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To all Italian Football fans: Let’s support our Italian National Team!

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It’s time to support the Italian National Football team!!!   We can send our positive energy to the Azzurri!!!!!!  Wave proudly your Italian Flags, wear your Italy Shirts!    Italy are playing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Group D along Costa Rica, Uruguay, and England!  Are you planning to watch the game? going to a pub?  going to the Stadium?   Your favorite players?

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Let’s roll the ball and talk about it….  Forza Italia!

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Here is Italy 23-Official Players for the World Cup – Italy Squad.  Questo l’elenco dei convocati per il Mondiale:

Goalkeepers / Portieri: Buffon (Juventus), Perin (Genoa), Sirigu (Paris St. Germain);

Defenders / Difensori: Abate (Milan), Barzagli (Juventus), Bonucci (Juventus), Chiellini (Juventus), Darmian (Torino), De Sciglio (Milan), Paletta (Parma);

Midfielders / Centrocampisti: Aquilani (Fiorentina), Candreva (Lazio), De Rossi (Roma), Marchisio (Juventus), Thiago Motta (Paris St. Germain), Parolo (Parma), Pirlo (Juventus), Verratti (Paris St. Germain);
Forwards / Attaccanti: Balotelli (Milan), Cassano (Parma), Cerci (Torino), Immobile (Torino), Insigne (Napoli).
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Friday 13 June 2014: Italy training session in Manaus. Light ankle sprain for Buffon

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The eve of the game between England and Italy started with Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli delivering a speech to his team, as reported by vivoazzurro.it.    Italy were preparing for their final training session ahead of the game at the Arena Amazonia when all the players lined up in semicircle and listened to the words of their coach. Afterwards, a warm-up phase with the ball and tactical preparation took place. Gigi Buffon suffered a light ankle sprain and underwent the necessary treatment. The temperature was around 30 degrees with a high humidity level, as expected. Despite last days’ criticism the pitch appeared to be in a passable condition. After the training session, Cesare Prandelli and Antonio Candreva took questions from the media in a press conference.

Azzurri’s training session in Manaus. Light ankle sprain for Buffon

 

Here is Italy 23-Official Players for the World Cup – Italy Squad.  Questo l’elenco dei convocati per il Mondiale:

Goalkeepers / Portieri: Buffon (Juventus), Perin (Genoa), Sirigu (Paris St. Germain);

Defenders / Difensori: Abate (Milan), Barzagli (Juventus), Bonucci (Juventus), Chiellini (Juventus), Darmian (Torino), De Sciglio (Milan), Paletta (Parma);

Midfielders / Centrocampisti: Aquilani (Fiorentina), Candreva (Lazio), De Rossi (Roma), Marchisio (Juventus), Thiago Motta (Paris St. Germain), Parolo (Parma), Pirlo (Juventus), Verratti (Paris St. Germain);
Forwards / Attaccanti: Balotelli (Milan), Cassano (Parma), Cerci (Torino), Immobile (Torino), Insigne (Napoli).

Cesare Prandelli: “We are ready and we have no fear” Ahead of England vs Italy

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The wait is over!   Italy are now ready to play their 2014 FIFA World Cup opening game against England on Saturday 14 June 2014 at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus, Brazil.

Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli can smile again referring to the talk of playing in a bad pitch: “We were told it would be in a terrible condition but that wasn’t the case.”

The press conference was focused around the clash against England.  Steven Gerrard said that England are the better side. “Everybody has the right to their own opinion, but we have prepared well and we want to win. We have no fear.”

Spain’s defeat against Holland did not impress Prandelli too much: “I don’t think they’re out just yet. They dominated the first half, the second half was completely different though. I think we will see more ‘games of two halves’ during this World Cup.”

Prandelli still expects one of thing from his team: “I want my team to play and remain concentrated for the whole 90 minutes. There might be some surprises in the closing stages of games, even against big teams.”

Antonio Candreva is excited about his World Cup debut: “The match against England will be the most important of my career. It will be very emotional. I thought the conditions of the pitch would have bene worse.”

FIGC President Giancarlo Abete, FIGC General Manager Antonello Valentini, National Amateur League (LND) President and FIGC Vice President Carlo Tavecchio were at the press conference too.

Italy in WC opener tonight. Prandelli: “We are ready and we have no fear�

 

“Italy awaited debut against England. Transfer Market Balotelli, Guarin, Ranocchia. Netherlands defeat Spain,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Saturday 14 June 2014.

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Good morning my friends!    Oh boy, am I happy or what!!! Sure, you bet I am super happy.  Hey, hey, hey. It’s Italy’s debut in the World Cup against England!       Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Saturday 14 June 2014.    Just love the headlines encouraging the Italian National team!  Surely, I agree that this is it.  No more testing, it’s time for the Azzurri to show their worth.   It’s the hour for striker Mario Balotelli to regain Prandelli’s trust.   I am preparing my Cappuccino to keep watching the news.   Are you planning to watch the game England – Italy?  Prepare your snacks and have your Italian flags to cheer for the Azzurri!!!



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La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Saturday 14 June 2014

Italy without fear

Manaus, Amazonia Arena at 24
At midnight the debut against Hodgson’s England
We have not won in the World Cup since Berlin’s final
Prandelli: “Optimal sensations”
Timeout, it will be decided today
The protagonist
Mario must now regain the coach’s trust

The City
Manaus, humid and that pitch

The other of the round
Uruguay discover the ants and Costa Rica

What a revenge!
Spain overwhelmed by Netherlands
Xabi Alonso’s penalty and then unchained van Persie and Robben, Champions of the World punished: (5-1)
Arjen, 25 goals with the national team passing Van Basten

The case
Neymar already king
but the referees under fire

From Messi to Higuain
It’s Argentina goal
Strikers to fear scoring 112

Mexico starts well

Transfer market. Galliani had obtained the authorization to invest on the Argentinian
Milan on Iturbe, but there is Juventus
The Bianconeri pressing for Morata, but Wolfsburg offers 30.
Inter-Osvaldo: first on loan, then 11 millions

Serie B the playout
Salvation Varese
Novara: In two years from A to Lega Pro

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport Saturday 14 June 2014 - Sabato 14 Giugno Italy without fear --- Italia senza paura!

 

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Saturday 14 June 2014

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At midnight our World Cup go: There is England
Italia!!
Great challenge in Manaus with the threat of hot weather and pitch
All the expectations are for Mario
Prandelli: “We are ready to win”

Hodgson points at Rooney
There is Uruguay with Costa Rica at 21

Mancini, “No fear, it’s possible to defeat them”

Spain humiliated
Chile, yes
Netherlands crush the Champions: 5-1. Vidal plays, Sanchez goal: Australia ko

Barbara ordered: “Milan I want the Champions”

Pioli believes. “Trust Lazio we can fly”

Napoli, Pandev is the key for Gonalons

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Saturday 14 June 2014

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Tutto Sport Saturday 14 June 2014 - Sabato 14 Giugno No one sleeps!! Nessun Dorma!
At midnight in the hell of Manaus the awaited Italy World Cup debut against England
Prandelli: “We will fight for every ball”
Buffon: “They would do well to fear us”

Van Persie and Robben what jewels!
Casillas disaster
Netherlands show, Spain defeated

Ultimatum to Real Madrid Club
Moratta: “Juve or I break with Real”
The Bianconeri formalized the offer for Sanchez (20 millions) and press with Inter for Guarin and Ranocchia.

Toro: Molinaro!
Tests already done
“Great strike for Europa”

Market Toro 2
Granata blow “I want to go to play with Ventura”

Falcao closer to Milan
There is Monaco for Balotelli.
Inter, Real assault for Kovacic

Meeting with Mihajlovic
Ferrero show, “New anthem, Sampdoria with me worth Scudetto”

 

 

World Cup: Result CHILE 3 – 1 AUSTRALIA, Goals by Sanchez, Valdivia, Beausejour, and Cahill, Group B

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62% Ball Possession CHILE and 38% Ball Possession Australia

Chile team  Chile 3 – 1 Australia Australia
12′ Alexis Sanchez                  35′ Tim Cahill
14′ Jorge Valdivia
80′ Jean Beauséjour


Congratulations to our 4 Italian Serie A players called up for Chile National team.  Chile are playing in Group B and today defeated Australia.  There are no Serie A players with Australia National team.

Chile: 4 Italian Serie A Players with Chile National Team Juventus midfielders Arturo Vidal
Juventus midfielder Mauricio Isla, Atalanta midfielder Carlos Carmona, and Cagliari forward Mauricio Pinilla.

  • Juventus midfielders Arturo Vidal  … played 60 minutes and replaced by Felipe Gutierrez.
  • Juventus midfielder Mauricio Isla … played all 90 minutes.
  • Atalanta midfielder Carlos Carmona  … did not play.  He was listed among the subs.
  • Cagliari forward Mauricio Pinilla … played 2 minutes when replacing Eduardo Vargas in the 88th minute.

The ex Udinese player Alexis Sanchez scoring the opening goal in the 12th minute.

Click the video to watch the highlights of the game, Chile vs Australia, Friday 13 June 2014, World Cup Group B

 

Juventus midfielder Mauricio Isla

 


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Group B

Chile 3 – 1 Australia
Arena Pantanal,
Cuiabá, Brazil,
Friday 13  June 2014

Referee: Noumandiez DOUE (Côte d’Ivoire – CIV)
Assistant Referee 1: Songuifolo YEO (CIV)
Assistant Referee 2: Jean Claude BIRUMUSHAHU (BDI)
Fourth official: Roberto MORENO (PAN)

Goals: 11′ Marcelo (0wn goal), 29′ Neymar Jr. (B.), 72′ Neymar Jr (B.), 90′ Oscar (B.)

Official formations – Lineups:

GOALS: 12′ Alexis Sanchez (C), 14′ Jorge Valdivia (C), 35′ Tim Cahill (A), 92′ Jean Beausejour (C)
CHILE (4-3-1-2): Bravo; Isla, Medel, Jara, Mena; Aranguiz, Diaz, Vidal (60′ Guiterrez); Valdivia (68′ Beausejour); Sanchez, Vargas (88′ Pinilla).
Subs not used: (Toselli, Silva, Orellana, Herrera, Paredes, Carmona, Albornoz, Rojas, Fuenzalida).
Coach: Sampaoli.
AUSTRALIA (4-2-3-1): Ryan; Franjic (59′  McGowan), Wilkinson, Spiranovic, Davidson; Jedinak, Milligan; Leckie, Bresciano (78′ Troisi), Oar (69′ Halloran); Cahill.
Subs not used: (Luongo, Galekovic, Taggart, Bozanic, Holland, Vidosic, McKay, Langerak, Wright).
Coach: Postecoglou.
NOTE: ammoniti Cahill, Jedinak, Milligan, Aranguiz.
 
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Group A

Chile 3 – 1 Australia
Arena Pantanal
Cuiabá, Brazil,
Friday 13 June 2014

Referee: Noumandiez DOUE
 Chile Match Stats  Australia
  3 Goals    1
11(9) Shots (on goal) 13(6)
9 Fouls 18
3 Corner kicks 1
1 Offsides 1
62% Time of Possession 38%
1 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
3 Saves 2

redright1What do you think of the results? Which players surprised you or disappointed you and why?