Baresi: ‘Italy can progress’
Italy legend Franco Baresi trusts the Azzurri will qualify in the World Cup. “We give our best under pressure.” The Nazionale need at least a point against Uruguay on Tuesday…
Italy legend Franco Baresi trusts the Azzurri will qualify in the World Cup. “We give our best under pressure.” The Nazionale need at least a point against Uruguay on Tuesday…
There are concerns around Italy’s World Cup game with Uruguay, as a sinkhole opened up near the stadium in Natal. BBC News and ANSA news agency both showed footage of…
Italy tested a 3-5-2 system today with Ciro Immobile partnering Mario Balotelli for the clash with Uruguay. The Azzurri need at least a point on Tuesday in Natal to secure…
Lazio midfielder Alvaro Gonzalez tells Uruguay they “will need a better performance than against England” to beat Italy. Lazio midfielder Alvaro Gonzalez tells Uruguay they “will need a better performance…
The Italy captain had feared missing the entire World Cup, admits Gigi Buffon. “I never dreamed I’d recover so quickly.” The goalkeeper sprained his ankle on the Manaus turf the…
Gianluigi Buffon is pleased with a possible switch to a three-man defence against Uruguay. “We are chameleons.” Gianluigi Buffon is pleased with a possible switch to a three-man defence against…
Gigi Buffon said Italy are “worried to the right degree” against Uruguay and raise their game in difficulty, but “elimination would be a failure.” The Group D decider kicks off…
Italy welcomed almost 4,000 fans to their training session yesterday, but today it was all locked down. The Azzurri are already staying in Natal ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup showdown…
Mexican referee Marco Rodriguez has been assigned to Italy’s make or break match with Uruguay. FIFA announced the officials for Tuesday’s World Cup games, including the Group D decider. This…
Martin Caceres said he’ll give away “useful information” on his Juventus teammates for Italy-Uruguay. The wing-back spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup showdown in Natal,…
There are increasing calls for Italy to adopt a 3-5-2 formation against Uruguay with Ciro Immobile coming in. The Azzurri need at least a point to go through to the…
Zdenek Zeman criticised Italy’s approach against Costa Rica and warned “you need to move more than your opponents.” The Azzurri were beaten 1-0 in Recife, following on from a 2-1…
Over 4,000 fans cheered Italy on in their training session in Natal, but Gigi Buffon, Claudio Marchisio and Daniele De Rossi were absent. The team is already staying in Natal…
Professor Enrico Castellacci urged players and media to “stop emphasising the temperature” in World Cup games. Professor Enrico Castellacci urged players and media to “stop emphasising the temperature” in World…
Italy’s chief medic confirmed “it is very likely Daniele De Rossi won’t be able to play against Uruguay.” The Roma midfielder went for tests this morning in Natal that showed…
Uruguay Coach Oscar Washington Tabarez considers a victory over Italy to be “an entirely achievable result.” La Celeste need to beat the Azzurri on Tuesday if they are to progress…
Daniele De Rossi’s injury could throw a spanner in the works, as Italy were leaning towards a 3-5-2 against Uruguay. The Azzurri need at least a point on Tuesday in…
Italy medical staff confirm “there is something wrong” with Daniele De Rossi, so he’s a major doubt to face Uruguay. The Roma midfielder was spotted limping after the 1-0 defeat…
Diego Forlan and Diego Lugano claim Italy’s tactics are “perfect” for Uruguay and their forwards to take advantage. The South Americans need a victory to continue in the World Cup,…
Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera believes they will “beat Italy with their own history: defend and counter.” The former Lazio shot-stopper is looking forward to Tuesday’s Group D showdown, even though…