Prandelli: ‘Trap is beyond reach’
Cesare Prandelli hails Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni, having worked with him for six years, ahead of Italy's friendly on Tuesday. “Trapattoni is a very special person for me and in…
Cesare Prandelli hails Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni, having worked with him for six years, ahead of Italy's friendly on Tuesday. “Trapattoni is a very special person for me and in…
The starting XI for Tuesday's Italy-Republic of Ireland friendly has been confirmed with Giuseppe Rossi and Giampaolo Pazzini in attack. Unlike the one used in the 3-0 victory over Estonia,…
Alberto Aquilani reveals his concerns after that head injury and hails Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli. “With him it's all about quality.” The Juventus midfielder, owned by Liverpool, was helped off…
Giovanni Trapattoni and his Republic of Ireland side are preparing for Tuesday's friendly with Italy by beating Macedonia. The Irish secured a 2-0 victory in the Euro 2012 qualifier thanks…
Angelo Ogbonna admits he was “surprised” when receiving his first senior Italy call to face the Republic of Ireland. The Torino defender has already starred for the Under-21 side, but…
Andrea Ranocchia has expressed his delight at the way the Italian national side are progressing under Cesare Prandelli. The Azzurri maintained their grip on Euro 2012 qualifying Group C with…
Angelo Ogbonna of Serie B side Torino has been called up to the Italy squad for the game against the Republic of Ireland. Azzurri boss Cesare Prandelli last night suggested…
Alberto Aquilani has withdrawn from the Italy squad after picking up a head injury in the 3-0 win over Estonia. The midfielder was replaced in the first half of the…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has cooled comparisons between his national side and world champions Spain. The tactician is slowly changing the Azzurri's footballing philosophy since he replaced Marcello Lippi after…
Cesare Prandelli admits he “didn't expect to be this far ahead at this stage” as Italy went five points clear in Euro 2012 qualifying. “I am absolutely satisfied. We kept…
Giampaolo Pazzini feels Italy took “the right approach” to the Estonia game and morale is running high. “I am happy to be here and to give a hand to this…
Riccardo Montolivo concedes experience is making him a better international, as he adopted two different roles this evening. “Cesare Prandelli told me not to drift wide and that's what I…
Andrea Pirlo believes Italy are developing a style of football that approaches world champions Spain. “It was an important game, we had fun, kept the ball and didn't need to…
Giuseppe Rossi was the star of tonight's 3-0 win over Estonia, as this season he has scored 35 goals in 62 games between club and country. “It's a great season…
Giuseppe Rossi is looking forward to tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier against Estonia. “I make a good partnership with Antonio Cassano. As for Barcelona...” The Villarreal striker has been named in…
Italy take on Estonia in a Euro 2012 qualifier this evening with Giuseppe Rossi, Antonio Cassano and the recovered Andrea Ranocchia. Cesare Prandelli had named his starting XI in yesterday's…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli persisted with a 4-3-1-2 during the national side's final training session at Coverciano. The Azzurri take on Estonia in Modena tomorrow night and Prandelli tested a…
Italy will face Estonia in Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier without a recognised centre-forward, boss Cesare Prandelli has confirmed. The tactician has named his side for the Modena tie, but there…
Mario Balotelli has withdrawn from the Italy squad after injury ruled him out of Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Estonia. The Manchester City player picked up a knee problem in…
Italy have tested out a 4-3-1-2 system for Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Estonia, but will Sebastian Giovinco or Alberto Aquilani start? Cesare Prandelli continued his training sessions at the…