Russia's Aleksandr Kerzhakov (C) celebrates with Andrey Arshavin (R) and Alan Dzagoev after scoring a goal against Italy during their international friendly soccer match ahead of Euro 2012, in Zurich June 1, 2012.MICHAEL BUHOLZER/Reuters
Italy's troubles mounted on Friday when they lost 3-0 to fellow Euro 2012 finalists Russia in a warm-up match.
All the goals came in the second half, two from Roman Shirokov and one by Alexander Kerzhakov.
Cesare Prandelli's Italian side created plenty of chances with Andrea Pirlo enjoying an inspirational first half.
A lively Mario Balotelli had an early chance saved by Vyacheslav Malafeyeva but the striker faded in the second period.
Italy played against the backdrop of the match-fixing scandal that prompted coach Prandelli to drop Domenico Criscito from his squad and to say he would not mind his side pulling out of Euro 2012 if it was the right move for football in his country.
It was Italy's third straight game without scoring, following 1-0 defeats to Uruguay in November and United States in February.