Balotelli bouncing after victory over England

Mario Balotelli could not hide his enthusiasm, after Italy 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil ™ started with a victory over England. The former Manchester City striker his struggles at the end of the season at AC Milan behind him and scored the winning goal in Saturday's 2-1-victory in Manaus.

Balotelli, who was voted by the fans as the Budweiser man of the match, tweeted: "man of the match, I'm just happy. A big thank you to my team-mates and let us continue. "Forza Azzurri."

The 23-year-old was about to start other than a certainty, but was chosen by Italy coach Cesare Prandelli before Ciro immobile Serie A top scorer. Italy next face Costa Rica on Friday in Recife. Costa Rica stunned Uruguay 3-1 in the other match of Group D. "we are strong and everyone should fear," Balotelli said figc.it.

In the meantime, Prandelli will optimally Balotelli in Brazil. "Mario played, a great game against England", said the head of Italy. "But I told him that he given can be much more his extraordinary potential."

Modric back to training after foot scan

Croatia playmaker Luka Modric should fit back training after a foot problem after all-clear given, the Croatian Football Federation said today.

The 28-year-old Real Madrid star suffered a blow to his foot during the FIFA World Cup ™ opening match Thursday, a 3-1-defeat against Brazil on the Corinthians arena in São Paulo.

"Luka pain after receiving a shock against Brazil," said SBB. "He underwent an MRI that revealed that there was no break or damage to tapes."

Modric has returned since Joao base camp near the city of Salvador Croatia Mata de Sao and is training as a result of the curriculum vitae.

Croatia play lost next Cameroon, also its opening match 1-0 to Mexico in Manaus on Wednesday before the end of their group A campaign against El Tri in Recife on 23 June.