Italian Serie A Preview

Italian powerhouses Juventus pulled five points clear of second place Roma with a ferocious 4-0 win at home against Verona. Roma came from a goal down to draw 1-1 away to Palermo whilst Higuain helped Napoli to a hard…

Graziano Pelle: Player Profile

Pelle Replicating His Eredivisie Form In The Premier League Personal information Full name: Graziano PelleDate of birth: 15 July 1985Age: 29Place of birth: San Cesario di Lecce, ItalyHeight: 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)Playing position: StrikerClub information  Current team: Southampton  Number: 19Youth career 2001–2004: LecceSenior career 2004–2007: Lecce…

Andrea Pirlo: Player Profile

Italy’s Architect Makes A Return Personal information Full name: Andrea PirloDate of birth: 19 May 1979Age: 35Place of birth: Flero, Brescia, ItalyHeight: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Playing position: MidfielderClub information Current team: Juventus  Number: 21Youth career 1994–1995: Brescia Senior…

Francesco Totti: Player Profile

Roma Legend Totti Looking To Inspire Roma In Europe  Personal information    Full name: Francesco TottiDate of birth: 27 September 1976Age: 38Place of birth: Rome, ItalyHeight: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Playing position: Attacking midfielderClub information Current team: RomaNumber:…

Italy v Costa Rica Preview

Group D | Friday 20 June | Arena Pernambuco, Recife | 18:00Italy can’t afford to celebrate too much after opening the World Cup with an impressive win over England. The Azzurri have to recover physically after a draining match in the jungle…

England v Italy Preview

Group D | Sunday 15 June | Arena Amazonia, Manaus | 00:00England and Italy resume their rivalry in what many are calling the “group of death” in this year’s World Cup. The two sides last met in the Euro 2012 quarter-finals, where…