Antonio Nocerino » Record against Russia

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has made nine changes to the team that managed only a scoreless draw against the Republic of Ireland last weekend ahead of their final World Cup warm-up against Luxembourg.... more »

Fiorentina striker Giuseppe Rossi was the major absentee when Italy coach Cesare Prandelli named his 23-man World Cup squad on Sunday.... more »

Italy's World Cup plans were thrown into turmoil as Riccardo Montolivo suffered a broken leg during a 0-0 draw against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday.... more »

Italy's World Cup plans were thrown into turmoil as Riccardo Montolivo was stretchered off during a 0-0 draw against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday.... more »

A stunning Andrea Pirlo free-kick from 35 metres set Juventus up for a 3-0 win over Cagliari and a record 102-point finish as the champions celebrated in style on Sunday.... more »