Marcello Lippi takes 'Italy defeat' responsibility
Italian coach Marcello Lippi has taken full responsibility for the dismal showing that the defending champions put up at the World Cup and is...

Slovakia through, Italy out
World champions Italy suffered an embarrassing exit at the first hurdle thanks to Slovakia's pulsating 3-2 World Cup Group F victory at Ellis Park.

Marcello Lippi - My side are confident
Italy national boss Marcello Lippi has insisted that his side are confident of progressing to the knockout stages of the World Cup, but only if they...

World Cup news
Spain striker David Villa has escaped punishment for striking Honduras defender Emilio Izaguirre on Monday night.

Jerome Damon to handle crunch clash
All eyes will be on South African referee Jerome Damon when he takes charge of the crucial Group E match between Denmark and Japan in Rustenburg...

Gilardino wants more from Italy
Argentina coach Diego Maradona continues to say that Brazil are his favourites.

Italian press flay Lippi's 'flops'
Italian newspapers reacted with gloomy resignation rather than shock this morning after a 1-1 weekend draw with New Zealand left their World Cup...

Danielle de Rossi tells Italy to improve
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert praised the 'incredible' 1-1 draw against Italy.

Kiwis shock Italy
There has been yet another shock at the 2010 World Cup as New Zealand held Italy to a 1-1 draw.

Italy and Brazil in action today
The Big Guns take the World Cup centre stage today with Brazil and Italy involved in their group matches.