The Bologna supporting striker has brushed aside any nerves ahead of their quarter-final clash in Kiev, by stating that the Italians are well prepared for anyone.
The trequartista has mentioned that he is still in awe with his inclusion in the squad to play for the European Championships, and mentioned that it was all a fantasy before his inclusion in the squad.
Diamanti was a surprise inclusion in the Italy squad for the Euros. However, he went on to state that it was the hard work, dedication and belief he had put in all these years that was paying off and the only way forward is to
keep on improving.
He holds faith that he has the ability to keep on improving and will continue working harder every day. The Bologna man made an appearance in the match against the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Republic-of-Ireland-c2987, a game which the Italians won 2-0, courtesy
of goals from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Cassano-c6302 and Mario Balotelli.
He lauded the footballing structure in England and conceded that their organisation and discipline amongst the supporters was years ahead of Italian football.
Despite his admiration for the English game, Diamenti went on to state that the Italians were far superior and had greater experience in major tournaments.
While talking to the press, he was quoted to have said:
“Now that we’re here, we will do everything we can to get through the quarter-finals. English football as a business with the stadiums, everything around it and the behaviour of the fans is about 30 years ahead of us. However,
on the pitch http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 and our football is of a higher quality. We respect England, but we don’t fear them.”
The deep-lying forward diverted attention to the Azzurri playmaker, Andrea Pirlo, and the controversial http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mario-Balotelli-c23937, and went on to state:
“Andrea Pirlo is a champion and the best player in the world. Mario Balotelli is one of the 23 and gives his contribution, just as we all do. Is he motivated to be playing England? We’re in the quarter-final, of course he’s motivated.”
Italy came in second in their group, with Group C being topped by the reigning European Champions. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 will play against the French, whereas Italians face off the English in the Euro quarter-finals.
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