Italy WC flop to cost economy €1 billionGian Piero Ventura's side failed to qualify for the finals of the competition for the first time in 60 years, and an economic disaster is to followWorld CupSerie A
Football world cries with Buffon after sad interviewThe 39-year-old goalkeeper missed out on becoming the first Italian player to appear in six World Cups after the Azzurri fell to Sweden in a play-offSwedenWorld Cup
De Rossi & Barzagli confirm Italy retirementThe Azzurri veterans confirmed they're stepping aside after seeing their hopes of playing at the 2018 World Cup dashed by SwedenSwedenWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Buffon retires from Italy dutyThe legendary goalkeeper confirmed post-game that the second-leg disappointment against Sweden was his final match for the AzzurriSwedenWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Italy fail to reach World CupAfter lifting the trophy four times, Gian Piero Ventura's side will have to wait at least four years for another opportunitySwedenWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Kick out the dinosaurs! Italy need a revolution With the Azzurri suffering the ultimate humiliation, it has become clear that the country’s rotten footballing foundations need to be uprootedWorld Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup
Betting Preview: Italy vs SwedenGiampiero Ventura's men have it all to do after Friday's first-leg and our tipster thinks that the hosts could be heading for a shock exit in MilanWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
Italy vs Sweden: Team news & TV guideGiampiero Ventura is under serious pressure to ensure his side reaches the grand stage of the World Cup in RussiaWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
Clueless Ventura has Italy on the brink of humiliationThe Azzurri were undeniably unlucky in their 1-0 loss to Sweden but their coach's failings were once again exposed at the highest levelWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
Who's laughing now? Zaza a joke no more!The striker was ridiculed over his spot-kick at Euro 2016 and a dire spell at West Ham but he is back in Italy squad due to his fine form at ValenciaLaLigaOpinion
Betting Preview: Sweden vs ItalyWith a trio of in-form strikers to choose from, Al Hain-Cole expects Ventura's men to share the scoresheet with a prolific home side in StockholmSwedenWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
I’d never want Ibra against me - De RossiItaly face Sweden for a place at the 2018 World Cup and the Azzurri midfielder feels his team's chances have been given a boostWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
Betting: World Cup play-offsOur tipster takes a look at the six play-off ties taking place around the globe as 12 teams do battle in a bid to reach Russia for the 2018 tournamentWorld Cup Qualification UEFADenmark
Super Mario Balotelli is back to his very bestThe 27-year-old's resurgence is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore for Azzurri boss Gian Piero Ventura ahead of next month's World Cup play-offNiceOpinion
Betting: Rep of Ireland Evens for a World Cup spotMartin O'Neill's men will face Denmark for place in Russia in 2018, whilst Michael O'Neill's side were handed a tough draw against SwitzerlandDenmarkSweden
Italy-Sweden & Rep. Ireland-Denmark in WC play-offsThe fixtures for the final phase of European qualifying has been decided, with Northern Ireland taking on Switzerland and Ireland playing DenmarkWorld Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup
The best young players at the World CupFrom Marcus Rashford to Ramadan Sobhi, Goal takes a look at the finest players of promise potentially heading to Russia next summerWorld CupEgypt
FIFA 18 releases three new Prime Icons The first three prime legendary players have been announced for this year's game, and are available through packs and squad building challengesEsportsPortugal
UEFA World Cup qualifying as it standsFrance, Spain and Germany are among the teams to have confirmed their place at next summer's finals, with just the play-offs left to be contestedWorld CupWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
If national teams wore their country's flagCan you imagine Germany shunning their traditional white, or Italy swapping blue for their flag colours? Imagine no further - the results are here!WTFChile
Betting: Albania vs ItalyAfter a frustrating home draw against Macedonia, Al Hain-Cole expects the Azzurri to rediscover their goal-scoring touch against Panucci's menAlbaniaWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Can Nations League save international football?UEFA admits it has neglected international football outside qualifiers but has a plan up its sleeve to reinvigorate the game by replacing friendliesWorld Cup Qualification UEFAHungary
Why Italy ignore Serie A's best midfielderEven amidst a midfield injury crisis there is no room for Napoli's metronome, Jorginho, who could now decide to play for Brazil insteadWorld Cup Qualification UEFAChile
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