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Euro qualifiers wrap: Switzerland top Group D after hitting Gibraltar for six

Switzerland topped Ireland’s qualification group with an easy 6-1 win away to Gibraltar in their final match last night, with Cedric Itten scoring twice.

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Mick McCarthy delighted as Denmark held in Georgia

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Serie A: Roma held to thrilling draw by Genoa as Paulo Fonseca era gets under way

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Italy begin Euro 2020 qualifying with victory against Finland

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Napoli stay hot on the heels of Serie A leaders Juventus

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Salzburg and Marseille overturn first-leg deficits to reach Europa League semis

GianluigiBuffon’s agony as Italy miss out on World Cup

Italy 0 Sweden 0

Tue, 14 Nov, 2017

Italy miss first World Cup since 1958

Four-time world champions Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2017

Girona deal major blow to champions Real Madrid with 2-1 victory

Girona claimed a stunning 2-1 victory over Real Madrid to deal a major blow to the LaLiga champions' hopes of retaining their title.

Sun, 29 Oct, 2017

Get the highlights in this Europa League round-up

An understrength Arsenal side survived a late fightback from BATE Borisov to secure a 4-2 victory in Belarus.

Thu, 28 Sep, 2017

A night of goals leaves only one draw in seven Serie A matches

Duvan Zapata won his family battle by inspiring Sampdoria to a 2-0 win over AC Milan in Serie A.

Sun, 24 Sep, 2017

Alvaro Morata and Iago Aspas net doubles as Spain thrash Liechtenstein

Alvaro Morata and substitute Iago Aspas each scored twice as Spain continued to cruise towards the World Cup finals with an 8-0 win over Group G whipping boys Liechtenstein in Vaduz.

Wed, 06 Sep, 2017

Roma close gap on Juve while Lazio boost European hopes

Roma closed the gap on Serie A leaders Juventus to seven points with a 3-1 win away to Inter Milan at San Siro.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2017

Spain hold on to top spot after comfortable win over Macedonia

Spain retained top spot in Group G after a 4-0 scoreline at home to Macedonia was matched by rivals Italy in Liechtenstein.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

TV verdict: ‘It’s Stuttgart, it’s New Jersey, all rolled into one’, says George Hamilton

Italy in Lille. Them again, after the Stadio Olimpico, Giants Stadium and whatever accursed Poland region of hell it was that we’ve tried so hard for the past four years to forget about. Ireland have a new centre-half pairing and a new strike force. The RTÉ panel are dubious.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

Wily Italians won’t grant Ireland a free pass

So the Italians will rest their star performers on Wednesday to afford Ireland an easy ride to joining them in the knockout stages of Euro 2016? Well, think again.

Sun, 19 Jun, 2016

Allardyce closes in on Kirchhoff signing

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce is closing in on his first January signing after Bayern Munich defender Jan Kirchhoff arrived in the north east.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2016

Juventus looking to rekindle European love affair against Borussia Dortmund

Juventus, once a powerhouse of European football, are seeking only a second Champions League quarter-final appearance since 2006 — the year Juve were relegated for match fixing in Serie A — when they host Borussia Dortmund tonight.

Tue, 24 Feb, 2015

Italy’s climate of uncertainty

The crisis in Italian football is a bit like climate change.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2014

Rooney closes on England record

Wayne Rooney edged one goal closer to Bobby Charlton’s record as England coasted past the clothes salesman, the factory worker and the bar owner from San Marino with a simple if not spectacular 5-0 win at Wembley.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

Gunners will bounce back, insists Wilshere

Jack Wilshere insists Arsenal will recover after being outclassed by Borussia Dortmund in a disturbing start to their Champions League group campaign.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Wenger urges patience with Welbeck

Arsene Wenger insists Danny Welbeck needs time to settle at Arsenal after the England striker was wasteful against Borussia Dortmund.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2014

Arsenal get Dortmund lesson

Champions League Group D

Wed, 17 Sep, 2014

Arsenal overwhelmed by Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund 2 Arsenal 0

Tue, 16 Sep, 2014

Suarez accused of biting once again as Uruguay send Italy home

Italy 0 Uruguay 1

Tue, 24 Jun, 2014

London lights bring best out of Ireland

Republic of Ireland 0 Italy 0

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

Prandelli’s Italy can counter Serie A stagnation

Italy began their preparation yesterday for the match against Ireland in a mood of national euphoria but no great confidence about the tournament to come.

Tue, 27 May, 2014

Racists target Italy’s Balotelli

Italy’s football chief Giancarlo Abete has condemned the racist chants directed at Mario Balotelli during the Azzurri’s training session yesterday.

Thu, 22 May, 2014

Fans shout racist abuse at Balotelli

Italy’s football chief Giancarlo Abete has condemned the racist chants directed at Mario Balotelli during the Azzurri’s training session today.

Wed, 21 May, 2014

Irish U21 Williams seeking further recognition

Derrick Williams is hoping for further international recognition after fulfilling his dream of playing Barclays Premier League football.

Tue, 05 Feb, 2013

I have no team – Mourinho points finger at Real stars

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits his side deserved to lose against Sevilla at the weekend as they slipped eight points behind Barcelona in the Primera Division.

Mon, 17 Sep, 2012

Nine-man Irish pull off miracle victory in Italy

Italy Under-21s 2 Republic of Ireland Under-21s 4

Tue, 11 Sep, 2012

Fighting Irish boys keep Euro dreams alive

Ireland can secure second place in their European Under-21 Championship qualification group by beating Turkey at home in August after claiming a draw against leaders Italy yesterday at the Showgrounds in Sligo.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2012

Two-goal draw for Ireland U-21s

Republic of Ireland Under-21s 2 Italy Under-21s 2

Mon, 04 Jun, 2012