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.
No De Sciglio!! Aargh.
Your lips to God's ears, Dino Zoff: http://football-italia.net/35812/zoff-italy-can-embarrass-spain
Great read. Prandelli wishes he had Totti for tomorrow's game. :-)
Drifting ever closer to the expected Brazil-Spain final. I kind of dread tomorrow's match. Just hope Italy will do us proud with a tough, tight...
I thought we had a narrow chance against Spain with Balotelli being so on form. Now I have almost no expectations. Best shot for Italy is maybe...
No excuses? How about Balotelli and Abate out of the tournament after getting battered by Brazil? How about Pirlo being probably only half-fit vs....
I feel like our best midfield is still in flux. Pirlo and De Rossi are locks, but how has Marchisio been so bad for Italy? He's a champion for...
News from Italy camp is that Balotelli definitely out, while Pirlo, De Rossi, and Montolivo all look set to return. You know, I hate the 3-5-2...
I saw that and found it confusing. De Sciglio, for my money, has been quite a good surprise this tournament and I hope he plays vs. Spain. He is...
Sky Sport had a very balanced article about positives and negatives from this Confederations Cup. Positives: emergence of De Sciglio as...