AZZURRI

Italy end 2011 with a 1-0 home defeat to Copa America holders Uruguay, as the Azzurri's unbeaten home run ends.
Ciro Ferrara celebrated the Azzurrini’s last game of 2011 with a fifth consecutive victory. “These lads are exemplary professionals.”
Italy made it five wins out of five after Manolo Gabbiadini and Alberto Paloschi saw off Hungary 2-0.
Mario Balotelli and Pablo Daniel Osvaldo thanked Italy’s President for reminding people “we are 100 per cent Italian.”
Napoli striker Edinson Cavani feels that he and Mario Balotelli share similar characteristics on the field of play.
Giorgio Chiellini and Gigi Buffon put their dodgy acting skills into action to unveil the new Italy strip for Euro 2012.
Italian legend Dino Zoff always expected Gigi Buffon to reach and then surpass his 112 caps for the Azzurri.
Simone Pepe has revealed his admiration for Mario Balotelli after playing and training alongside him with the Italian national team this past week.
Italy will start with a front two of Mario Balotelli and Pablo Daniel Osvaldo in Tuesday’s international friendly against Uruguay.
Daniel Pablo Osvaldo is hoping to make an impact should he begin in Italy’s friendly with Uruguay on Tuesday.
Antonio Di Natale is ready to respond to the Italy call should boss Cesare Prandelli recall him to the squad.
Italy will play Uruguay on Tuesday, 21 years after they last beat the South American outfit at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Fernando Muslera returns to the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday as Uruguay face Italy. “It’s so emotional to be back there.”
Edinson Cavani doesn’t mind a punishing schedule for Napoli and Uruguay. “We’ve got to continue with this intensity.”
Cesare Prandelli and Gigi Buffon explain why Italy took part in a “historic” training session on land confiscated from the mafia.
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete agrees “everyone has faith in Mario Balotelli” after netting his first Italy goal.
Alberto Paloschi assures Italy’s Under-21 side have no intention of slowing down. “We want to beat Hungary too.”
Dino Zoff congratulates Gigi Buffon on matching his Italy caps record, “but he’ll never reach my 330 consecutive games for Juventus.”
Mario Balotelli’s father is bursting with pride now that his son has become an Italy sensation. “He played for the team this time.”
Sergio Floccari believes he can win back his place for Italy by giving his best for Parma this season.
Oscar Washington Tabarez can’t wait to see his Uruguay in action against Italy on Tuesday evening, especially Luis Suarez.
Andrea Ranocchia gave away a penalty against Poland, but was “happy” with his return from injury for Italy.
Italy will hold a special training session today on a new ground built with funds confiscated from the mafia.
Uruguay have named their squad to face Italy on Tuesday, including Edinson Cavani and Liverpool’s Luis Suarez.
Cesare Prandelli has hinted Mario Balotelli will start against Uruguay as well on Tuesday. “I’ll evaluate the situation.”