Italy news

Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi has finally confirmed what he said to provoke Zinedine Zidane into headbutting him at the 2006 World Cup final.

Mario Balotelli’s international career appears to be over, with Italy boss Roberto Mancini admitting “that chapter is closed”.

Pressure is on Roberto Mancini to put the loss against England behind them when they face Malta.

England striker Harry Kane netted his 54th goal for the Three Lions from the penalty spot to write his name into the history books.

Declan Rice has hit back at "harsh" criticism from Graeme Souness, claiming that the Sky Sports pundit "doesn't watch West Ham every week".

Nick Pope has withdrawn from the England squad to face Italy and Ukraine and will be replaced by Fraser Forster.

Graeme Souness broke down in tears when paying tribute to the “gorgeous soul” that was his friend and former Sampdoria team-mate Gianluca Vialli.

Argentina may have savoured World Cup glory at Qatar 2022, but they remain stuck behind arch-rivals Brazil in the latest FIFA world rankings.

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