Italy World Cup News

Bayern Munich won the Champions League less than a month ago, but that hasn't stopped the bookmakers producing odds on clubs who have the best chance of accomplishing greatness during the 2013-14 season.

Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo could not have picked a more perfect scenario for his 100th cap, against Mexico at the Maracana Stadium on Sunday.

Blighted by controversy, coloured by innovative formations and blessed with emerging talent, it couldn't be anything else but a season in Serie A. We count down the campaign's best XI with the help of, what else but a back 3? Marchetti saw himself on the fringes of the Cagliari squad upon his return from the 2010 World Cup with Italy, though his ... (more)

Andrea Pirlo will make his 100th appearance for his national team when the Azzurri open their Confederations Cup campaign against Mexico on Sunday in Rio's renowned arena.

Andrea Pirlo will make his 100th appearance for his national team when the Azzurri open their Confederations Cup campaign against Mexico on Sunday in Rio's renowned arena.

The Italian, who was installed at the helm of the Ligue 1 side on Saturday, insists the Juventus boss is proof that experience is not essential to become a top coach New Ajaccio boss Fabrizio Ravanelli believes Antonio Conte is proof that experience is not essential to becoming a top coach.

The former Italy striker makes the move to France after serving as youth coach at Juventus and will be joined by fellow Italian Giampiero Ventrone.

Youngster learned a lot on loan at Watford PLUS Three Lions boss Pearce on Saturday's vital Euros clash with Norway Chelsea star Nathan Chalobah reckons he has gone from Ronaldinho wannabe to a better player, thanks to his Watford loan spell.

It looks to be another Italian offseason marred by a match-fixing case after 33 people and Serie B club Bari were called to a sports trial before the country's football federation on Thursday.

It looks to be another Italian offseason marred by a match-fixing case after 33 people and Serie B club Bari were called to a sports trial before the country's football federation on Thursday.

The midfielder looks set to stay in Turin despite a great deal of speculation about his future and Italy's forthcoming schedule gives him a chance to prove his worth to his club Until recently there appeared to be very little question as to what the future might hold for Claudio Marchisio.

The World Cup-winning centre-back believes the Argentine would be an excellent buy for the Bianconeri in their bid to conquer Europe Fabio Cannavaro believes Gonzalo Higuain is the right man to solve Juventus ' goalscoring problems and make them a potential Champions League challenger in the future.

Italy begin their preparation for the Confederations Cup with a friendly against San Marino at Bologna 's Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on June 1. Cesare Prandelli released a preliminary squad for the prelude to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and the initial 31-man squad included several players from the less glamorous sides in Serie A. Cagliari trio ... (more)

Daryl Janmaat could be tempted with a move to Italy, according to his agent, as speculation increases that he could be allowed to leave Feyenoord.

The Italian men's soccer season is over, and it's time for the country's other sporting obsession - transfer season.

The 24-year-old impressed in just his first season with the Bianconeri - helping Antonio Conte's side to successfully defend the title they won last season.

Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway admitted he was glad to be taking on Gianfranco Zola as a manager rather than as a player ahead of Monday's Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Another season, another Scudetto for Juventus . Antonio Conte's side was by far the best in Italy, and though they eventually lost heavily to Bayern Munich, the way in which the Germans dismantled Barcelona in the following round suggests that Juve have little to be ashamed of.

The 46-year-old has taken the Hornets to the brink of a 120million pay-day after a dramatic semi-final victory over Leicester, secured in stoppage time after a penalty save from Manuel Almunia was followed by a last-gasp Troy Deeney winner as Vicarage Road was sent into bedlam - and saw their boss take a tumble as he ran on the pitch during the ... (more)

'Jo-Jo' has the skill to light up the Premier League, and the resilience to cope with the physicality of English football, writes Sheridan Bird Others claim the 23-year-old is like Gianfranco Zola, because he operates closer to the goal than the divine Ponytail did.