Experiencing a difficult season with AC Milan isn't lowering down Riccardo Montolivo's spirit ahead of the World Cup 2014 as the Italian international midfielder said that he is feeling motivated for that tournament.

Not being labeled as favorite in Brazil 2014 doesn't seem to trouble England national team players as after Joe Hart recently voicing out his confidence about his team's strength, it' Wayne Rooney's truth to share his views.

Following the footsteps of other World Cup 2014 contestants, one of the tournament's favorites, Italy have also released the 30 minutes for their temporary squad, which will eventually be shortened into 23-names.

Missing many matches this season for his club AC Milan, Stephan El Shaarawy is starting to get back into fitness and not only his expecting to make a comeback for the Rossoneri, the ex-Genoa man also hopeful in getting into Italy's World Cup squad.

The World Cup 2014 is still couple of months away, but preparation for Italy's national team already getting into the final stages especially regarding players selection as head coach Cesare Prandelli claims he already has 18 players on his mind.

Italy are taking their World Cup 2014 preparation very seriously as aside from holding a physical test for some potential called up players this week, Azzurri have already set up a friendly by the time they arrived in Brazil.

Starting the preparation ahead of World Cup 2014, Italian national team head coach, Cesare Prandelli, called up 42 players, who could potentially be called up to Brazil. Among those large list of players are two Azzurri talents, Giuseppe Rossi and Stephan El Shaarawy, who have been troubled by injuries in recent months, but they are currently recovering their condition.

Former German national team captain, Michael Ballack admitted that although his nation are considered as one of the favorites to win upcoming World Cup 2014 in Brazil, it won't be easy for them to achieve it.

Having been forgotten in Italy national team setup for quite a while, veteran attacker Luca Toni, is starting to attract attention for potential call up after his excellent season with Hellas Verona.

England national side manager, Roy Hodgson, promises that football fans will be seeing an attacking Three Lions side in upcoming World Cup 2014 notably on their opening fixture against Italy.

Lorenzo Insigne's performance in Napoli's 2-0 Serie A victory over Juventus received many praises as he was a key figure for the Partenopei's success in defeating the current Italian league leader.

Positive news arrived for Italian national team head coach, Cesare Prandelli ahead of the upcoming World Cup  2014 event as his future with Gli Azzurri is reportedly secured until 2016, regardless what will his team's achieve in Brazil.