- Giuseppe Rossi's injury blow leaves Italy short for Euro 2012 and spells disaster for Villarreal
- 15/04/2012 by Supersport.com
Earlier this week, Panini made headlines in Italy by revealing that neither Antonio Cassano nor Giuseppe Rossi would feature in their Euro 2012 sticker album. Cassano, of course, still has every chance of forcing his way back into the Azzurri squad for Poland and Ukraine but we now know that Rossi’s dream has died – and in particularly devastating fashion.The Villarrea... Full Story »- Rossi ruled out of Euro 2012
- 14/04/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi will miss Italy's Euro 2012 campaign after suffering another serious knee injury.Rossi injured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a defeat to Real Madrid last October and today aggravated the problem during a training session.The 25-year-old former Manchester United forward will now require further surgery and face... Full Story »- Italy coach Prandelli: Balotelli did not breach my ethics code
- 11/04/2012 by Goal.com
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has said that Mario Balotelli's Euro 2012 place is not under threat because of the forward's sending off against Arsenal on Sunday.The Manchester City striker saw red late in his side's 1-0 defeat for a foul on Bacary Sagna after escaping a similar punishment early on following a hard tackle on Alex Song.In February, Prandelli admitted that th... Full Story »- Former Italy star Chinaglia dies - Ex-Swansea player dies aged 65
- 02/04/2012 by Sky Sport
Former Italy and Lazio striker Giorgio Chinaglia has died aged 65, a work colleague and family friend has confirmed.Chinaglia, who was born in Italy but grew up in Wales and began his professional career with Swansea, was found dead at 9am US eastern time on Sunday morning by his adopted son Anthony at the home they shared in Florida. He had suffered complications afte... Full Story »- Balotelli risks missing Euro 2012
- 01/03/2012 by Supersport.com
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said he expects Mario Balotelli to improve his discipline on the pitch if he wants to be on the Azzurri squad at Euro 2012.Speaking ahead of Wednesday's friendly with the United States for which Balotelli was not picked for disciplinary reasons, the selector issued what amounts to an ultimatum for the talented striker of Manchester City."Balotell... Full Story »- Balotelli in danger of losing Italy place
- 29/02/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli warned Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli to keep his temper in leash if he wishes to remain part of the Euro 2012 squad.Italy coach Cesare Prandelli left out the volatile 21-year-old from the team squad that will play against USA on Wednesday in a bid to send a message that he hopes Balotelli will take heed of. Balotelli has been noted b... Full Story »- Balotelli axed from Italy squad as Prandelli doubts striker's mentality
- 27/02/2012 by Dailymail
Mario Balotelli has been left out of Italy's squad to played the United States as coach Cesare Prandelli cast doubts over the Manchester City striker's state of mind.Balotelli's omission makes his selection for Euro 2012 a doubt, with former Chelsea and Swansea striker Fabio Borini earning a first call-up in his stead.Axed: Balotelli scored for Man City at the weekend'H... Full Story »- Europe-based US talent get call for Italy match
- 24/02/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- Fulham striker Clint Dempsey and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard were among 16 European-based US players named Thursday to the 21-man American roster for next Wednesday's football friendly against Italy.Los Angeles Galaxy striker Landon Donovan could play alongside World Cup front-line partner Dempsey for the first time since German legend Jurgen Klinsmann took over last year a... Full Story »
- Report: Soccer player admits to fixing in Italy
- 25/12/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- Former Atalanta captain Cristiano Doni has reportedly acknowledged fixing Serie B soccer games in Italy involving his team and says his club knew nothing about it.Doni was among 16 people arrested across Italy on Monday in an investigation into match-fixing and illegal betting on games.After five days of solitary confinement, Doni was permitted to meet with his lawyer Frida... Full Story »
- Italy kicks off WCup qualifying at Bulgaria
- 29/11/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- Italy will kick off its 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign at Bulgaria on Sept. 7 and Denmark will host the Czech Republic a day later in Group B.Malta will face Armenia at home in the group opener on Sept 7.Representatives of the six Group B teams agreed on the qualifying schedule at their meeting in Prague.Of the nine European groups, the winners directly qualify for th... Full Story »
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