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Hart: Balotelli A Big Threat

Hart: Balotelli A Big Threat

England goalkeeper Joe Hart is relishing the prospect of facing Manchester City team-mate Mario Balotelli in the Euro 2012 quarter-finals. 22 Jun 2012
Hart Happy To Take A Penalty For England

Hart Happy To Take A Penalty For England

England goalkeeper Joe Hart insists he is more than willing to step up and take a penalty against Italy should boss Roy Hodgson call upon him. 22 Jun 2012
De Rossi: Gerrard Is My Idol

De Rossi: Gerrard Is My Idol

Daniele De Rossi has revealed Italy's Euro 2012 contest against England will give him the opportunity to face his idol, Steven Gerrard. 21 Jun 2012
Prandelli: Balotelli Must Learn To Take Criticism

Prandelli: Balotelli Must Learn To Take Criticism

Italy manager Cesare Prandelli has told Mario Balotelli he must learn to accept criticism after his controversial celebration on Monday. 20 Jun 2012
Rooney: England Can Win Euro 2012

Rooney: England Can Win Euro 2012

Wayne Rooney believes England can go all the way at Euro 2012, adding that teams will not want to play against them in the knockout stages. 20 Jun 2012
Hamstring Injury Rules Out Chiellini

Hamstring Injury Rules Out Chiellini

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini is unlikely to play again in Euro 2012 after suffering a strained hamstring. 20 Jun 2012
Keane: Ireland Have 'No Excuses' For Exit

Keane: Ireland Have 'No Excuses' For Exit

Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane insisted his side can have 'no excuses' for their early exit from Euro 2012. 20 Jun 2012
Cassano Proud Of Battling Progress

Cassano Proud Of Battling Progress

Antonio Cassano is delighted with Italy's progression to the quarter-finals of Euro 2012, and says the team is not afraid of any opponent. 20 Jun 2012
De Rossi Impressed By Rugged Ireland

De Rossi Impressed By Rugged Ireland

Daniele De Rossi has admitted Italy struggled to cope with the Republic of Ireland's physical approach during their Euro 2012 match. 20 Jun 2012
Italy v Ireland Match Action

Italy v Ireland Match Action

All the colour and action as Ireland tried (and failed) to grab their first point of the tournament in their match against Italy. Pics by Getty Images. 19 Jun 2012
Italy Secure Quarter Final Slot

Italy Secure Quarter Final Slot

Italy have qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 as Group C runners-up thanks to a 2-0 win over Republic of Ireland. 19 Jun 2012
Duff Takes Captain's Armband

Duff Takes Captain's Armband

Republic of Ireland attacker Damien Duff will celebrate his 100th cap by captaining his side in their Euro 2012 clash with Italy. 18 Jun 2012
Prandelli Plans To Unleash Balotelli

Prandelli Plans To Unleash Balotelli

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has revealed Mario Balotelli is on course to be available for Monday's crucial Euro 2012 clash with Ireland. 18 Jun 2012
England Announce Italy & Scotland Friendlies

England Announce Italy & Scotland Friendlies

The Football Association have announced that England will meet Italy and Scotland in friendly matches to take place over the next year. 17 Jun 2012
Knee Issue Clouds Balotelli

Knee Issue Clouds Balotelli

Italy striker Mario Balotelli could miss their final Euro 2012 group game against the Republic of Ireland after he endured a knock to his knee at training. 17 Jun 2012
Motta Confident Spain Will Chase Win

Motta Confident Spain Will Chase Win

Italy midfielder Thiago Motta believes Spain will set out to beat Croatia, despite only needing a draw. 15 Jun 2012