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Italy goalkeeper Buffon out of England game-Italian media
Sunday, June 15, 2014 From YAHOO SportMANAUS Brazil (Reuters) - Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will miss their opening World Cup Group D match against England in Manaus on Saturday, Italian media reported. Buffon twisted his ankle in Friday's training session and, though coach Cesare Prand... [View All]
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England vs Italy preview
Saturday, June 14, 2014 From PARoy Hodgson has told his young Lions they can light up the World Cup just like Pele did 56 years ago. After three weeks of extensive preparation, the big moment has finally arrived for England. Hodgson's youthful-looking side will take on four-time world ... [View All]
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World Cup heads to jungle for England vs. Italy
Thursday, June 12, 2014 From YAHOO SportRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- The heat and humidity will be a factor, and so will the poor playing surface, when the Amazonian jungle city of Manaus hosts England and Italy in its first World Cup match on Saturday. The most exotic of Brazil's 12 host cities got ... [View All]
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Pitch for England opener in 'bad shape'
Thursday, June 12, 2014 From Independent.co.uk
England are due to open their World Cup campaign against Italy on Saturday on a threadbare, sand-strewn pitch which the Football Association will send an official to examine. Today the head groundsman for the turf provider confirmed: "Frankly, Manaus is ... [View All]
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England vs Italy preview
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 From worldcupresult.com
EnglandRoy Hodgson will be sporting a squad characterized by a combination of youthful energy and experienced pitch warriors. England’s head honcho has readily expressed his confidence that his players, most especially the younger ones will deliver ... [View All]
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Prandelli: Italy must improve
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 From Fox Sports
Cesare Prandelli admits that his Italy side are 'not sharp enough yet' as they prepare to face England on Saturday. Warm-up matches have failed to provide the kind of preparation the Azzurri were hoping for, with an inability to generate positive results... [View All]
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England must contain Balotelli, says Keown
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 From Fox Sports
Martin Keown is urging England's defenders to stamp their authority on Italy danger-man Mario Balotelli on Saturday. Balotelli scored in the shoot-out when Italy knocked England out on penalties at Euro 2012 and is likely to lead the line for the Azzurri... [View All]
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'She said yes': Balotelli proposes to girlfriend
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 From YAHOO Sport
Mario Balotelli took care of some personal business before the World Cup starts, proposing to his Belgian girlfriend Fanny Neguesha early Tuesday morning. ''She said yes,'' the Italy striker posted on Instagram. ''The most important yes in my life.'' ''T... [View All]
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Mario Balotelli not sure if he will start
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 From Dailystar.co.uk
MARIO BALOTELLI is sweating on his place in the Italy side for Saturday's World Cup opener England. ALL SMILES: Mario is told he could be on the bench against England Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne combined for all five goals when Italy beat Brazilian ... [View All]
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Prandelli explains striker selection
Thursday, June 05, 2014 From Fox Sports
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has explained why he did not select Giuseppe Rossi and Mattia Destro in his World Cup squad. Both strikers voiced frustration after failing to make the final cut, with the non-selection of Rossi after he recovered from injur... [View All]
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