Nocerino: ‘This Italy has fun’
Antonio Nocerino praises Cesare Prandelli for creating an Italy side where “we have fun, enjoy our football and focus on possession.” Antonio Nocerino praises Cesare Prandelli for creating an Italy…
Antonio Nocerino praises Cesare Prandelli for creating an Italy side where “we have fun, enjoy our football and focus on possession.” Antonio Nocerino praises Cesare Prandelli for creating an Italy…
Claudio Marchisio is available for Tuesday's match with Northern Ireland, as Italy tested out their starting XI. The midfielder scored in the 1-1 draw against Serbia on Friday evening, but…
Italy played a game between ranks this afternoon with Antonio Nocerino and Alberto Aquilani on target. The Azzurri flew back from Belgrade after last night's 1-1 draw and those who…
Gigi Buffon is “not sated yet” and admits he was furious at conceding his first goal in these Euro 2012 qualifiers. “My next game will be 110 caps and the…
Riccardo Montolivo reveals what he was thinking when wasting Italy's chance to win in Serbia. “I wasn't clear-headed enough.” The Azzurri drew 1-1 in Belgrade, but had a great opportunity…
Alberto Aquilani only had a brief run-out in Belgrade, but “of course” aims to play 90 minutes against Northern Ireland. “Of course I hope to start in Pescara on Tuesday,…
Cesare Prandelli is confident his “gamble” will pay off, as Italy have “huge margins for improvement.” The Azzurri remain unbeaten and conceded only the second goal of their Euro 2012…
Serbian Coach Vladimir Petrovic praised Italy for their performance in the Belgrade stalemate. The Azzurri took the lead after 56 seconds in Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier before equalising through Branislav…
Dejan Stankovic was very impressed with Italy's performance in Serbia. “They are among the top three in the world.” The Inter midfielder played in last night's 1-1 draw in Belgrade,…
Cesare Prandelli wants Italy to “be more like a club, but we're on the right track” after setting a new record against Serbia. The Azzurri have seven wins and two…
The day after Italy's record-breaking draw with Serbia, Cesare Prandelli asked for “less praise and more criticism.” The day after Italy's record-breaking draw with Serbia, Cesare Prandelli asked for “less…
Claudio Marchisio's sprained ankle is not serious and he could possibly recover in time for Northern Ireland. The midfielder scored in Belgrade last night and limped off with a sprained…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli won't be able to ignore Alessio Cerci for much longer, says former Fiorentina ace Angelo Di Livio. Italy boss Cesare Prandelli won't be able to ignore…
Zenit St Petersburg manager Luciano Spalletti is thoroughly impressed with Italy. “Everything works with Cesare Prandelli.” Zenit St Petersburg manager Luciano Spalletti is thoroughly impressed with Italy. “Everything works with…
Antonio Cassano and Giuseppe Rossi lead the way with Giorgio Chiellini at left-back as Italy face Serbia tonight. The Azzurri have already qualified for Euro 2012 by winning the group,…
Cesare Prandelli criticised Italy for not pushing hard enough for the second goal in their Serbia draw. “It wasn't easy and we tried to always play football, sometimes over-doing it,…
Andrea Pirlo was “proud” of Italy's showing in Serbia and his Juventus teammate Claudio Marchisio's debut goal. “We had to put in a great performance in a difficult arena against…
Christian Maggio admits Italy were ultimately content with the point in Belgrade that maintains their unbeaten record. “We knew it was tough and tried to keep hold of the result,…
Claudio Marchisio celebrated his first ever senior Italy goal and reassured Juventus fans over his injury. “I'm alright, it's a little sprain, but hasn't even swollen up,” said the midfielder…
Cesare Prandelli has defended his decision to add Pablo Daniel Osvaldo to his Italy squad. "He could be the future." Cesare Prandelli has defended his decision to add Pablo Daniel…