Uruguay 2 Italy 2, Italy win 3-2 on pens

In the wake of Henry Hill’s death, John Daly reflects on the greatest gangster film of all time, now 40 years old

Midfielder Christian Maggio expects Italy to be put to the test by a strong Croatia side in today's European Championship Group C encounter in Poznan.

Russia beat Ireland’s Group C rivals Italy 3-0 last night to cap a dismal week for Italian football.

To a certain extent, Christian Maggio’s career shouldn’t really exist in its current guise.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo believes last night’s Champions League success will go down as a significant moment in the club’s history.

Ashley Cole joined John Terry in failing to make Chelsea’s Champions League clash at Napoli tonight.

MANCHESTER CITY may be riding high in the Premier League but their Champions League hopes are out of their hands after Roberto Mancini’s side crashed to a 2-1 defeat to Napoli last night.

Napoli 2 Manchester City 1

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini made four changes for tonight’s crucial Champions League Group A clash at Napoli’s intimidating Stadio San Paolo.

THE ghosts of the past did their best to play tricks on Manchester City as they renewed their acquaintance with the European Cup last night but Roberto Mancini declared himself happy with their Champions League debut and promised better to come.

Manchester City v Napoli

MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini is excited by his Champions League challenge but expects the group stage to prove tough.

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard came to his side’s aid once again as his late hat-trick inspired the side to a Europa League victory against Napoli which highlighted the gulf in class within the squad.

MANAGER Roy Hodgson claimed after last night’s draw in Naples he intends to enjoy a long spell at Liverpool, and rubbished speculation he could stand down after the difficult start to his reign.

Napoli 0 Liverpool 0

Slovakia 3 Italy 2