Azzurri ratings: Italy 0-1 Uruguay
Italy crashed out of the World Cup with a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, but who takes the blame and which players kept their pride? Gianluigi Buffon: 7 Italy crashed out…
Italy crashed out of the World Cup with a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, but who takes the blame and which players kept their pride? Gianluigi Buffon: 7 Italy crashed out…
Gigi Buffon said this was “a very sad day for Italy as a nation. It’s a day of failure, there’s no point denying it.” The goalkeeper spoke to Sky Sport…
Giorgio Chiellini thinks FIFA won’t punish Luis Suarez for biting him, “as they need their stars to play in the World Cup.” The defender was furious after the 1-0 defeat…
Cesare Prandelli said the referee “ruined the game,” criticised Mario Balotelli and confessed his Italy future is in doubt. Cesare Prandelli said the referee “ruined the game,” criticised Mario Balotelli…
Uruguay knocked Italy out of the World Cup with controversy, as Claudio Marchisio was harshly sent off and Luis Suarez bit Giorgio Chiellini. Uruguay knocked Italy out of the World…
Gigi Buffon sent a message to fans ahead of Italy’s crunch World Cup match with Uruguay. “Leave divisions aside.” The Azzurri need at least a point to go through into…
As expected, Mario Balotelli and Ciro Immobile start up front for Italy against Uruguay in what should be a 3-5-2 formation. Azzurri Coach Cesare Prandelli has also named Juventus trio…
Uruguay defender Diego Godin says it would be disrespectful to say his team are over-reliant on Luis Suarez. The Liverpool forward scored both goals in the South Americans’ 2-1 win…
Roberto Mussi admits that Italy changing formation ‘is not a good sign’, and advises the Azzurri’s focus against Uruguay should be on intensity. Cesare Prandelli is believed set to change…
Oscar Tabarez is motivated to face Italy this afternoon but warns that he and his Uruguay: “know what we have to do and how to do it.” The South Americans…
Jessica Immobile says her husband Ciro is ready to face Uruguay and eager to show what he can do for Italy. New Borussia Dortmund striker Immobile is heavily speculated as…
Cesare Maldini casts doubt on Cesare Prandelli’s tactics for Uruguay: “I do not believe a three-man defence could stop Suarez and Cavani.” Cesare Maldini casts doubt on Cesare Prandelli’s tactics…
Cesare Prandelli is expected to field Italy in a 3-5-2 against Uruguay today, but there are slight variations on who may partner Mario Balotelli. The Azzurri face off against the…
Cesare Prandelli says his Italy team’s World Cup match with Uruguay tomorrow is the biggest of his professional career. The Azzurri take on the South Americans in what is effectively…
Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli believes Uruguay front pair Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez are one of the best partnerships in the World Cup. Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli believes Uruguay front…
Andrea Pirlo has insisted he has not thought about Italy leaving the World Cup at the group stage. The Azzurri face Uruguay tomorrow in Natal knowing that a defeat will…
Luis Suarez believes that Italy are ‘tired’ and has insisted that Uruguay can take advantage of their fatigue tomorrow afternoon. The Azzurri take on the South American’s in Natal on…
Italy will this afternoon train at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, ahead of tomorrow’s make or break clash with Uruguay. The Azzurri must avoid defeat to Oscar Tabarez’s men…
Alvaro Recoba admits Italy and Uruguay face ‘the worst game that could have happened to both’, as he advises on how closely to mark Andrea Pirlo. The Azzurri face off…
Problems are growing in Natal ahead of Italy-Uruguay with a sinkhole and now a flooded media centre. The Group D decider kicks off on Tuesday at 17.00 UK time (13.00…