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Sterling effort There has been a growing talk of Raheem Sterling being one of the stars of the World Cup. Roy Hodgson may have resisted…

Steven Gerrard was left to rue a “cruel” result after England’s World Cup campaign began in defeat by Italy in Manaus. Claudio Marchisio’s low 25-yard…

England Joe Hart Dealt unconvincingly with Candreva’s swerving effort as Italy registered their first shot on target. Could do little to prevent either of Italy’s…

Cesare Prandelli says his Italy squad have been left shocked and deflated after Riccardo Montolivo’s serious leg injury marred Saturday’s World Cup warm-up draw with…

Martin O’Neill expects Roy Keane’s future to be decided by Wednesday as Celtic continue talks with the Republic of Ireland assistant manager. The former Manchester…

Riccardo Montolivo’s serious-looking leg injury marred Italy’s World Cup warm-up game against Republic of Ireland at Craven Cottage. The 29-year-old AC Milan captain suffered the…

Italy suffer Montolivo blow Riccardo Montolivo’s “serious injury” overshadowed what was a lively friendly at Craven Cottage between World Cup hopefuls Italy and rebuilding Republic…

Andy Murray has contended with poor weather, a tough schedule and sickness, as well as a vociferous away crowd on the surface that he finds…

There are surprises at every turn in this year’s Davis Cup quarter-finals, and those surprises are ensuring that tennis fever takes an ever stronger grip…

Stuart Lancaster revealed England’s dressing room was “pretty quiet” after the Red Rose were unconvincing winners against Italy at Twickenham. England edged a tight first…

Spain make early pressure tell Italy made a bright start and enjoyed the lion’s share of possession – but their spell of dominance lasted around…

Given’s tournament to forget While England supporters have lived through many injury dramas ahead of major tournaments – David Beckham in 2002 and Wayne Rooney…

Dazzling Pirlo pulls the strings Shrugging off challenges and carving out countless opportunities for his team-mates, Andrea Pirlo turned back the years with an exemplary…

Cesc Fàbregas cancelled out Antonio Di Natale’s opener as Italy held defending champions Spain to a draw in their Euro 2012 Group C opener. Substitute…

Stuart Lancaster has warned England to expect a difficult test against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. England, fresh from their 13-6 victory over…

Giovanni Trapattoni wants the Republic of Ireland to still be in with a fighting chance of reaching the quarter-finals when they meet Italy in their…

Brian O’Driscoll hailed a clinical performance after Ireland booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a resounding victory over Italy. The Ireland captain…

Carlo Ancelotti will return to London in time to take charge of Chelsea’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday despite the death of his father Giuseppe

New Manchester City signing Mario Balotelli has revealed he would have preferred to stay in Italy and continue his career in Serie A

Italy midfielder Mauro Camoranesi has been handed a $50,000 fine for a tackle that injured an opponent during a match in Argentina 16 years ago

Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes newly-appointed Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will face a tough first season at the Bernabeu