Prandelli and Buffon’s ‘historic’ trip
Cesare Prandelli and Gigi Buffon explain why Italy took part in a “historic” training session on land confiscated from the mafia. Cesare Prandelli and Gigi Buffon explain why Italy took…
Cesare Prandelli and Gigi Buffon explain why Italy took part in a “historic” training session on land confiscated from the mafia. Cesare Prandelli and Gigi Buffon explain why Italy took…
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete agrees “everyone has faith in Mario Balotelli” after netting his first Italy goal. “It is wonderful to have players like Balotelli in the squad, as he…
Dino Zoff congratulates Gigi Buffon on matching his Italy caps record, “but he’ll never reach my 330 consecutive games for Juventus.” Dino Zoff congratulates Gigi Buffon on matching his Italy…
Mario Balotelli’s father is bursting with pride now that his son has become an Italy sensation. “He played for the team this time.” The Manchester City striker scored his first…
Sergio Floccari believes he can win back his place for Italy by giving his best for Parma this season. “I am here to win back everything, including the Nazionale,” the…
Oscar Washington Tabarez can’t wait to see his Uruguay in action against Italy on Tuesday evening, especially Luis Suarez. “I don’t understand how people can still be surprised by Suarez.…
Andrea Ranocchia gave away a penalty against Poland, but was “happy” with his return from injury for Italy. The Inter defender had not started a match since the 3-1 defeat…
Italy will hold a special training session today on a new ground built with funds confiscated from the mafia. The squad travels to Reggio Calabria for a visit that was…
Uruguay have named their squad to face Italy on Tuesday, including Edinson Cavani and Liverpool’s Luis Suarez. The Azzurri welcome the Copa America winners to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome,…
Cesare Prandelli has hinted Mario Balotelli will start against Uruguay as well on Tuesday. “I’ll evaluate the situation.” Cesare Prandelli has hinted Mario Balotelli will start against Uruguay as well…
FIGC director general Antonello Valentini gives Roberto Mancini the credit for Mario Balotelli’s improvement. The Manchester City striker scored his debut senior Italy goal in last night’s 2-0 friendly win…
Cesare Prandelli is proud of his Italy side and Mario Balotelli. “We play for ourselves and the joy of football.” Cesare Prandelli is proud of his Italy side and Mario…
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is “happy for Mario Balotelli” after netting his first Italy goal. The striker has improved considerably in recent months under Mancio’s tutelage and finally broke…
Leonardo Bonucci admits he was surprised to be left out of the Italy squad, though is focusing on winning the Scudetto with Juventus. “There was a little bitterness at not…
Gianluigi Buffon trusts Italy can recover from losing Antonio Cassano and Giuseppe Rossi. “We’ve found Mario Balotelli and Giampaolo Pazzini.” Gianluigi Buffon trusts Italy can recover from losing Antonio Cassano…
Simone Pepe is ready to “play anywhere” Cesare Prandelli wants him to for Italy. The versatile Juventus man was used wide right in a 4-3-3 formation in the second half…
Torino defender Angelo Ogbonna confessed he “did not expect” to make his Italy debut against Poland. The former Under-21 starlet had been called up several times by Cesare Prandelli, but…
Ignazio Abate enjoyed his Italy debut in the 2-0 win over Poland. “If the Coach gives me the opportunity, I’d love to be at Euro 2012.” The Milan right-back has…
Thiago Motta praised Mario Balotelli and believes Italy have “a very strong side” going into Euro 2012. Thiago Motta praised Mario Balotelli and believes Italy have “a very strong side”…
Giampaolo Pazzini feels there is a lot of pressure on Mario Balotelli, but doesn’t care if his goal was offside! Giampaolo Pazzini feels there is a lot of pressure on…