- 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 »
- We are almost the perfect side
- 10/06/2012 by The Sun
YEAR WE GO AT LAST ... Alonso celebrates winning Euro 2008 - Spain's first trophy for 44 yearsXABI ALONSO is under no illusions Spain are the team they all want to beat.The midfielder accepts the defending European and world champions are being ruthlessly pursued by their rivals.But Spain are in no mood to surrender the title they won four years ago — to clinch their firs... Full Story »- Spain hoping that Silva is worth his weight in goals
- 10/06/2012 by Dailymail
Spain begin the defence of their European crown against Italy on Sunday in much the same way as they started the tournament four years ago — hoping a Premier League superstar will shoot them to glory. For Fernando Torres in 2008 read David Silva in 2012.Four years ago Torres had just scored 24 league goals in his debut season for Liverpool and took that form into Euro 2008... Full Story »- Del Bosque: Spain thrive under pressure
- 10/06/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has challenged his side to make history as they launch their Euro 2012 title defence against Italy in Gdansk on Sunday.The Spaniards, who won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, are trying to become the first team to win three successive major international tournaments."We have an aim that no-one has ever achieved before and that is beautiful,... Full Story »- La Roja looking to make history
- 10/06/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Spain head into Euro 2012 seeking to become the first back-to-back European champions.For the Spaniards, a year in which they asserted their dominance over European football could naturally culminate with success in Poland and Ukraine. Having helped their respective clubs to the Barclays Premier League, La Liga, Europa League and Champions League titles, success has becom... Full Story »- Spain vs Italy preview - Italy in positive mood for Spain test
- 10/06/2012 by UEFA.com
Cesare Prandelli has called for a "dynamic, active and energetic" Italy when they take on defending champions Spain whose coach Vicente del Bosque knows a tough test awaits.After admitting that the prospect of facing tournament holders Spain was not causing him to lose sleep, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said he would be sending his side out for the Group C opener in Gdans... Full Story »- Juventus have won the Azzurri three World Cups, now ItalJuve set their sights on the Euros
- 09/06/2012 by Goal.com
Basing their team around Bianconero has served the nation well in the past, so there is now a temptation to do likewise ahead of Sunday's Euro 2012 Group C opener against SpainJuventus are an incredibly divisive presence within Italian football. They are as loved as they are loathed, generating adulation and animosity in equal measure. The mere mention of their name neve... Full Story »- Puyol & Villa sidelined, Pique & Cesc below their best: Spain can't rely on Barcelona this time around
- 09/06/2012 by Goal.com
It is often remembered that Barcelona are 'more than a club'. The famous motto rings true for a side that is the symbol of Catalunya and, in recent times, the best team around. And in 2010, the Barca backbone saw Spain seal World Cup success in South Africa. With seven of Pep Guardiola's players starting the final and scoring all eight of the team's goals en route to th... Full Story »
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