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“Italy vs Uruguay today. Balotelli with Immobile. Neymar show. Callejon Promises 21 goals with Napoli,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Tuesday 24 June 2014

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Good morning my friends.   This is it.  The day has come!   I hope you are doing fine and prepare for your work, school, or vacation.  Don’t forget to follow the game Italy vs Uruguay!!!!   Italian newspapers are all backing the Italian National team.   I am also happy to see that  Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli is changing the attacking!  Yep, it seems now that the attacking duo will be Mario Balotelli and Ciro Immobile.  Well, Prandelli already tried Balotelli, Cassano, Insigne, and Cerci…  So, it is time for  the new duo Balotelli – Cassano.  Simply put, Prandelli seems to have his main trust on Balotelli and still looking for the  most effective partner to become a lethal attack.   I am all for it, and you?   Now, guys, let me tell you that the headline grabbing my attention is the one about Napoli Jose Callejon promising to score this season 21 goals!!!!!

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Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Tuesday 24 June 2014

 

La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 24 June 2014

Natal, time 18h: Italy-Uruguay.
No, not going home
Balo with Immobile to tell everyone that it doesn’t end here.
Azzurri called up to a great performance. A draw is all that is needed, but against Suarez and Cavani it is important to win.
Prandelli: “Character, head and competitive spirit is needed.”
The English: “Let’s beat Costa Rica.”

Analysis
For a challenge like this the 3-5-2 is right.

Group A, Mexico also win and qualify.
It is always more Neymar.
Brazil are first, Round of 16 against Chile

Group B, Chile beaten, but they also go through.
Robben’s Holland now get Mexico. Spain, three to say goodbye

Market, Inter want Biabiany right away: Schelotto and money in return.
Juve move for Iturbe
To Verona, money and Montero (Ecuador) to overtake AC Milan.
Tassotti liquidates Seedorf: “Uncomfortable with him.”

TV the objective
Satellite and digital cable, the Lega wants to divide the rights

Photo: Front Page, Prima Pagina, La Gazzetta dello Sport Tuesday 24 June 2014 - Martedi' 24 Giugno

 

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 24 June 2014

Yes, let’s believe it!
Natal at 18 hour: Italy-Uruguay. The World Cup is on the line, a draw is all that is needed for the Round of 16. Prandelli: “We have no alibis.” Everything on Balotelli-Immobile.

Neymar show: now there is Chile
Two goals and Brazil win. Mexico ok, Croatia out.

Our #Hashtag popular
From Fiorello to Ciamberetti everybody in the field with the Azzurri

Exclusive interview with the Azzurri talent.
Callejon unleashed: “Napoli for the Scudetto.”
“Next season I even want the Champions League because we are very strong. I will score at least 21 goals.”

Sky-Mediaset fight for the TV rights, the Lega delays

Photo: Front Page, Prima Pagina, Corriere dello Sport  Tuesday 24 June 2014 - Martedi' 24 Giugno

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 24 June 2014

No jokes
Italy-Uruguay (hour 18) is like a final. The draw will qualify the Azzurri, but Prandelli wants more: “Heart and character count today: no alibis.” Immobile to save the Azzurri? Suarez: “You are tired and not very good in defence.”

NEYMARaviglia, Mexico enjoy
Brazil defeat Cameroon with two gems from their star: 4-1. The Central Americans fly 3-1 to Croatia.

Interest in the Argentine Rojo.
Juve accelerate for Mustafi. And Iturbe chooses the Champions League

Toro are interested in Krychowiak, Glik’s teammate. Tomorrow there is Miño

“Zerodialogue with Clarence.”
Tassotti attacks: “I am staying with AC Milan because Seedorf left…”

Photo: Front Page, Prima Pagina, Tutto Sport Tuesday 24 June 2014 - Martedi' 24 Giugno

 

“Italy vs Uruguay: Balotelli – Ciro against Cavani – Suarez. Portugal almost out. Barbara challenges Juventus,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Monday 23 June 2014

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Good morning my friends. I hope you start a good week, today, Monday. Countdown for Italy most important game to continue their road in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  I am so optimistic with Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli seeming to understand now the seriousness of the game and is changing formation!   Italy need only a draw against Uruguay to pass to the Round of 16.

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Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Monday 23  June 2014


La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Monday 23 June 2014

National team: Tomorrow challenges Uruguay
Ciro, it’s your turn
Prandelli has broken the inertia, Italia offensive: In the up front SUper Mario next to Immobile.
with Balotelli .
Will the ex-Granata be the new Schillaci?

The technical focus
The Azzurri duo against Cavani-Suarez.

The Interview
Listen to Recoba: “It will be a match of death.”

Milan 1, the daughter of Berlusconi.”I asked my father for the new stadium”
Barbara Berlusconi: “Balotelli is not irreplaceable”
And on Clarence, “Great comeback, he did well”

Milan 2, He is expected in Italy in the next days
Seedorf wants compensation. He has a legal team
The ex-coach is preparing a battle in court. He will ask the Rossoneri for more money than that which was stipulated in the contract.

Group H, Russia lose with Belgium
Capello in trouble. He will play for everything against Algeria

Group G, it is a 2-2 with USA
Ronaldo move. Varela saves Portugal in the 95th

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport Monday 23 June 2014, Lunedi' 23 Giugno
Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Monday 23 June 2014

World Cup, Ronaldo is almost out.
Portugal get a 2-2 with USA in the 95th minute: A miracle is needed. Capello at risk.

Here they are!
The pair of Balotelli-Immobile against Uruguay.
Prandelli has chosen: tomorrow in the key match the two strikers will play together with Marchisio behind them.
CT, what future? If Italy go out, Cesare could leave.
Alarm in Natal. A sinkhole in the city and chaos in the stadium.

For Brazil it is forbidden to fail with Cameroon

A battle begins on the transfer market.
Barbara challenges Juve: “We are in talks for Iturbe.”
“My father and Galliani are in talks with Verona.” But Agnelli relaunches with Quagliarella and Peluso.

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport Monday 23 June 2014, Lunedi' 23 Giugno

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Monday 23 June 2014

 

“Iturbe speaks to me about Juve.”
Toni reveals the talks with his teammate who is liked by the Bianconeri and AC Milan.

Buffon shouts: “Only heart from Italy.”

The goalkeeper leads the charge in the decisive match with Uruguay: “No more alibis, going out would be a failure. But we can’t have lost our self-esteem like that.”
Immobile alongside Balotelli. Belgium put Capello in trouble. Algeria entertain. Varela saves Portugal with the USA.
Natal alarm amongst snipers and flooding.

Hot week
Ferrante chooses: “Toro, sign Quagliarella.”
The ex-Granata on the after Immobile: “Fabio is a guarantee.”

Listen to Lady B: “Balotelli indispensable? Not anymore.”
Barbara Berlusconi on AC Milan’s plans.

Ucan to Roma to be completed
What a sprint between Sassuolo and Palermo for Cigarini

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Tutto Sport Monday 23 June 2014, Lunedi' 23 Giugno

 

Italy Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon Stats after Italy – Costa Rica

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Here are the stats for Italy Goalkeeper and Captain Gianluigi Buffon by OptaPaolo shared in Buffon Official Facebook account.

Buffon’s stats after Italy 0 – 1 Costa Rica on Friday 20 June 2014:

  • – Gianluigi Buffon played today his 141st game for Italy, the 13th at the World Cup.
  • – Buffon made four saves against Costa Rica: only three times has he had more saves in a World Cup game (the last in 2006 vs Czech Republic).

It’s a great accomplishment for Gigi Buffon who is also participating in his Fifth World Cup.  Buffon currently plays with Juventus also as Captain.

Buffon saving

Photo Gianluigi Buffon account