Italy's Andrea Pirlo celebrates scoring the opening goal during the soccer Confederations Cup group A match against Mexico on June 16, 2013
Italy edge seven-goal thriller
Italy defeat Japan 4-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup in Brazil.
Jun 19, 23:50
 Cesare Prandelli
Live Commentary: Italy 4-3 Japan - as it happened
Join Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary of the Confederations Cup clash between Italy and Japan.
Jun 19, 21:38
 Italy's Mario Balotelli kicks the ball to score his team's second goal during the soccer Confederations Cup group A match between Mexico and Italy on June 16, 2013
Cesare Prandelli: 'Mario Balotelli can shine with Italy'
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli says that Mario Balotelli is now ready to "shine" with the national team.
Jun 19, 03:59
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli: "Three or four" changes against Japan
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli admits that he may make several changes for their Confederations Cups clash against Japan tonight.
Jun 19, 03:28
 Italy's Mario Balotelli kicks the ball to score his team's second goal during the soccer Confederations Cup group A match between Mexico and Italy on June 16, 2013
Italy's Mario Balotelli confident of reaching Confederations Cup final
Italy forward Mario Balotelli declares that his side are confident of matching any opponent at this year's Confederations Cup.
Jun 16, 22:44
 Andrea Pirlo
Team News: Andrea Pirlo wins 100th Italy cap
Andrea Pirlo will win his 100th senior international cap tonight after being named in Italy's starting XI for their Confederations Cup clash against Mexico.
Jun 16, 18:34
 Andrea Pirlo
Live Commentary: Mexico 1-2 Italy - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the Confederations Cup clash between Mexico and Italy at the Maracana that ends in a win for the latter.
Jun 16, 18:30
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli: 'Mario Balotelli will play against Mexico'
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli reveals that he expects Mario Balotelli to play in the Confederations Cup game against Mexico.
Jun 16, 12:28
 Italy striker Mario Balotelli dispatches a penalty against Malta on March 26, 2013
Mario Balotelli limps out of Italy training
Mario Balotelli is forced out of training for Italy's Confederations Cup opener after struggling with a recurring thigh problem.
Jun 14, 23:14
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli: Haiti draw an "embarrassment"
Cesare Prandelli says that Italy's draw with Haiti was an "embarrassment".
Jun 12, 06:13
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli: 'Balotelli must learn quickly'
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli admits that he must speak to Mario Balotelli about his temper, following the forward's sending-off against the Czech Republic.
Jun 7, 22:58
 Italy's Mario Balotelli receives the red card from referee Svein Oddvar Moen during the World Cup qualifying match against the Czech Republic on June 7, 2013
Czech Republic, Italy play out stalemate
Czech Republic and Italy cannot be separated in their World Cup qualifying Group B clash in Prague.
Jun 7, 20:46
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli confident ahead of World Cup
Cesare Prandelli believes that Italy have the players to challenge for the World Cup in Brazil next summer.
May 31, 20:24
 Italy striker Mario Balotelli dispatches a penalty against Malta on March 26, 2013
Mario Balotelli ruled out of Italy friendly
Italy rule Mario Balotelli out of Friday's friendly with San Marino as he recovers from a niggling back problem, with Andrea Barzagli also sidelined through injury.
May 29, 16:12
 Roma's Pablo Osvaldo celebrates scoring his team's second against Bologna on January 27, 2013
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo dropped by Italy
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli reportedly decides to drop Pablo Daniel Osvaldo from his Confederations Cup squad following his verbal attack on Roma boss Aurelio Andreazzoli.
May 28, 16:28
 Stephan El Shaarawy
Stephan El Shaarawy should be fit for Italy qualifier
Italy are confident that striker Stephan El Shaarawy will recover from an ankle problem to face the Czech Republic in a World Cup qualifier next week.
May 28, 15:07
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli considering Pablo Daniel Osvaldo action
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli admits that he is considering whether to take action after Pablo Daniel Osvaldo's outburst directed at Roma coach Aurelio Andreazzoli earlier today.
May 27, 18:44
 Milan striker Mario Balotelli celebrates a goal against Parma on February 15, 2013
Cesare Prandelli praises Mario Balotelli racism reaction
Cesare Prandelli says that AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli showed maturity amid alleged racist chanting from Roma fans during their meeting on Sunday.
May 14, 05:13
 Italy striker Mario Balotelli dispatches a penalty against Malta on March 26, 2013
Cesare Prandelli praises Mario Balotelli talent
Cesare Prandelli believes that Mario Balotelli is starting to show his potential.
Mar 28, 16:02
 Italy striker Mario Balotelli dispatches a penalty against Malta on March 26, 2013
Cesare Prandelli: 'Mario Balotelli reaching potential'
Mario Balotelli is starting to realise his potential, according to Italy manager Cesare Prandelli.
Mar 27, 08:18
 Italy striker Mario Balotelli dispatches a penalty against Malta on March 26, 2013
Ricardo Montolivo labels Mario Balotelli a "superstar"
AC Milan midfielder Ricardo Montolivo calls club and national teammate Mario Balotelli a "superstar" after the forward scored both goals in Italy's 2-0 win over Malta on Tuesday.
Mar 27, 04:14
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli praises captain Gianluigi Buffon
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli praises goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon after the stopper marked his 126th cap for the Azzurri with a penalty save in their 2-0 win over Malta.
Mar 27, 02:44
 Italy
Live Commentary: Malta 0-2 Italy - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary of the World Cup qualifier between Italy and Malta.
Mar 26, 18:45
 Cesare Prandelli
Italy's Cesare Prandelli targets win in Malta
Cesare Prandelli says that he will be satisfied if Italy were to win 1-0 against Malta away from home in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Mar 25, 17:29
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli coy on Italy lineup
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli refuses to say whether he will start with Emanuele Giaccherini or Alessio Cerci against Malta on Tuesday.
Mar 25, 17:18
 Roma's Alessandro Florenzi celebrates scoring the opening goal against Inter on January 23, 2013
Italy call up Alessandro Florenzi
Italy add Roma midfielder Alessandro Florenzi to the senior squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Malta.
Mar 23, 12:22
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli pleased with Italy spirit
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli praises his players' spirit following their 2-2 draw with Brazil in Thursday's friendly in Switzerland.
Mar 21, 23:57
 New Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari speaks to the media on November 29, 2012
Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'Brazil fans are depressed'
Luiz Felipe Scolari believes that Brazil fans are "depressed" due to the national team's recent lack of success.
Mar 21, 05:43
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli rejects favourites tag
Cesare Prandelli says that Italy are not favourites against Brazil for tonight's match in Geneva.
Mar 21, 05:32
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli speaks of lightning ordeal
Cesare Prandelli says that anyone would be scared if their plane was struck by lightening like Italy's was yesterday.
Mar 21, 05:25
 Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo backs Francesco Totti return for Italy
Andrea Pirlo says that the doors to the Italy national team "are always open" for Francesco Totti.
Mar 20, 16:32
 Gianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi Buffon backs Francesco Totti Italy return
Gianluigi Buffon says that he would love to see Francesco Totti return to the Italy national team.
Mar 19, 14:15
 AS Roma forward Francesco Totti celebrates with a teammate after scoring in his sides match with Cagliari on February 1, 2013
Roma's Francesco Totti coy on Italy recall
Francesco Totti refuses to say whether he is interested in playing for Italy at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
Mar 19, 14:01
 AS Roma forward Francesco Totti celebrates with a teammate after scoring in his sides match with Cagliari on February 1, 2013
Cesare Prandelli hints at Francesco Totti recall
Cesare Prandelli reveals that he could include Francesco Totti in his Italy squad for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
Mar 18, 17:06
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli: 'Napoli vs. Juventus clash will decide Serie A title'
Cesare Prandelli predicts that Napoli's clash with Juventus at San Paolo will decide the destination of the scudetto.
Mar 1, 09:54
 Milan striker Mario Balotelli celebrates a goal against Parma on February 15, 2013
Cesare Prandelli hails "great" Mario Balotelli
Cesare Prandelli is pleased with Mario Balotelli's return to form at AC Milan and is delighted to watch him and Stephan El Shaarawy play together at club level as well.
Feb 27, 14:56
 Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli sees promise in young Italy
Cesare Prandelli says that his Italy squad needs time to work on their new formation following last night's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands.
Feb 7, 04:07
 Stephan El Shaarawy
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli promises to get mohican haircut if Azzurri win World Cup
Italy manager says that he will get a mohican haircut like AC Milan duo Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli if the Azzurri win the next World Cup.
Feb 5, 20:47
 New AC Milan signing Mario Balotelli warms up prior to his side's match with Udinese on February 3, 2013
Cesare Prandelli: 'We can keep an eye on Mario Balotelli'
Cesare Prandelli admits that he is pleased Mario Balotelli has returned to play his club football in Italy.
Feb 5, 10:58
 Controversial City forward Mario Balotelli takes his place on the bench against Watford on January 5, 2013
Cesare Prandelli: 'I have faith in Mario Balotelli'
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli believes that Mario Balotelli will fulfill his potential as a player.
Jan 25, 13:43
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