Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Italy capable of Euro 2016 success'
Italy are capable of winning Euro 2016, according to Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who has also picked out France, Germany and Spain as threats to his team.Jun 9, 19:46
Report: Chelsea want Stephan Lichtsteiner
A report claims that Chelsea want to sign Juventus wing-back Stephan Lichtsteiner in this summer's transfer window.Jun 9, 12:13
Chelsea add CSKA Moscow trip to busy pre-season schedule
Chelsea will make a 3,600-mile round trip to face CSKA Moscow in their final pre-season match, just one week before the 2016-17 Premier League campaign gets underway.Jun 8, 18:46
Marcel Desailly: 'Chelsea exit would be good for John Terry'
Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly believes that John Terry would have benefited from leaving the club this summer.Jun 8, 12:52
Radja Nainggolan considering move to Chelsea, despite being "happy" at Roma
Radja Nainggolan admits that he will consider an offer from Chelsea, despite being "happy" at Roma.Jun 8, 08:47
Giampiero Ventura announced as Italy's new head coach
Giampiero Ventura is announced as Italy's new head coach and will replace Antonio Conte after Euro 2016.Jun 7, 16:07
Italy toil against Finland in Antonio Conte's farewell fixture on home soil
Antonio Candreva scores one and sets up another for Italy as they beat Finland 2-0 in an international friendly at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi.Jun 6, 20:40
Report: Chelsea to sign Kwadwo Asamoah from Juventus
A report claims that Chelsea are close to signing Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah after his Italian club agreed to a transfer.Jun 6, 20:37
Team News: Italy's Simone Zaza, Ciro Immobile start against Finland in final friendly before Euros
Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile are paired up front for Italy against Finland in their final warm-up friendly before Euro 2016.Jun 6, 17:51
Live Commentary: Italy 2-0 Finland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Italy's 2-0 win over Finland, as the Azzurri rounded off their Euro 2016 preparations with another victory.Jun 6, 17:45
Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan reveals Chelsea contact
Chelsea and Roma have been in talks over the summer transfer of Radja Nainggolan, confirms the Belgian international.Jun 5, 19:34
Report: Chelsea tracking Dutch youngster Steven Bergwijn
A report claims that Netherlands Under-19s international winger Steven Bergwijn is a target for incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.Jun 4, 16:13
Report: Chelsea consider move for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke
Chelsea will reportedly make a transfer move for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke if they fail to re-sign Romelu Lukaku.Jun 3, 09:12
Jorginho, Riccardo Montolivo left out of Italy squad for Euro 2016
Jorginho and Riccardo Montolivo are among seven players cut from the Italy squad by Antonio Conte for Euro 2016 this summer.May 31, 20:15
Diego Simeone issues Diego Costa ultimatum?
Diego Simeone will continue at Atletico Madrid as long as the club signs Diego Costa back from Chelsea, according to a report.May 31, 08:24
Italy edge past Scotland in Malta
Italy get their Euro 2016 preparations underway with a routine 1-0 victory over Scotland at the Ta'Qali National Stadium in Malta.May 29, 20:44
Live Commentary: Italy 1-0 Scotland - as it happened
Relive Italy's 1-0 win over Scotland as Graziano Pelle scores the only goal of the game at the Ta'Qali National Stadium in Malta.May 29, 17:45
Gianluigi Buffon backs Italy to "surprise everyone" at Euro 2016
Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon backs his side to spring a surprise at Euro 2016 this summer.May 28, 20:58
Riccardo Montolivo, Thiago Motta out of Scotland game
Italy manager Antonio Conte confirms that Riccardo Montolivo and Thiago Motta will play no part in his side's friendly with Scotland due to calf injuries.May 28, 20:47
Preview:Italy vs. Scotland
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 warm-up match between Italy and Scotland at the Ta'Qali National Stadium in Malta.May 28, 13:07
Report: Chelsea open talks with Paul Pogba over £80m move
Paul Pogba is the subject of negotiations between Juventus and Chelsea over an £80m transfer, according to a report.May 28, 11:21
Eden Hazard cannot wait to go up against Jose Mourinho's Manchester United
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard says that he cannot wait to go up against Jose Mourinho's Manchester United team next season.May 27, 20:08
Tottenham Hotspur chasing £20m-rated Franco Vazquez?
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a £20m bid for Palermo playmaker Franco Vazquez, according to reports.May 27, 16:45
Is Jose Mourinho the right man for Manchester United?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at whether Jose Mourinho is the right man to take over as the new Manchester United manager.May 27, 11:12
Gary Lineker predicts "electric" 2016-17 season
Former England striker Gary Lineker predicts an "electric" 2016-17 Premier League season after Jose Mourinho was confirmed as Manchester United's new boss.May 27, 08:56
Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City's priority is to remain in top flight'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri insists that the Premier League champions will be focused on achieving top-flight survival next season.May 25, 08:27
Guus Hiddink wants Petr Cech, Didier Drogba Chelsea returns
Outgoing Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink says that he would like to see club legends Petr Cech and Guus Hiddink return to Stamford Bridge in the future.May 22, 13:29
Guus Hiddink 'to stay on at Chelsea in advisory role'
Guus Hiddink reportedly confirms that he will remain with Chelsea next season to assist incoming manager Antonio Conte.May 22, 13:15
Andrea Pirlo: 'Playing in MLS may have hindered my Italy hopes'
Andrea Pirlo claims that his Italy chances may have been hindered by his move to MLS side New York City FC, but is still hopeful that he can make the Euro 2016 squad.May 21, 18:29
Ray Wilkins backs John Terry for long-term Chelsea stay under Antonio Conte
Ray Wilkins is confident that Antonio Conte can manage John Terry's playing career in order to keep the skipper at the club well into his late 30s.May 20, 13:52
Chelsea captain John Terry signs new one-year deal at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea captain John Terry signs a new one-year contract at Stamford Bridge.May 18, 10:35
Antonio Conte acquitted in match-fixing case
Incoming Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is acquitted in his match-fixing case by a judge in Italy.May 16, 11:36
Guus Hiddink hoping for John Terry stay
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink admits that he would like to see John Terry stay at the club beyond the end of his current deal this summer.May 15, 19:05
Preview:Chelsea vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews the final-day Premier League clash between former champions Chelsea and their successors Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.May 14, 18:42
John Terry offered one-year Chelsea extension
Chelsea announce that captain John Terry has been offered a one-year contract extension.May 13, 12:33
Guus Hiddink: 'I won't give any advice to Antonio Conte'
Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink says that he will not give any advice to incoming boss Antonio Conte before he leaves Stamford Bridge in the summer.May 11, 09:19
Preview:Liverpool vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Liverpool's final home game of the season as they welcome Chelsea to Anfield in the Premier League.May 10, 14:46
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri: 'I would never rule out coaching Italy'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri admits that he would one day consider coaching Italy.May 10, 12:23
Italian FA president hints at Claudio Ranieri appointment
The president of the Italian Football Federation Carlos Tavecchio admits that he wants to see Claudio Ranieri win the World Cup with Italy.May 9, 12:32
Mark Schwarzer: 'Chelsea should keep John Terry'
Mark Schwarzer is hoping that incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte decides to keep John Terry at the club next season.May 8, 13:11


