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Donadoni Will Not Stand Down

Donadoni Will Not Stand Down

ITALY coach Roberto Donadoni intends to continue in the post despite his side's exit from Euro 2008. 24 Jun 2008
Donadoni Set for Talks on Future

Donadoni Set for Talks on Future

ROBERTO Donadoni will discuss his future with Italian Football Federation officials in the next few days after the Azzurri crashed out of Euro 2008 on penalties to Spain. 23 Jun 2008
Victory Fully Deserved - Fabregas

Victory Fully Deserved - Fabregas

CESC Fabregas started preparing for a Euro 2008 semi-final after helping Spain defy history and send Italy out on penalties at Vienna'sErnst Happel Stadium. 23 Jun 2008
Spain's A Pain In The Azzurri

Spain's A Pain In The Azzurri

SPAIN reached the semi-finals of Euro 2008 after a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over world champions Italy at the Ernst-Happel Stadium on Sunday. 23 Jun 2008
Donadoni Wary Of The Spanish

Donadoni Wary Of The Spanish

ROBERTO Donadoni will not let his Italy players be overconfident when they face Spain in tomorrow's Euro 2008 quarter-final in Vienna. 22 Jun 2008
Alonso Wary of Italy Threat

Alonso Wary of Italy Threat

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso insists his side will not be fooled by Italy's sluggish start to Euro 2008, pointing out that their quarter-final opponents have a habit of performing best when under pressure. 20 Jun 2008
Zambrotta: We Can Exploit Spain's Flaws

Zambrotta: We Can Exploit Spain's Flaws

ITALY defender Gianluca Zambrotta has warned Spain that his side are aiming to take full advantage of their survival of the so-called 'Group of Death'. 19 Jun 2008
Van Basten Pleased for Italy

Van Basten Pleased for Italy

HOLLAND coach Marco van Basten claims he is "happy" to see Italy in the last eight of Euro 2008 even though his team are on a potential collision course with the world champions in the semi-finals. 19 Jun 2008
No Regrets From Pirlo Over Foul

No Regrets From Pirlo Over Foul

ANDREA Pirlo felt he had no other option but to foul Karim Benzema on the stroke of half-time to preserve Italy's 1-0 lead and help the Azzurri beat France. 19 Jun 2008
Donadoni Thanks Dutch

Donadoni Thanks Dutch

ITALY coach Roberto Donadoni was quick to pay tribute to Holland after seeing them play a large part in his team's qualification for the Euro 2008 quarter-finals. 19 Jun 2008
Matildas Rout Italy At Peace Cup

Matildas Rout Italy At Peace Cup

THE Matildas scored three second half goals to rout Italy 3-0 overnight in the second match of their 2008 Peace Cup campaign in Suwon, South Korea. 18 Jun 2008
10-Man France Crash Out To Italy

10-Man France Crash Out To Italy

ITALY beat 10-man France 2-0 at Zurich's sold-out Letzigrund stadium to advance to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 thanks to Holland's win over Romania. 18 Jun 2008
Vieira Sidelined for Crunch Clash

Vieira Sidelined for Crunch Clash

FRANCE will go into their crunch Group C showdown against arch-rivals Italy without captain Patrick Vieira after the Inter Milan midfielder revealed he was still troubled by his nagging thigh injury. 17 Jun 2008
Donadoni Expects Dutch Favour

Donadoni Expects Dutch Favour

ITALY coach Roberto Donadoni expects Holland's squad players prove their worth and beat Romania to give the Azzurri a chance to advance to the next round of Euro 2008. 17 Jun 2008
Buffon Calls for Focus

Buffon Calls for Focus

ITALY goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has urged his team-mates to focus solely on their clash with France and ignore the other Group C encounter that could well decide their Euro 2008 destiny. 16 Jun 2008
Italians See Red Over Ref Blunder

Italians See Red Over Ref Blunder

ITALIAN Football Federation president Giancarlo Abete has demanded an explanation from UEFA over his country's disallowed goal during their 1-1 Euro 2008 draw against Romania. 15 Jun 2008