Tardelli wants to ‘fight’ Italy at Euros

Marco Tardelli has made it clear that he wants his native Italy to play Ireland as scheduled in Euro 2012.

The assistant manager’s comments in Montecatini came by way of response to questions about Cesare Prandelli’s suggestion that the Italian national team might even have to withdraw from the tournament because of the latest scandal besetting the country’s football.

“Yes, I’m sure, they will go to Poland,” said the Italian World Cup winner and national hero. “Do I want them to be there? Sure, sure. It’s my country. I want to fight against my country, but honestly.”