De Rossi and Balotelli were definitely better than Giaccherini at the Confederations Cup, though I'll say he played very well indeed.
Useful to note that Prandelli's tenure is now third longest of all Italy managers. I believe the FIGC should allow him to stay as long as he...
Pretty fun tournament overall. If nothing else, Italy moral champions. :-)
Half-time: 1-0 Italy Uruguay. ITA dominating possession, controlling midfield, taking lots of shots but also giving URA some chances. Candreva...
Chiellini had a funny quote where he said Italy were so tired they might have to play on all fours tomorrow. Prandelli seems down on the 3rd...
Not judging him, just passing along the news. From this point of view maybe Bonucci should be seen as brave rather than a scapegoat.
One thing I want to mention is that Brazil's climate seems a positive to me, for Italy--it invites the kind of slow, technical soccer the Azzurri...
Interestingly, Giaccherini has confessed to the media that the seventh penalty was his; he asked Bonucci to take it in his place as he was too...
Too much negativity in this forum. Felt it was a pretty epic performance, worthy of praise. In reality one saved penalty and we'd be in the final...
Harsh. Aquilani had a good season with Fiorentina, and I don't think he was bad vs. Spain. No worse than Marchisio who was out of gas ...
Yep, I also wonder what might have been if El Sharaawy had a look. Feel he could have troubled Spain's defense with his pace. Good defensively too.
No final for Italy, but we'll exit the tournament with our heads held high. I don't know if Spain has been given such a good game for a long time....
Prandelli prepared well for this match. Indeed, he outwitted Del Bosque and Italy were even beating Spain at their game in portions of the game....
Win lose or draw, I'm proud to be an Azzurri fan today. Forza ragazzi!
My God, what a player is De Rossi. He had a such an intelligent first half.
