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"Humiliated by Russia, Wake Up Italy, 3rd Defeat. Transfer Market: Higuain, Diarra, Pato, De Jong, Thiago Silva, "Front pages from La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport from Saturday June 2, 2012.




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   What should I say?  Good morning?  Well, it is not a good morning to wake up and see the front pages and news about the humiliating defeat of the Italian National Football team by Russia.  Headline today is about giving a wake up call to Italy and sending the alarm sign after losing the third consecutive game.  Italy 0 - 3 Russia

Another headline is about transfer market with Juventus goal to sign Higuain.  Inter interested on Diarra and De Jong.  Headline hitting me the most is about the investigation on Buffon and his transaction in Parma raising doubts on match fixing. Though, nothing is clear yet.  Punishment, well, First requests from the prosecutor  for the ones involved in the match fixing: 81 points for 14 clubs, -27 for Albinoleffe. 
 
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Here are the front pages from La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport from Saturday June 2,  2012.


La Gazzetta dello Sport
Saturday June 2, 2012



The sport process.  Abete critical with the Prosecutor, but won't be able to do anything.
Soft agreement
The ice from the Italian Football Federation
First request from Palazzi:  81 points deduction for 14 club, 27 to Albinoleffe. '
Juve not risking penalization
Case Buffon:  Searched transaction in Parma

The last Euro test, with Russia arriving the third consecutive defeat
Wake up Italy.
Wasting in attack, sleepy defense:  0-3
At only 8 days to play against Spain alarm for Italy.
Prandelli "I will change in defense"
Pirlo and Balotelli saved.
Buffon injured:  "I do what I want with my money"

Provocation. match fixing scandal
Prandelli:  "If it is good for football, we will remain home"

Transfer market
Juventus
Higuain is Marotta's dream.4
Higuain's dad seen in Turin, but Juventus continue the lead towards Cavani, Suarez, and Van Persie.

Inter
Idea is Diarra, but on the lead is De Jong.

Milan after Pato and Thiago Silva
PSG want only rossonero even Ibra is on target.






Corriere dello Sport
Saturday June 2, 2012


Justice in chaos between Abete and Palazzi

Financial police in Parma  where Buffon pointed transaction

Transfer market
Higuain:  "To Juventus, now it can happen"
Tension between Argentinian striker and Real increases.
Mou wants to keep him, but the Bianconeri [Juve] fight back.

Guardiola for 2013, it's a Milan = Chelsea battle.

Roma, yes.
Zeman is the right choice.
 
Alarm Italy:   "Russia humiliated us"

Inter not stopping and go back on Oscar. 

Napoli decide the future of Insigne.  









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Posted by Anna Italia at 6/2/2012 3:52 AM

Video Rai Sport. Italy team players reaction Post Game Italy - Russia, Friday June 1, 2012

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It's the time of "explanations."  Italy  humiliated with a third consecutive defeat.  The verdugo this time was Russia defeating Italy in this last friendly before the UEFA Euro 2012 where Italy make the debut on June 10 against Spain.  Here is the video from Rai Sport with reaction from Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon, Claudio Marchisio  Italy 0 - 3 Russia

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Result ITALY 0 - 3 RUSSIA, Goals by Alexander Kerzhakov and Roman Shirokov, Friday June 1, 2012, International Friendly




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      54% Ball Possession ITALY and 46% Ball Possession RUSSIA
                     Italy 0 - 3 Russia
                                                                        59' Alexander Kerzhakov
                                                                        79' Roman Shirokov
                                                                        89' Roman Shirokov

Wake up Italy, this is the third consecutive defeat!!!!!!!

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It's the last friendly game for the Italian National Football team to be ready for the UEFA Euro 2012, and they really need to make a last week super training to forget this terrible performance.  Italy far from looking "ready to face Spain in their Euro 2012 kickoff, shows more signs of a weak team."  It's the third consecutive defeat from the Italian team under Prandelli.  This is a heavy defeat as we have only 9 more days for the Euro 2012 debut Spain vs Italy on June 10.   This smacking goleada should have been the other way around with Italy winning, yet... sad reality..  A living nightmare.

 Challenge now for Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli to adjust his formation, and definitely keep Goalkeeper Gigi Buffon his first choice.  "Il portierone...della nazionale."   Buffon seemed to suffer a minor injury, and was replaced in the second half by goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis.   Giving grades to the players, I will give an insufficient grade to each one.

Game starting with a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the Emilia Romagna earthquake.  Captain for Italy is Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon.

First half ending 0-0.

Second half starting with two substitutions.  Italy  substituting goalkeeper Gigi Buffon and time for Napoli goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis in the 45th minute   Since Buffon is out, captain now is midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

Russia also starting with the substitution in the 45th minute.  Vyacheslav Malafeev is out and replaced by Igor Akinfeev. 

Ooops, my, my, my... I cannot believe this!!!!!   Russia scoring in the 59th minute and this look an error by defender Bonucci.  Point is that Alexander Kerzhakov had enough space to deliver a right footed shot from the center and defeating goalkeeper De Sanctis in the bottom left corner.  Immediately Italian fans whistling while Kerzhakov is congratulated by his teammates. What a cold shower!!!!  Now, Prandelli gotta do something.  This Italy so far not looking well.

Prandelli reacting to the goal by adjusting the squad and making substitution in the 61st minute.  Midfielder Thiago Motta replacing midfielder Daniele De Rossi.  Midfielder Antonio Nocerino replacing midfielder Riccardo Montolivo... everything in the midfield?   It seems Prandelli still giving time to the two-forwards Balotelli-Cassano... and we expect the goals. 

Here is the thing, guys.  So far up to what we have seen, Italy  team must train really hard before their kick off in the EURO 2012. 

In the 69th minute, Prandelli making two more substitutions as trying to "find his winning formation for Spain in the Euro 2012 kickoff".   Parma forward Sebastian Giovinco replacing AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano.  Judging by his facial gesture, Cassano not convinced with his performance.  Hum? Well, Prandelli giving more trusting time to Balotelli?  Point is that Cassano is gaining more confidence after his heart surgery and slowly but surely getting physically ready to play a 90 minute game.   Udinese forward Antonio Di Natale replacing midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

In the 73rd minute we are seeing a clear attempt to score by Di Natale after getting the pass from Thiago Motta. Yet, the left footed shot by Di Natale is being saved by Russia goalkeeper in the high center.... oh well.., at least we are seeing a better combo understanding...

Say what?  You got to be kidding!  As I was saying... In the 79th minute, Italy not looking well at all, and there you go another error by Bonucci, but also goalkeeper De Sanctis anticipating the action,.. then a cross towards Roman Shirokov and mamma mia that left footed shot not only leaving its mark on the net while De Sanctis observes the ball in the bottom right corner, but also a mark, a question mark in Italian fans... Is this the team facing Spain?    

Final blow for Italy in the 89th minute conceding a third goal!!!  There you see the smile from Russia  player of the match Roman Shirokov scoring his second goal with a headed shot from close range.. I cannot bear to see the celebration.  I cannot.  No, my friends, this is  not the real Italy. We are not seeing the "warriors,"  How we miss to have one Gattuso in the pitch motivating and lifting the morale of the team.  We miss all the big senatori... This new Italy  still need time to grow, mature.  Point is that we don't much time, just 9 more days to be ready for the Euro 2012 Spain v Italy on June 10.

Here is the official lineup from ITALY by coach Cesare Prandelli:

ITALY (4-3-1-2): Buffon; Maggio, Barzagli, Bonucci, Balzaretti; Marchisio, Pirlo, De Rossi; Montolivo; Cassano, Balotelli. 

Here is the official lineup from RUSSIA by coach:  Advocaat

RUSSIA (4-3-3): Malafeev; Berezoutski, Nababkin, Ignashevitch, Denisov; Shirokov, Dzagoev, Zhirkov; Zyryanov, Kherzakov, Arshavin.


Click the video to watch the highlights of the match, ITALY vs RUSSIA, Friday June 1, 2012 at the Letzigrund Stadium.





Italy's national soccer team pose for photographers before their international friendly soccer match against Russia ahead of Euro 2012, in Zurich June 1, 2012. Back row (L-R) Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli, Christian Maggio, Mario Balotelli, Gianluigi Buffon. Front row (L-R) Federico Balzaretti, Claudio Marchisio, Riccardo Montolivo, Andrea Pirlo, Daniele De Rossi and Antonio Cassano. Reuters Pictures logo Photo Reuters

Italy National Football Team official lineup in the International Friendly game, Italy vs Russia, on Friday June 1, 2012 at the Letzigrund stadium.


 Italy's Claudio Marchisio (L) challenges Russia's Kirill Nababkin during their international friendly soccer match ahead of Euro 2012, in Zurich, June 1, 2012.
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Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio challenging Russia Kirill Nababkin  to get the ball.

  Italy's Claudio Marchisio (L) challenges Russia's Kirill Nababkin during their international friendly soccer match ahead of Euro 2012, in Zurich, June 1, 2012.
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   Italy's midfielder Riccardo Montolivo (L) and Russia's forward Andrey Arshavin vie for the ball during their friendly football match, preparation to the EURO 2012 on June 1, 2012 in Zurich.
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Italy midfielder Riccardo Montolivo challenged here by  Russia forward Andrey Arshavin as saying "move out of my way."

 Italy's forward Antonio Cassano (R) kicks a ball next to Russia's midfielder Igor Semshov during a friendly football match against Russia, preparation to the EURO 2012 on June 1, 2012 in Zurich.
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Italy and AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano against Russia.


Italy's midfielder Daniele De Rossi (R) and Russia's midfielder Igor Denisov vie for the ball during their friendly football match against Russia, preparation to the EURO 2012 on June 1, 2012 in Zurich.
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A challenge among midfielders Russia Igor Denisov and Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi keeping control of the ball.

 ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 01: Antonio Di Natale of Italy in action during the international friendly match between Italy and Russia at Letzigrund on June 1, 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland.
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Italy and Udinese forward Antonio Di Natale replaced midfielder Andrea Pirlo in the 68th minute, here in action.

 Italy's Leonardo Bonucci reacts after falling during his team's international friendly soccer match against Russia ahead of Euro 2012, in Zurich June 1, 2012.
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Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci during the game against Russia.

 Italy's Leonardo Bonucci (R) and Andrea Pirlo react at the end of their international friendly soccer match against Russia ahead of Euro 2012, in Zurich, June 1, 2012.
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The Juventus duo disappointed after losing against Russia.  Midfielder Andrea Pirlo and Defender Leandro Bonucci.


 Italy's goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis reacts during their international friendly soccer match ahead of Euro 2012 against Russia, in Zurich June 1, 2012.
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Italy and Napoli goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis with a gesture of what else could I do?????  De Sanctis replaced goalkeeper Gigi Buffon in the 45th minute and conceded 3 goals.  Though, not all his fault, but also the defense.



Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon looks on during a friendly football match againt Russia, preparation to the EURO 2012 on June 1, 2012 in Zurich.
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Pressure will be on Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon in this Euro 2012.    All Italy trusting Buffon...

  Italy's national soccer team coach Cesare Prandelli looks on before their international friendly soccer match ahead of Euro 2012 against Russia, in Zurich June 1, 2012.
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Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli with a worried look and you bet  his head is full of questions as what went wrong to lose Italy 0 - 3 Russia....  

 
International friendly

Italy 0 - 3 Russia
Friday June 1, 2012
Letzigrund Stadium
Zurich, Switzerland
Referee: Nikolaj Hänni

Attendance:  Approximately 19,000

Goals: ' 59Kerzhakov, 79' Shirokov, 89' Shirokov


OFFICIAL FORMATIONS - LINEUPS

ITALIA (4-2-3-1): Buffon (45'De Sanctis); Maggio, Barzagli, Bonucci, Balzaretti (53' Ogbonna); De Rossi (61' Nocerino), Pirlo (68' Di Natale), Marchisio; Montolivo (61' Thiago Motta); Balotelli, Cassano (68'  Giovinco).

Subs not used:  (Sirigu, Abate, Chiellini, Diamanti, Giaccherini, Borini).

Coach:  Cesare Prandelli.

RUSSIA (4-1-4-1): Malafeev (45' Akinfeev); Nababkin, Berezutskiy, Ignasevich, Zhirkov (87'  Kombarov); Denisov; Dzagoev (85' Kokorin), Zyryanov, Shirokov, Arshavin; Kerzhakov (62'  Pavlyuchenko). 

Coach:  Advocaat

 
International friendly

Italy 0 - 3 Russia
Friday June 1, 2012
Letzigrund Stadium
Zurich, Switzerland
Referee: Nikolaj Hänni
 Italy  Match Stats
 Russia
    0
  Goals  3   
22(6) Shots (on Goal) 18(5)
9 Fouls 24
4 Corner Kicks 8
7 Offsides 2
54% Ball Possession 46%
1 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
2 Saves 6


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Posted by Anna Italia at 6/1/2012 3:44 PM

"Buffon Attacks Everybody. 23 Azzurri Ready for Euro 2012. Mazzarri Remains in Napoli. Transfer Market news," Front pages from La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport from Thursday May 31, 2012.




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  Good morning, it is slowly getting better after the two devastated news in Italy with the Emilia Romagna 5.8 earthquake and the Match Fixing 19 arrests.  I am grabbing a large cup of Cappuccino at Starbucks while reading and watching the news.  Headline hitting me the most is the big face from Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon attacking everybody.  Guys, I don't blame him.  It makes total sense.  Buffon saying that it was embarrassing the leaked news and how TV were ready for the arrests which is not a normal thing to have TV for every arrest.

Another headline making me super happy is the one about Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri reaching an agreement with President Aurelio De Laurentis and remaining in Napoli!!!!! This is awesome.  Good news because Mazzarri has been doing a great job with Napoli qualifying them in Champions League and lately even winning the Coppa Italia defeating Juvents. So, you bet Napoli fans must be happy, and so do I. Good Mazzarri.

Transfer market news headlines including AC Milan interest for Palermo defender Federico Balzaretti.  Inter objective is for Lucas. Ezequiel Lavezzi towards Paris Saint Germain.... gee. this I don't like very much.  I hope Lavezzi remain in Italy. 

- Match Fixing: 19 Arrested, including Lazio Captain Stefano Mauri, heavy investigations for Domenico Criscito, Sculli, and Kaladze. Conte still investigated, Monday, May 28, 2012
 
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Here are the front pages from La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport from Thursday May 31,  2012.


La Gazzetta dello Sport
Thursday May 31, 2012


Match Fixing
For now, Mauri remain. Suspicions on Genoa - Sampdoria
The Laziale denies everything, but the magistrates  don't' believe him.
Milanetto: He will be heard again on the derby that ended 2-1 in favor of Genoa.
Sporting trial starts today (will it be postponed?)

Buffon shoots (the Prmie Minister rejects)
"The leaked stories are an embarrassment.  This is the lowest point"
Di Martino:  "Let' him talks if he knows something"

The other investigation.
Gianello attempted to fix Sampdoria - Napoli

Transfer market
Milan knock on the doors for Balzaretti.
Inter turn to Lucas
For the Brazilian 18 millions plus bonus.
Lavezzi towards PSG, and Ramirez return on vogue.

Bench 1.  Agreement with the President
The torment is over, Mazzarri remain at  Napoli.
 
Bench 2.  The agreement is closer
Zeman to say yes to Roma in 48 hours and starts with Totti.

Serie B Playoff
Sampdoria  and Varese are there.
Sassuolo and Verona KO.

 



 


Corriere dello Sport
Thursday May 31, 2012


Transfer Market
Juve, mystery Nainggolan, the objective is Asamoah
Milan, here the defender. Zapata on first row.
Roma, just hours for Zeman.  The assault launches for Santon
De Laurentis - Mazzarri together for Napoli.

Match Fixing, clamorous outburst from the goalkeeper
Buffon attacks everybody!!
"The TV was ready for the arrests and this is not normal:  I am disappointed.
I am not afraid to lose Conte, he is ok"
The PM "If he wants to talk, he can come"

The 23 Azzurri are ready for the Euro 2012

Our first adversary.
While awaiting for Italy, Spain scores 4 goals against South Korea

Mauri under investigation. "I am innocent"
Turatti confesses

Even Naples have closed investigation:  Gianello investigated

First trial starts in Rome. 61 registered and 22 clubs.

Sampdoria made comeback with Sassuolo, 2-1.
Varese 2-0 Verona.






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"Stramaccioni with Inter until 2015. Carobbio, Siena President Asked us to lose. Juventus and Elkann Support Conte. Front pages from La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport from Wednesday May 30, 2012.



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  It's another sad morning in Italy after the 5.8 earthquake in Emilia Romagna causing so far 16 deaths.  Headlines today about the victims and the cancellation of the Italy vs Luxembourg game in Parma affected by the earthquake.  Headlines also on the effect of the match fixing scandal and the declarations from Italy Primer Minister Mario Monti saying that it would be better to stop the league/football for 2 or 3 years.  Headlines also with the reactions from the President of the Italian Football Federation Giancarlo Abete opposing to Monti's suggestions alluding that a situation cannot be generalize.  Moreover, Abete also saying that if football stops for the 2-3 years suggested by Monti, then, it would mean losing more jobs.   

Headline hitting me big time is that from the "pentiti."  Yep.  Hello, hello, Filippo Carobbio the ex Siena player accusing AC Siena president Massimo Mezzaroma of having asked them to lose the game.  Not only Carobbio says it, but also goalkeeper Coppola.  Both players sustaining that Mezzaroma asked them to lose the game because he was going to bet against the team.  In the article, Carobbio sustains his accusation also on his former coach Antonio Conte saying that he knew of the agreement referring to the draw Novara-Siena.   Guys, this is crazy.  In any case, investigations still going on....
 
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Transfer market switching towards "coaches" instead of players.  Headlines saying that Inter coach Andrea Stramaccioni signing a 3-
year contract until 2015.  Zeman-Roma to be decided in the weekend.  Montella towards becoming Fiorentina coach.  Claudio Ranieri now coach of Monaco.  
 
Here are the front pages from La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport from Wednesday May 30,  2012.


La Gazzetta dello Sport
Wednesday May 30, 2012

Earthquake 16 victims
Shock and deaths
Emilia exhausted stop the National team

Monti shock
The Prime Minister talks:  "Maybe it is necessary to stop the football for 2 or 3 years"
Abete: "One cannot generalize, to stop would say losing more jobs.
Attacks from Zamparini, Preziosi, and Cellino.
Rivera:  "Phrases out of place"

Transfer market - coaches.
It's StramaInter, he signs for three years
Petkovic - Lazio
Ranieri to Monaco
Zeman-Roma on the weekend.
Montella towards Firenze

The repented ... accusations to the president
Carobbio:  "Mezzaroma asked Siena players to lose the game"

Interrogation. The key moment
Mauri today in front of the Prosecution
"I want to explain"

Buffon could be heard
Criscito just imprudent?







Corriere dello Sport
Wednesday May 30, 2012

New earthquake:  16 deaths

Match Fixing, Carobbio accuses Mezzaroma
"The president asked us to lose"
Seina heavily involved.  Today, interrogation for Mauri.
The PM: I could hear also Buffon.

Monti's declaration
"Football to stop" Strong reactions.

Elkann defends Juve.
The president of Fiata makes his voice heard.
"Not any shadow on our Scudetto.
Conte?  The club is with him"

Milan,
Tonight Patro returns in the lineup, but with Brazil.

Lazio,
The day of Petkovic arriving today for the contract.

Roma
Zeman uncovered "Iam ready"

Double announcement
Stramaccioni with Inter until 2015
Napoli salutes Lavezzi





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Posted by Anna Italia at 5/30/2012 3:10 AM

Video, TG 1 Special Edition on the 5.8 Earthquake in Emilia Romagna, Tuesday, May 29, 2012


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Here is the video from Italian TV News TG1 in a special edition at 18:00 on the 5.8 Earthquake in Emilia Romagna on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.  Reportedly 14 deaths, and thousands affected without housing, and some buildings destroyed.  Possibility of another earthquake still considered.

Related Story:  POSTPONED after Earthquake! Italy - Luxembourg, Tuesday May, 29, 2012






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Posted by Anna Italia at 5/29/2012 3:01 PM

23-man List for Italy Squad UEFA EURO 2012 confirmed by Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli on May 29, 2102



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Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli confirmed his final 23-man list of Italy Squad for the UEFA EURO 2012 as announced by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC)  The 23-man List of the Italian National Football Team was submitted to the UEFA on Tuesday, May 29 before 12:00 as requested by rules and regulations.  

                   

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The UEFA EURO 2012 will take place in Poland and Ukraine from June 8 to July 1, 2012.  Italy are playing in Group C with Spain, Republic of Ireland, and Croatia.

From the 25-man list Prandelli left out Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia and AC Siena forward Mattia Destro.  A bit of controversy by some on including in the final list Juventus defender Leandro Bonucci after being investigated for the Match Fixing Scandal when Prandelli left out Zenit Saint Petersburg defender Domenico Criscito also investigated for the match fixing and handed warrant on Monday May 28, 2012 in Coverciano.

 Here are Prandellis' Final 23-man List Italy Squad UEFA Euro 2012: 

GOALKEEPERS / PORTIERI: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Morgan De Sanctis (Napoli), Salvatore Sirigu (Paris St. Germain).

DEFENDERS / DIFENSORI: Ignazio Abate (Milan), Federico Balzaretti (Palermo), Andrea Barzagli (Juventus), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Christian Maggio (Napoli), Angelo Ogbonna (Torino).

MIDFIELDERS / CENTROCAMPISTI: Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Alessandro Diamanti (Bologna), Emanuele Giaccherini (Juventus), Claudio Marchisio (Juventus), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Thiago Motta (Paris St. Germain), Antonio Nocerino (Milan), Andrea Pirlo (Juventus)

FORWARDS / ATTACCANTI: Mario Balotelli (Manchester City), Fabio Borini (Roma), Antonio Cassano (Milan), Antonio Di Natale (Udinese), Sebastian Giovinco (Parma).

Italy's national soccer players relax during a training session at Tardini Stadium in Parma, May 28, 2012.

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Happy Italian National team players during training in Parma on Monday May 28.  This group made it to the final 23-man Italy UEFA Euro 2012 squad.

PARMA, ITALY - MAY 28: Head coach Cesare Prandelli of Italy during a press conference at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 28, 2012 in Parma, Italy.

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Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli ready with his new Italy.  The Italian National Football Team ready for the UEFA EURO 2012.




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Posted by Anna Italia at 5/29/2012 2:20 PM

POSTPONED after Earthquake! Italy - Luxembourg, Tuesday May, 29, 2012



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It's official.  The Italian Football Federation (FIGC)  announces the postponement of the International friendly game, ITALY vs LUXEMBOURG after the earthquake in Emilia Romagna  killing at least 12 people.  The earthquake hit 51 kilometers north-east of Parma.  This is the second time the region is hit by earthquake after last week on May 20 with a 6.0 magnitude killing 7 people and destroying hundreds of buildings.   

As reported by Il Corriere dello Sport and La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian National team already packing.  Players expressing also their fear.  Forward Antonio Di Natale saying there were moment of terror in the elevator.    Emilia Romagna hit by earthquake this morning.   The game was scheduled for Tuesday May 29 at the Ennio Tardini stadium in Parma which is part of Emilia Romagna.

Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli declaring to Italian TV Rai about cancelling the game:  "There are situations that make you think and make you realise there are worse things in life"  Obviously, cancellation of a football game compared to the pain of the people suffering after the earthquake has no comparison.   I agree with Prandelli and the Italian Football Federation for cancelling this game.  

 
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Here is the video with the report on the Earthquake 5.8 Richter scale, Emilia Romagna, Tuesday May 29, 2012. SKY TG24


 

PARMA, ITALY - MAY 28: Head coach Cesare Prandelli of Italy during a press conference at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 28, 2012 in Parma, Italy.
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Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli.


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Posted by Anna Italia at 5/29/2012 11:28 AM

Video, Palermo, Stadio News, Edition Tuesday May 29, 2012







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