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Cesare Prandelli urges Mario Balotelli to stay focused
Cesare Prandelli says that Mario Balotelli must always keep his focus on doing well both for Italy and for Manchester City.Jan 14, 00:21
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Cesare Prandelli: 'Italy return may aid Mario Balotelli'
Cesare Prandelli feels that a transfer back to Italy could help Mario Balotelli improve as a footballer.Dec 18, 16:57
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Match Analysis: Italy 1-2 France
Sports Mole analyses Italy's 2-1 defeat to France in Parma.Nov 14, 22:20
France complete comeback against Italy
Goals from Mathieu Valbuena and Bafetimbi Gomis help France come from a goal down to beat Italy in Parma.Nov 14, 21:39
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Team News: Mario Balotelli starts for Italy
Mario Balotelli shrugs off his snub from Roberto Mancini last weekend to lead the line for Italy against France in Parma.Nov 14, 19:43
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Live Commentary: Italy 1-2 France - as it happened
Nov 14, 19:00
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Cesare Prandelli: 'Only I can manage Balotelli'
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli says that he is the only manager capable of dealing with Mario Balotelli.Nov 14, 16:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F23%2Fcp.jpg "Cesare Prandelli")
Preview:Italy vs. France
Sports Mole previews the international friendly between Italy and France in Parma on Wednesday.Nov 12, 23:28
Cesare Prandelli stands by Daniele De Rossi omission
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli backs Daniele De Rossi to respond positively to being left out of his squad to face France after being sent off in Sunday's Rome derby.Nov 12, 19:44
Cesare Prandelli predicts bright future for Marco Verratti
Cesare Prandelli backs Paris Saint-Germain teenager Marco Verratti to establish himself as one of the best midfielders in the world.Oct 31, 20:17
Cesare Prandelli proud of Italian trio after Ballon d'Or nomination
Cesare Prandelli has heralded Azzurri trio Mario Balotelli, Gianluigi Buffon and Andrea Pirlo's nomination for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award as a proud moment for Italian football.Oct 30, 00:26
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Antonio Cassano unsure on Italy snub
Antonio Cassano says that he doesn't know why he wasn't picked for Italy.Oct 18, 06:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F26%2FBalotelli3_20120628.jpg "Mario Balotelli")
Cesare Prandelli: 'Mario Balotelli starting to mature'
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli rejects the notion that selecting Mario Balotelli is a gamble.Oct 17, 22:31
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Mario Balotelli happy to work hard for club and country
Mario Balotelli insists that he is ready to replicate an impressive performance in Italy's 3-1 win over Denmark on a regular basis for both the Azzurri and Manchester City.Oct 16, 23:47
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli proud of Denmark victory inspired by Mario Balotelli
Cesare Prandelli thinks that Mario Balotelli was the inspiration behind Italy's determined victory over Denmark in Milan on Tuesday.Oct 16, 23:32
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli desperate to beat Denmark this week
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli thinks that victory against Denmark in the San Siro on Tuesday will be a huge boost to the Azzurri's World Cup qualifying campaign.Oct 15, 21:42
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli annoyed by negative press
Cesare Prandelli believes that the negative press in Italy surrounding his team is completely unfounded.Oct 13, 19:27
Cesare Prandelli pleased with Italy "personality"
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli praises his side's "personality" as they see off Armenia in Friday's World Cup qualifier.Oct 12, 23:26
Cesare Prandelli confident ahead of Armenia test
Cesare Prandelli says that Italy will be back to their best for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Armenia.Oct 12, 16:26
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Claudio Marchisio wary of Armenia
Claudio Marchisio says that there are no easy games ahead of Italy's World Cup qualifier against Armenia.Oct 12, 14:18
Preview:Armenia vs. Italy
As Armenia prepare to host Italy in their 2014 World Cup qualifier this evening, Sports Mole looks ahead to the clash.Oct 12, 09:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F32%2Ffb.jpg "Fabio Borini")
Fabio Borini "happy" to be in Italy's U21 squad
Fabio Borini says that being part of Italy's Under-21 squad is not a "rejection" from the senior team.Oct 11, 14:28
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Domenico Criscito "glad" at Italy recall
Domenico Criscito does not want to prove a point to the FIGC after his recall to the Italy national team.Oct 8, 23:59
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Cesare Prandelli almost left out Mario Balotelli
Italy striker Mario Balotelli came close to being left out of his country's World Cup qualification matches this month, according to Cesare Prandelli.Oct 8, 15:35
Cesare Prandelli committed to changing Italy squad during World Cup qualifiers
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli remains adamant that he must make wholesale changes to his squad in order to challenge at the World Cup in Brazil in two years time.Sep 30, 13:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Fiorentina defender Facundo Roncaglia: 'I want to play for Italy'
Fiorentina defender Facundo Roncaglia wants to represent Italy at international level.Sep 23, 13:37
Cesare Prandelli happy with Italy's draw in Bulgaria
Cesare Prandelli is pleased with Italy's 2-2 draw with Bulgaria in their opening 2014 World Cup qualifier on Friday.Sep 7, 21:16
Cesare Prandelli pleased with Italy's display in England defeat
Cesare Prandelli is pleased with his Italy's performance against England despite their defeat.Aug 15, 21:20
Cesare Prandelli: 'My Italy players have desire to start well'
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli says that his players are feeling "enthusiastic" ahead of their friendly clash with England this evening.Aug 15, 08:48
Italy name eight uncapped players for England friendly
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli picks eight uncapped players in his squad to play England in next week's friendly.Aug 10, 21:50
Fiorentina chief hails coach Vincenzo Montella
Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle compares Vincenzo Montella to Italy national team coach Cesare Prandelli.Aug 4, 23:50
Cesare Prandelli vows to stay with Italy
Cesare Prandelli admits that he wants to stay on as Italy manager following his side's Euro 2012 final defeat to Spain.Jul 2, 09:47
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Cesare Prandelli: 'Spain were better'
Cesare Prandelli says that his Italy side were "dominated" by Spain in the Euro 2012 final.Jul 2, 06:03
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Cesare Prandelli: 'Mario Balotelli will be stronger'
Mario Balotelli will learn from the Euro 2012 final defeat, according to Italy boss Cesare Prandelli.Jul 2, 05:37
Cesare Prandelli: 'Italy were tired'
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli claims that his side were feeling tired during their 4-0 defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2012.Jul 1, 23:15
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Preview:Euro 2012 final - Spain vs. Italy
Defending champions Spain and Italy will contest the Euro 2012 final tomorrow night. Here, Sports Mole previews the encounter.Jun 30, 18:58
Cesare Prandelli: 'We are stronger now'
Cesare Prandelli says that his team are physically and mentally stronger than when they faced Spain in their Euro 2012 opener.Jun 30, 11:03
Cesare Prandelli hails 'sensational' performance
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli praises his side following their 2-1 victory over Germany in the semi-finals of Euro 2012.Jun 28, 23:34
Match Analysis: Germany 1-2 Italy
Sports Mole dissects the action as Italy beat Germany 2-1 to advance to the final of Euro 2012.Jun 28, 21:22
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Germany 1-2 Italy
A first-half brace from Mario Balotelli sends Italy through to the final of Euro 2012 at the expense of Germany.Jun 28, 20:38
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