Italy Shall Overcome – Rest Azzurred

‘imbarazzare’ (embarrassing) ‘una baraonda’ (a shambles) ‘disonorare’ (disgrace); just some of the words used to describe Italy’s world cup performance.  Aside from the collapse of...

Slovakia 3-2 Italy: Slovaks The End Of That

Reigning champions Italy were sensationally knocked out of the World Cup by Slovakia, who clinched their place in the last 16 with...

Win or Bust for Italy

Italy face a stern test in their third and final group game against Slovakia in Johannseburg. Nothing but three points will...

Italy Pay The Penalty As All-Whites Hold Out For A Draw

World Champions Italy struggled to a 1-1 draw against minnow opposition New Zealand in Nelspruit on Sunday, leaving their chances of reaching...

It’ll Be All-White On The Night

Reigning champions Italy look to put their recent poor form behind them when they take on The ‘All Whites’ of New Zealand in...

De Rossi Helps Italy Escape From Alcaraz

A goalkeeping howler spared Italy’s blushes in their opening group stage game against Paraguay, ensuring they claimed a fortunate point on...

Italy open World Cup defence with Paraguay draw

There has been a lot of talk in recent months over whether Italy are capable of defending the World Cup title...

Lippi: Good Guay? Bad Guay? All Will Be Revealed Against Paraguay

It’s been a turbulent few months for the Italian national team, on and off the field. A poor string of results, numerous...

Italy Boss Leaves Out Ross

Italy manager Marcello Lippi has announced who is to be left at home as his squad prepare to travel to South...

No Swiss Roll for Italy

World Cup holders Italy were held to a draw by Switzerland in their final warm-up match in Geneva, before heading to...