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
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
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
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
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
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
Isco & Asensio can lead Spain's new golden eraJulen Lopetegui's La Roja put on a masterclass at the Santiago Bernabeu against Italy to show that the 2010 world champions are truly back in businessOpinionWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Italy's incredible unbeaten run ended by SpainThe Azzurri lost more than control of their World Cup qualifying group, with a superb undefeated streak also coming to an endSpainWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Villa can make it to another World CupAll-time top scorer for La Roja, the 35-year-old is back in the squad on merit and there is no reason why he cannot feature next summer in RussiaSpainNew York City FC
Spain vs Italy: Team news & TVLa Furia Roja host the Azzurri as both sides look to take an advantage in the race for automatic qualification to the World CupWorld Cup Qualification UEFASpain
‘The No.7 belongs to David Villa’ – MorataLa Roja's record scorer is back after a three-year absence and he looks likely to pick up his old jersey for the upcoming World Cup qualifiersSpainWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Agent: Giovinco's Italy omission 'absurd' The striker has already scored 15 goals in MLS this season, but Azzurri coach Gian Piero Ventura once again passed on bringing him in for qualifiersMajor League SoccerToronto FC
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