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Aguirre Boosted By Italy Win

Aguirre Boosted By Italy Win

MEXICO coach Javier Aguirre believes last night's friendly victory against Italy will serve as a timely confidence boost heading into the World Cup. 5 Jun 2010
Mexico Shock Italy

Mexico Shock Italy

GOALS from Carlos Vela and second-half substitute Alberto Medina helped Mexico to consign world champions Italy to a friendly 2-1 defeat in Brussels tonight. 4 Jun 2010
...Penalty Shoot Outs

...Penalty Shoot Outs

FIRST seen in 1982, now few teams win the World Cup without negotiating the dreaded 12 yard shoot out. 4 Jun 2010
Barnetta Relishing Italy Test

Barnetta Relishing Italy Test

SWITZERLAND midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta is looking forward to Saturday's friendly against Italy in Geneva as Ottmar Hitzfeld's side look to rediscover some form ahead of the World Cup. 3 Jun 2010
Italy Upbeat Over Camoranesi Fitness

Italy Upbeat Over Camoranesi Fitness

ITALY team doctor Enrico Castellacci is confident Juventus winger Mauro Camoranesi will be fit for the Azzurri's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 14. 3 Jun 2010
Cannavaro Heading to Dubai

Cannavaro Heading to Dubai

DEFENDING UAE League champions Al Ahli have announced the shock signing of Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro on a two-year deal. 3 Jun 2010
Rossi Dropped From Italy Squad

Rossi Dropped From Italy Squad

ITALY have dropped Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi from their 23-man World Cup squad. 2 Jun 2010
Buffon Blasts World Cup Ball

Buffon Blasts World Cup Ball

ITALY goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has joined in the chorus of players who are unimpressed with the World Cup ball. 2 Jun 2010
Chiellini Back In Training

Chiellini Back In Training

JUVENTUS defender Giorgio Chiellini completed his first pre-World Cup training session with Italy today having shaken off a thigh problem. 1 Jun 2010
Pirlo Remains Hungry for Silverware

Pirlo Remains Hungry for Silverware

AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo needs no introduction to rival goalkeepers who have been on the receiving end of his masterful free-kicks for over a decade. 27 May 2010
Lippi Targets Second World Cup Triumph

Lippi Targets Second World Cup Triumph

Italy go into the World Cup buoyed by the positive vibes that have returned with coach Marcello Lippi. 27 May 2010
Fiorentina Braced for Boss's Departure

Fiorentina Braced for Boss's Departure

FIORENTINA are bracing themselves for the possibility of coach Cesare Prandelli taking over as Italy boss after the World Cup. 24 May 2010
De Rossi Staying Put - Roma

De Rossi Staying Put - Roma

ITALY international Daniele De Rossi will not leave Roma this summer, according to club technical director Bruno Conti. 24 May 2010
Lippi Draws Confidence From Inter Success

Lippi Draws Confidence From Inter Success

MARCELLO Lippi is hoping that Inter Milan's Champions League triumph is a good omen for Italy ahead of the World Cup. 24 May 2010
Prandelli Lined Up for Italy Job

Prandelli Lined Up for Italy Job

ITALY want Cesare Prandelli to succeed Marcello Lippi as national team coach after the World Cup, his club Fiorentina have confirmed. 21 May 2010
Lippi Feels for Axed Grosso

Lippi Feels for Axed Grosso

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi expressed his sadness after cutting Fabio Grosso from his provisional World Cup squad today. 19 May 2010

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