Ignazio Abate » Record against Germany [U21]

AC Milan's Ignazio Abate has been ruled out for the remainder of the season as he recovers from eye surgery following an injury suffered against Sassuolo last month.... more »

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 go to the World Cup finals looking to equal the record of hosts Brazil and lift the trophy for a fifth time.... more »

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli on Tuesday lifted the World Cup hopes of Giuseppe Rossi, Antonio Cassano, Ciro Immobile and Mattia Destro by naming them in his 30-man squad for Brazil.... more »