http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun7j.html Riva: So far, so good Wednesday 7 June, 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Italy have flown to Germany this evening and the legendary Gigi Riva is happy with the preparations so far. “We are leaving Italy in the knowledge that we have done some excellent work despite the problems,” said the Cagliari hero. “Lippi has done a great job so far.” Riva is part of the Azzurri party and has been in close contact with the squad and boss Marcello Lippi over the last 10 days. The climate has not been one of the easiest for the players given the Calciopoli scandal which has rocked the peninsula, but the veteran is optimistic for the future. “By setting off for Germany we are leaving behind a serious problem, an important one for all of those involved in the game,” he added. “It's as if Italian football is playing in two World Cups this summer. This situation shows that we have a few defects, yet that we are ready to roll up our sleeves and start again.” The one-time Scudetto winner and scorer of a record 35 goals for the Azzurri is also keeping his fingers crossed that the side can succeed in Germany. “It is our job to do well as there are many, many Italians who will follow us at home but also in Germany,” he added. “Fans from Belgium, Holland and Switzerland will turn out for us. They want to see the side give it their all in order to do as well as possible.” Italy will kick off their campaign on Monday night when they take on World Cup debutants Ghana. －－ http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun7m.html Platini believes in Italy Wednesday 7 June, 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Michel Platini believes the Azzurri can make their mark on Germany 2006, while Gianluca Zambrotta and Simone Perrotta analyse the injury crisis. Some, including Franz Beckenbauer, have stated that Italy will struggle to get over the current Calciopoli inquest threatening to tear Serie A apart, but former Juventus hero Platini has other ideas. “Marcello Lippi's side will play for keeps in this tournament, because football is a world apart from the recent scandals,” said the FIFA director. “The players are all grown men and consummate professionals. They'll know how to set themselves apart from the controversy, especially with the help of their Coach. The team will be united and form a group that desperately wants to push forward.” The fate of several clubs, including Juventus, Milan, Lazio and Fiorentina, hang in the balance during the World Cup as the investigation continues in the peninsula. “I think that once you set foot on that field, the rest disappears from your mind. That's especially true if you have nothing to do with those issues.” The Azzurri touched down in Germany today and will make their debut against Ghana on Monday, but Zambrotta and Gennaro Gattuso are out of that tie, with Alessandro Nesta and Francesco Totti threatening to follow. “I was a little sceptical on my chances of even facing the USA, but after yesterday's scan, I have more confidence,” stated Zambrotta of the second match on June 17. “Everything is going well and I really think I'll be ready for that tie. I was running in training this morning and didn't feel pain, which is a good sign.” With Gattuso sidelined for two weeks, Lippi and his men are forced to reshuffle the midfield and perhaps change their tactical system. “We really could've done without Gattuso's injury,” continued the Juve full-back. “We'll miss his aggression and grit. In any case, Lippi has plenty of alternatives, like Massimo Oddo and Cristian Zaccardo for me, Marco Materazzi to replace Nesta and Daniele De Rossi and Simone Perrotta for the midfield.” De Rossi was pushing for a starting spot in a 4-4-2 system even before Gattuso's setback, so he could now be partnered by Roma teammate Perrotta. “I am ready and the Coach knows it,” said the former Chievo star. “I am also prepared to play on the left flank, even if those aren't my natural characteristics.” －－ http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun7b.html Azzurri win Maradona faith Wednesday 7 June, 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Napoli legend Diego Armando Maradona has backed Italy to make a massive impression at the World Cup. The Azzurri go into the tournament with their national game on its knees as a result of the Calciopoli investigations. Yet Maradona, who inspired Argentina to the 1986 title, is confident that Marcello Lippi's boys will be protagonists this summer. “I'm sure that Italy will have a great tournament,” the former Stadio San Paolo favourite said after arriving in the peninsula for a charity game. “The players can use what is going on in the Italian game to charge themselves up, Italy can become stronger because of it.” The squad will fly out to their Duisburg base in Germany on Wednesday. Their first match is in Hanover on Monday evening. －－ 　Riva是义大利足坛的传奇人物，当然要挺自家球队， 　Platini、Maradona都是在义大利踢过球的，出来讲好话也蛮合理的， 　今天没什麽时间翻译，有兴趣这些老人讲什麽的请自己加油。（逃） 　关心义大利队近况的话，本篇有一个重点，在 Platini那篇的後段， 　Zambrotta经过检查，搞不好有机会提早复出赶上美国场， 　他也顺便为 Gattuso的受伤事件降温，说义大利队有其他球员能胜任， 　Perrotta接着跳出来说他准备好了，就算是打不适应的左路他也准备好了。 　Perrotta先生，你膝盖扭伤也才刚好没多久吧？这麽HIGH～　XD 　不过 Gattuso的空缺还是给 De Rossi最合适， 　这小子打完瑞士才出放话说他觉得自己有能力打先发，野心不小， 　这麽年轻就开始成为主力的话，搞不好三年後义大利队长就是他了， 　结果 De Rossi话讲完没多久，Gattuso就伤了…（默） -- 先开枪 继续开枪. 直到所有人都死光了再开始问问题. --

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