Nainggolan fails Chelsea audition The Belgium midfielder had the chance to impress the incoming Blues manager when he faced Italy on Monday but turned in a poor, apathetic performance…ChelseaEuropean Championship
Is this the worst Italy of all time?The Italians may have been finalists four years ago but they have arrived in France with an underwhelming, unexciting panel of players - and, as a re…European Championship
Balotelli on Italy's chances at Euro 2016The Liverpool striker offers his thoughts on how Antonio Conte's side will get on in France and hopes Stephan El Shaarawy gets the chance to light up…European Championship
Fabregas: Rivals copy Spain for successThe midfielder dismissed La Roja's tag as one of the tournament favourites but claims his country's record-breaking achievements inspired, among othe…SpainGermany
Vialli: Italy defence the best at EurosThe former Chelsea and Azzurri star is confident that Antonio Conte has a solid back line and goalkeeper at his disposal, but has concerns over the t…European Championship
Balotelli: My struggle to play for ItalyThe 25-year-old forward was not allowed to represent his country at any age level until 2008 and he has exclusively explained to Goal just how frustr…European Championship
Balotelli is Goal's Euro 2016 columnistGoal and PUMA Football have teamed up to bring you Mario Balotelli's Euro 2016 insight, with the striker exclusively offering his views throughout th…European Championship
Balotelli wants underdog in Euros finalThe Liverpool marksman, who spent the 2015-16 season with AC Milan on loan, discusses the tournament in France and who he eventually wants to see go …European ChampionshipCroatia
O'Neill handed Keane boostThe LA Galaxy forward missed the final tournament warm-up friendly against Belarus with a calf strain but has returned to full trainingIrelandEuropean Championship
Classic Euro moments: Super MarioGoal has recreated some of the greatest moments from the tournament's history in animated form, starting with this cracker from Italy's enigmatic gen…European Championship
Pirlo: MLS move hurt Euro chancesLegendary playmaker Andrea Pirlo says moving to the U.S. may have damaged his chances of making Italy's Euro 2016 roster, but he has no regrets about…New York City FCMajor League Soccer
Euro 2016 spot would justify GiovincoThe 'Atomic Ant' has been in sublime form for Toronto FC and regardless of Antonio Conte's opinion of the strength of the North American league, he h…Toronto FC
Wilmots: Belgium Euro 2016 outsidersThe 47-year-old's men are the top ranked European side ahead of the tournament in France but he believes Spain, Germany and France will be the teams …European ChampionshipBelgium
Blanc frustrated by Verratti leaksNews of the Italian's Euro 2016-ending injury spread quickly on social media, much to the frustration of his trainer who had hoped to make a delayed …European ChampionshipParis Saint-Germain
Verratti Euro hopes threatened Paris Saint-Germain will carefully manage the midfielder's groin injury to give him the best chance of featuring for Italy in the summer showpiece, c…European ChampionshipParis Saint-Germain
Tavecchio coy on Conte replacementThe Italian Football Federation have confirmed they will wait until the end of the season before beginning the process of finding a new coach for the…European Championship
Ranieri to reject Italy for FoxesThe Azzurri job will be available after Euro 2016, but the Foxes boss has distanced himself from the role, insisting he wants to stay put at the King…Premier LeagueLeicester
Guidolin open to Italy postThe former Bologna and Udinese boss admits he would jump at the chance to manage his country if the opportunity presents itself, but is also keen on …Premier LeagueSwansea
Conte rules out Italy extensionThe coach has confirmed that his Azzurri tenure will come to an end after the tournament, as speculation increases over a possible move to ChelseaChelseaEuropean Championship
Guidolin "prêt" à coacher l'ItalieL'entraineur italien Francesco Guidolin s'est positionné comme candidat pour diriger la sélection italienne à l'issue du prochain Euro.
England defeat was 'stupid' - GomezThe Besiktas striker, who scored against the Three Lions, says his side cannot afford to take their foot off the gas against Italy after their collap…GermanyFriendlies
Khedira backs absent SchweinsteigerIt would be a "big mistake" to presume the Manchester United midfielder's time at the top level is winding down, says Germany's stand-in skipperGermanyFriendlies
Neuer not contemplating retirement yetThe Bayern Munich and Germany shot-stopper insists he has no desire to hang up his gloves just yet and has set his sights on winning more honours for…GermanyBundesliga
Jordi Alba: Casillas is a greatThe Barcelona defender has said that his former rival deserves his place with La Roja and is looking forward to a replay of the Euro 2012 finalSpainFriendlies
'Capello a safe option to replace Conte'The former Milan defender believes the Azzurri will not go far wrong by opting to appoint the ex-England manager as their next boss after Euro 2016 e…FriendliesEuropean Championship
Cannavaro eyes Italy jobThe ex-Parma and Real Madrid defender, who captained his country to World Cup glory in 2006, has revealed his desire to take over the Azzurri reins i…FriendliesEuropean Championship
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