The Independent Confederations Cup: Japan are the favourites against Italy claims Azzurri coach Cesare Prandelli 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 belie... (photo: AP / Luca Bruno) Italy Japan Photos Sports Wikipedia: Cesare Prandelli The Guardian 100K protesters flood Brazilian streets in protest BRADLEY BROOKS | Associated Press= SAO PAULO (AP) — In some of the biggest protests since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship, demonstrations have spread across this continent-sized country ... (photo: AP / Nelson Antoine) Brazil Photos Police Protests Wikipedia: 2013 protests in Brazil Top Stories Goal 'Balotelli was naive, but that's okay as long as he scores' The Azzurri midfielder was delighted with his young team-mate scoring the winner on Sunday, but criticised his goal-celebration style Riccardo Montolivo feels his AC Mila... (photo: AP / Matthias Schrader) Milan Photos Sports Sportstars Wikipedia: Mario Balotelli The Hindu Pirlo and Balotelli shine in Italy’s Confed Cup opener The cool class of veteran Andrea Pirlo and the youthful brazenness of Mario Balotelli grabbed the headlines Monday after the Azzurri debuted at the Confederations Cup wit... (photo: AP / Michael Sohn) Italy Photos Sports Sportstars Wikipedia: Andrea Pirlo Goal Shakhtar the perfect stepping stone for Brazilians, says Eduardo The Croatia international feels joining the Ukrainian champions is a good option for promising Brazilians as it potentially opens the door to a bigger league in Europe Ed... (photo: AP / Efrem Lukatsky) League Photos Sports Sportstars Wikipedia: Eduardo da Silva Goal Napoli should not sell Cavani, says Careca 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... (photo: AP / Salvatore Laporta) Napoli Photos Sports Sportstars Wikipedia: Edinson Cavani Goal Barcelona midfield masterclass proves Spain don't need Xabi Alonso Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets produced a stunning show against Uruguay in the absence of the Real Madrid man, whose place in the side could come into question ahead of the W... (photo: AP / Manu Mielniezuk) Barcelona Photos Spain Uruguay Wikipedia: Xabi Alonso Newstrack India Soldado unsure of Spain spot, despite goal Tweet | Recife (Brazil), June 17 (IANS) Striker Roberto Soldado admits he is unsure if he will start in Spain's next match against Tahiti, despite scoring in La Roja's 2-... (photo: AP / Sergio Torres) Photos Spain Sports Sportstars Wikipedia: Roberto Soldado The Los Angeles Times Roger Federer ends victory drought Roger Federer found the perfect place to end his title drought — a small town in western Germany that has a big tennis stadium and a street named Roger-Federer-Alle... (photo: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth) Gerry Weber Open Photos Roger Federer Tennis Wikipedia: Gerry Weber Open The New York Times Italy Powers Past Mexico in Confederations Cup Mario Balotelli’s strength and rapidly developing talent powered Italy to a 2-1 victory over Mexico on Sunday in the FIFA Confederations Cup in Rio de Janeiro. | League... (photo: AP / Andre Penner) Confederations Cup Italy Mexico Photos Wikipedia: 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Group A
