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Italy World Cup Squad: Biography Forward Antonio Cassano

 

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Getting to know our players in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It’s time to meet forward Antonio Cassano.

Antonio Cassano was born in Bari on 12th July 1982. He spent his youth in his hometown with A.S. Bari where he made his debut in the Serie A. A.S. Roma signed him in 2001.  Cassano  stayed there for four and a half years. After a spell with Real Madrid in Spain, Cassano he returned to Italy in 2007 and joined Sampdoria where he stayed at for three and a half years. AC Milan signed him in 2010-2011 during the winter transfer window before moving to Inter and then eventually signing for Parma in 2013.

He has represented Italy at every youth level. He made his first appearance for the Italian National Team on 12th November 2003 in a friendly against Poland (L 3-1). Cassano then went onto play a role in the European Championships in 2004, 2008 and 2012. Prandelli selected Cassano in the 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

 

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“Italy boom an epic debut. Transfer Market Ranocchia no to Juve. Inter-Mazzarri tension,” Front Pages a Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Monday 16 June 2014

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Good morning my friends!    It is my wish you are doing fine today whether ready to go to work, school, vacationing..   I am enjoying watching the World Cup games and following up the news!    Love to see the headlines encouraging the Italian National team.  Yep, Italy preparing now for the game against Costa Rica and as headlines says.. hello, hello, Costa Rica believe they can defeat Italy.  So, get ready for the game!   Transfer market headlines also going wild and it hits me big time to see the “big no” from Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia to join Juventus.  Napoli wants to get Mario Sanchez…   Headlines also for Serie A players playing in the World Cup just as Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba winning with France against Honduras.   AS Roma forward Gervinho scoring a goal with Ivory Coast against Japan.

Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Monday 16 June 2014


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La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Monday 16 June 2014

 

Benzema (and Pogba) France are on the run
Two goals by the number 9 from Real. The baby ace from Juventus conquered a penalty. And there is the first technical goal.

The others. Bosnia defeated 2-1
Masterpiece goal by magician Messi
Maracana’ standing
Switzerland comeback and defeat Ecuador in injury time: 2-1.
Today Ronaldo against Germany

Boom Italia
Record numbers, not only on the pitch
In the 2-1 with the English, Azzurri masters of passing: 93% passes completed, it had not happened at the World Cup since 1966. The fever rises and is contagious: more than 15 million viewers for a match at midnight. And the Piazze are filled.

Super Mario to be applauded, Prandelli wants more
Buffon may play against Uruguay. It is more difficult for De Sciglio

Benzema (and Pogba) and France are on the run
Deschamps sinks Honduras (3-0)

Market. Milan after Iturbe. The money could arrive from Kaka and Robinho
Ranocchia says no to Juve
The defender will soon renew with Inter who are looking for Mbia.
Conte insists on having Berardi right away.

The interview
Listen to Mihajlovic: “I believe in Ferraro. Samp ok with him.”

Photo: Front Page - Prima Patina LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT Monday 16 June 2014 - Lunedi' 16 Giugno

 

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Monday 16 June 2014

 

Photo: Front Page - Prima Patina CORRIERE DELLO  SPORT Monday 16 June 2014 - Lunedi' 16 Giugno

Messi, what a goal at the Maracana!
Jewel from Leo, 2-1 by Argentina against Pjanic’s Bosnia.

Prandelli of Italy
The coach has built a national team that brought 15 million in front of the TV at midnight.
Crazy for Balotelli, Buffon improves, Paletta out. And Candreva is thinking of leaving Lazio.

Costa Rica believe. Campbell: “We will surprise you.”

Against Honduras
France with a historic goalline goal
For the first time technology decides it: the ball was in.

Germany – Portugal
There is Ronaldo, Loew leaves Klose out
The Ballon d’Or winner recovers. Muller as a false nine.

Gervinho a magic emotion

Inter-Mazzarri no renewal and high tension

Napoli move the target is Mario Suarez

Photo: Front Page - Prima Patina CORRIERE DELLO  SPORT Monday 16 June 2014 - Lunedi' 16 Giugno

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Monday 16 June 2014

 

Darmian divide!
The Granata fullback surprises the world and kicks off a venomous derby. Chiellini: “He deserves much more than Toro, he must play in the Champions League.”
Tough response by Cairo: “It is clear that a degree isn’t enough to be intelligent, the Juventino should learn to respect our fans.”

The orders from Prandelli: “An epic debut Italy, but don’t spoil it now.”

Even Switzerland win: 2-1.
France:  Benzema solves the Honduras puzzle (3-0)

Messi’s magic exalts Argentina, but what a struggle!

Today Ronaldo battles Germany.

Juve move with River for Balanta. And Cuadrado…

Fausto Rossi: “Toro, I would gladly join you. And what a derby!”
“My father is a Granata fan.”

Inter look to Criscito. AC Milan, Rami with Banega

Samp: Braida will stay.

The first round to Cesena but Latina are in the race
Serie B playoff: 2-1.

Photo: Front Page - Prima Patina TUTTO SPORT Monday 16 June 2014 - Lunedi' 16 Giugno

 

 

Video: Italy Team the return from Manaus after defeating England, Sunday 15 June 2014

 

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It’s all party and positive attitude among the Italian National team and fans after winning the first game in the World Cup against England.   The Italian team returning on Sunday 15 June  around 13:30 from Manaus  to prepare the second game against Costa Rica on Friday 20 June in Recife.  Reportedly, goalkeeper Gigi Buffon still not sure whether he will be ready to play as he is recovering from ankle injury.    England 1 – 2 Italy

Italy – Costa Rica will be a direct encounter for the leadership.  Check Group D Standing.

  • Costa Rica, 1st position with 3 points and a positive goal difference of +2
  • Italy, 2nd position with 3 points and a positive goal difference of +1
  • England, 3rd position with 0 points and a negative goal difference of -1
  • uruguay, 4th position with 0 points and a negative goal difference of -2

Here is the video  of the Italian team returning from Manaus.   Keep supporting the Azzurri.

 

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“Italy great victory against England. Colombia beat Greece. Surprise Costa Rica beat Uruguay. Serie A Transfer Market,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Sunday 15 June 2014

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Good morning my friends!   Let me repeat it again.  Good morning!!! What a beautiful lovely morning waking up with a big smile!!! Yep. I am super happy and hope you are too.   I woke up and prepared my Cappuccino to check the news.   Italian Front pages giving   credit to Italy National football team after making their debut in the World Cup against England with a victory!   Surely, you bet  I agree it was a great debut seeing Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio opening the score and then AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli taking care of business to deliver the winner goal in the 50th minute!  Click here for the report  England 1 – 2 Italy

Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Sunday 15 June 2014


 

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La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Sunday 15 June 2014

Our Group. Campbell (goal and assist) drives La Celeste of Tavarez crazy defeated by 3-1
Big surprise Costa Rica putting under Uruguay
And the Colombia of the “Italians” goes 3-1 against Greece with a super Cuadrado.

Buffon crack
How many games would he miss?
The National goalkeeper injured his ankle in the last training before the debut.
The exams exclude the worst, but there is pain.
Buffon outbursts “I will be in the next game.”

Argentina
Messi in the pitch for the third assault
The partner is Aguero
There is Bosnia: La Pulce tries again after the disappointments in France and South Africa.

Spain stunned “But it’s a hangover”

Ecuador test for Switzerland

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport Sunday 15 June 2014 - Domenica 15 Giugno Buffon crack How many games will he miss? Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport Sunday 15 June 2014 - Domenica 15 Giugno Buffon crack How many games will he miss?

 

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Sunday 15 June 2014

The Lions of Italy Our Brazilian World Cup starts with a victory Marchisio and Balotelli defeat England: 2-1 in Manaus

Costa Rica extraordinary, walk on a disappointing Uruguay: 3-1

Colombia overwhelming, Greece defeated: 3-0

Sanchez, but not Pogba
Morata, new offer.  Drogba ready to lower his salary

Another “Juventino”
Toro after Fausto Rossi
Test to Seferovic

Sammp, Mihajlovic stays
Napoli challenges Inter for M’Vila
Milan, 17 redundancies

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Tutto Sport  Sunday 15 June 2014 - Domenica 15 Giugno The Lions of Italy Our Brazilian World Cup starts with a victory Marchisio and Balotelli defeat England: 2-1 in Manaus

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Sunday 15 June 2014

Italy, Oh yes!

Buffon now risking even skipping the next game

Costa Rica humiliates Uruguay and await for us.

Spain collapse
Diego Costa loses his position

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Corriere dello Sport  Sunday 15 June 2014 - Domenica 15 Giugno Italia, oh yes! Great victory against Engalnd in the World Cup debut in Manaus.  Marchisio and Daniel Sturridge scoring and in the return Balotelli decides.  Candreva and Darmian ok.

 

 

World Cup Official Lineups: England vs Italy Saturday 14 June 2014

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Here are the official lineups for the 2014 FIFA World Cup  Group D game, England – Italy on Saturday 14 June 2014 at the Amazonia Stadium in Manaus, Brazil.

England  (4-2-3-1): Hart, Johnson, Cahill, Jagielka, Baines, Gerrard, Henderson, Welbeck, Rooney, Sterling, Sturridge. Coach.: Hodgson.

Italy (4-3-2-1): Sirigu, Darmian, Barzagli, Paletta, Chiellini, De Rossi, Pirlo, Verratti, Candreva, Marchisio, Balotelli. Coach.: Prandelli


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England – Italy
Saturday 14 June 2014
Arena Amazônia
Manaus, Brazil

Referee: Bjorn Kuipers
Assistnats: Sander Van Roekel and Erwin Zeinstra
Fourth official Walter Lopez