MX23RW : Friday, December 13 01:21:24| >> :600:1352882:1352882:

Roberto Mancini predicts Portugal-Italy final

Mancini predicts Portugal-Italy final
© PA Photos
Roberto Mancini says that there will be some shock semi-final results at Euro 2012.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is expecting a surprise Euro 2012 final of Portugal against Italy.

The two sides progressed to the last four after quarter-final wins over Czech Republic and England respectively but are both underdogs in their semi-final matches.

Portugal meet holders Spain on Wednesday while Italy have to contend with tournament favourites Germany on Thursday. While many are predicting a final between the Spaniards and the Germans, Mancini believes that we're in for some shock results.

"The Final will be between Italy and Portugal," the Italian told Radio RAI.

"It'll be like what happened in this season's Champions League where favourites Barcelona and Real Madrid lost out in the last four."

Mancini played 36 times for the national team as a player.

ID:32213: cacheID:32213:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1936:
Written by
Matt Cotton
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Mario Balotelli
Read Next:
Mancini: 'Balotelli outshone Rooney'
>
Read more about Roberto Mancini Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
1.15am
Rams
@
49ers
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!