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Buffon Fury At Limp Azzurri

Buffon Fury At Limp Azzurri

ITALY goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes the 3-0 capitulation to Holland in their Euro 2008 opener was the national side's worst display in his Azzurri career. 10 Jun 2008
Van Basten Joy At Italian Job

Van Basten Joy At Italian Job

MARCO van Basten celebrated his finest moment as Holland coach by leading his team to an "historic" 3-0 victory over his good friend Roberto Donadoni and world champions Italy. 10 Jun 2008
Holland Treble Destroys Italy

Holland Treble Destroys Italy

WORLD champions Italy suffered a calamitous start to their Euro 2008 campaign as they fell to an impressive Holland in their Group C opener in Bern. 10 Jun 2008
Gattuso Keen to Make Mark At Euros

Gattuso Keen to Make Mark At Euros

ITALY'S World Cup-winning midfielder Gennaro Gattuso believes he has something to prove with the Azzurri after a disappointing campaign at AC Milan. 6 Jun 2008
Italy Boosted By Donadoni Deal

Italy Boosted By Donadoni Deal

ROBERTO Donadoni gave Italy's national team a much-needed lift by signing an extension that will keep him in charge of the Azzurri through to the 2010 World Cup. 5 Jun 2008
Cannavaro Eyes World Cup After Euro KO

Cannavaro Eyes World Cup After Euro KO

ITALY captain Fabio Cannavaro has announced his intention to play at the next World Cup after being ruled out of Euro 2008 through injury. 3 Jun 2008
Cannavaro Set To Miss Euro 2008

Cannavaro Set To Miss Euro 2008

ITALY captain Fabio Cannavaro could miss Euro 2008 after injuring his ankle on Monday, according to reports. 3 Jun 2008
Samp Snap Up Cassano

Samp Snap Up Cassano

SAMPDORIA have completed the permanent signing of Italy forward Antonio Cassano. 31 May 2008
Donadoni Ready to Experiment

Donadoni Ready to Experiment

ITALY coach Roberto Donadoni admits tonight's Euro 2008 warm-up encounter with Belgium will give him a golden opportunity to evaluate his tactical options ahead of next month's tournament in Austria and Switzerland. 30 May 2008
Lowy: Oz Standing Soaring

Lowy: Oz Standing Soaring

FRANK Lowy insists Australia’s international standing in the football world has been sent soaring as the FIFA Congress kicked off. 29 May 2008
Socceroos To Play Italy

Socceroos To Play Italy

THE Socceroos will play Italy next year in a glamour tie - and the Europeans are set to back Australia's World Cup bid. 29 May 2008
Montolivo Misses Out On Italy Squad

Montolivo Misses Out On Italy Squad

FIORENTINA midfielder Riccardo Montolivo is the unlucky player to have been axed from Italy's Euro 2008 squad by coach Roberto Donadoni. 28 May 2008
Italy's Injury Worries for Perrotta

Italy's Injury Worries for Perrotta

ROMA midfielder Simone Perrotta could miss Euro 2008 due to a calf injury sustained in Saturday's Coppa Italia final. 27 May 2008
Cassano 'Will Do Great Things'

Cassano 'Will Do Great Things'

ITALY coach Roberto Donadoni insists controversial striker Antonio Cassano should be treated like any other member of his Euro 2008 squad by the Italian media. 26 May 2008
Massimo Livid At Being Oddo Man Out

Massimo Livid At Being Oddo Man Out

MILAN, May 22(Euro 2008) - AC Milan right-back Massimo Oddo feels "bitter and disappointed" to have been left out of Roberto Donadoni's provisional Italy squad for Euro 2008. 23 May 2008
Inzaghi 'Disappointed' At Euro Exclusion

Inzaghi 'Disappointed' At Euro Exclusion

AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi is still waiting for a phone call from Italy coach Roberto Donadoni to explain why he was left out of the squad for Euro 2008. 22 May 2008