http://www.mail.com/in-en/organizations/19976-italy-national-soccer-team.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/organizations/19976-italy-national-soccer-team.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2104956-rosicky-cech-czech-squad-italy-qualifier.html PRAGUE (AP) — Midfielder Tomas Rosicky and goalkeeper Petr Cech have been included in the Czech Republic squad for the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Italy next month. The Czechs need to do well in the June 7 game in Prague to keep their hopes alive to qualify for the tournament in Brazil. Italy leads Group B of European qualifying with a three-point ad... Thu, 23 May 2013 11:50:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2104956-rosicky-cech-czech-squad-italy-qualifier.html 2013-05-23T11:50:32Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2097936-italy-coach-calls-zero-tolerance-to-racism.html FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy must adopt a zero tolerance policy towards racism in football if it is to eradicate the problem from the sport, national team coach Cesare Prandelli said Monday. A number of Italian clubs have been punished for racist incidents recently. "It is a serious problem, a problem that is not only the national team's or Milan's but It... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:41:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2097936-italy-coach-calls-zero-tolerance-to-racism.html 2013-05-20T15:41:46Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2084100-sepp-blatter-attacks-tiny-roma-fine-fan-racism.html LONDON (AP) — FIFA President Sepp Blatter has criticized Italian football authorities for the "unacceptable" decision to only fine Roma 50,000 euros ($64,865) after their fans racially abused AC Milan players. Play was stopped for almost two minutes during the second half of Sunday's match when visiting Roma supporters would not stop abusing Milan players... Tue, 14 May 2013 18:28:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2084100-sepp-blatter-attacks-tiny-roma-fine-fan-racism.html 2013-05-14T18:28:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2081500-blatter-appalled-racist-incident-milan-roma.html MILAN (AP) — FIFA president Sepp Blatter was "appalled" when he learned that AC Milan's match against Roma was suspended because of racist chanting. Sunday's game was stopped for 97 seconds during the second half when visiting Roma supporters would not stop chanting at Milan players Mario Balotelli and Kevin-Prince Boateng. The league fined Roma €50,000 (... Mon, 13 May 2013 15:58:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2081500-blatter-appalled-racist-incident-milan-roma.html 2013-05-13T15:58:25Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2059280-pirlo-to-quit-italy-team-2014-world-cup.html TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo says he will quit the Italian national team after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Pirlo has made 97 appearances for Italy since making his debut against Azerbaijan in 2002, and helped the Azzurri to the 2006 World Cup title. At the presentation of his autobiography "I think therefore I play" on Thursday, P... Thu, 02 May 2013 19:37:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2059280-pirlo-to-quit-italy-team-2014-world-cup.html 2013-05-02T19:37:19Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2044040-dictators-wcup-title-italy-argentina.html ZURICH (AP) — Football's biggest prize may have twice been won with the help of dictators fixing matches for the host team. Argentina's triumph in 1978 and Italy's 1934 victory were said to be influenced by military leaders seeking propaganda coups, delegates were told Thursday at a symposium entitled "The Relevance and Impact of FIFA World Cups." ... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:10:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2044040-dictators-wcup-title-italy-argentina.html 2013-04-25T16:10:07Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2012914-epl-to-use-hawk-eye-spain-germany-stall-tech.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The English Premier League on Thursday became the first national competition in world football to approve the use of goal-line technology, with Hawk-Eye being deployed at stadiums from next season. The Spanish and German leagues, however, said they would hold off from giving referees high-tech aids for at least two years, while ... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:41:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2012914-epl-to-use-hawk-eye-spain-germany-stall-tech.html 2013-04-11T22:41:10Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/2006330-thatcher-troubled-relations-with-uk-sports.html LONDON (AP) — Margaret Thatcher barely concealed her distaste for sports while serving as prime minister of Britain. Instead, she tried to use the athletic arena as a political weapon of sorts during the Cold War, and even took on the soccer establishment as violence at matches damaged the nation's image. So divisive was Thatcher's 11-year rule of Britain... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:39:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/2006330-thatcher-troubled-relations-with-uk-sports.html 2013-04-08T19:39:21Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1989728-sunderland-hires-di-canio-boss-2-year-deal.html SUNDERLAND, England (AP) — Sunderland took a gamble by hiring Paolo Di Canio as its new manager on Sunday, empowering the inexperienced and outspoken Italian with the tough task of ensuring the relegation-threatened team retains its Premier League status. The appointment came a day after Martin O'Neill was fired following a poor run of results and sparked... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:04:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1989728-sunderland-hires-di-canio-boss-2-year-deal.html 2013-03-31T23:04:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1984792-roma-captain-francesco-totti-wants-contract.html ROME (AP) — Roma captain Francesco Totti is hoping to renew his contract with the club as soon as possible and has not ruled out making an Italy comeback for next year's World Cup. Totti has spent his entire career at Roma, and there was a party atmosphere at the club's training ground Thursday as players celebrated the 20th anniversary of his Serie A deb... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:36:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1984792-roma-captain-francesco-totti-wants-contract.html 2013-03-28T17:36:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1982900-italy-wants-argentina-friendly-dedicated-to-pope.html ROME (AP) — Lionel Messi's Argentina playing Mario Balotelli's Italy in a friendly dedicated to newly elected Pope Francis. That's something Italy coach Cesare Prandelli would like to see. "We've played friendlies with all the best national teams, only Argentina is missing," Prandelli said Wednesday, a day after Italy's 2-0 win over Malta in a World Cup q... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:14:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1982900-italy-wants-argentina-friendly-dedicated-to-pope.html 2013-03-27T19:14:44Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1982840-column-spain-dazzle-to-win-world-cup.html PARIS (AP) — Doing just enough to win but no more can be the measure of a team that is strong and in control. Or it can suggest that a team doesn't have that much more to give. Which is it with Spain? The world and European champions appear to be developing a tendency to be at their brilliant best only intermittently. One day, perhaps as soon as the World... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:23:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1982840-column-spain-dazzle-to-win-world-cup.html 2013-03-27T18:23:05Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1982630-column-spain-dazzle-to-win-world-cup.html PARIS (AP) — Doing just enough to win but no more can be the measure of a team that is strong and in control. Or it can suggest that a team doesn't have that much more to give. Which is it with Spain? The world and European champions appear to be developing a tendency to be at their brilliant best only intermittently. One day, perhaps as soon as the World... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:37:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1982630-column-spain-dazzle-to-win-world-cup.html 2013-03-27T17:37:02Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html LONDON (AP) — Spain put its World Cup defense back on track Tuesday by beating France to seize control of their qualifying group, while Germany and the Netherlands claimed big victories to push them closer to the finals in Brazil. Pedro Rodriguez scored the Spain goal that secured a 1-0 victory in Paris and lifted the reigning champions out of a slump fol... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:42:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html 2013-03-26T23:42:56Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1978494-sion-hires-qualified-coach-to-work-with-gattuso.html SION, Switzerland (AP) — Gennaro Gattuso has been given a fully qualified coaching assistant by FC Sion, allowing him to fulfill his duties as player-coach with the Swiss top-tier team. Sion says it has hired Arno Rossini, who has a league-required UEFA Pro coaching license, to work with the 2006 World Cup winner with Italy. Gattuso was appointed player-c... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:56:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1978494-sion-hires-qualified-coach-to-work-with-gattuso.html 2013-03-25T18:56:58Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1977692-totti-balotelli-italy-torn.html ROME (AP) — In the slowly shifting landscape of Italian football, the past week has marked a relatively quick change of focus. From old to new. Past to present. From Francesco Totti to Mario Balotelli. The homegrown Roman senator vs. the son of Ghanaian immigrants. It all started a week ago, when the Azzurri opened their training camp and Italian media la... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:03:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1977692-totti-balotelli-italy-torn.html 2013-03-25T12:03:20Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1976450-balotelli-people-thanks-to-italy.html FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy and AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli says he owes his increased popularity in Italy to the national team. Balotelli left Italy under a cloud in 2010 following a turbulent time at Inter Milan. However, he established himself as a key player in the national side during last summer's European Championship, notably by scoring both... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:30:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1976450-balotelli-people-thanks-to-italy.html 2013-03-24T15:30:25Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1975478-el-shaarawy-sees-future-balotelli-partnership.html FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Stephan El Shaarawy is relishing his partnership with Mario Balotelli and believes they can lead the attack for Italy and AC Milan for many years to come. El Shaarawy, 20, and Balotelli, 22, have become symbols of Italy coach Cesare Prandelli's focus on youth. "Mario and I represent a new and young Italy," El Shaarawy said, ahead of... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:45:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1975478-el-shaarawy-sees-future-balotelli-partnership.html 2013-03-23T18:45:14Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1971228-italy-to-draw-2-2-with-brazil.html GENEVA (AP) — Mario Balotelli scored a stunning goal as Italy came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Brazil in an entertaining friendly in Geneva on Thursday. It looked as if Italy would pay for its missed opportunities when Brazil took a 2-0 halftime lead thanks to goals from Fred and Oscar. However, Daniele De Rossi pulled one back nine minutes ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:39:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1971228-italy-to-draw-2-2-with-brazil.html 2013-03-21T22:39:11Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1966884-italy-seeks-continuity-brazil-revival-friendly.html ROME (AP) — Italy hasn't beaten Brazil since a memorable victory en route to the 1982 World Cup title and will be looking to show off its newfound swagger in Thursday's friendly after last year's run to the European Championship final. Brazil hasn't beaten anyone of note lately and is looking to regain its confidence under Luiz Felipe Scolari, who guided ... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:25:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1966884-italy-seeks-continuity-brazil-revival-friendly.html 2013-03-20T11:25:58Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1961216-cerci-debut-italy-call-up-brazil-malta.html MILAN (AP) — Torino winger Alessio Cerci has been given a debut Italy call-up for the friendly against Brazil and World Cup qualifier against Malta, while Mattia De Sciglio and Luca Antonelli were also included in the 27-man squad on Sunday. Cerci has represented Italy at all youth levels but the 25-year-old has never been part of the senior squad. Genoa ... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:27:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1961216-cerci-debut-italy-call-up-brazil-malta.html 2013-03-17T19:27:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1956896-sneijder-netherlands-squad-6-months.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — Playmaker Wesley Sneijder returned to the Netherlands squad Friday after a six-month absence for the World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Romania. Sneijder spent months on the sidelines late last year through injury and a dispute with former club Inter Milan. He moved to Galatasary in the January transfer window and has returned to fo... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:04:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1956896-sneijder-netherlands-squad-6-months.html 2013-03-15T14:04:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1955540-chelsea-through-inter-europa-league.html LONDON (AP) — Chelsea staged a thrilling comeback to beat Steaua Bucharest 3-1 and reach the Europa League quarterfinals, but Inter Milan failed to advance despite a second-leg recovery of its own on a breathless night of last-16 action on Thursday. John Terry and Fernando Torres scored second-half goals to help Chelsea, the reigning European champion, sq... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:14:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1955540-chelsea-through-inter-europa-league.html 2013-03-14T23:14:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1948858-boateng-to-take-un-anti-racism-event.html GENEVA (AP) — AC Milan player Kevin-Prince Boateng, who led teammates off the field to protest being abused by fans in January, will take part in a United Nations event next week discussing racism in sport. The U.N.'s human rights office said Tuesday that Boateng and former France captain Patrick Vieira will attend its "Racism and Sport" discussion on Mar... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:10:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1948858-boateng-to-take-un-anti-racism-event.html 2013-03-12T16:10:30Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1944540-juventus-wins-1-0-extends-lead-to-9-points.html ROME (AP) — Juventus extended its lead atop Serie A to a commanding nine points Sunday with a stoppage-time 1-0 win over visiting Catania, while second-place Napoli lost 2-0 at Chievo Verona. Emanuele Giaccherini scored the winner for Juventus in the first minute of added time, finding the target from the edge of the box following a cross from Paul Pogba,... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:46:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1944540-juventus-wins-1-0-extends-lead-to-9-points.html 2013-03-10T21:46:02Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1944754-conclave-chatter-dominates-vatican-soccer-league.html ROME (AP) — Vatican-sponsored soccer league matches went ahead as scheduled this weekend on a hill overlooking St. Peter's Basilica. For the 16 teams of seminaries, missionaries and oratories, however, the pre- and postgame talk veered from purely sports and spiritual topics to the coming conclave to elect a new pope. The conclave directly affected the to... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:20:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1944754-conclave-chatter-dominates-vatican-soccer-league.html 2013-03-10T18:20:07Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1925126-italian-fa-considers-biological-passport-program.html ROME (AP) — The Italian football federation is considering introducing biological passports and surprise tests to combat doping. Anti-doping is listed as one of the key points for discussion at next week's federation board meeting. FIGC anti-doping commission president Pino Capua says a project is already underway, and it could start with Italy's national... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:44:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1925126-italian-fa-considers-biological-passport-program.html 2013-03-01T17:44:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1918818-fifa-bans-74-match-fixing-italy-skorea.html ZURICH (AP) — FIFA banned 74 more officials and players from world football on Wednesday for helping fix matches, this time in Italy and South Korea. Sanctions were extended globally on 70 people, including 11 life bans, after a series of cases prosecuted by Italian football authorities. FIFA said the charges involved "match-fixing (direct involvement or ... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:18:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1918818-fifa-bans-74-match-fixing-italy-skorea.html 2013-02-27T15:18:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1913968-gennaro-gattuso-takes-charge-swiss-club-sion.html SION, Switzerland (AP) — Italian midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was made player-coach of Swiss team FC Sion on Monday, with current manager Victor Munoz demoted to another role at the club. Gattuso will take charge because of the team's "disastrous performance" in a 4-0 loss against Thun on Sunday, the club said in a statement. "Until further notice, the play... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:36:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1913968-gennaro-gattuso-takes-charge-swiss-club-sion.html 2013-02-25T18:36:31Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1895148-serbia-expulsion-2015-u21-euros-avoided.html NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Serbia has survived the threat of expulsion from the 2015 European Under-21 Championship by UEFA over racist abuse directed by fans at England players. UEFA's appeals panel declined the option Friday, instead ordering Serbia to play two U21 qualifiers in an empty stadium. The judgment is likely to fuel debate on how football autho... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:03:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1895148-serbia-expulsion-2015-u21-euros-avoided.html 2013-02-15T21:03:53Z