Italy news

Cesare Prandelli says Italy will look to attack Spain in Sunday's Euro 2012 final and feels central midfield will be the key area.

Italy hitman Mario Balotelli has insisted that he will put personal glory aside to help Italy beat Spain in the final of Euro 2012.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli admits he misses club football but refused to be drawn on his future ahead of Sunday's Euro 2012 final.

Daniele de Rossi says he will shrug off his long-standing back woes to play for Italy against Germany in the Euro 2012 semi-final.

UEFA competitions chief Giorgio Marchetti says he understands Italy's anger at Germany's three extra rest days ahead of the semi-final.

Italy team doctor Enrico Castellacci says all three injury worries are 'making progress' ahead of the semi-final against Germany.

Riccardo Montolivo insists Italy will provide a challenge for Germany when the two sides meet in the semi final on Thursday.

Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo has labelled England 'very predictable' ahead of the two sides' Euro 2012 quarter-final on Sunday.

Captain Gianluigi Buffon has revealed his optimism over Italy's chances of going all the way at Euro 2012.

Italy defender Ignazio Abate says the Azzurri "have no fear" of facing England in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012.

Italy legend Gianfranco Zola has praised current coach Cesare Prandelli for revolutionising the way the Azzurri play.

Italy centre-back Giorgio Chiellini will miss Sunday's quarter-final against England with a thigh injury.

Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio has praised his side's character following their comfortable 2-0 win over Ireland on Monday.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli says his players are not becoming side-tracked by talk of match fixing between Spain and Croatia.

Italy striker Mario Balotelli is doubtful for his sides crucial Group C clash against Rebuplic of Ireland after limping out of training

Italy manager Cesare Prandelli wants to see an improvement in striker Mario Balotelli's performances, after two disappointing displays.

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is confident they will progress to the last eight, even though their fate may be out of their hands.

Italy midfielder Thiago Motta believes the winner of tonight's Group C clash will have one foot in the quarter-finals.

Italy have been boosted by the news that defender Andrea Barzagli could be fit for their final Group C game against Ireland.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli believes Thursday's Group C clash with Croatia is pivotal to both sides' Euro 2012 hopes.