Prandelli: ‘This is the real Italy’
Cesare Prandelli pointed out the Azzurri came out to attack Spain in their 1-1 draw. “This is the real Italy.” Cesare Prandelli pointed out the Azzurri came out to attack…
Cesare Prandelli pointed out the Azzurri came out to attack Spain in their 1-1 draw. “This is the real Italy.” Cesare Prandelli pointed out the Azzurri came out to attack…
Antonio Di Natale admits he “still remembers” the penalty he missed against Spain in Euro 2008, so this was a special goal for him. “I am happy, as after a…
Antonio Di Natale scored with his first touch as an impressive Italy performance held Spain to a 1-1 draw in the Group C opener. Antonio Di Natale scored with his…
Italy have chosen Emanuele Giaccherini, Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli in a 3-5-2 system, but Spain opt for a no-striker system by dropping Fernando Torres. Italy have chosen Emanuele Giaccherini,…
Thiago Motta is looking forward to challenging Spain’s Sergio Busquets again today. “Nobody is unbeatable and we’re convinced Italy can win.” The Azzurri open their Euro 2012 campaign in Gdansk…
Cesare Prandelli confirmed Emanuele Giaccherini will start against Spain today. “We will be ready and eager to prove ourselves against the best.” Cesare Prandelli confirmed Emanuele Giaccherini will start against…
There are still some doubts as to how Italy will line up against Spain today, though Daniele De Rossi is bound for a centre-back role. The Azzurri open their Euro…
The “lack of credibility” around the Italy squad could prove helpful, claims 1982 World Cup winner Paolo Rossi. The Azzurri begin their Euro 2012 adventure at 17.00 UK time against…
Iker Casillas admits Spain are “nervous at facing prestigious players like Daniele De Rossi and Gianluigi Buffon” today. Euro 2012 Group C kicks off at 17.00 UK time in Gdansk…
Andres Iniesta has warned Spain to keep focused on tomorrow’s match with Italy. “We aren’t thinking about anything other than this game.” Group C opens on Sunday at 17.00 UK…
Emanuele Giaccherini isn’t sure if he’ll start against Spain, but “can guarantee speed, counter-attacks and dynamism.” Emanuele Giaccherini isn’t sure if he’ll start against Spain, but “can guarantee speed, counter-attacks…
Vicente del Bosque is worried about Italy and urges Spain not to lose the opener tomorrow. “We are ready for every possible situation.” Group C begins at 17.00 UK time…
Sergio Busquets warns Spain “cannot afford to get distracted” when they face Italy in the Group C opener on Sunday. “It is a great thing to start with Italy, although…
Italy tested their line-up for tomorrow’s Spain match, which includes Emanuele Giaccherini, Alessandro Diamanti and Angelo Ogbonna. Cesare Prandelli ordered a game between ranks this afternoon in Gdansk’s Arena Stadium.…
Gianluigi Buffon says Italy have “come here to amaze” and can rely on “pure talent” Mario Balotelli in tomorrow’s opener against Spain. The Azzurri faced La Roja in Euro 2008…
Cesare Prandelli insists “pessimism motivates Italy” to do better and drops more tactical hints for tomorrow’s clash with Spain. The Azzurri begin their Euro 2012 campaign against reigning World and…
Xavi Hernandez laughed off those who still think Italy play “catenaccio. It’ll be an entertaining spectacle” against Spain tomorrow. “Italy has changed its system,” the midfielder told Marca and Adidas.…
Spanish legend Luisito Suarez believes “Andrea Pirlo is a more complete player than Xavi” Hernandez as Italy prepare to face the Iberians tomorrow. Euro 2012 Group C kicks off at…
Xabi Alonso believes Italy are “combative and competitive” when under pressure, revealing Spain have studied Andrea Pirlo and their tactics carefully. The two nations go head to head in the…
Former Spain manager Luis Aragones warns “it will be difficult” against Italy in their Euro 2012 opener on Sunday. Former Spain manager Luis Aragones warns “it will be difficult” against…