Mats Hummels, Nicklas Bendtner
Mats Hummels highlights the threat of Italy's players
Mats Hummels pinpoints several threats in the Italy team ahead of the two sides' Euro 2012 semi-final.
Jun 26, 22:48
Mario Balotelli
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Mario Balotelli to stay at current clubs
None of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mario Balotelli or Marek Hamsik will leave their respective clubs this summer, according to the agent of all three players.
Jun 26, 21:21
Mario Balotelli, Leonardo Bonucci
Mario Balotelli, Daniele De Rossi in bust-up
Italy duo Mario Balotelli and Daniele De Rossi clashed during their Euro 2012 win over England, according to reports.
Jun 26, 11:05
Mesut Ozil, Wesley Sneijder
Mesut Ozil believes that Germany will beat Italy and win Euro 2012
Real Madrid play-maker Mesut Ozil is confident that Germany can beat Italy and go on to win Euro 2012
Jun 25, 22:51
Mario Balotelli
Roberto Mancini: 'Mario Balotelli better than Wayne Rooney'
Roberto Mancini believes that Mario Balotelli outplayed Wayne Rooney in Italy's defeat of England in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012.
Jun 25, 10:15
Joe Hart
Joe Hart: 'Italy were superior'
Joe Hart says that Italy were the better team in Kiev.
Jun 24, 22:26
England
England 0-0 Italy (Italy win on penalties)
Italy advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2012 with a dramatic penalty shootout win over England.
Jun 24, 21:25
Wayne Rooney
Half-Time Report: England 0-0 Italy
England's Euro 2012 quarter-final clash with Italy remains goalless at the break.
Jun 24, 19:30
Roy Hodgson
Team News: England unchanged for quarter-final
Roy Hodgson decides to make no changes to his England starting lineup for tonight's quarter-final against Italy.
Jun 24, 17:44
Mario Balotelli
Balotelli's sister: "Mario is very calm"
Mario Balotelli's sister insists that the Italy striker is "calm" ahead of tonight's meeting with England.
Jun 24, 17:38
Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Mario Balotelli is key'
Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti backs his fellow Italian Mario Balotelli to shoot down England in their Euro 2012 quarter-final clash on Sunday.
Jun 24, 16:05
Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo: Mario Balotelli "needs to be pampered"
Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo says that Mario Balotelli "needs to be pampered a bit" to avoid him causing problems for the team.
Jun 24, 03:27
Mario Balotelli and Scott Parker
Gary Neville warns players against 'Balotelli games'
England coach Gary Neville believes that attempting to "wind up" Italy forward Mario Balotelli could do more harm than good.
Jun 24, 00:08
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli: "I could be Peter Pan"
Italy and Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli compares himself to Peter Pan.
Jun 23, 18:29
Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard: "Mario Balotelli is an excellent player"
England skipper Steven Gerrard identifies Mario Balotelli as Italy's major threat ahead of tomorrow's quarter-final in Kiev.
Jun 23, 16:23
Mario Balotelli, Leonardo Bonucci
Patrick Vieira: 'Mario Balotelli has to learn from mistakes'
Patrick Vieira believes that Mario Balotelli is ready to grow up and show he can learn from his mistakes.
Jun 23, 14:40
Roy Hodgson
Preview:Quarter-final - England vs. Italy
England face Italy tomorrow night for the right to face Germany in the semi-finals of Euro 2012. Here, Sports Mole has previewed the encounter in Kiev.
Jun 23, 12:19
Mario Balotelli, Leonardo Bonucci
Glen Johnson: 'We're not focused on Mario Balotelli'
Glen Johnson says that England will not be concerned with Mario Balotelli when they face Italy in the Euro 2012 quarter-final on Sunday.
Jun 22, 09:37
Mario Balotelli, Leonardo Bonucci
Leonardo Bonucci: Mario Balotelli can prove the difference
Leonardo Bonucci dismisses reports that Mario Balotelli doesn't feel like a part of the Italian national team.
Jun 22, 08:00
Mario Balotelli, Leonardo Bonucci
Gary Neville: 'Mario Balotelli adds extra spice to quarter-final'
Gary Neville believes that Mario balotelli adds 'extra spice' to the quarter-final between England and Italy.
Jun 22, 04:21
Carlos Tevez
Mancini: 'England have Capello to thank'
Roberto Mancini says that England would not be in the position that they are now in if it were not for Fabio Capello.
Jun 21, 19:07
Thiago Motta and Iker Casillas
Thiago Motta out of quarter-final with England?
Thiago Motta is a doubt to face England in their Euro 2012 quarter-final but Mario Balotelli is expected to start.
Jun 21, 18:21
Joe Hart
Joe Hart: 'We fear no-one'
Joe Hart claims that England fear no opposition ahead of England's quarter-final match against Italy on Sunday.
Jun 21, 12:25
Mario Balotelli, Richard Dunne
Roberto Mancini: Mario Balotelli is Italy's best striker
Roberto Mancini believes that Mario Balotelli should be first on the team sheet for Italy's quarter-final clash against England.
Jun 21, 09:53
Joleon Lescott, John Terry
No contact between Joleon Lescott and Mario Balotelli
Joleon Lescott says he won't contact Manchester City teammate Mario Balotelli ahead of England's quarter-final meeting with Italy at Euro 2012.
Jun 21, 05:31
Mario Balotelli, Leonardo Bonucci
Mario Balotelli in confrontation with paparazzi
Italy striker Mario Balotelli is reportedly involved in an angry confrontation with paparazzi.
Jun 20, 15:05
Mario Balotelli, Richard Dunne
James Milner: 'I'll banter Balotelli'
James Milner is looking forward to facing Mario Balotelli when England face Italy in the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.
Jun 20, 05:37
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand, Vincent Kompany criticise UEFA
Rio Ferdinand and Vincent Kompany criticise UEFA over the size of fine given to Croatia for the racial abuse of Mario Balotelli.
Jun 20, 00:08
Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello: 'Italy job doesn't interest me'
Fabio Capello rules out the possibility of ever coaching his native Italy.
Jun 19, 19:00
Mario Balotelli, Leonardo Bonucci
Cesare Prandelli to discuss 'gagging' with Mario Balotelli
Cesare Prandelli claims that he has no issues with Mario Balotelli after the Italy striker appeared to direct abuse at the Azzurri boss.
Jun 19, 16:43
Mario Balotelli, Ognjen Vukojevic
UEFA fine Croatia £65,000 for racist chanting
UEFA fine Croatia £65,000 after their fans targeted racist chanting towards Italy striker Mario Balotelli during last week's Group C clash.
Jun 19, 14:59
Mario Balotelli
AC Milan chief Adriano Galliani not interested in signing Mario Balotelli
AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani insists that it is best for Mario Balotelli to stay at Manchester City this summer.
Jun 19, 14:30
Mario Balotelli, Leonardo Bonucci
Leonardo Bonucci explains Mario Balotelli gagging
Leonardo Bonucci reveals that he gagged Mario Balotelli to prevent the Manchester City striker from talking himself into trouble.
Jun 19, 11:35
Claudio Marchisio, Aiden McGeady
Euro 2012 - Italy 2-0 Republic of Ireland
A selection of photos of Italy's 2-0 win against the Republic of Ireland.
Jun 19, 07:32
Cesare Prandelli
Match Analysis: Euro 2012: Italy 2-0 Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action between Group C rivals Italy and Republic of Ireland.
Jun 18, 21:05
Antonio Cassano
Italy 2-0 Republic of Ireland
Goals from Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli secure Italy's place in the Euro 2012 last eight while Ireland finish the tournament without a point.
Jun 18, 20:42
Antonio Cassano
Half-Time Report: Italy 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Antonio Cassano's first-half header against the Republic of Ireland gives Italy a 1-0 half-time lead and puts the Azzuri on the verge of quarter-final qualification.
Jun 18, 19:38
Mario Balotelli, Ognjen Vukojevic
Team News: Mario Balotelli drops out for Italy
Mario Balotelli drops to the Italian bench for this evening's final group game against the Republic of Ireland.
Jun 18, 17:56
Michel Platini
Michel Platini 'unhappy' with Croatia supporters
Michel Platini says that he is 'unhappy' with the Croatia supporters after the national side were charged by UEFA for fans' alleged monkey chants towards Mario Balotelli.
Jun 18, 15:45
Mario Balotelli, Ognjen Vukojevic
Preview: Group C - Italy vs. Republic of Ireland
Italy need to win against an already-eliminated Republic of Ireland to have any chance of progressing to the knockout stages of Euro 2012. Sports Mole previews the encounter.
Jun 18, 06:29