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...