Emmanuele Giaccherini
Team News: James Rodriguez starts alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane makes three changes to his starting XI ahead of their Champions League last-16 first leg against Napoli at the Bernabeu.
Feb 15, 19:07
Emmanuele Giaccherini close to sealing Napoli switch?
Sunderland midfielder Emmanuele Giaccherini arrives in Italy to seal a move to Napoli.
Jul 16, 11:57
Team News: Italy ring changes for Spain clash
Italy boss Antonio Conte rings the changes for his side's Euro 2016 clash with Spain.
Jun 27, 16:06
Eder strike sends Italy through to last 16
A late strike from Eder earns Italy a 1-0 victory over Sweden, a result which takes Antonio Conte's side through to the knockout stages of Euro 2016.
Jun 17, 15:52
Preview: Sunderland vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews a massive match in the Premier League's relegation battle as Sunderland welcome Leicester City to the Stadium of Light.
May 14, 17:31
Preview: Sunderland vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between relegation-threatened Sunderland and Europa League hopefuls Southampton at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 30, 19:40
Preview: Manchester United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford as the hosts look to bounce back from their defeat to Swansea.
Feb 26, 14:46
Preview: Liverpool vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield as the Reds go in search of a third win in the space of seven days.
Dec 5, 10:32
Preview: Leicester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Leicester and Sunderland at the King Power Stadium, as the Foxes seek to end a winless run of six games.
Nov 20, 19:48
Preview: Sunderland vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Spurs at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats go in search of a first win of the season.
Sep 11, 17:52
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, 11:11
Player Ratings: Queens Park Rangers 1-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole rates all the players from the Premier League clash between Queens Park Rangers and Sunderland at Loftus Road, which the Hoops won 1-0.
Aug 30, 18:28
Emmanuele Giaccherini "happy" at Sunderland
Emmanuele Giaccherini insists that he is happy at Sunderland, despite rumours linking him with a move elsewhere.
Aug 20, 17:11
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews a Premier League opening-day game between two teams who narrowly avoided the drop last term as West Brom host Sunderland at The Hawthorns.
Aug 14, 21:38
Emmanule Giaccherini "disappointed" by World Cup snub
Sunderland winger Emmanuele Giaccherini admits his "disappointment" at being left out of Italy's World Cup squad and is surprised at how he suddenly fell out of favour.
Jun 13, 16:37
Provisional 30-man Italy World Cup squad revealed
Cesare Prandelli names his provisional 30-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.
May 13, 19:23
Match Analysis: Sunderland 4-0 Cardiff City
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Sunderland's vital 4-0 win at home to Cardiff in the Premier League.
Apr 27, 14:33
Live Commentary: Sunderland 4-0 Cardiff City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of Sunderland's 4-0 win at home to fellow strugglers Cardiff in the Premier League.
Apr 27, 11:00
Preview: Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between title-chasing Chelsea and bottom-of-the-table Sunderland, who are managed by former Blue Gus Poyet.
Apr 17, 17:50
Preview: Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews the crucial bottom-of-the-table Premier League clash between relegation rivals Sunderland and Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 13, 13:05
Gus Poyet: 'I will give players opportunities in FA Cup'
Gus Poyet confirms that he will give a number of fringe players a chance to impress in the FA Cup this weekend.
Feb 14, 05:23
Jack Colback snatches late point for Sunderland
Sunderland come back from two goals down to draw with Cardiff City in this evening's Premier League meeting in the Welsh capital.
Dec 28, 19:26
Agent: 'Emanuele Giaccherini happy at Sunderland'
The agent of Emanuele Giaccherini insists that the Italian midfielder is happy at Sunderland.
Dec 11, 12:51
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, 22:17
Adnan Januzaj double spares Manchester United blushes
Adnan Januzaj scores twice in the second half to help Manchester United come from behind to defeat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 5, 19:34
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-3 Liverpool
Sports Mole pores over a Liverpool win at Sunderland inspired by Daniel Sturridge and the returning Luis Suarez.
Sep 29, 19:10
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-3 Liverpool - as it happened
Read how Luis Suarez returned with a bang for Liverpool as they saw off managerless Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.
Sep 29, 15:00
Live Commentary: Italy 1-0 Bulgaria - as it happened
Sports Mole's text commentary of Italy's vital, but fortunate, victory over Bulgaria in World Cup qualifying.
Sep 6, 19:15
Sunderland to focus on youth
Sunderland chief executive Margaret Byrne says that the club expect to be developing more youth players through their academy in the future.
Aug 27, 20:55
Paolo Di Canio challenges Ellis Short to make further sacrifices
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio wants Ellis Short to sanction further signings before the transfer window closes, even if it means letting Stephane Sessegnon leave.
Aug 20, 03:19
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, 19:30
Match Analysis: Italy 1-2 France
Sports Mole analyses Italy's 2-1 defeat to France in Parma.
Nov 14, 22:20
