I am a big fan of Balotelli: Neymar

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 11:07

Neymar has revealed that he is a "big fan" of striker Mario Balotelli, after Brazil`s 2-2 friendly draw with Italy.

Chiellini out of Italy-Brazil match

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 17:29

Defender Giorgio Chiellini has been left out of the upcoming friendly between Italy and Brazil, Italy doctor Enrico Castellacci confirmed.

Totti might be recalled from retirement for World Cup 2014

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 11:04

Cesare Prandelli says he will not rule out recalling Francesco Totti, to the Italy squad for World Cup 2014, if he can remain fit.

Italian coach warns Balotelli against calling own doom to wreck soccer career

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 14:13

Italy’s national team boss Cesare Prandelli has warned Mario Balotelli against wrecking his own career, saying that the Manchester City madcap must take a long hard look at himself to save his career.

Francesco Totti not contemplating retirement

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 08:56

Roma forward Francesco Totti has played down suggestions he is winding down his playing days saying he is happy to take each match as it comes.

AC Milan hand Inzaghi coaching role

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 15:49

AC Milan have announced that veteran striker Filippo Inzaghi has become a youth coach at the club.

Italy captain Buffon probed for illegal gambling

Last Updated: Friday, June 1, 2012, 17:47

Italy football captain Gianluigi Buffon was interrogated by Turin tax police for his alleged involvement in illegal gambling

Di Natale deserves Italy recall, says Prandelli

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 19:50

Udinese striker Antonio Di Natale will be recalled to the Italy squad to face the United States in a friendly in February.

Serbia apologises after Italy football clashes

Last Updated: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 09:16

Serbia apologised to Italy on Wednesday after clashes between Serbian fans and Italian police that forced the cancellation of a Euro 2012 qualifying match, as football officials mulled possible sanctions.

Zahoui coy over I.Coast job after win over Italy

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 17:59

Interim Ivory Coast coach Francois Zahoui refused to be drawn on whether he`d take the job vacated by Sven Goran Eriksson on a permanent basis even after beating Italy in his first game in charge.

Amauri decides not to sing Italian anthem

Last Updated: Monday, August 9, 2010, 08:47

Italy`s new Brazil-born striker Amauri will not sing the Italian national anthem if he makes his debut on Tuesday and instead hopes his talking on the pitch can silence critics of his call-up.