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Croatia go fourth in FIFA ranking, Spain stay top
ESPN staff | April, 11 2013Croatia moved into fourth place in the latest FIFA World Ranking as Spain led an unchanged top three ahead of Germany and Argentina.
Article | ConversationPrandelli impressed by Balotelli's temperament
ESPN staff | March, 27 2013Cesare Prandelli has praised the way Mario Balotelli kept his cool under difficult conditions during Italy's 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory in Malta and believes the temperamental striker can finally start to realise his potential.
Article | ConversationPrandelli hails in-form Balotelli
ESPN staff | March, 27 2013Italy coach Cesare Prandelli believes Mario Balotelli has finally come of age after his match-winning performance in a 2-0 win over Malta on Tuesday evening.
Article | ConversationPrandelli admits to Italy doubts for Malta clash
ESPN staff | March, 26 2013Italy manager Cesare Prandelli has admitted his squad selection is plagued with 'doubts' ahead of the World Cup qualification match against Malta.
Article | ConversationMario Balotelli: Italy increased my popularity
ESPN staff | March, 24 2013Italy and AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli says he owes his increased popularity in Italy to the national team.
Article | ConversationEl Shaarawy backs Balotelli for greatness
ESPN staff | March, 23 2013Stephan El Shaarawy insists that he and AC Milan and Azzurri team-mate Mario Balotelli represent the 'young, new' Italy and thinks his strike partner could become one of the best players in the world.
Article | ConversationChiellini to miss Italy clash with Brazil due to ankle injury
ESPN staff | March, 20 2013Giorgio Chiellini has been ruled out Italy's friendly against Brazil and looks set to miss the World Cup qualifier against Malta due to an ankle problem.
Article | ConversationTotti considers returning to Italy squad
ESPN staff | March, 20 2013Roma striker Francesco Totti admits he has not ruled out the possibility of emerging from international retirement and making a push to play for Italy at the 2014 World Cup.
Article | ConversationStriker Icardi: I want to play for Argentina
Adam Digby, Italy Correspondent | February, 20 2013Sampdoria striker Mauro Icardi says his international future lies with Argentina, not Italy, despite being eligible to play for both countries.
Article | ConversationEngland climb to fourth in FIFA world rankings
ESPN staff | February, 14 2013England have moved up to fourth in the FIFA World Rankings after their friendly 2-1 victory over Brazil last week.
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