London, Sep 8: Italy was held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Bulgaria as the rest of Europe's leading sides made winning starts in their first matches in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup on
Florence (Italy), Aug 13: Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has pulled out of the Italy squad for Wednesday's friendly match against England and been replaced by Diego Fabbrini of Udinese.Balotelli withdrew from the squad on
Nyon (Switzerland), Jul 20: UEFA has fined Italy forward Antonio Cassano for his comments about gay players at the European Championship.UEFA says Cassano was fined ¤15,000 ($18,250) for making "a discriminatory press statement" at an
England, Jul 13: Italy striker Fabio Borini has arrived in Liverpool for a medical after Roma agreed to transfer him for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old Borini, who was part of Italy's European Championship runner-up squad,
Zurich, Jul 4: Spain's successful defense of the European Championship extended the World Cup winner's lead atop the FIFA world rankings on Wednesday, and beaten finalist Italy climbed six places to No. 6.The surge in
Kiev (Ukraine), Jul 2: Certainly the best in the world and maybe the best ever. Definitely not boring.Spain opened a fresh debate on its place in world football history after sweeping to a majestic 4-0
Kiev (Ukraine), Jul 1: They did it in 1982. They did it in 2006. Now, Italy has a chance to win its third major title amid a match-fixing or betting scandal.Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon, one
Kiev (Ukraine), Jul 1: Spain will play attacking football against Italy in the European Championship final. The defending champions just hope Italy returns the favor.Both teams go into Sunday's final at the Olympic Stadium promising
Ukraine, Jun 30: Italy is happy to play the underdog role for the last time at the European Championship.Having proved wrong the pre-match predictions of a defeat by Germany in the semifinals, the Azzurri believe
Ukraine, Jun30: UEFA President Michel Platini has dismissed suggestions that Spain played “boring” football to reach the European Championship final against Italy.Platini says “I don't agree at all” with commentators who argue that the defending
Warsaw (Poland), Jun 28: Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has some questions over his lineup for Thursday's European Championship semifinal with Germany. There's no question, though, over what type of match his team will play.Despite facing
Warsaw, Jun 27: Italy coach Cesare Prandelli will be looking for his side to extend their proud record of never losing to Germany in a major finals when they meet in tomorrow's Euro 2012 semi-final
Poland, Jun26: Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi and defenders Giorgio Chiellini and Ignazio Abate are undergoing treatment for injuries and are hoping to return for Thursday's European Championship semifinal with Germany.]“All three are making progress
Poland, Jun26: For Italy midfielder Riccardo Montolivo, Thursday's European Championship semifinal against Germany is a personal derby.Montolivo's mother is German, his father is Italian and he wears the flag of both nations on his football
Poland, Jun25: Comprehensively outplayed by Italy at the European Championship, England's players are returning home with captain Steven Gerrard conceding that they must start to improve their ball skills.The English were fortunate to take Sunday's
Poland, Jun25: Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has criticized UEFA over a European Championship schedule that provides Germany with two more days of rest than the Azzurri entering Thursday's semifinals.Germany comfortably beat Portugal 4-2 on Friday,
Poland, Jun25: Germany's young team can achieve something none of its predecessors have ever managed—beat Italy at a major tournament.With such a negative record against Italy, no wonder the Germans don't want to be reminded
Kiev (Ukraine), Jun 25: While Italy is still celebrating its victory over England, the Azzurri have several injuries and lineup issues to worry about before facing Germany in the European Championship semifinals.Both key midfielder Daniele
Kiev(Ukraine), Jun 25: Italy won the semifinal place its dominating play deserved, though it took a penalty shootout to overcome England's resistance at the European Championship.Alessandro Diamanti scored the decisive penalty to give Italy a
Poland, Jun 20: Italy hasn't met England in a major tournament in 22 years, and the excitement among the Azzurri for Sunday's European Championship quarterfinal is palpable. Midfielder Daniele De Rossi can't wait to measure
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