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Hundreds of fans greeted members of Australia's national football team at downtown Sydney's Circular Quay on Wednesday after the Socceroos qualified for next year's World Cup in Brazil with a 1-0 win over Iraq.

Japan must close down Andrea Pirlo if they want to defeat Italy and prolong their participation in this year's Confederation Cup, according to coach Alberto Zaccheroni.

The summer transfer window is in its early stages and a number of clubs in Italy are keen on making changes to their squads in order to challenge reigning champions Juventus.

Amid the Premier League's manager-merry-go-round this summer, Sky Bet offers a range of specials on how each will perform in their new job.

Alberto Zaccheroni's Asian champions took on the host Brazil in Saturday's opening game, and despite showing some signs of their technical prowess, were soundly beaten by Luiz Felipe Scolari's men.

The player's representative has stressed that his client will stay with the Bianconeri for the coming years and says there is no rush in extending his contract Emanuele Giaccherini 's future will definitely be at Juventus , according to his agent Furio Valcareggi.

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The two teams are set to face their first game of the tournament, while the other two teams, the host nation Brazil registered their first win after defeating enter this game after their goalless draw during the World Cup qualifier tie against Costa Rica.

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has appeared to issue something of a come-and-get-me plea to Man United, reports The Mirror .

Juventus and Italy central midfielder Claudio Marchisio has been one of the standout talents in the past couple of seasons of European football.

Fittingly, for a man who owns a vineyard, the enduring brilliance of Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo continues to prove the old adage that some things get better with age.

JUVENTUS star Claudio Marchisio doesn't know whether the rumours linking to Manchester United are true - but admitted that hearing them has made him proud.

Italy and Mexico will both be looking for an upturn in recent fortunes when they open their Confederations Cup campaigns against each other in Rio de Janeiro 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)

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The midfielder has fuelled speculation that he could be on the move this summer amid reports that the Serie A champions are ready to cash in on him for the right price Claudio Marchisio has hinted that he could leave Juventus in the summer transfer window if head coach Antonio Conte no longer sees him as an indispensable player.

Mighty Italy believe they can repeat their surprise run to the Euro 2012 final by going all the way at the Confederations Cup.

The versatile midfielder is keen to build on his recent successes with Juventus and now wants the Italian champions to conquer Europe Arturo Vidal is determined to win more titles with Juventus in the years to come and has set his sights on winning the Champions League with the Italian champions.

Rio de Janeiro, June 13: Defender Giorgio Chiellini has denied claims that Italy has been afflicted by arrogance as they prepare for their Confederations Cup debut against Mexico, Sunday.

Emanuele Giaccherini had given Italy a 1-0 lead after just 14 seconds before Claudio Marchisio gave them a two-goal cushion midway through the second half.