italy

Buffon Relishing Italy Captaincy

Buffon Relishing Italy Captaincy

Gianluigi Buffon has been rewarded for years of loyal service to Italy by being named captain for this weekend's Euro 2008 qualifier against Georgia. 12 Oct 2007
Socceroos Dodge FIFA Bullet

Socceroos Dodge FIFA Bullet

AUSTRALIA managed to dodge another bullet in FIFA's World Rankings and actually went up a place in the latest list. 20 Sep 2007
Italy Brace Enough Against Shev

Italy Brace Enough Against Shev

Antonio Di Natale was the hero for Italy with both goals as the Azzurri claimed a vital 2-1 win in their Euro 2008 qualifier in Ukraine. 13 Sep 2007
Big Three Facing Crunch Encounters

Big Three Facing Crunch Encounters

Portugal, Italy and Spain face must-win games on Wednesday after they all dropped two points on Saturday in the race for Euro 2008 qualification. 11 Sep 2007
Donadoni Defends Del Piero

Donadoni Defends Del Piero

Alessandro Del Piero could still pull on an Italy shirt against Ukraine on Wednesday despite the whistles from his own fans on Saturday. 11 Sep 2007
Shevchenko Issues Italy Warning

Shevchenko Issues Italy Warning

Ukraine captain Andriy Shevchenko has warned Italy they will have to fight for three points in Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier in Kiev. 11 Sep 2007
Italy Prepare for France Showdown

Italy Prepare for France Showdown

France will be looking to further avenge their World Cup final defeat when they travel to Italy for their latest Euro 2008 qualifier on Saturday. 8 Sep 2007
Toni Still Optimistic Over France Tie

Toni Still Optimistic Over France Tie

Italy striker Luca Toni is still hoping to be fit to face France in Saturday's European Championship qualifier in Milan. 6 Sep 2007
Del Piero Wins Golden Foot Award

Del Piero Wins Golden Foot Award

Juventus captain Alessandro del Piero has won the 2007 Golden Foot Award, topping a vote by fans around the world.
4 Sep 2007
Hungary Triple Blast Shocks Italy

Hungary Triple Blast Shocks Italy

Hungary produced a stirring second half display to overcome world champions Italy 3-1.
23 Aug 2007
Donadoni Hints At Cassano Call-Up

Donadoni Hints At Cassano Call-Up

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni has hinted that Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano could return to the national team imminently. 21 Aug 2007
Figo Free Kick

Figo Free Kick

Luis Figo scores a free kick for Inter Milan against AS Roma. 17 Aug 2007
Donadoni: Kaka Best In World

Donadoni: Kaka Best In World

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni believes AC Milan playmaker Kaka is the best player in the world. 13 Aug 2007
Nesta Quits Italy

Nesta Quits Italy

Alessandro Nesta has announced his retirement from international football. 1 Aug 2007
England And Italy's U-21 Sides Draw

England And Italy's U-21 Sides Draw

Leroy Lita is positive England can reach the quarter-finals of the European Under-21 Championship despite blowing a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Italy tonight. 15 Jun 2007
Carson Keen On Italy Shut-Out

Carson Keen On Italy Shut-Out

Scott Carson has targeted a clean sheet against Italy to mark equalling the record for England Under-21 caps. 14 Jun 2007