By Anna Italia
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Good morning my friends. I am so happy today awaiting for the World Cup 3rd place game between Brazil vs Netherlands. How are you? Are you planning to watch the game. I am! Come on, I totally agree with the headlines that although Brazil is playing for the 3rd place, the fans still don’t forgive them. And here, my friends, I include myself because I expected way more from Brazil who disappointed big time never showing a consistent and convincing game losing the semifinal against Germany with a mega goleada 7-1.
Cheer up guys! Italy team might not be in the World Cup final, but hello, hello, hello,…. Italian born referee Nicola Rizzoli has been assigned to direct the final match Argentina – Germany!!! wohoooo… plus, remember there are 7 Italian Serie A players with Argentina and 2 with Germany… so “an Italian” presence is at the final.
Ok, guys, the headline upsetting me big time is that of AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli !!!! What is this guy thinking????? Come on, it’s about time that Balotelli start to grow up and show common sense… What is this photo thing pointing with a gun and the message to the haters???? Precisely, these are the types of situation causing discomfort among fans and questioning more for his antics than his “actual football.”
Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Saturday 12 July 2014
La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Saturday 12 July 2014
An Azzurro in the Final
Rizzoli referees in Rio
Tomorrow whistles Argentina – Germany
Today challenge for the 3rd place
Collina: “Nicola deserves it. It’s the match of his life”
Special Investigation by Gazzetta
- Too many foreigners (and very poor)
- In Serie A at least 60 are unnecessary
- 54% of our championship don’t speak Italian.
- There are restrictions, oftentimes, loopholes are used to exploit them.
- Closing to non-EU members wouldn’t help; an example is Germany.
Ciao Scuffet, off to Atletico Madrid
Udinese are about to sell him, and he will be off to Granada on loan.
The case
Balotelli back to his old bad ways
A photo with a gun and AC Milan get furious.
Market, M’Vila it’s done. A colossus arrives for Mazzarri.
Juventus-Inter duel for Pereyra
The Bianconeri target the Udinese midfielder, but the Nerazzurri also have Botta who Stramaccioni likes.
The Cannibal leaving Liverpool. It’s official
Suarez signs for Barcelona, but when will he play?
In Spain, they are talking of the Reds earning €81 million, for the English are €93 million.
Their attack, with Neymar and Messi, is worth €500 million.
The interview, the striker to Guangzhou
Gilardino: “I’m going to China because of Gasperini”
Roma, the captain is ready
Totti, what a diet for a great 23rd season
Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Saturday 12 July 2014
World Cup, a UEFA miracle
Rizzoli referee of the final.
Brazil pride: “At least we can finish third”
However, there is Netherlands
The market goes boom
- Juventus: Iturbe close; the next 48 hours are decisive.
- Inter: M’Vila arrives, push for Medel.
- Napoli: It’s the day for Michu.
Suarez arrival a dream for Barcelona
James Rodriguez is Real Madrid’s response
Another stunt
Balotelli with a gun, Milan are angry
Mario publishes a shock image.
His bewildered club decides on his sale.
Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Saturday 12 July 2014
Rizzoli officiates the final
And Brazil have to face the jeers
Today, for the third place match against the Netherlands, but the fans don’t forgiven them.
Giovinco for Prandelli
The new Galatasaray coach is looking for a striker.
And the Juventus man’s name emerges.
Isla has offers from Spain.
Other steps forward for Iturbe.
He tweets: “I can’t wait.”
Raiola on Pogba: “Him to Chelsea? It’s just a fantasy.”
Tutto Market
Ventura boom: “Cerci other than Iturbe…”
Balotelli, a photo with a gun and Milan furious
Palermo beats everyone, Cocev’s it’s theirs.
Suarez-Barcelona, a record breaking €81 million deal
Netherlands 0 – 0 Argentina 
