Cassano deserves as much praise as Pirlo and co.

Italy should begin every tournament on the back-end of a domestic scandal.

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Germany needn’t be disheartened by the defeat to Italy

It was, perhaps, the result many hadn’t expected after Italy swept tournament favourites Germany to one side to secure a place in the final of Euro 2012.

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What is the biggest rivalry in international football?

The limited number of teams in the European Championships (for now) not only guarantees some quality but it also means that teams with a lot of history, and ergo rivalry, meet up quite often.

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On-field issues the least of Italian worries. Again

And so it comes to this; yet another major international tournament with Italy in disarray and controversy being the order of the day.

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A rejuvenated Azzurri are back, and they are hungry for success

As publishers begin to put the finishing touches to their Euro 2012 guides, there is no doubt Spain and Germany will enjoy the lion’s share of tournament winner predictions, with the self-harming but extremely talented Dutch team also gaining a few mentions. One side that finds itself drifting away with the also-rans of the competition is Cesar Prandelli’s rejuvenated Italy.

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International Friendlies – Yes, They Can Work!

The international friendly…managers despise them, fans frown upon them, the very mention of them is enough to turn the air blue.

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