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Antonio Cassano loses weight to bolster World Cup chances
Parma striker Antonio Cassano says that he has lost weight in the hope of going to the World Cup with Italy.Mar 17, 14:14
Cesare Prandelli: 'Andres Iniesta best in world'
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli says that Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta is "undoubtedly the best player in the world".Mar 5, 13:43
Cesare Prandelli "didn't want" Spain match
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli concedes that he "didn't want" to face Spain in an international friendly this week.Mar 4, 16:33
Ciro Immobile eyes World Cup spot
Torino striker Ciro Immobile admits that he is determined to win a place in Italy's squad for this summer's World Cup.Mar 2, 13:26
Cesare Prandelli to commit to Italy?
Cesare Prandelli will reportedly pen a new four-year contract extension.Feb 27, 11:00
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli dismisses rumours of moving to Tottenham Hotspur
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli rejects rumours that he could become the new permanent head coach of Tottenham Hotspur.Feb 24, 11:08
Cesare Prandelli open to managing Tottenham Hotspur?
A report claims that Cesare Prandelli is keen to manage Tottenham Hotspur once the World Cup in Brazil ends.Feb 18, 14:34
Roberto Donadoni backs Antonio Cassano for Italy recall
Parma manager Roberto Donadoni says that Antonio Cassano can make the Italy squad for this summer's World Cup if he keeps up his goalscoring form.Jan 21, 14:15
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Mario Balotelli is unreliable'
Carlo Ancelotti believes that AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli is not a top player.Jan 12, 13:13
Luca Toni hopeful of World Cup spot
Luca Toni says that it would be "a pleasure and an honour" to play for Italy in this summer's World Cup in Brazil.Jan 7, 13:57
Cesare Prandelli: "Italian football has to grow"
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli admits that he is saddened by the current state of football within the country.Dec 13, 14:10
Cesare Prandelli: 'Costa Rica tougher than England'
Cesare Prandelli believes that Costa Rica are Italy's most difficult opponents in World Cup Group D.Dec 7, 05:46
England, Italy want World Cup drinks breaks
The coaches of the England and Italy national teams confirm that they would be keen for drinks breaks during their World Cup match.Dec 6, 22:29
Cesare Prandelli slams "ridiculous" World Cup draw
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli says that FIFA's system for determining the World Cup seeds "doesn't work and must be revised".Dec 6, 13:14
Cesare Prandelli wants Francesco Totti for World Cup
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli admits that he wants Francesco Totti to come out of international retirement to play in next summer's World Cup.Dec 4, 19:58
Live Commentary: Italy 2-2 Nigeria - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Italy and Nigeria's entertaining share of the spoils at Craven Cottage.Nov 18, 19:20
Cesare Prandelli: 'No Francesco Totti return'
Cesare Prandelli says that there is no chance of Francesco Totti coming out of retirement to play for the Italian national side.Nov 18, 15:15
Cesare Prandelli honoured by Italy half-century
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli shares his pride at reaching 50 games in charge of the Azzurri against Nigeria tonight in London.Nov 18, 13:48
Cesare Prandelli demands defensive improvement
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli identifies defending from set pieces as the main weakness in their 1-1 draw with Germany at the San Siro last night.Nov 16, 00:55
Pablo Osvaldo suffers allergy attack
Southampton striker Pablo Osvaldo needs anti-histamine injections after suffering a strong allergic reaction during Italy's friendly with Germany.Nov 15, 23:43
Italy, Germany share the spoils
Ignazio Abate cancels out a Mats Hummels header as Italy extend their 18-year unbeaten record against Germany with a 1-1 draw at San Siro.Nov 15, 21:37
Live Commentary: Italy 1-1 Germany - as it happened
Live commentary of Italy's international friendly with Germany at the San Siro.Nov 15, 18:14
Mario Balotelli, Giuseppe Rossi partnership on Cesare Prandelli's radar
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli reveals that he plans to experiment with Mario Balotelli and Giuseppe Rossi together in attack at the first possible opportunity.Nov 15, 14:26
Mario Balotelli to start for Italy against Germany
Cesare Prandelli names Mario Balotelli in Italy's starting lineup for Friday's match against Germany at the San Siro in Milan.Nov 14, 19:59
Cesare Prandelli: 'Mario Balotelli needs his confidence back'
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli says that Mario Balotelli needs to get his confidence back if he wants to regain his form.Nov 12, 19:47
Marco Parolo delighted with Italy recall
Parma midfielder Marco Parolo savours a recall for Italy after two years in international wilderness.Nov 11, 19:13
Cesare Prandelli glad Italy are unseeded
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli believes that being a second seed for the World Cup will help his side's concentration levels.Oct 17, 09:58
Cesare Prandelli slams "embarrassing" Armenia draw
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli slams his side's performance in the 2-2 draw against Armenia as "embarrassing".Oct 16, 03:55
Team News: Dani Osvaldo and Lorenzo Insigne start for Italy
Cesare Prandelli hands starts to Dani Osvaldo, Lorenzo Insigne and Andrea Pirlo for Italy's qualifying clash against Armenia this evening.Oct 15, 18:30
Live Commentary: Italy 2-2 Armenia - as it happened
Sports Mole's text commentary of Italy's topsy-turvy World Cup qualifier with Aremnia, which saw Mario Balotelli salvage a late 2-2 draw.Oct 15, 18:15
Andrea Pirlo has Premier League options?
Tottenham Hotspur are leading Premier League interest in Juventus playmaker Andre Pirlo, according to reports.Oct 15, 14:44
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Cesare Prandelli to ban Italian squad's Twitter usage
The Italian squad will be banned from using Twitter at next year's World Cup by their coach Cesare Prandelli.Oct 15, 14:07
Mario Balotelli fit to face Armenia
Italy medical staff confirm that Mario Balotelli is recovering from illness and should be fit to face Armenia tomorrow night.Oct 14, 15:37
Cesare Prandelli: 'Italy lost concentration'
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli blames his side's 2-2 draw with Denmark on a slack start to the second half in Copenhagen.Oct 11, 22:57
Live Commentary: Denmark 2-2 Italy - as it happened
Sports Mole's text coverage of Denmark's topsy-turvy World Cup qualifier against Italy, which ended 2-2 thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser.Oct 11, 17:45
Marco Verratti not considering Paris Saint-Germain exit
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has no plans to leave the club in the next two transfer windows, according to his agent.Oct 11, 12:43
Pablo Osvaldo in line for Italy start
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli reportedly plans to hand Pablo Osvaldo a chance to impress from the start against Denmark in tonight's World Cup qualifier.Oct 11, 11:34
Cesare Prandelli: Francesco Totti could make Italy's World Cup squad
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli admits that Roma's Francesco Totti is providing him with food for thought and says the veteran playmaker could make the squad which travels to Brazil for the World Cup.Oct 8, 00:22
Giuseppe Rossi returns to Italy fold
Giuseppe Rossi could make his first appearance for Italy in two years after receiving the call for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.Oct 6, 21:17
Giuseppe Rossi wants Italy recall
Fiorentina frontman Giuseppe Rossi expresses his desire to earn another call-up to the Italy squad.Oct 5, 11:45
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