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Azzurri Avoiding Complacency

Azzurri Avoiding Complacency

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi is remaining cautious after today's draw for the World Cup in South Africa that put the Azzurri in Group F with Paraguay, New Zealand and tournament newcomers Slovakia. 5 Dec 2009
Drogba Rules Out Italy Move

Drogba Rules Out Italy Move

Didier Drogba has no intention of leaving Chelsea for Italy despite admitting there had been past contact with both Milan clubs. 2 Dec 2009
Cannavaro In Plea to Retired Duo

Cannavaro In Plea to Retired Duo

Italy skipper Fabio Cannavaro has urged Francesco Totti and Alessandro Nesta to come out of international retirement to boost the Azzurri's hopes of retaining their World Cup title next summer. 2 Dec 2009
Toni Suspended For Coach Comments

Toni Suspended For Coach Comments

Italian striker Luca Toni has been suspended by Bayern Munich following his critical remarks about coach Louis van Gaal, according to the Bild newspaper. 25 Nov 2009
I Won't Be Next Italy Boss - Ancelotti

I Won't Be Next Italy Boss - Ancelotti

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti insists he will not quit the Blues even if the Italy job becomes vacant at the end of the summer. 19 Nov 2009
Kuyt Blasts Italian 'Bad Tackle' for Van Persie Injury

Kuyt Blasts Italian 'Bad Tackle' for Van Persie Injury

Holland striker Dirk Kuyt has accused Italy of a lack of respect as the row of Robin van Persie's ankle injury continues to rage. 18 Nov 2009
Italian Options Still Open for Lippi

Italian Options Still Open for Lippi

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has revealed there are six or seven places up for grabs in his squad for next year's World Cup. 17 Nov 2009
Italy Denied Late Winner

Italy Denied Late Winner

Giampaolo Pazzini was denied a late winner by the referee as Italy and Holland fought out a stalemate in Pescara. 15 Nov 2009
Dossena Could Return to Italy - Agent

Dossena Could Return to Italy - Agent

Andrea Dossena would like to return to Italy, according to his agent. 28 Oct 2009
Christian Vieri Calls It a Day

Christian Vieri Calls It a Day

Former Italy international Christian Vieri today announced his retirement from football. 23 Oct 2009
Lippi Livid At Critical Azzurri Fans

Lippi Livid At Critical Azzurri Fans

Italy coach Marcelo Lippi launched a scathing attack on the fans in Parma for the way they criticised the national team during their 3-2 win over Cyprus. 15 Oct 2009
Cannavaro Looks To Future

Cannavaro Looks To Future

FABIO Cannavaro is focusing on defending Italy's World Cup crown next summer after putting behind him the drugs charges he faced in recent days. 13 Oct 2009
Lippi Not Interested In New Deal Yet

Lippi Not Interested In New Deal Yet

Marcello Lippi insists he will not renew his contract before the World Cup finals, prompting speculation over the Italy coach's future. 12 Oct 2009
Given: Late Goal Felt Like Knockout Blow

Given: Late Goal Felt Like Knockout Blow

Shay Given felt as if the Republic of Ireland had been dumped out of the World Cup when reigning champions Italy snatched a famous victory from their grasp. 12 Oct 2009
Italy Grab Last-Gasp Leveller

Italy Grab Last-Gasp Leveller

SUBSTITUTE Alberto Gilardino broke Republic of Ireland hearts as a last-gasp equaliser got World Cup holders Italy out of jail in a 2-2 draw at Croke Park. 11 Oct 2009
Lippi: Cannavaro Drama Is Over

Lippi: Cannavaro Drama Is Over

ITALY boss Marcello Lippi insists the Fabio Cannavaro saga is at an end. 10 Oct 2009

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