Balotelli aims to be top striker in World Cup

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 17:14

AC Milan and Italy striker Mario Balotelli said next year`s World Cup could provide him the perfect platform to prove he is the best striker in the world.

Mexico climbs four rungs in FIFA rankings

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 18:52

Mexico climbed four spots to 20th while Chile slipped three rungs to 15th in the latest FIFA rankings.

Netherlands and Italy celebrate World Cup places

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 19:05

The Netherlands and Italy celebrated becoming the first European teams to book places at next year`s World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday when the final pieces of the continent`s qualifying jigsaw began to fall into place.

Messi may miss Italy-Argentina friendly

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 14:13

Lionel Messi could miss Argentina`s friendly with Italy here due to a muscular problem.

Argentine footballer probed after statue found in luggage

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 09:42

Argentine striker Ezequiel Lavezzi is under investigation for attempting to smuggle out of Italy a priceless 2,000-year-old statue believed to be from Pompeii, police said.

Confederations Cup: Spain edge Italy in penalty epic to book final berth

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 09:09

Spain booked a date with Brazil in the Confederations Cup final with an 7-6 penalty shoot-out victory over Italy at the Castelao.

2013 Confederations Cup: Spain vs Italy - Preview

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 23:10

Spain will be hoping for a repeat of their Euro 2012 final victory over a weakened Italy team when they meet at the Castelao in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup.