Italy’s exclusion of Balotelli is scandalousThe in-form Nice striker is perhaps better than ever, and the time has come for his return to national team set-upFriendliesLigue 1
Messi's strike partner options for the World CupWhile the Albiceleste captain is an automatic choice for his nation, there is fierce competition to accompany him in RussiaArgentinaWorld Cup
Sampaoli suggests Dybala & Icardi could miss World CupThe Juventus and Inter stars were left out for March's friendlies and now run the risk of missing out altogether on RussiaArgentinaWorld Cup
Watch and bet on international football with dabblebetThere are international friendlies featuring the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Mo Salah to watch and bet on at dabblebet this weekendFriendliesEgypt
Raiola fumes at Italy over Balotelli omissionThe former Liverpool striker has scored 22 goals in 31 appearances for Nice this season but was again overlooked by caretaker boss Luigi Di BiagioNiceFriendlies
Raiola suggests Donnarumma will leave MilanThe teenage goalkeeper has been linked with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain despite having only signed a new four-year contract last summerTransfersAC Milan
Buffon: I’m with Italy because of AstoriThe veteran shot-stopper felt a sense of responsibility drive him to accept Luigi Di Biagio's call to the national sideJuventusSerie A
Wembley stadium: Everything you need to knowWith a number of friendly fixtures in the pipeline for the Three Lions, Goal takes a look at everything you need to know about their home stadiumEnglandCosta Rica
FIFA Rewind: Relive Italy v BrazilGoal have teamed up with FIFA to bring the great games of the past right up into the 21st centuryWorld CupBrazil
Infantino: Italy missing World Cup a beautiful blowThe Azzurri suffered a shock play-off defeat to Sweden and will not be in Russia this summer, but they have been urged to take positives from thatWorld CupSerie A
Buffon pays emotional tribute to 'best' AstoriIn the wake of the news that the 31-year-old died suddenly in his sleep, a Juventus and Italy icon has paid homage to a "truly good person"Serie AFiorentina
Conte wanted back in Italy postAlessandro Costacurta, the vice-commissioner to the Italian Football Federation, has talked up the claims of the Blues boss to a second Azzurri spellSerie APremier League
Buffon plans Italy return against Argentina & EnglandThe Juve idol has scotched reports of international retirement and could line up with the Azzurri in Manchester and at Wembley in MarchJuventusSerie A
'Conte will be at Chelsea next year' The Blues boss has been linked with a second spell in charge of the Azzurri, but Federico Pastorello is expecting him to remain at Stamford BridgeChelseaPremier League
Time to retire? Buffon holding back Donnarumma & SzczesnyItalian media expect the goalkeeper to prolong his career by another two years, thereby denying his heir a shot at tournament football in 2020Serie AJuventus
Italy appoint Di Biagio as interim coachThe former Roma and Inter star will take charge of the national team for friendlies against Argentina and England in MarchSerie A
Betting: England 12/1 to win Nations League after tough drawThe Three Lions have been drawn alongside the 2010 World Cup winners in the new competition, which also forms part of Euro 2020 qualifyingUEFA Nations League ACroatia
Dybala still dreaming of Ballon d'Or winThe Juventus forward hopes to one day be recognised as the best player on the planet and has explained his decision to play for Argentina over ItalyJuventusSerie A
Lippi: Italy should be guaranteed WC spotThe man who guided the Azzurri to global glory in 2006 believes eight teams from Europe and eight from South America should be guaranteed spotsWorld Cup
Buffon leaves door open for Italy returnThough he appeared to end his international career earlier this month, the Juventus goalkeeper suggested he could be open to an Azzurri comebackJuventusSerie A
Do World Cup flops Italy need limit on foreigners?There have been fresh calls for a nationality-based quota to aid the development of local talent — but it would be illegal, ineffective and xenophobicSerie AOpinion
Conte rules out taking Italy jobThe 48-year-old has denied that he would be interested in replacing Gian Piero Ventura and remains keen to stay with the Premier League clubPremier LeagueChelsea
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 ownWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
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