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Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: November 12, 2013
Italy are quietly confident as we approach the final stretch before the World Cup next summer. Qualification was easily negotiated as the Azzurri topped Group B and now it is just a matter of which players Cesare Prandelli selects for Brazil. The tactics that the former Fiorentina coach utilises is a fascinating matter as it is potentially Italy’s greatest asset. Tactically Italy can consider...
Published: October 11, 2013
Italy scraped a 2-2 draw in Copenhagen in a thrilling encounter against Denmark. Alberto Aquilani deflected Pablo Osvaldo’s angled drive past the helpless Stephan Andersen to leave the race for the play-off place and runner-up spot in group B wide open. Denmark are level with Bulgaria on 13 points, while the Czech Republic and Armenia are just a further point away with one game remaining. Italy...
Published: September 6, 2013
Italy ground out a crucial 1-0 victory on Friday against Bulgaria thanks to an Alberto Gilardino header in the first half. The Azzurri extended their lead at the top of Group B and with a seven-point advantage, the FIGC can start making preparations for Brazil next year. Cesare Prandelli has done a fine job with Italy and if they can work on a number of issues, there is no reason why the four-time...
Published: July 9, 2013
Italian football has undergone a drastic transformation over the past few years. Serie A has fallen behind La Liga, the Premier League and the Bundesliga and cannot match these leagues in terms of spending, which has forced the majority of Italian clubs to invest in their academies. This has been a positive for the Italian National Team, with Cesare Prandelli happy to give opportunities to the best...
Published: May 14, 2013
The World Cup is almost 12 months away, and Cesare Prandelli will feel that the Italian national team is on track to achieve their goal for Brazil 2014. The goal itself might be somewhat debatable, though, as some say that Italy should always be contenders due to their rich history; they are second only to Brazil as the most successful national team of all time, winning four world titles. Following...
Published: November 15, 2012
Italy hosted France in a glamour friendly on Wednesday in Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. Les Bleus grabbed a win that many might feel was a little undeserved through substitute Bafetimbi Gomis, which completed a comeback that was started by a special strike from Mathieu Valbuena. Stephan El Shaarawy opened the scoring, his first for the Azzurri, who fielded a youthful team as Cesare Prandelli looked...
Published: October 12, 2012
Italy stuttered to a 3-1 victory in Yerevan against a spirited Armenia side. Goals from Daniele De Rossi and Pablo Osvaldo sealed the victory after Henrikh Mkhitaryan had earlier equalised Andrea Pirlo’s opener. It was a fascinating match for Cesare Prandelli, who continues to evolve the Azzurri into the next generation that is capable of winning a World Cup. Here are five things we...