Verratti: Spain U21s are worthy winners

Verratti: Spain U21s are worthy winners

The Paris Saint-Germain star has offered his congratulations to La Rojita following their victory over the Azzurrini, cementing their second European U-21 title in a row.

Italian Serie A Headlines

  • Confederations Cup Preview: Brazil - Mexico
    Confederations Cup Preview: Brazil - Mexico Goal.com - 5 hours ago

    The Confederations Cup host made a strong statement by dismantling Japan in the group opener, and will look to put el Tri to the sword to book a place in the last four More »

  • Julio Cesar: Balotelli will not end like Adriano
    Julio Cesar: Balotelli will not end like Adriano Goal.com - 12 hours ago

    The experienced keeper does not have any fears that the former Manchester City forward will waste his talent More »

  • Juventus completes permanent Peluso deal
    Juventus completes permanent Peluso deal Goal.com - 16 hours ago

    The Serie A champion has confirmed that it has secured the services of the Italy international, who was on loan with the Bianconeri from Atalanta. More »

  • Soccer-Japan will have edge over Italy, says Prandelli Reuters - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 7:39 PM EDT

    RIO DE JANEIRO, June 17 (Reuters) - Japan are favourites to beat Italy in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday because of their Italian manager and the fact they have had more rest, according to Azzurri coach Cesare Prandelli. He believes Japan's Italian coach Alberto Zaccheroni's familiarity with his compatriots might cause Italy problems. "Japan will have the slight edge, I think, because they have an extra day of rest," said Prandelli. "Plus, Alberto knows us very well, he knows how we work. I expect him to prepare a trap for us. "From tonight, we will begin planning for the Japan game. ... More »

  • Careca: Napoli should not sell Cavani
    Careca: Napoli should not sell Cavani Goal.com - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 9:09 AM EDT

    The former Brazil international believes the Partenopei cannot afford to lose their star player and has singled out Leandro Damiao as the perfect replacement if he leaves. More »

  • Lazio president: No Paris Saint-Germain offer for Hernanes
    Lazio president: No Paris Saint-Germain offer for Hernanes Goal.com - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 7:39 AM EDT

    The midfielder has recently been linked with a move to the Ligue 1 champions, but the Stadio Olimpico side insists he is not for sale More »

  • Tom Marshall: The case for playing Mexico's youngsters against Brazil
    Tom Marshall: The case for playing Mexico's youngsters against Brazil Goal.com - Sun, Jun 16, 2013 8:39 PM EDT

    Following a defeat in the opening game against Italy, Mexico needs to turn to youth to save its Confederations Cup campaign. More »

  • De la Torre: Mexico controlled Italy clash
    De la Torre: Mexico controlled Italy clash Goal.com - Sun, Jun 16, 2013 7:13 PM EDT

    The 47-year-old has voiced his disappointment with El Tri's 2-1 loss to Italy but believes that his side played well against a great team. More »

  • Soccer-Majestic Pirlo impresses Maracana in Italy win Reuters - Sun, Jun 16, 2013 7:11 PM EDT

    * Italy beat Mexico 2-1 * Pirlo marks 100th cap with goal * Police fire tear gas at protesters outside stadium (Writes through, adds details, quotes) By Pedro Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO, June 16 (Reuters) - Mario Balotelli scored the winner and Andrea Pirlo, capping a majestic 100th international appearance by scoring with a 30-metre free kick, provided the inspiration as Italy beat Mexico 2-1 in their opening Confederations Cup match on Sunday. ... More »

  • Pirlo: I could only have dreamed of 100 caps
    Pirlo: I could only have dreamed of 100 caps Goal.com - Sun, Jun 16, 2013 6:51 PM EDT

    The midfielder stamped a century of Azzurri appearances with a supreme showing at the Maracana, scoring a brilliant goal, and took time to celebrate his achievements. More »

Italian Serie A Standings

Place Team Games Played Wins Draws Losses Points Goals For Goals Against
1 Juventus 38 27 6 5 87 71 24
2 Napoli 38 23 9 6 78 73 36
3 AC Milan 38 21 9 8 72 67 39
4 Fiorentina 38 21 7 10 70 72 44
5 Udinese 38 18 12 8 66 59 45
6 AS Roma 38 18 8 12 62 71 56
7 Lazio 38 18 7 13 61 51 42
8 Catania 38 15 11 12 56 50 46
9 Inter Milan 38 16 6 16 54 55 57
10 Parma 38 13 10 15 49 45 46
11 Cagliari 38 12 11 15 47 43 55
12 Chievo Verona 38 12 9 17 45 37 52
13 Bologna 38 11 11 16 44 46 52
14 Sampdoria 38 11 10 17 42 43 51
15 Atalanta 38 11 9 18 40 39 56
16 Torino 38 8 16 14 39 46 55
17 Genoa 38 8 14 16 38 38 52
18 Palermo 38 6 14 18 32 34 54
19 Siena 38 9 9 20 30 36 57
20 Pescara 38 6 4 28 22 27 84
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