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Sydney FC win on Italian tour again

Sydney FC win on Italian tour again

SYDNEY FC made it back-to-back wins in Italy by defeating a full strength Serie C side Vicenza Calcio 3-1 at the Stadio Comunale Picchi in Jesolo on Tuesday night. 14 Aug 2013
Balotelli doubtful for Argentina clash

Balotelli doubtful for Argentina clash

Italy striker Mario Balotelli is a doubt for Wednesday's friendly with Argentina, team doctor Enrico Castellacci has revealed. 13 Aug 2013
Sacchi concerned by Serie A foreigners

Sacchi concerned by Serie A foreigners

Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has voiced his concern over the number of foreigners in Serie A, and its impact on the national team. 11 Aug 2013
Balotelli, Osvaldo in Italy squad

Balotelli, Osvaldo in Italy squad

Milan striker Mario Balotelli has been included in Italy’s squad to face Argentina on Wednesday, despite fears over a calf injury. 10 Aug 2013
Pirlo hoping to bow out in Brazil

Pirlo hoping to bow out in Brazil

Andrea Pirlo has revealed that he may retire from international football if Italy are successful at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 25 Jul 2013
Sydney FC line up Italian pre-season tour

Sydney FC line up Italian pre-season tour

Sydney FC will become the first A-League club to tour Europe after confirming a three-week pre-season tour to Italy that includes a match against Alessandro Del Piero’s first professional football club Padova. 13 Jul 2013
Galliani: Balotelli was a bargain

Galliani: Balotelli was a bargain

Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has described Mario Balotelli's January move as "a bargain". 7 Jul 2013
Prandelli proud of Italy

Prandelli proud of Italy

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli praised his team's character after they claimed third place at the Confederations Cup on Sunday. 1 Jul 2013
Tabarez focused on crucial qualifiers

Tabarez focused on crucial qualifiers

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez has immediately turned his attention to World Cup qualifying following the Confederations Cup. 1 Jul 2013
Italy penalise Uruguay for third spot

Italy penalise Uruguay for third spot

Italy claimed third place in the FIFA Confederations Cup with a win on penalties against Uruguay at the Arena Fonte Nova on Sunday. 1 Jul 2013
Suarez wary of Italy threat

Suarez wary of Italy threat

Uruguay star Luis Suarez says Italy are still a threat even without Mario Balotelli ahead of their Confederations Cup third-place play-off. 29 Jun 2013
Pirlo out of Uruguay clash

Pirlo out of Uruguay clash

Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo will miss Sunday's FIFA Confederations Cup third-place play-off with Uruguay due to a hamstring injury. 29 Jun 2013
Balotelli out of Confederations Cup

Balotelli out of Confederations Cup

Italy striker Mario Balotelli has been ruled out of the rest of the FIFA Confederations Cup with a thigh injury. 25 Jun 2013
Balotelli ruled out of semi-final

Balotelli ruled out of semi-final

Mario Balotelli will not play in Italy's Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain after succumbing to a quadriceps injury. 24 Jun 2013
Prandelli disappointed after Brazil defeat

Prandelli disappointed after Brazil defeat

Cesare Prandelli cut a despondent figure after his side were beaten 4-2 by Brazil in their final group match of the FIFA Confederations Cup. 23 Jun 2013
Gattuso hails 'great' Ambrosini

Gattuso hails 'great' Ambrosini

Gennaro Gattuso has heaped praise on Massimo Ambrosini after the veteran called time on his 18-year stay with Milan. 23 Jun 2013
Prandelli apologises for Balotelli race remarks

Prandelli apologises for Balotelli race remarks

Italy manager Cesare Prandelli has been forced to apologise for comments referring to Mario Balotelli's skin colour. 22 Jun 2013
Brazil's tight test against Italy

Brazil's tight test against Italy

Top spot in FIFA Confederations Cup Group A is at stake when Brazil take on Italy at the Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova on Saturday. 21 Jun 2013
Prandelli urges Balotelli to change his ways

Prandelli urges Balotelli to change his ways

Cesare Prandelli wants Mario Balotelli to stop being a misfit and become a role model for others in the Italy squad. 20 Jun 2013
Italy edge past impressive Japan in thriller

Italy edge past impressive Japan in thriller

Italy have qualified for the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup after triumphing 4-3 in a thriller against an impressive Japan. 20 Jun 2013
JILLAROOS CHASING WORLD CUP GLORY

JILLAROOS CHASING WORLD CUP GLORY

National Rugby League throws its support behind the Jillaroos' World Cup campaign. 18 Jun 2013