- I'm not homophobic, insists Cassano
- 13/06/2012 by Goal.com
Italy forward Antonio Cassano has apologised for using a derogatory term for homosexuals during a press conference on Tuesday.The AC Milan attacker caused outrage by revealing that he hopes that there are no gay players within the Azzurri's Euro 2012 squad.Cassano was roundly castigated over his comments and the 29-year-old made a swift apology for any offence caused, issuin... Full Story »- Cassano forced to apologise after causing anger with stance on homosexuality
- 13/06/2012 by Dailymail
Italy striker Antonio Cassano has apologised after causing controversy when he said he hoped there were no homosexuals in the national team squad at Euro 2012.In a statement Cassano said his comments had been misinterpreted and he did not want to cause offence.'I sincerely regret that my statements have sparked controversy and protest from gay rights groups,' said th... Full Story »- UEFA launch inquiry into monkey chants aimed at Italy striker Balotelli
- 13/06/2012 by Dailymail
UEFA have announced they are to investigate allegations of racist chanting directed at Mario Balotelli during Sunday's Euro 2012 draw between Italy and Spain in Gdansk. Fans' Embassy of Football Supporters Europe (FSE) have detailed the abuse Balotelli received from Spain supporters and UEFA have decided to launch an inquiry into that game, plus Russia's encounter with th... Full Story »- Prandelli: The match against Croatia will be decisive
- 12/06/2012 by Goal.com
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli believes that his side are in a must-win situation going into Thursday's Euro 2012 contest against Croatia.The Azzurri kicked off their campaign with an impressive 1-1 draw against defending champions Spain, and will now lock horns with Slaven Bilic's men, who defeated Republic of Ireland 3-1 to jump to the top of Group C."We have not solved ou... Full Story »- Balotelli agent blasts UEFA president Platini for being weak on racism
- 12/06/2012 by Dailymail
Mario Balotelli’s agent accused UEFA president Michel Platini of being weak on racism the day after the Manchester City striker was abused by Spain fans during Italy’s opening game of Euro 2012.Balotelli himself has not responded after a minority of Spanish supporters were heard making racist chants during the teams’ 1-1 draw on Sunday.But his representative, Mino Raiola, hi... Full Story »- Euro: Italy defy expectations to lift spirits
- 11/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- KRAKOW, Poland (Reuters) - Italy's expectations heading into their Euro 2012 opener against Spain were about as high as diminutive frontman Antonio Di Natale but his goal and their all-round play in the 1-1 draw have lifted spirits.Italian media were pleased with Sunday's performance in Gdansk after weeks of negative headlines ranging from match-fixing allegations to injurie... Full Story »
- Spain 1 Italy 1: Fabregas saves trophy holders as Azzurri prove tough nut to crack
- 11/06/2012 by Dailymail
Fernando Torres fluffed two late chances as Spain's hopes of making a winning start to Euro 2012 foundered against Italy in Gdansk on Sunday.Torres, who has endured a wretched period at Chelsea since joining from Liverpool in January 2011, was sent on by Vicente Del Bosque shortly after Cesc Fabregas cancelled out Antonio Di Natale's opener.But he could not conjure up a winne... Full Story »- Italy ready to cast woes into the annals of history
- 10/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- Italy are ready to consign their turbulent Euro 2012 preparation to the history books on Sunday when they take on holders Spain in their Group C opener.A match-fixing scandal back home and a 3-0 hammering by Russia in a friendly, their third defeat on the bounce, has seen the Azzurri arrive at these championships in disarray.Even so, Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi, set t... Full Story »
- Scandal-hit Italy take on Spain at Euro 2012
- 10/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- Italy are ready to consign their turbulent Euro 2012 preparation to the history books on Sunday when they take on holders Spain in their Group C opener.A match-fixing scandal back home and a 3-0 hammering by Russia in a friendly, their third defeat on the bounce, has seen the Azzurri arrive at these championships in disarray.Even so, Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi, set t... Full Story »
- Signs looking good for Azzurri
- 10/06/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Italy are rocked by the Scommessopoli scandal, look poor coming into the Euros and are in the midst of an injury crisis.Nonetheless, the signs point to a strong showing from them this time around.For all their off-field troubles, Italy do have one of the most technically gifted sides in the competition and it would be foolish to write them off from the start.The three-ma... Full Story »
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