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Buffon Facing Four-Month Lay-Off
ITALY goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is likely to be sidelined for four months after deciding to undergo an operation after the World Cup.
19 Jun 2010
Marchetti Ready to Face Kiwis
ITALY goalkeeper Federico Marchetti is excited about the opportunity to fill in for injured veteran Gianluigi Buffon on Sunday against New Zealand.
19 Jun 2010
Brown Back To Face Italy?
NEW Zealand vice-captain Tim Brown could come into contention for the match against reigning world champions Italy on Sunday.
19 Jun 2010
We've Got Nothing To Fear: Killen
THE last time New Zealand faced world champion Italy, All Whites striker Chris Killen scored twice and almost led his side to a shock win.
18 Jun 2010
Herbert: Bring On Italy
SUCH is the confidence in the New Zealand camp following its sensational 1-1 draw with Slovakia to open its first World Cup finals appearance in 28 years that not even a next-up meeting against reigning champion Italy is too daunting for the All Whites.
18 Jun 2010
Buffon Out Of Kiwi Clash
ITALY goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has been ruled out of the Azzurri's match against New Zealand due to a herniated disc in his back.
17 Jun 2010
Fallon: We Can Beat Italy
NEW Zealand striker Rory Fallon believes the All Whites have spotted the weaknesses that will allow them to beat Italy with the big forward confident of progressing to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
17 Jun 2010
Italy Sweat on Buffon Fitness
DEFENDING World Cup holders Italy will anxiously await test results on goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon after he was forced off with a nerve injury during the 1-1 draw with Paraguay.
16 Jun 2010
Buffon Doubtful For Kiwi Clash
ITALIAN goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is hopeful of playing in Sunday's Group F clash against New Zealand despite aggravating the sciatic nerve in his back during the Azzurri's 1-1 draw with Paraguay.
15 Jun 2010
Mixed Feelings For Cannavaro
ITALY captain Fabio Cannavaro lamented his side's failure to take three points against Paraguay but praised their character in coming from behind to draw 1-1.
15 Jun 2010
Confident Paraguay Feeling Positive
PARAGUAY coach Gerardo Martino believes his side can only get better after holding world champions Italy to a 1-1 draw on Monday night in the Group F clash.
15 Jun 2010
Para-Tie Forza Champs...
DEFENDING champions Italy had to come from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group F opener against Paraguay in Cape Town.
15 Jun 2010
Italy v Paraguay Pic Special
Reigning world champions Italy faced a stern test in the opening match of the defence of the title in South Africa with Paraguay putting them a goal behind until the Azzurri managed to find an equaliser to tie the game 1:1. Pics by Getty Images.
15 Jun 2010
Lippi Happy To Wait
ITALY coach Marcello Lippi insists he will not rush chief playmaker Andrea Pirlo back from injury at the World Cup.
14 Jun 2010
Gattuso To Quit Italy After World Cup
ITALY midfielder Gennaro Gattuso will retire from international football after the World Cup.
12 Jun 2010
Cannavaro: Team Spirit Can See Us Through
ITALY captain Fabio Cannavaro hopes his team can rediscover the same team spirit that led them to glory in Germany four years ago.
12 Jun 2010
Cardozo Could Face Italy
PARAGUAY have dismissed suggestions that Oscar Cardozo could be out of the World Cup through injury and declared the striker could yet make next week's opening match against Italy.
12 Jun 2010
Zambrotta: Criticism Unites Us
ITALY midfielder Gianluca Zambrotta welcomes the criticism that is being directed at the reigning world champions.
11 Jun 2010
Confidence High Among Italy Hierarchy
ITALY Football Federation president Giancarlo Abete is confident his national team can compete against the best for the world title.
9 Jun 2010
...One Hit Wonders
SOMETIMES a player's star shines brightly for just a short period of time. Think Garry Birtles, Thomas Brolin or Geoff Thomas.
9 Jun 2010
Pirlo Hopeful for Slovakia Clash
INFLUENTIAL midfielder Andrea Pirlo believes he will be fit to play in Italy's final group game of the World Cup finals against Slovakia.
9 Jun 2010
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