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Jancker Tips A Dutch Disaster

Jancker Tips A Dutch Disaster

Carsten Jancker said he expects Netherlands and Italy to both suffer surprise eliminations from the group stages of Euro 2012. 1 Jun 2012
Bonucci Remains With Italy

Bonucci Remains With Italy

Italy international Leonardo Bonucci will continue to train with the Euro 2012 squad, despite his reported involvement in corruption. 1 Jun 2012
Buffon Parries Critics

Buffon Parries Critics

Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon has defended his right to free speech after causing controversy with his comments on Scommessopoli. 31 May 2012
Italian PM Proposes Serie A Ban

Italian PM Proposes Serie A Ban

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has suggested suspending football for two to three years in light of the latest corruption scandal. 30 May 2012
Italy Train In Parma

Italy Train In Parma

Italy's stars put the latest match-fixing scandal behind them to take to the training field ahead of the tought Euro 2012 group against Spain, Ireland and Croatia. Pics by Getty Images. 30 May 2012
Balotelli Threatens Walkout

Balotelli Threatens Walkout

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has threatened to walk out of Euro 2012 should he be subjected to racist abuse from fans. 30 May 2012
Prandelli Stands By Bonucci

Prandelli Stands By Bonucci

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has named Leonardo Bonucci in his Euro 2012 squad despite his links to the Serie A match-fixing scandal. 30 May 2012
'Innocent' Criscito Hits Back

'Innocent' Criscito Hits Back

Italy's Domenico Criscito has vowed to clear his name after being implicated in the 'Scommessopoli' match-fixing scandal. 29 May 2012
19 Arrested Over Italy Match-Fixing

19 Arrested Over Italy Match-Fixing

Italy's preparations for Euro 2012 have been disrupted after 19 people, including Lazio's Stefano Mauri, were arrested over match-fixing. 28 May 2012
Del Piero Confirms Italy Departure

Del Piero Confirms Italy Departure

Former Juventus forward Alessandro Del Piero said his playing future lies away from Italy. 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Andrea Pirlo

Player To Watch - Andrea Pirlo

ITALY: Andrea Pirlo, the calm master who led Juventus to another Serie A title, is Italy's lynchpin for Euro 2012. 26 May 2012
Balotelli Out To Impress At Euro 2012

Balotelli Out To Impress At Euro 2012

Italy striker Mario Balotelli says Euro 2012 will provide him the opportunity to prove he can keep his cool. 24 May 2012
Prandelli Backs Balotelli To Shine

Prandelli Backs Balotelli To Shine

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has called on Mario Balotelli to prove he can make the headlines for the right reasons at Euro 2012. 22 May 2012
Balotelli Promises To Behave At Euro 2012

Balotelli Promises To Behave At Euro 2012

Mario Balotelli has assured Italy coach Cesare Prandelli that he will be on his best behaviour for the duration of their Euro 2012 campaign. 20 May 2012
Conte Chasing History For Juventus

Conte Chasing History For Juventus

Antonio Conte is aiming to write history for Juventus in the Coppa Italia final against Napoli on Sunday. 20 May 2012
Cassano, Di Natale Earn Italy Call-Up

Cassano, Di Natale Earn Italy Call-Up

AC Milan striker Antonio Cassano and Udinese's Antonio Di Natale have both been named in Italy's provisional 31-man squad for Euro 2012. 15 May 2012