Brazil are continuing their preparation ahead of the 2014 World Cup with another friendly fixture, this time against Russia on Monday. Although on paper, Fabio Capello's men might not be stronger than Selecao's latest opponent, Italy, but Hulk urged his teammates to remain alert as they will still be facing a strong squad.

Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari was pretty content with the performance his side provided against Italy in the friendly match on Thursday as both sides drew 2-2. The tactician gives a strong appreciation for his two midfield players, Fernando and Hernanes who played very well in that match.

Italy national team head coach Cesare Prandelli was pleased with his team performance despite only grabbing a 2-2 draw against Brazil in an international friendly fixture on Thursday.

Brazil national team will be looking to get their prestige back after facing a little bit set back on their performances recently and under the guidance of former World Cup winner, Luiz Felipe Scolari, the Selecao are set to regain that acknowledgement by defeating Italy in a friendly encounter this Thursday.

Italy national team head coach Cesare Prandelli refused to consider his side as the favorite ahead of their friendly encounter against Brazil, saying that although Selecao are currently still finding their identity but the qualities never left them.

Brazil national team head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is preparing his side for an exciting friendly encounter against Italy this Thursday and ahead of that match Scolari shared his opinion regarding Cesare Prandelli's men.

Ahead of Italian national team upcoming friendly game against Brazil, Azzurri's head coach Cesare Prandelli consider it as the perfect preparation test if they are keen on playing for the World Cup.

Brazil's upcoming game against Italy on Thursday, March 21, may just be an international friendly fixture but that encounter has a special meaning for one of Selecao players, David Luiz.

Francesco Totti's recent excellent performance with AS Roma has made him favored to get another re-call into the Italian national team and recent positive shown from Azzurri tactician Cesare Prandelli seems to be heading for that possibilities.

Juventus star Andrea Pirlo is known for his ability in creating goal scoring chances for his teammates, but apparently creating something 'tasty' is also something he normally do off the pitch as Pirlo introduce fans with his other love outside football.

Holland national team head coach Louis Van Gaal is expecting an exciting battle when his side meet Italy in an international friendly fixture this Wednesday. The former Bayern Munich head coach admitted that the Azzurri have a very good midfield setup, but he hope that his players will be able to overcome it.

Italy are set and ready for their midweek friendly against Holland as Azzurri head coach Cesare Prandelli already announced his starting 11 for that encounter. Furthermore, Prandelli is also expecting his team to put on a good performance and maintain their focus for the whole 90 minutes of the time, without losing any concentration during the match.