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Pirlo confident of Italy's Confederations Cup chances

Pirlo confident of Italy's Confederations Cup chances

ANDREA Pirlo is confident that Italy can enjoy a strong FIFA Confederations Cup campaign, and is delighted to have reached 100 caps. 17 Jun 2013
FIFA Confederations Cup: Mexico 1 Italy 2

FIFA Confederations Cup: Mexico 1 Italy 2

MARIO Balotelli struck late on to give Italy a winning start to the FIFA Confederations Cup, as they overcame Mexico 2-1 in Rio de Janeiro. 17 Jun 2013
Roma lose racism appeal

Roma lose racism appeal

Roma's first game of next season will be played with the Curva Sud section of the Stadio Olimpico closed. 15 Jun 2013
Draw leaves Prandelli red-faced

Draw leaves Prandelli red-faced

Italy boss Cesare Prandelli says he was 'embarrassed' following Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Haiti. 12 Jun 2013
Balotelli apologises for red card

Balotelli apologises for red card

Italy striker Mario Balotelli has apologised after being sent off during his side's 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw with the Czech Republic. 9 Jun 2013
Prandelli: De Rossi should leave Roma

Prandelli: De Rossi should leave Roma

Italy manager Cesare Prandelli believes midfielder Daniele De Rossi would benefit from leaving Roma during this transfer window. 8 Jun 2013
WCQ Wrap: Scots shock Croatia, Italy held

WCQ Wrap: Scots shock Croatia, Italy held

Gordon Strachan earned his first competitive win as Scotland boss with a shock 1-0 FIFA World Cup qualifying victory against Croatia on Friday. 8 Jun 2013
Allegri set to meet Berlusconi on Sunday

Allegri set to meet Berlusconi on Sunday

Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has revealed that he is likely to hold talks with club manager Massimiliano Allegri this weekend. 1 Jun 2013
Sneijder not sorry to see Inter fail

Sneijder not sorry to see Inter fail

Wesley Sneijder has claimed he feels little sympathy for former club Inter after their struggles in Serie A last season. 1 Jun 2013
Osvaldo dropped by Italy after cup row

Osvaldo dropped by Italy after cup row

Pablo Daniel Osvaldo has been withdrawn from Italy's Confederations Cup squad for breaking coach Cesare Prandelli's ethics code. 29 May 2013
Cavani concentrating on Napoli

Cavani concentrating on Napoli

Edinson Cavani is fully focused on Napoli and has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid. 26 May 2013
Benitez in Napoli link

Benitez in Napoli link

Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez is reportedly closing in on a deal to succeed Walter Mazzarri as Napoli manager. 25 May 2013
Inter appoint Mazzarri, sack Stramaccioni

Inter appoint Mazzarri, sack Stramaccioni

Inter have announced that Walter Mazzarri will become the club's new manager, replacing the sacked Andrea Stramaccioni. 25 May 2013
Allegri: Players should not have to tackle racism

Allegri: Players should not have to tackle racism

Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has urged Mario Balotelli not to walk off the pitch, even if he is subjected to racism. 19 May 2013
Balotelli warned against walk-off protest

Balotelli warned against walk-off protest

Mario Balotelli faces dismissal if he walks off in protest at racist chanting, the head of the Italian Referees Association has declared. 18 May 2013
Prandelli: We need to be tougher on racism

Prandelli: We need to be tougher on racism

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli believes tougher punishments are needed if the country is to eradicate racism at professional football matches. 15 May 2013
Allegri praises 'champion' Balotelli

Allegri praises 'champion' Balotelli

Massimiliano Allegri has hailed the impact Mario Balotelli has made to his Milan side following the striker's move from Manchester City. 13 May 2013
Conte proud of 'extraordinary seasons'

Conte proud of 'extraordinary seasons'

Juventus head coach Antonio Conte hailed his side's extraordinary season and hopes they can continue their silverware streak. 13 May 2013
Serie A Wrap: Juve drop points to Cagliari

Serie A Wrap: Juve drop points to Cagliari

Champions Juventus avoided defeat at home to Cagliari thanks to a second-half Mirko Vucinic goal. 12 May 2013
Conte aiming to clinch points record

Conte aiming to clinch points record

Juventus manager Antonio Conte is eager for his side to maintain consistency in order to secure the all-time Serie A points record. 11 May 2013
Pirlo targets international retirement after 2014 World Cup

Pirlo targets international retirement after 2014 World Cup

Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo has announced plans to retire from international football following the 2014 World Cup. 3 May 2013