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Stingy Spain Worried about Balotelli, Italy

Saturday, 30 June 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Stingy as it may be, Spain’s defenders are still a little worried about their rematch with Mario Balotelli and Italy in the European Championship final.Spain’s bid to win a third straight major title comes ...

Germany Looking to end poor record against Italy

Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Germany’s young team can achieve something none of its predecessors have ever managed – beat Italy at a major tournament....

Portugal, How many players in the team? 

Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Headlines can be deceiving, especially those involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal.Ronaldo’s goals have won consecutive matches at the European...

Italy Staff makes another nocturnal pilgrimage

Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Italy’s attacking spirit on the field is proving hard to beat. Coach Cesare Prandelli’s religious commitment is also holding strong.For the second time at the European Championship, Pra...

Italy Criticises UEFA over semifinal schedule

Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has criticised UEFA over a European Championship schedule that provides Germany with two more days of rest than the Azzurri ...

Pirlo Set the pace in Italy’s win over England

Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

For 120 minutes, Andrea Pirlo mesmerised England with his unrivalled passing skills, single-handedly controlling the pace of a European Championship quarterfinal with a uniquely personal rhythm.Then at a decisive moment in Sunday’s penalty sho...

Azzurri Turn on the style

Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Italian football has long been known as overly tactical and defensive, while the English game is characterised by its long b...

Italy Assessing injuries 

Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

While Italy is still celebrating its victory over England, the Azzurri have several injuries and lineup issues to worry about before facing Germany in the European Championship semifinals.Both key midfielder Da...

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