FIFA Ranking: Italy returns to top ten

PARIS, April 13 - Spain and the Netherlands, the finalists of the last World Cup, remain the top two places in the monthly FIFA rankings, while Italy gained two positions and the 9 / or place falls within the 'top ten' after 11 months. This is the first time since the World Cup in South Africa. In third place Brazil, which gained two positions from the podium barefoot and Germany, now fourth.

Gilardino: "Balotelli is braking, or in danger of losing '

FLORENCE, April 7 - "Balotelli do not know him thoroughly, but undoubtedly has great technical skills, must learn to restrain, otherwise there is a moderate risk to be lost." He said the Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino and the National speaking this morning at a meeting with students of the Technical Institute ', Sassetti Peruzzi of Florence.

The initiative is part of the national "do not own goal" against cancer, which is involving several players from the Serie A. "We know that players have to be an example for those who look at us, and in particular for young people," said the striker purple. DOPING - "In 11 years of league I've never seen anyone take drugs to improve physical condition." This is what Alberto Gilardino said today talking to students of the Technical Institute of Florence ', Sassetti Peruzzi.

Bosnian Federation suspended by Uefa and Fifa

ROME, April 1 - The Bosnian Football Federation has been suspended "until further notice" by FIFA and UEFA. Yesterday, in fact, the ultimatum expired on statutory changes to be implemented, otherwise just the automatic suspension by the European football. Bosnia is engaged in qualifying Group D at Euro 2012, his next challenge will be June 3 against Romania.

Bosnian federation FIFA and UEFA to ask for change of status so that it is headed by a single President and not by a tripartite presidency consists on an ethnic basis by members of Serbian, Croatian and Muslim, as is the case in the central government of Bosnia- Herzegovina. The Uefa had agreed last October to the Bosnian Federation six months, until March 31, in fact, to acquire a new status with a single president.

• Fifa & Uefa suspend Bosnia-Hercegovina (01/04/2011)
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Trapattoni: "In 2014 I want to go to Brazil '

LONDON, March 31 - Up in Brazil in 2014 as coach of Ireland groped to balance the wrongs' world sustained: This is the wish of Giovanni Trapattoni, who hopes soon to renew its agreement with the Football Association in Dublin. First in Group B Euro 2012 qualifiers, level on points with Russia and Slovakia, the doyen of Italian engineers in spite of the 72 candles does not seem to have lost just one ounce of his legendary enthusiasm and desire to win.

Ibrahimovic missed a penalty. Cavani and Sneijder scored

ROME, March 29 - Ibrahimovic missed a penalty kick, but Sweden beat Moldova 2-1. The AC Milan striker has been made, however, forgive Larsson serving to assist the second goal of the Swedish. Cavan Sneijder IN GOALS, DOUBLE MUTUAL - Uruguay in Ireland is also Cavani scored, while Mutu scored twice for Romania against Luxembourg.

Spectacular 5-3 between the Netherlands and Hungary. A sign also the whole Sneijder. THE COMPLETE LIST - Euro 2012 qualifying matches but also many friendly: it is a Tuesday game for the Nationals. Here is the list of matches scheduled. EURO QUALIFYING 2012Repubblica Czech-Liechtenstein 2-0 - 3 'Baros, 70' Kadlec-Israel-Georgia 1-0 - 59 'Haim - Sweden-Moldova 2-1 - 30' Lustig (S), 81 'Larsson (S) 90 'Frunza (M) - Turkey-Austria 2-0 - 28' Turan, 77 'Gonul - Romania-Luxembourg 3-1 - 22' Gerson (L), 24 'and 68' Mutu (R), 78 'Zicu ( R) - Estonia-Serbia 1-1 - 38 'Pantelic (S), 84' Vassiljev (E) - Netherlands-Hungary 5-3 - 13 'Van Persie (O), 46' Rudolf (U), 50 'Gera ( U), 61 'Sneijder (O), 73' Van Nistelrooy (O), 75 'Gera (U), 78' and 81 'Kuyt (O) - Belgium-Azerbaijan 4-1 - 12' Vertonghen (B), 17 'Abushev (A), 32' rig.

Italy, Gilardino captain: "For me it's an honor '

FLORENCE, March 28 - "Wearing the captain's armband tomorrow is a nice gift that the national me, thank you, thinking is a great honor to the many blues masters, from Buffon Cannavaro." Alberto Gilardino so that tomorrow night in the friendly against Ukraine in Kiev, not only will return to the holder of the national team after the recent exclusions, but it will also be captain.

"But here there is no dualism, if anything, a lot of competition and I think this is good for me, for my comrades, for Italy - Fiorentina striker said -. This year, early in the season, I had some physical problems but now I'm fine and I really want to close the year at large. Among other things, Prandelli knows me well, so it knows what I can give.

Prandelli chooses Rossi and Gilardino for Ukraine

COVERCIANO, March 28 - The national team coach Cesare Prandelli has revealed that the training will take the field tomorrow night to Kive for the friendly against Ukraine. TRAINING - This training: Viviano; May, Gastaldello, Chiellini, Criscito; Montolivo, Marchisio, Noverino, Aquilani, Rossi, Gilardino.

TURN-OVER - Italy than 7 players change the game against Slovenia in Ljubljana. Prandelli has spoken in detail of the opportunity offered to Rossi. "It's a moment of great form and great peace - he said - now he has to confirm the figures shown in the national team in training and with the Villa Real".

Italy, Prandelli to work that enthusiasm for the coach!

FLORENCE, March 27 - Blues in the field a few minutes Coverciano for training in view of the friendly next Tuesday, in Kiev against Ukraine. The coach, Cesare Prandelli, has divided the blues into two groups: on the one hand, those who played last Friday against Slovenia on the other who could form part eleven will face Ukraine.

The coach is following this second group, while the first is doing an athletic work under the guidance of his second Gabriele Pin. Buffon has been working in the gym, while the other goalkeepers and Sirigu Viviano train with the goalkeeper coach Di Palma. PRANDELLI FOR CHILDREN - The enthusiasm of a large group of children greeted the national coach, Cesare Prandelli, after training the morning of the blue.

Prandelli: "Balotelli? I have no magic wand '

FLORENCE, March 26 - Mario Balotelli can wait. The winning formula was found blue, but that's why the victory in Slovenia Cesare Prandelli keep in the freezer Manchester City striker. "He has extraordinary talent, when you give continuity to these qualities will again be taken into account," said the coach blue, making official the decision not to call Supermario even for the friendly in Kiev ("All players want to remain available , is a good sign ...»).

European and friendly, that's all the races of the weekend

ROME, March 25 - weekend of qualifiers for the 2012 European championships, but also friendly luxury. Sunday 27 scheduled two friendlies are important as United-States-Argentina, played in New York and Brazil-Scotland held in London. Mexes GOL - Away In France committed in Luxembourg, Phiippe Mexes scored with a precise header on 28 'Gourcuff for the first half and the 2-0 final.

COMPLETE LIST - Here is the list of matches scheduled for today and tomorrow - TODAY - Euro Qualifiers 2012Austria 2Serbia-Belgium-0-2-1Ungheria Northern Ireland-Italy-Netherlands 4Slovenia 0-0-0-2h 1Lussemburgo France-Spain 22:00 -Rep. Czech AmichevoliEstonia-Uruguay 2-061 'K. Vassiljev, 65' Zahovaiko V.

Prandelli heartened Balotelli: "It is regretted and we will help '

LJUBLJANA, March 25 - Mario Balotelli has understood and will change, and to help the Italian football needed the help in the re-establishment of past champions. It is the conviction of Cesare Prandelli, just hours before the qualifying match with Slovenia. "To Mario, the important thing is that there is a mistake on his thinking: he has felt this discomfort and has repented, asked for help and we will we will be near to help him in his growth," said national coach in the usual RaiSport interview as part of the exclusive contract between the FIGC and public television.

Prandelli test patterns. Italy, confirmed the 4-3-1-2

- Last training at Coverciano for the national soccer team before leaving for Ljubljana. The Azzurri's Cesare Prandelli has worked this morning on the field of Coverciano, for a work session open to the media only for the first few minutes. Then, behind closed doors, the coach has to play the tactical training team on game situations to stop, especially testing the defenses of the line consists of 4 May, Bonucci, Balzaretti and Chiellini.

Italian first and unbeaten. The situation in the group

ROME, March 24 - Italy-Slovenia in Ljubljana will be played tomorrow at 20:45 (live on RaiUno). For both it will be the fifth qualifying match (group C) for Euro 2012. The Azzurri currently leading their group unbeaten with 10 points (three wins, one draw), the Slovenes at 7 seconds (two wins, one draw and a defeat at home to Northern Ireland) and dream engagement .

Estonia sees the ranking then the third with 6 points, fourth in Northern Ireland with 5 (but with three races instead of four), Serbia fifth with 4 - even those two teams will compete tomorrow - and then the Faroes with 1 (5 sessions). It describes the first of each group while the second "spareggiaranno" between them.

Italy Prandelli test. Cassano in attack-Pazzini

FLORENCE, March 23 - Evidence of Italy for the trip to Slovenia. In training behind closed doors this morning, waiting for the practice match against the Under 18 team coached by Evan, the coach Cesare Prandelli has blue play tactical training, among other things, the national and exercises, a test to show Alberto Aquilani.

The Juventus player was lined up with Thiago Motta and Montolivo in the trio of midfielders at the position where the left was touched yesterday Marchisio to seek agreement with the other two companions. For the rest, confirmed the signs of the first two days on the defensive line (Bonucci-central Chiellini, Balzaretti and May with full-backs) and the desire to confirm the form with two points, Cassano-Pazzini, Mauri more between the lines.

Prandelli: "Balotelli? I asked for help '

FLORENCE, March 21 - "I heard Balotelli, he realized he had made a nonsense. I said 'I need help, always ruin everything, but I want so much to the National'. " Said the coach blue, Cesare Prandelli, talking about the squad of national exclusion of the young Manchester City striker, the protagonist of yet another folly.

Balotelli race in Europe League with Dynamo Kiev had hit hard the player Popov, now sanctioned with a red card. "Borriello not called? I made choices purely technical, "said the coach then blue. 'DE ROSSI AND PERHAPS WITH UKRAINE BALOTELLI "- Prandelli then talked also of De Rossi:" I have not spoken with him.

And Prandelli leave home De Rossi and SuperMario

FLORENCE, March 19 - Death Warrant and elbows are expensive, dear friends, all of our blues. Yesterday, De Rossi have been imposed three-match ban by Uefa and the Giallorossi will be without any international call-up to the next match for Slovenia, which will remain the same for Balotelli him well out of the squad for Prandelli.

And recently, the blow was inflicted on Uefa Gattuso. Read the full article on the issue today the Corriere dello Sport-Stadio

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• Goal: Does Rossi Have a Point About Italian Soccer? (05/03/2011)
• Mario Balotelli set to be dropped by Manchester City for Chelsea clash (19/03/2011)
• Prandelli calls new faces for Italy friendly (07/02/2011)
• Prandelli's pool of talent - forwards (part 2) (17/03/2011)

France, Evra and Ribery back in the national

PARIS, March 17 - Franck Ribery and Patrice Evra, two of the main protagonists of the French defeat in the World Cup in South Africa, will return to wear the shirt of Les Bleus. Their names are in fact in the official list of the squad for the matches against Luxembourg, which is valid for qualification to Euro 2012, and Croatia.

MINISTER contrary - the head coach Laurent Blanc has then listened to the message of the Minister of Sport Jouanno Chantal, who had declared this morning that "it would be sorry" if the two had been summoned. The role of the minister, he added, "it is select the national team players, but defending the values of France and sports in general" why "remain silent when the players send the counter-values would be a mistake." Evra and Ribery, captain and vice-captain of Les Bleus in South Africa, had been sanctioned by the Disciplinary Committee to strike before the last match of the training, with respectively 5 and 3 match suspension from international football.

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FIFA Ranking, Italy dating site alll'undicesimo

ROME, March 9 - Italy gained two places in FIFA ranking of national and salt from the thirteenth to eleventh place. In the lead is still in Spain, while the top ten the only significant change is overtaking Argentina Brazil, fourth and fifth respectively. The ranking is the result of the 55 friendly matches played in February.

Argentina is a step forward thanks to the victory over Portugal, Brazil, however, pays the defeat of France at home (1-0). THE CLASS - The top 1) Spain 2) Netherlands 3) Germany 4) Argentina (+1) 5) Brazil (-1) 6) England 7) Uruguay 8) Croatia 9) Portugal 10) Greece 11) Italy

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€ 2012, FIFA announced: "Five officials in the field"

LONDON, March 5 - The International Football Association Board (IFAB), the body responsible for defining the rules of the game in football, the referee has approved five at Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, during a meeting in Newport Wales. This was announced by FIFA. This will be the first time in a major international competition for the national news already experienced this in the Champions League and Champions League.

Buffon calls Benigni: "Explain to us the hymn"

ROME, Feb. 18 - "Thank Benigni, Italy awakens it." Gianluigi Buffon, goalkeeper and captain of the national football team, last night was one of the millions of viewers who have followed and enjoyed the lesson Benigni sull'inno di Mameli, the stage of Sanremo. "I hope to have seen in many, could be served to wake us and give us that little jolt needed to bring out the pride when you need to call into question our unity and our identity as Italians," says the phone with the ANSA Buffon, who likes the idea of 'a lesson sull'inno by Benigni to the blues.