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Ranieri Handed Vote of Confidence

Ranieri Handed Vote of Confidence

Roma sporting director Daniele Prade has handed Claudio Ranieri a vote of confidence ahead of Saturday's home match against Inter Milan. 24 Sep 2010
Serie A Wrap: Milito On Target

Serie A Wrap: Milito On Target

Diego Milito was on target for the first time this season as he and Samuel Eto'o hit doubles in Inter Milan's crushing 4-0 win over Bari. 23 Sep 2010
Serie A Players' Strike Called Off

Serie A Players' Strike Called Off

A STRIKE by Serie A players, which would have halted top-flight football in Italy this weekend, has been called off. 22 Sep 2010
Serie A Wrap: Milan Held, Fiorentina Lose

Serie A Wrap: Milan Held, Fiorentina Lose

AC MILAN missed the chance to draw level with the leaders in the fledgling Serie A table after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Catania. 19 Sep 2010
Beretta Calls for Time to Negotiate

Beretta Calls for Time to Negotiate

ITALY'S football league chief Maurizio Beretta has urged the players' union to postpone the upcoming strike in order to allow more time to negotiate. 17 Sep 2010
Serie A Wrap: Sorry Debut For Ibra

Serie A Wrap: Sorry Debut For Ibra

ZLATAN Ibrahimovic endured a debut to forget as he missed a late penalty in AC Milan's shock 2-0 defeat at newly-promoted Cesena tonight. 12 Sep 2010
Serie A Players to Strike

Serie A Players to Strike

SERIE A was thrown into crisis today when the players in Italy's top flight announced they will go on strike on the weekend of September 25-26. 10 Sep 2010
Prandelli Walking Back to Happiness

Prandelli Walking Back to Happiness

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is relieved his side have brought smiles back to the faces of their fans after their dismal World Cup showing. 8 Sep 2010
Italy Thrash Faroes

Italy Thrash Faroes

ALBERTO Gilardino ended his 11-month goalscoring drought for Italy in a 5-0 European qualifying triumph over the Faroe Islands today. 8 Sep 2010
Abete Asks Fans to Give Prandelli Time

Abete Asks Fans to Give Prandelli Time

Italian Football Federation president Giancarlo Abete has urged the media and fans to be patient with new coach Cesare Prandelli. 7 Sep 2010
Italy Fight Back To Beat Estonia

Italy Fight Back To Beat Estonia

Italy came from behind with two second-half goals to snatch a 2-1 away win at Estonia in their Euro 2012 qualifier opener today. 4 Sep 2010
Striking Trio Return for Italy

Striking Trio Return for Italy

ITALY coach Cesare Prandelli has handed recalls to Andrea Pirlo, Alberto Gilardino and Giampaolo Pazzini for the European Championship qualifiers against Estonia and the Faroe Islands. 29 Aug 2010
Prandelli Shrugs Off Poor Italy Performance

Prandelli Shrugs Off Poor Italy Performance

New Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli is confident that his side will improve on the lacklustre performance which led to a 1-0 defeat against the Ivory Coast in his first match in charge. 11 Aug 2010
Baggio Set to Join Italy Staff

Baggio Set to Join Italy Staff

Italy legend Roberto Baggio is on the verge of sealing a return to football after agreeing to be part of the staff of the national set-up. 3 Aug 2010
Lippi Pays Price for Under-Cooked Italy

Lippi Pays Price for Under-Cooked Italy

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi was right about one thing heading into the World Cup finals. 13 Jul 2010
Baggio Back In the Game

Baggio Back In the Game

ITALY legend Roberto Baggio is set to return to football, as part of the staff of the national set-up. 11 Jul 2010