Who is Man Utd target Forsberg?The 26-year-old midfielder impressed as he helped eliminate Italy from the World Cup playoffs, sparking more talk of a move away from the BundesligaRB LeipzigPremier League
'Iceland don't need a Neymar to succeed'The defender emphasised how important the collective is to his side's success, while he has reflected on his grounding in Italy with several "legends"World CupIceland
Ancelotti can't fix World Cup flops Italy on his ownThe three-time Champions League winner is the ideal man for the Azzurri but he cannot cure the ills of Italian football all on his ownItalySweden
Ancelotti the man Italy want to replace Ventura The former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid boss heads the list of candidates to rebuild the Azzurri, who missed out on the World CupItalySweden
The Italy candidates to replace disastrous VenturaThe Azzurri boss has been shown the exit door after the catastrophic failure that was their World Cup qualification campaign. So who's next?ItalyWorld Cup
Ventura sacked by Italy after WC qualifying failureThe 69-year-old was relieved of his duties two days after his side shockingly failed to overcome Sweden in a two-leg qualifying play-offItalySweden
UEFA World Cup play-offs: Full detailsThe likes of the Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Italy are looking to qualify for next summer's finals in Russia through a one-off, do-or-die tieWorld CupSlovakia
Zoff: Buffon's tears hurt me after World Cup exitThe goalkeeper was left inconsolable after a draw against Sweden left them without hope of making the tournament, and Zoff sympathised with himItalySerie A
Schmeichel: I'm gutted for the IrishThe Denmark goalkeeper was delighted to reach the World Cup, but felt a tinge of regret about the nation his side eliminatedIrelandWorld Cup
Ireland must axe O'Neill after World Cup embarrassmentThe Road to Russia has ended for the Boys in Green, but it should not come as a shock as their prehistoric tactics were fully exposed by Eriksen &…IrelandDenmark
Ventura promises Italy resignationThe Italian national team failed to qualify for the World Cup on Monday evening and the manager has now said that he will quitItalySweden
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 followItalyWorld Cup
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-offItalySweden
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 SwedenItalySweden
Buffon retires from Italy dutyThe legendary goalkeeper confirmed post-game that the second-leg disappointment against Sweden was his final match for the AzzurriItalySweden
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 opportunityItalySweden
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 uprootedItalyWorld Cup
Rep. Ireland vs Denmark: Team news & TV guideThe tie is delicately poised as both sides have one last chance to book their place at the biggest tournament in the worldIrelandDenmark
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 RussiaItalySweden
'It wasn't a f***ing exciting match' - BendtnerThe former Arsenal forward was disappointed with his team's performance, but praised Ireland's defensive fortitude in the first leg in CopenhagenDenmarkIreland
Switzerland vs N. Ireland: Team news & TV guideMichael O'Neill's men will look to channel their frustrations into an all-action performance as they look to secure a historic resultNorthern IrelandSwitzerland
Eriksen & Danes won't relish Irish in Dublin - DuffyThe Irish kept the Tottenham star quiet in the first leg and they have promised more of the same as they eye a place at the World CupWorld CupIreland
Given: Ireland must use Wales feel-good factorThe Boys in Green face Denmark in Copenhagen on Saturday before a return leg in Dublin next Tuesday to decide a place at World Cup 2018IrelandDenmark
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 levelItalySweden
'Denmark vs Ireland is heaven or hell' - KjaerThe sides will meet twice over the course of the next week to decide who earns a ticket to Russia 2018 next summer, but the Sevilla star is confidentDenmarkIreland
