Azerbaijan

Record-breaking Germany face Azerbaijan on Sunday with head coach Joachim Loew insisting their simple goal is to "ruthlessly" secure World Cup qualification as quickly as possible.... more »

New-look Italy secured qualification to Euro 2016 with a game to spare on Saturday after a stirring 3-1 win away to Group H rivals Azerbaijan.... more »

Andrea Pirlo has been ruled out of Italy's penultimate Euro 2016 qualifier in Azerbaijan on Saturday after suffering a hamstring injury in training, according to coach Antonio Conte.... more »

Azerbaijan's German coach Berti Vogts has resigned from his position, the country's media reported Friday.... more »

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini struck three times, including a late own-goal, as Italy survived a nervous finish to claim a precious 2-1 Euro 2016 qualifying win over Group H rivals Azerbaijan in Palermo on Friday.... more »