TheRepublic.com - Andrea Pirlo News

For De Rossi, Italy's squad is an oasis

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:20:47 -0400

RECIFE, Brazil - For Daniele De Rossi, Italy's national team is a sort of personal oasis.

Italy celebrates Brazilian style: at the beach

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:47:31 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - Italy players celebrated their Confederations Cup win over Mexico with a relaxing morning at the beach in Rio

Mario Balotelli powers Italy past Mexico 2-1

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:32:47 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - When Mario Balotelli puts his mind to it, he can be unstoppable.

Mexico and Italy even at 1-1 at halftime

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:52:06 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - Javier Hernandez scored from the penalty spot shortly after Andrea Pirlo had curled in a free kick, leaving Mexico and Italy even at 1-1 at halftime on Sunday in Group A of the Confederations Cup.

Pirlo approaches 100th cap with style

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:11:09 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - RIO DE JANEIRO - Chewing a piece of gum, Andrea Pirlo stroked his full beard, sat back in his chair and considered the challenge of being a marked man on his 100th appearance for Italy.

Mexico seeks crisis relief at Confed Cup

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:20:50 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - RIO DE JANEIRO - When Mexico opens its Confederations Cup campaign against Italy on Sunday at the Maracana stadium, it will be seeking relief from a dismal World Cup qualifying campaign.

Italy is taking the Confed Cup seriously this time

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:50:17 -0400

ROME - Expect Italy to treat the Confederations Cup more seriously this time.

Italy to use reserves in friendly vs. San Marino

Thu, 30 May 2013 01:11:21 -0400

ROME - Italy will field a team of reserves for its friendly against tiny San Marino on Friday, as the Azzurri prepare for a key World Cup qualifier and the Confederations Cup next month.