Italy manager urges Mario Balotelli to learn and grow from Euro final loss
Cesare Prandelli wants his young striker to gain experience from his side's 4-0 defeat to Spain.
Italy
- Coach: Cesare Prandelli
- Captain: Gianluigi Buffon
Last Result
European Championship: 1 July 2012 Spain 4 - 0 Italy
Spain 4-0 Italy: Spain's dominance confirmed with rout of Italy
There was to be no two without three for the rampant La Roja.
Abate returns to Italy team for Euro 2012 final against Spain
Ignazio Abate has returned from injury and has been included in Casare Prandelli's starting XI for the Euro 2012 final
David Schiavone discusses Pirlo, Prandelli and a prolific striker
Forza Italian Football's David Schiavone looks ahead to Italy's final with Spain, highlighting where the Italians could hurt the holders.
Group A
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| Greece | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Russia | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Poland | 3 | -1 | 2 |
Group B
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Denmark | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 3 | -3 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Italy | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Rep. Ireland | 3 | -8 | 0 |
Attempting to solve the problem of 'super' Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli is a mystery wrapped in an enigma with blue tape on his back. Joss Bennett explains why.
Italy well aware they have work to do at Euro 2012 despite final surprise
Italy have exceeded expectations at Euro 2012, but they haven't won it yet, writes David Schiavone.
Germany 1-2 Italy: Mario Balotelli comes of age to send Azzurri to final
Italy's Mario Balotelli blasts the team into the Euro 2012 final with a stunning brace.
STV Sports Daily at the Euros: Germany v Italy, Euro 2012 semi-final
Keith Downie and Thom Watt look ahead to the second semi-final of the tournament.
