could have consequences for him on the international stage. Osvaldo will be suspended and fined by the Giallorossi after being involved in a…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli reveals “Antonio Di Natale is under consideration” for an Azzurri place. The Udinese veteran has won the Capocannoniere title twice in a row and is back…
Cesare Prandelli has commended Serie A’s Champions League sides for helping to shift the League’s image to the international audience. Inter assured passage to the knockout rounds by winning Group…
Angelo Palombo is desperate to get back into the Italian national squad despite his presence in Serie B this term. The midfielder stayed loyal to Sampdoria following their relegation and…
Matias Ezequiel Schelotto admits that he dreams of making the Italy squad for the 2012 European Championship. The Atalanta player is uncapped at full level, but the Argentine-born former Italian…
Chievo ‘keeper Stefano Sorrentino has launched a surprising attack over his lack of involvement with the Italian national side. The custodian has been one of Serie A’s most consistent over…
Former Italy boss Marcello Lippi has explained why he didn’t select Mario Balotelli for the 2010 World Cup Finals. Balotelli, then at Inter, was being talked about as a contender…
Cesare Prandelli believes Italy are “just a step away from becoming a great team” despite their setback against Uruguay. The Azzurri ended their 2011 with a 1-0 home defeat to…
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo believes he and Mario Balotelli form a good strike partnership for the Italian national side. The duo started alongside each other in last night’s friendly with Uruguay…
Italy took a step forward on Tuesday night despite losing to Uruguay, insists centre-back Giorgio Chiellini. The Azzurri suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to the South American giants in…
Cesare Prandelli’s Italy will be in pot two for the Euro 2012 draw which will take place in Ukraine on Friday 2 December. UEFA have announced the seedings on Wednesday…