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Live Commentary: Juventus 2-0 Malmo - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Champions League Group A match between Juventus and Malmo in Turin.
Sep 16, 17:45
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Preview:Juventus vs. Malmo
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League Group A clash between Serie A champions Juventus and Swedish underdogs Malmo in Turin.
Sep 14, 16:15
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Gary Neville hoping Jack Wilshere can stay fit for England
England coach Gary Neville believes that Jack Wilshere can realise his full potential on the international stage if he can stay injury-free.
Sep 10, 21:31
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Live Commentary: Norway 0-2 Italy - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the European Championship qualifier between Norway and Italy at the Ullevaal Stadion.
Sep 9, 18:15
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Jack Wilshere studying Andrea Pirlo, Javier Mascherano
Jack Wilshere reveals that he is studying videos of Andrea Pirlo and Javier Mascherano to master his new holding midfield role for England.
Sep 9, 09:32
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Andrea Pirlo still available for Italy
Andrea Pirlo confirms that he still wants to play for Italy, despite claims that he could retire from international football.
Sep 8, 12:07
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger heads to Rome to referee charity match
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reportedly decides to spend transfer deadline day acting as a referee for a charity match in Rome.
Sep 1, 11:23
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Mario Balotelli not included in Italy squad
New Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is not included in Antonio Conte's first Italy squad for forthcoming games against Netherlands and Norway.
Aug 31, 10:11
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Antonio Conte wants Andrea Pirlo for Italy
Antonio Conte says that he wants Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo to continue playing for the Italian national team.
Aug 19, 19:16
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Tottenham Hotspur on red alert as Andrea Pirlo exit rumours gather pace?
Tottenham Hotspur are on red alert as rumours from Italy suggest that Andrea Pirlo could leave Juventus in the wake of Antonio Conte's exit.
Jul 17, 18:45
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On this day: Italy leave it late to eliminate Germany
On this day in 2006, Italy beat Germany in the World Cup semi-finals thanks to two late extra-time goals.
Jul 4, 08:35
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Andrea Pirlo could still return for Italy on the international stage
Italy and Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo says that he may still be available to represent his country despite their early exit from the World Cup in Brazil.
Jun 26, 14:17
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Live Coverage: World Cup live: June 26 - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage from day 15 of the World Cup in Brazil.
Jun 26, 10:00
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Match Analysis: Italy 0-1 Uruguay
Sports Mole analyses the World Cup Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at the Arena das Dunas.
Jun 24, 19:07
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Uruguay beat Italy to reach last 16
Uruguay sneak into the last 16 of the World Cup with a controversial 1-0 win over 10-man Italy.
Jun 24, 17:56
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Half-Time Report: Italy, Uruguay draw blanks
Italy and Uruguay both fail to score during the opening 45 minutes of their crucial World Cup clash in Natal.
Jun 24, 16:48
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Live Commentary: Italy 0-1 Uruguay - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the World Cup Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at the Arena das Dunas in Natal.
Jun 24, 15:00
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Andrea Pirlo considering Italy retirement?
Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo is reportedly considering international retirement once the World Cup is over.
Jun 24, 01:58
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Match Analysis: Italy 0-1 Costa Rica
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Costa Rica's shock 1-0 victory over Italy in Recife, a result that put England out of the World Cup.
Jun 20, 18:36
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Italy stunned by Costa Rica
Costa Rica progress to the last 16 of the World Cup following a shock 1-0 victory in their Group D match against Italy in Recife.
Jun 20, 17:57
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Half-Time Report: Bryan Ruiz heads Costa Rica into half-time lead over Italy
Bryan Ruiz gives Costa Rica the lead after 45 minutes of their World Cup Group D match against Italy in Recife.
Jun 20, 16:51
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Jorge Luis Pinto wary of Andrea Pirlo threat
Costa Rica manager Jorge Luis Pinto admits that he is aware of the damage that Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo can cause to his team.
Jun 20, 00:52
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Christian Bolanos: 'We can take advantage of conditions'
Costa Rica's Christian Bolanos believes that the tropical conditions in Recife could help his side against Italy on Saturday.
Jun 19, 11:26
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Christian Bolanos: 'We don't want Andrea Pirlo, Mario Balotelli autographs'
Costa Rica midfielder Christian Bolanos says that his teammates will be focused on beating the stars of the Italy national team.
Jun 19, 04:20
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Daniele De Rossi praises Andrea Pirlo impact
Daniele De Rossi praises the impact of Andrea Pirlo on the Italian national team.
Jun 18, 16:11
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Video: Joe Hart vents frustration by kicking advertising hoarding in England match
England goalkeeper Joe Hart kicks an advertising hoarding in anger during Saturday's defeat to Italy.
Jun 17, 08:59
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Roy Hodgson: 'Luis Suarez has to perform at the World Cup'
England boss Roy Hodgson believes that Luis Suarez has to produce his best form at the World Cup to be considered a world-class player.
Jun 16, 04:56
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Andrea Pirlo praises Italy side
Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo hails his side following Saturday's 2-1 win over England in their World Cup opener.
Jun 15, 14:55
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How must England improve against Uruguay?
Sports Mole considers three ways in which England should improve if they are to beat Uruguay.
Jun 15, 11:01
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Five things we learned from day three of the World Cup
Sports Mole looks at five talking points from the third day of the World Cup in Brazil.
Jun 15, 10:07
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Match Analysis: England 1-2 Italy
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's 2-1 defeat to Italy in their opening match of the 2014 World Cup.
Jun 15, 00:46
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Mario Balotelli goal downs England
England lose their World Cup Group D opener with a 2-1 defeat to Italy in Manaus.
Jun 14, 23:56
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Half-Time Report: Daniel Sturridge cancels out Claudio Marchisio opener
England hold Italy to 1-1 at half time in their World Cup Group D opener in Manaus.
Jun 14, 22:48
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Team News: Raheem Sterling starts for England, Gianluigi Buffon out of Italy squad
England name Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling in their starting XI for this evening's World Cup Group D opener against Italy in Manaus.
Jun 14, 21:18
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Live Commentary: England 1-2 Italy - as it happened
Relive England's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Italy in their World Cup opener courtesy of Sports Mole's live coverage of the match.
Jun 14, 20:30
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Joey Barton reveals "man-crush" on Andrea Pirlo
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton praises Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo.
Jun 14, 14:16
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England vs. Italy: Five key factors
Ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy this evening, Sports Mole picks out five factors that could have a telling impact on the final result.
Jun 14, 10:14
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Andrea Barzagli: 'Juventus bond huge help to Italy'
Italy defender Andrea Barzagli believes that the familiarity between the Juventus contingent of the Azzurri squad could be their biggest weapon at the World Cup.
Jun 13, 14:38
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Gary Cahill: 'England don't have masterplan for Andrea Pirlo'
Gary Cahill insists that there is no "masterplan" in place to deal with Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo on Saturday night.
Jun 12, 16:41
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Preview:England vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews England's opening World Cup match against Italy ahead of the meeting between the two sides in Manaus.
Jun 12, 16:28
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