Valdes: We must stop Pirlo
Victor Valdes has reiterated Gerard Pique’s point that Spain’s best hopes of overcoming Italy on Sunday lie in stopping Andrea Pirlo. One of the reserve ‘keepers in the Spanish squad…
Victor Valdes has reiterated Gerard Pique’s point that Spain’s best hopes of overcoming Italy on Sunday lie in stopping Andrea Pirlo. One of the reserve ‘keepers in the Spanish squad…
Giorgio Chiellini believes that Italy have the capacity to beat world and European champions Spain on Sunday afternoon. The Azzurri are currently preparing for Group C’s opening match between themselves…
Spain centre-back Gerard Pique has warned his teammates that Italy remain a strong force ahead of their Euro 2012 clash on Sunday. Spain centre-back Gerard Pique has warned his teammates…
Daniele De Rossi has admitted today that there is a very strong chance that he will end up playing Italy’s opening game of Euro 2012 in defence. Daniele De Rossi…
Giovanni Trapattoni is hoping that Spain and Italy draw in Sunday evening’s Group C opening fixture at Euro 2012. The Republic of Ireland Coach will face both teams in the…
Daniele De Rossi warns Italy to take it “one step at a time,” as their plans in the last World Cup went horribly wrong, and relives their last Euro meeting…
Claudio Marchisio is cautiously optimistic for Italy in the face of playing Spain at the weekend, knocking down suggestions of a repeat of the last World Cup. The Azzurri were…
Spain are not happy about facing Italy in their Euro 2012 opener, especially with the current scandal. “It’ll make them even more dangerous,” said Xavi. The Azzurri are in turmoil…
Spain face Italy on June 10 and manager Vicente Del Bosque admits he is “worried about Andrea Pirlo.” The opening Group C game between the two nations is coming up…
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque has named his final 23-man squad for Euro 2012, which will face Italy. They are in Group C along with the Azzurri, Croatia and the…
Italy’s Euro 2012 opponents Spain saw off Serbia 2-0 in a friendly on Sinisa Mihajlovic’s debut. The reigning World and European Champions are in Group C along with the Azzurri,…
Antonio Nocerino tells Italy they “are a good side and don’t need to worry” about facing Spain in their Euro 2012 opener. The Azzurri begin Group C against the reigning…
Cesare Prandelli’s assistant Francesco Rocca explains how Italy must face Spain at Euro 2012. “The midfield is the key.” Cesare Prandelli’s assistant Francesco Rocca explains how Italy must face Spain…
Claudio Marchisio has told Euro 2012 opponents Spain that Italy will have no fear going into their June 10 clash. The two countries have been placed into Group C, along…
Spanish stars Iker Casillas, Santi Cazorla and Fernando Llorente admit they hoped to avoid Italy in the Euro 2012 group phase. Spanish stars Iker Casillas, Santi Cazorla and Fernando Llorente…
Spain Coach Vicente Del Bosque is not looking forward to facing Italy again. “Our recent defeat against them weighs on us.” The two teams have been drawn together in Euro…
Italy stopper Leonardo Bonucci is looking forward to the challenge of facing Spain in midweek. "We have no fear." The Azzurri will take on the world and European champions in…
Giuseppe Rossi is confident that Italy have what is required to defeat Spain in this week's international friendly. The visitors' will start the game as firm favourites, but Rossi, who…
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has pulled out of Spain's friendly with Italy on August 10. The full-back aggravated a shoulder injury yesterday and is also a doubt for Real's…
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has named a 24-man squad for Wednesday's glamour friendly against Spain. The two teams will meet at Bari's Stadio San Nicola on August 10, with kick…