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Italy Benefit From Two Own Goals

Italy Benefit From Two Own Goals

TWO own goals from captain Kakha Kaladze gifted Italy victory over a toothless Georgia in Tbilisi to keep the visitors out in front at the top of the World Cup qualifying Group Eight table. 6 Sep 2009
Lippi Frustrated Ahead of Georgia Game

Lippi Frustrated Ahead of Georgia Game

ITALY boss Marcello Lippi has expressed his frustration after the world champions' preparations for the Group Eight qualifier in Georgia. 5 Sep 2009
Mourinho Fumes Over Lippi Prediction

Mourinho Fumes Over Lippi Prediction

Jose Mourinho has launched a furious attack on Marcello Lippi after the Italy coach said Juventus would win the league this season. 19 Aug 2009
Italy Return on Cards for Adriano?

Italy Return on Cards for Adriano?

Striker Adriano has not ruled out a return to Italy with AC Milan a possible destination, according to the player's agent. 17 Jul 2009
Lippi Low After Azzurri Exit

Lippi Low After Azzurri Exit

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi has offered no excuses for his team's early exit from the Confederations Cup and admits the Azzurri are going through "the most difficult time" since he took over. 23 Jun 2009
USA Secure Unlikely Progress

USA Secure Unlikely Progress

THE Unites States qualified for the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup in extraordinary circumstances tonight with their victory over Egypt and Italy's heavy defeat to Brazil seeing them through to the last four. 22 Jun 2009
Stifling Italy Was Key To Win - Gilberto

Stifling Italy Was Key To Win - Gilberto

BRAZIL midfielder Gilberto Silva believes that limiting space for the Italian players to play their natural game was key to the crushing 3-0 Confederations Cup victory in Pretoria tonight. 22 Jun 2009
Buffon: 'Give Us A Break'

Buffon: 'Give Us A Break'

ITALY'S Gianluigi Buffon has urged the critics to ease up on the Azzurri as they bid to turn their dismal Confederations Cup campaign around against Brazil tomorrow. 21 Jun 2009
Juve Tempted By Rossi

Juve Tempted By Rossi

JUVENTUS would consider a move for Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi if David Trezeguet leaves the club this summer. 20 Jun 2009
Upset As Egypt Shock Italy

Upset As Egypt Shock Italy

Mohamed Homos scored the only goal as Egypt claimed a memorable 1-0 Confederations Cup victory over Italy in Johannesburg. 19 Jun 2009
Confederations Cup USA v Italy Preview

Confederations Cup USA v Italy Preview

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard believes next year's World Cup group stages in South Africa will be a stroll compared to the pool the United States face in this year's Confederations Cup. 15 Jun 2009
Smeltz on Target Gives Italy Scare

Smeltz on Target Gives Italy Scare

GOLD Coast United striker Shane Smeltz scored against Italy this morning to give New Zealand an early lead in their international friendly. 11 Jun 2009
Lippi Defends Italian Game

Lippi Defends Italian Game

Marcello Lippi still believes the best football in the world can be seen in Italy, even if the domestic Serie A league has come in for criticism in recent times. 7 Jun 2009
Italy Thrash Northern Ireland

Italy Thrash Northern Ireland

Italy made light work of Northern Ireland with a convincing 3-0 win at the Arena Garibaldi stadium tonight. 7 Jun 2009
Inter Close In on Title

Inter Close In on Title

JOSE Mourinho's Inter Milan took a massive step towards the Serie A title today as they secured a 1-1 draw at 10-man Juventus. 19 Apr 2009
Top Spot Still Up for Grabs - Keane Warns Italy

Top Spot Still Up for Grabs - Keane Warns Italy

Robbie Keane has warned reigning champions Italy the Republic of Ireland are ready to inflict more pain on them as the World Cup qualifying campaign comes to a head. 3 Apr 2009