A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Napoli's Rafael Benitez: 'We can improve'
Napoli coach Rafael Benitez is pleased with his side's performance against Borussia Dortmund, but insists that his players can get better.
Sep 18, 21:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Napoli edge past 10-man Borussia Dortmund
Gonzalo Higuain and Lorenzo Insigne are on target as Napoli get the better of Borussia Dortmund at home.
Sep 18, 20:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Gonzalo Higuain, Jose Callejon start for Napoli
Jakub Blaszczykowski starts for Borussia Dortmund against Napoli, who have Gonzalo Higuain and Jose Callejon in their starting lineup.
Sep 18, 18:16
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Napoli ease past Atalanta
Gonzalo Higuain and Jose Callejon score for Napoli as they get the better of Atalanta 2-0 at home in Serie A.
Sep 14, 20:45
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Italy 2-1 Czech Republic - as it happened
Sports Mole's commentary of Italy's potentially decisive World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic in Turin.
Sep 10, 18:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lorenzo Insigne thanks Cesare Prandelli after first Italy start
Lorenzo Insigne says that playing for Italy is "an honour" and thanks Cesare Prandelli for his first start against Bulgaria.
Sep 7, 04:21
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Alberto Gilardino starts in attack for Italy
Alberto Gilardino starts in attack for Italy as the Azzuri welcome Bulgaria to Palermo for a World Cup qualifier.
Sep 6, 18:44
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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, 18:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lorenzo Insigne signs new Napoli deal
Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne signs a new long-term agreement with the Italian club.
Aug 27, 12:16
Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli celebrates a goal against Milan on November 17, 2012
Lorenzo Insigne delighted with first Italy goal
Lorenzo Insigne says that it was "a wonderful sensation" to score his first goal for Italy in last night's 2-1 defeat to Argentina.
Aug 15, 02:56
Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli: "We met a team of great quality"
Cesare Prandelli says that he is not too disappointed following last night's 2-1 defeat to Argentina.
Aug 15, 02:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Argentina win in Italy
Gonzalo Higuain and Ever Banega find the net as Argentina beat Italy 2-1 in Rome.
Aug 14, 20:48
Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli celebrates a goal against Milan on November 17, 2012
Lorenzo Insigne's agent reveals Sunderland offer
Lorenzo Insigne's agent reveals that the Napoli forward rejected an enquiry from Sunderland earlier this summer.
Aug 12, 15:10
AS Roma forward Pablo Daniel Osvaldo of Argentina celebrates after he scored on a penalty kick during a Serie A soccer match between As Roma and Torino on November 19, 2012
Pablo Osvaldo returns for Italy
Roma forward Pablo Osvaldo, who did not feature at the Confederations Cup due to indiscipline, is recalled to the Italy squad for Wednesday's friendly against Argentina.
Aug 10, 08:38
Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli celebrates a goal against Milan on November 17, 2012
Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne tipped for Italy return
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli reportedly decides to include Lorenzo Insigne in his squad for a friendly against Argentina on August 14.
Aug 5, 12:55
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez content with Napoli performance
Rafael Benitez says that Napoli showed quality during their 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Emirates Cup.
Aug 3, 20:32
Arsenal Laurent Koscielny celebrates scoring against Newcastle on May 19, 2013
Arsenal held by Napoli
Arsenal come from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Napoli at the Emirates Stadium.
Aug 3, 17:10
Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain before a game with Colombia on June 8, 2013
Gonzalo Higuain makes Napoli debut
Gonzalo Higuain makes his debut for Napoli after entering the pitch against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Aug 3, 16:36
Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain before a game with Colombia on June 8, 2013
Team News: Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain on bench against Arsenal
Gonzalo Higuain is named on the Napoli bench for their clash against Premier League outfit Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Aug 3, 14:57
Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain before a game with Colombia on June 8, 2013
Napoli unveil Gonzlo Higuain, Pepe Reina before Galatasaray victory
Napoli present new signings Gonzalo Higuain and Pepe Reina to home fans before last night's 3-1 win over Galatasaray at the San Paolo Stadium.
Jul 30, 04:10
Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli pleased with Italy's youth
Marco Verratti, Lorenzo Insigne and Alessandro Florenzi will all play a part in Italy's future, according to national team coach Cesare Prandelli.
Jul 1, 16:10
Spain players celebrate after Alvaro Morata scored the only goal of the match against Germany on June 9, 2013
Team News: Alvaro Morata given nod for Spain
Alvaro Morata leads the line for Spain in the European Under-21 Championship final against Italy.
Jun 18, 15:14
Italy's Fabio Borini celebrates his winner against Holland on June 15, 2013
Italy scrape past Netherlands to reach European Under-21 Championship final
Fabio Borini scores with just over 10 minutes against the Netherlands to play to send Italy into the European Under-21 Championship final.
Jun 15, 20:23
Italy coach Devis Mangia gestures after his side score against England on June 5, 2013
Live Commentary: Norway 1-1 Italy - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the Group B clash between Norway and Italy at the European Under-21 Championships.
Jun 11, 15:30
Italian players celebrate a goal against Israel on June 8, 2013
Italy thrash Israel to qualify from Group A
Italy Under-21s qualify from Group A by thrashing Israel 4-0.
Jun 8, 20:20
Italy's Lorenzo Insigne celebrates scoring against England in the U21 Championships match on June 5, 2013
Preview:Italy vs. Israel
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Under-21 European Championship clash between Italy and hosts Israel.
Jun 6, 16:29
England coach Stuart Pearce during the U21 championship match against Italy on June 5, 2013
Stuart Pearce: 'Disallowed goal was karma for England'
Stuart Pearce says that England's disallowed goal in their U21 Euro 2013 opener was fair after Italy had been denied an earlier penalty.
Jun 6, 05:38
England skipper Jordan Henderson in action against Italy on June 5, 2013
Jordan Henderson: "We could have played a lot better"
Jordan Henderson says that England's disallowed would have changed the outcome of their U21 Euro 2013 defeat to Italy on Wednesday.
Jun 6, 05:27
Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson "baffled" by disallowed goal
England Under-21 captain Jordan Henderson says that he does not know why his side had a goal disallowed in their defeat to the Italians.
Jun 5, 23:22
Italy coach Devis Mangia gestures after his side score against England on June 5, 2013
Devis Mangia: 'It was a great performance'
Italy Under-21 boss Devis Mangia hails his side's performance following their 1-0 win over England's youngsters.
Jun 5, 23:03
England coach Stuart Pearce during the U21 championship match against Italy on June 5, 2013
Stuart Pearce: 'England weren't good enough'
Stuart Pearce says the better side won after England's 1-0 defeat to Italy in the U21 Euro 2013 Championships.
Jun 5, 21:33
Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli celebrates a goal against Milan on November 17, 2012
Match Analysis: England 0-1 Italy
Sports Mole dissects the action as Italy record a 1-0 win over England in their opening Group A fixture in the European Under-21 Championships.
Jun 5, 20:42
Italy's Lorenzo Insigne celebrates scoring against England in the U21 Championships match on June 5, 2013
Lorenzo Insigne goal condemns England to defeat
Italy's Lorenzo Insigne scores an 80th-minute free kick to beat England 1-0 in their opening match of the Under-21 Euro 2013.
Jun 5, 20:25
Stuart Pearce
Live Commentary: England 0-1 Italy - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the European Under-21 Championship Group A clash in Israel as Italy record a 1-0 win over England.
Jun 5, 17:30
Malaga's Isco Alarcon celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Porto on March 13, 2013
European Under21 Championship: 10 players to watch
Sports Mole brings you 10 players that we believe will be worth watching at the upcoming European Under-21 Championship.
Jun 5, 11:55
Stuart Pearce
Preview:England vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Under-21 Championship clash between England and Italy.
Jun 3, 15:35
Napoli striker Edinson Cavani scores the winning goal in the match against Siena on May 12, 2013
Edinson Cavani helps Napoli complete Siena comeback
Marek Hamsik scores in stoppage time as Napoli edge Siena 2-1 at the San Paolo Stadium.
May 12, 15:04
Napoli's Marek Hamsik celebrates scoring the opener against Parma on January 27, 2013
Napoli seal second place with Bologna romp
Napoli score three times without reply at Bologna to confirm second place and their highest finish for over 20 years.
May 8, 20:38
Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli celebrates a goal against Milan on November 17, 2012
Team News: Lorenzo Insigne returns for Napoli
Napoli recall Lorenzo Insigne to partner Edinson Cavani in attack for the Serie A trip to Bologna.
May 8, 18:12
Napoi's Edison Cavani celebrates his goal against Parma on January 27, 2013
Live Commentary: Napoli 3-1 Inter Milan - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary of the clash between Serie A heavyweights Napoli and Inter Milan, which featured a hat-trick from Ednson Cavani.
May 5, 18:15
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