Official Azzurri (Italy) Euro 2008 Thread (27 Viewers)
- Thread starter Turk_Bianconero
- Start date
- Status
Marica is a doubt for Romania v Italia
http://www.corrieredellosport.it/Notizie/Euro2008/33093/Romania:+Marica+in+dubbio+per+Italia
http://www.corrieredellosport.it/Notizie/Euro2008/33093/Romania:+Marica+in+dubbio+per+Italia
The capital of Italy is Rome. Burning Inter flags doesn't mean you're a Juventini, it means you're a pathetic excuse of a football fan that lacks any sense of class. Being in the Drughi is not something you should be proud of and boast about. It's not something that earns you respect.
I'm not an Italian philosopher, I'm Lebanese.
You stole a flag? Wooptifuckingdooo, do you want a fucking trophy?
Go sit your ass on the streets of Turin and burn Milan flags because judging by the intelligence of your previous posts, it seems like burning and stealing flags may just be the most productive thing you will ever manage to do in your sad lifetime.
I'm not an Italian philosopher, I'm Lebanese.
You stole a flag? Wooptifuckingdooo, do you want a fucking trophy?
Go sit your ass on the streets of Turin and burn Milan flags because judging by the intelligence of your previous posts, it seems like burning and stealing flags may just be the most productive thing you will ever manage to do in your sad lifetime.
Del Piero to start, captain Italy vs. Romania
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) -- Alessandro Del Piero will start and take over as captain from Gianluigi Buffon in Italy's European Championship match with Romania on Friday.
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni said he would make "three or four changes" in his lineup, also announcing that Giorgio Chiellini will be part of the defense.
Italy was routed by the Netherlands 3-0 in its Euro 2008 opener and the World Cup champions will be eliminated if they lose to Romania.
"I think it's fairly logical to make some changes," Donadoni said. "We have other alternatives."
Del Piero's entrance will likely relegate Antonio Di Natale to the bench, while Chiellini's almost certainly pushes Marco Materazzi out. Left back Fabio Grosso and midfielder Daniele De Rossi are also expected to move into the lineup.
Usual captain Fabio Cannavaro was ruled out of the tournament after injuring his ankle in the Azzurri's opening training session. Donadoni then decided to assign the armband to the player with most appearances -- Del Piero has 87 and Buffon has 83 -- but Buffon got the honor against the Dutch because Del Piero did not start.
"The captain is Del Piero, based on his number of appearances," Donadoni said.
Romania held France to a 0-0 draw in its Group C opener, employing an extremely defensive style that harked back to Italy's old "catenaccio" -- or lock down.
"Everyone was talking before the tournament about France and Holland, but Romania is a very strong squad that defends very well," Donadoni said. "It's going to be a tough task."
Italy has never lost twice in one European Championship.
"A little fear isn't a bad thing. It's healthy," Donadoni said. "These players have experienced a lot of games like this one, and so have I.
"The psychological aspect is important -- we've got to remain lucid," the coach added. "We can't go out there thinking that if we don't score in the second, third or fourth minute it's all over. We've got to control the game properly."
Six players on Romania's squad are either currently based in Italy or have played there before, led by Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu and Inter Milan defender-midfielder Christian Chivu.
Mutu struggled against France, but Chivu said the striker would play more offensively this time.
"I don't think that Italian defenders will sleep well tonight," the Romania captain said.
Romania is fit apart from striker Ciprian Marica, who will sit out after injuring his head in a training collision. Italy has no injury worries.
Norwegian referee Tom Henning will call the match. A psychologist by profession, Henning is known for not tolerating unsportsmanlike behavior, especially diving.
If Italy loses, Donadoni will almost certainly be fired. He signed a two-year contract extension before the tournament, but the deal includes an escape clause that can be put into effect 10 days after Italy finishes its run.
"This is an important game for Italy and the Azzurra jersey," the coach said, before referring to himself in the third person. "Donadoni is directly affected, but this is about the players. They know the result is fundamental."
Sports Illustrated
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) -- Alessandro Del Piero will start and take over as captain from Gianluigi Buffon in Italy's European Championship match with Romania on Friday.
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni said he would make "three or four changes" in his lineup, also announcing that Giorgio Chiellini will be part of the defense.
Italy was routed by the Netherlands 3-0 in its Euro 2008 opener and the World Cup champions will be eliminated if they lose to Romania.
"I think it's fairly logical to make some changes," Donadoni said. "We have other alternatives."
Del Piero's entrance will likely relegate Antonio Di Natale to the bench, while Chiellini's almost certainly pushes Marco Materazzi out. Left back Fabio Grosso and midfielder Daniele De Rossi are also expected to move into the lineup.
Usual captain Fabio Cannavaro was ruled out of the tournament after injuring his ankle in the Azzurri's opening training session. Donadoni then decided to assign the armband to the player with most appearances -- Del Piero has 87 and Buffon has 83 -- but Buffon got the honor against the Dutch because Del Piero did not start.
"The captain is Del Piero, based on his number of appearances," Donadoni said.
Romania held France to a 0-0 draw in its Group C opener, employing an extremely defensive style that harked back to Italy's old "catenaccio" -- or lock down.
"Everyone was talking before the tournament about France and Holland, but Romania is a very strong squad that defends very well," Donadoni said. "It's going to be a tough task."
Italy has never lost twice in one European Championship.
"A little fear isn't a bad thing. It's healthy," Donadoni said. "These players have experienced a lot of games like this one, and so have I.
"The psychological aspect is important -- we've got to remain lucid," the coach added. "We can't go out there thinking that if we don't score in the second, third or fourth minute it's all over. We've got to control the game properly."
Six players on Romania's squad are either currently based in Italy or have played there before, led by Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu and Inter Milan defender-midfielder Christian Chivu.
Mutu struggled against France, but Chivu said the striker would play more offensively this time.
"I don't think that Italian defenders will sleep well tonight," the Romania captain said.
Romania is fit apart from striker Ciprian Marica, who will sit out after injuring his head in a training collision. Italy has no injury worries.
Norwegian referee Tom Henning will call the match. A psychologist by profession, Henning is known for not tolerating unsportsmanlike behavior, especially diving.
If Italy loses, Donadoni will almost certainly be fired. He signed a two-year contract extension before the tournament, but the deal includes an escape clause that can be put into effect 10 days after Italy finishes its run.
"This is an important game for Italy and the Azzurra jersey," the coach said, before referring to himself in the third person. "Donadoni is directly affected, but this is about the players. They know the result is fundamental."
Sports Illustrated
Lebanese? LMFAO! And your a Juve fan?
GO sit in the corner in your third world fucking country. Go fight your neighbours to start another civil war and screw you sister while your at it.
Also, if your third world uneducated ass could fucking read, I said I took Inter flags. Not Milan flags and I didn't burn them. Sorry, My country is civilized, we don't bomb eachother and start civil wars like that dirt bag of a nation you live in.
As for Enron, I mean AARON. Looking at these fucking pictures of you on your myspace I can tell your an uneducated american shitbag.
Have a nice day cunts. :vinny: :vinny: :vinny: :vinny:
GO sit in the corner in your third world fucking country. Go fight your neighbours to start another civil war and screw you sister while your at it.
Also, if your third world uneducated ass could fucking read, I said I took Inter flags. Not Milan flags and I didn't burn them. Sorry, My country is civilized, we don't bomb eachother and start civil wars like that dirt bag of a nation you live in.
As for Enron, I mean AARON. Looking at these fucking pictures of you on your myspace I can tell your an uneducated american shitbag.
Have a nice day cunts. :vinny: :vinny: :vinny: :vinny:
Alright, that's it. You sent me a message to try and make a "truce" with me regarding our little spat, and now you do this. And I've fucking had it.
You don't know my friend Enron, you don't know me, you don't know Juve Revolution, you don't know anybody here. To even go searching for someone's picture on myspace to defeat them in an argument is what one would call COWARDLY. You think you have this arrogant scumbag entitlement just because you're from Turin? Dear God, you're one of the most arrogant, cocky, and imbecilic Juventus fans from Torino I've frankly ever come across. You're nothing but a goddamn maggot who thinks he's badass living in Canada.
Now shut the fuck up with your scumbag entitlement.
You don't know my friend Enron, you don't know me, you don't know Juve Revolution, you don't know anybody here. To even go searching for someone's picture on myspace to defeat them in an argument is what one would call COWARDLY. You think you have this arrogant scumbag entitlement just because you're from Turin? Dear God, you're one of the most arrogant, cocky, and imbecilic Juventus fans from Torino I've frankly ever come across. You're nothing but a goddamn maggot who thinks he's badass living in Canada.
Now shut the fuck up with your scumbag entitlement.
Lebanese? LMFAO! And your a Juve fan?
As for Enron, I mean AARON. Looking at these fucking pictures of you on your myspace I can tell your an uneducated american shitbag.
Have a nice day cunts. :vinny: :vinny: :vinny: :vinny:
As for Enron, I mean AARON. Looking at these fucking pictures of you on your myspace I can tell your an uneducated american shitbag.
Have a nice day cunts. :vinny: :vinny: :vinny: :vinny:
You're not very bright so I'll make this very short and simple.
The fact that you took the trouble to research myspace for pictures of Enron just so you could insult him magnifies how much of a loser you are and highlights the fact that you my friend, have no life.
The fact that you bash my country instead of something I said also clearly impilcates that you aren't intelligent enough, or for that matter, intelligent at all to come up with a witty comeback.
I don't blame you, I mean, you were raised for the very purpose of stealing flags. What more could one expect of you?
I can't be too sure you're worthy of my time because frankly, I'm not even sure if you have developed pubic hair yet but it is sad to see that such ignorant fucks breathe the same air I do. It makes me feel sick.
- Status