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Chelsea, Barca among Pirlo's former suitors

Chelsea, Barca among Pirlo's former suitors

Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo says Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona were all keen on his signature during his time at AC Milan. 1 May 2013
Serie A wrap: Napoli keep pressure on Juventus

Serie A wrap: Napoli keep pressure on Juventus

Napoli kept up the pressure on Juventus with a comfortable 3-0 win over Pescara on Saturday. 28 Apr 2013
Balotelli among world's most influential people

Balotelli among world's most influential people

AC Milan star Mario Balotelli has been named in the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. 19 Apr 2013
A-League's global fans

A-League's global fans

PALERMO-based Sydney FC fan Lucia Bordonaro is just one of a growing number of A-League fans around the world. We've tracked some down. 11 Apr 2013
Serie A wrap: Atalanta stun Inter, Napoli increase advantage

Serie A wrap: Atalanta stun Inter, Napoli increase advantage

GERMAN Denis has scored a stunning late hat-trick to lead Atalanta to a 4-3 win over Inter Milan, while Napoli extended their lead on AC Milan. 8 Apr 2013
Mario at the double for Italy against Malta

Mario at the double for Italy against Malta

Mario Balotelli scored twice as Italy moved three points clear at the top of World Cup qualifying Group B with a 2-0 win over Malta. 27 Mar 2013
Prandelli calls for professional display

Prandelli calls for professional display

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli says a narrow win over Malta in their World Cup qualification match on Tuesday would be more than satisfactory. 26 Mar 2013
Brazil held by Italy comeback

Brazil held by Italy comeback

Italy came from two goals down to seal an absorbing 2-2 draw in their international friendly against Brazil in Switzerland on Thursday. 22 Mar 2013
Tantalising friendly appeals to Prandelli

Tantalising friendly appeals to Prandelli

Italian coach Cesare Prandelli believes Thursday's friendly in Geneva against Brazil will be a great warm-up for next year's World Cup. 21 Mar 2013
Scolari tips Italy to challenge

Scolari tips Italy to challenge

Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says Italy have what it takes to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 21 Mar 2013
Luiz coy on Brazil captaincy

Luiz coy on Brazil captaincy

Brazil defender David Luiz said the captaincy for his nation's friendly with Italy on Thursday was still up in the air. 20 Mar 2013
Retiring Gattuso puts coaching first

Retiring Gattuso puts coaching first

Former AC Milan and Italy player Gennaro Gattuso says he will retire from playing at the end of the season to focus on coaching. 12 Mar 2013
Kaka back for Brazil, Ronaldinho cut

Kaka back for Brazil, Ronaldinho cut

Brazil have named their squad for friendlies against Italy and Russia, with Real Madrid's Kaka recalled for both matches. 6 Mar 2013
Serie A wrap: Napoli blow chance to close gap

Serie A wrap: Napoli blow chance to close gap

NAPOLI failed to fully exploit Serie A leaders Juventus' slip-up as the second-placed side were held 0-0 by Sampdoria on Sunday. 18 Feb 2013
Netherlands held by Italy

Netherlands held by Italy

Marco Verratti came off the bench to earn Italy a dramatic and undeserved 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Wednesday. 7 Feb 2013
Van Gaal leaves out Netherlands stars

Van Gaal leaves out Netherlands stars

Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart and Arjen Robben have all been left out of the Netherlands squad for their friendly against Italy. 24 Jan 2013
Prandelli issues Balotelli warning

Prandelli issues Balotelli warning

Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli has once again warned Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli about his behaviour. 15 Jan 2013
Gattuso: Boateng An Isolated Incident

Gattuso: Boateng An Isolated Incident

Former Italy international Gennaro Gattuso has denied his country have a problem with racism in football. 10 Jan 2013
Pirlo As Good As Messi, Says Buffon

Pirlo As Good As Messi, Says Buffon

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes team-mate Andrea Pirlo is as good as Barcelona star Lionel Messi. 30 Dec 2012
Lippi Urges AC Milan To Move For Drogba

Lippi Urges AC Milan To Move For Drogba

Marcello Lippi believes Didier Drogba would be a huge asset to AC Milan, should they consider a move for the striker. 30 Dec 2012
AC Milan rule out Balotelli, Drogba

AC Milan rule out Balotelli, Drogba

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has ruled out the possibility of Mario Balotelli or Didier Drogba arriving at San Siro this January. 23 Dec 2012