International Rewind: Russia stuns Italy, Austria tops Euro co-host, and more

By FRANCO PANIZO A little over a week separates Italy from the start of their Euro 2012 campaign, and it appears the Azzurri have a lot to work on before then. Italy suffered a surprising 3-0 defeat to Russia in Zurich, Switzerland on Friday in a friendly that extended the Italians' scoreless streak to 300 minutes. All three of Russia's goal came in the second half, with Roman Shirokov grabbing a brace after Alexander Kerzhakov knocked in the winner at the hour-mark. The Azzurri fielded a strong lineup that included Mario Balotelli, Daniele De Rossi and Andrea Pirlo, but they...

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