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Buffon Hoping For Spain Shock

Buffon Hoping For Spain Shock

ITALY goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon feels Group C rivals Spain are the most talented team at Euro 2012, but said the best team does not always win. 10 Jun 2012
Euro 2012 Preview: Spain v Italy

Euro 2012 Preview: Spain v Italy

REIGNING champions and Euro 2012 favourites Spain begin their campaign with a tough encounter against Italy on Sunday. 10 Jun 2012
Pique Wary Of Italian Threat

Pique Wary Of Italian Threat

Gerard Pique believes Italy have the quality to cause Spain all sorts of problems in Sunday's Euro 2012 group match. 9 Jun 2012
Chiellini Hopeful Of Spain Upset

Chiellini Hopeful Of Spain Upset

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini believes his side have the quality to defeat Spain in Sunday's Euro 2012 match. 9 Jun 2012
Motta Urges Balotelli To Behave

Motta Urges Balotelli To Behave

Thiago Motta has urged Italy team-mate Mario Balotelli to act responsibly at Euro 2012. 8 Jun 2012
Capello: Italy Does Not Appeal

Capello: Italy Does Not Appeal

Fabio Capello has ruled out working in Italy again, claiming he has already 'done enough' coaching in his homeland. 8 Jun 2012
Prandelli Ponders Italy's Purpose

Prandelli Ponders Italy's Purpose

Cesare Prandelli admits he has doubts about how far his Italy side can go at Euro 2012. 7 Jun 2012
'Spain Should Worry About Italy'

'Spain Should Worry About Italy'

Giorgio Chiellini has dismissed suggestions that Italy should be worried about what is awaiting them in Gdansk on Sunday. 7 Jun 2012
Prandelli To Wait On Barzagli Decision

Prandelli To Wait On Barzagli Decision

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli says he will wait 'until the last minute' for defender Andrea Barzagli to prove his fitness for Euro 2012. 6 Jun 2012
Grande: Spain's First XI Undecided

Grande: Spain's First XI Undecided

Spain assistant coach Toni Grande says Vicente Del Bosque has yet to decide on a starting line-up for the Euro 2012 opener against Italy. 5 Jun 2012
Abate Backs Resilient Italy

Abate Backs Resilient Italy

AC Milan defender Ignazio Abate believes the Scommessopoli probe will not prevent Italy from enjoying a successful European Championship. 5 Jun 2012
Italy Training Pics

Italy Training Pics

Italy took to the training ground in Florence for a hit out before heading to Poland and Ukraine for Euro 2012. Pics by Getty Images. 5 Jun 2012
Barzagli Blow For Italy

Barzagli Blow For Italy

Italy defender Andrea Barzagli is a serious doubt for Euro 2012 with a calf problem, team doctor Enrico Castellacci has revealed. 5 Jun 2012
Injury Scare For Balotelli

Injury Scare For Balotelli

Italy forward Mario Balotelli was forced to leave Monday's training session with a fitness problem. 5 Jun 2012
'Italy Will Overcome Drama'

'Italy Will Overcome Drama'

Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio is adamant the recent match-fixing allegations will not affect his side during Euro 2012. 5 Jun 2012
Giaccherini Eager To Fire

Giaccherini Eager To Fire

Emanuele Giaccherini is ready to replicate his Juventus form for Italy at Euro 2012, insisting that he will do his utmost for the national team. 4 Jun 2012
Riva Relaxed With Italy's Form

Riva Relaxed With Italy's Form

FORMER Italy striker Luigi Riva said he is not overly concerned by their 3-0 defeat to Russia on Saturday, ahead of Euro 2012. 4 Jun 2012
Trapattoni Expects Italy To Fire

Trapattoni Expects Italy To Fire

IRELAND boss Giovanni Trapattoni has warned his players not to underestimate the Italian side at Euro 2012. 3 Jun 2012
Maggio Mortified By Drubbing

Maggio Mortified By Drubbing

CHRISTIAN Maggio did not hide his disappointment with Italy's 3-0 friendly defeat against Russia on Friday. 3 Jun 2012
Fabregas In Doubt For Opener

Fabregas In Doubt For Opener

SPAIN midfielder Cesc Fabregas is a serious doubt for their Euro 2012 opener against Italy, according to a report. 3 Jun 2012
International Friendlies Wrap

International Friendlies Wrap

EURO WARM-UPS: Italy's Euro 2012 preparations received yet another blow as they were defeated 3-0 by Russia in Zurich on Friday. 2 Jun 2012