Italy

England will host four-time World Cup winners Italy as they step up their preparations for the Euro 2020 finals.

He has scored more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo in Serie A this season, yet some fans still aren't fully aware of Krzysztof Piatek's story.

Didier Deschamps insisted he was satisfied with his France side's preparations for the World Cup after beating Italy 3-1 in a friendly.

Jamie Vardy's early goal was cancelled out by a penalty from Lorenzo Insigne that was given by VAR as Italy came back to draw versus England

Jack Wilshere will miss England's friendly against Italy on Tuesday, while Joe Gomez remains with the squad.

Gianluigi Buffon issued a stern rebuke to his critics as he arrived in England to add to his record cap tally with Italy.

Fiorentina captain Davide Astori died of a "cardiac arrest by natural causes”, it has been revealed.

Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori has passed away at the age of just 31.

The Italian FA are reportedly ready to offer Chelsea boss Antonio Conte a way out of Stamford Bridge this summer.

“The problem is we do not trust our young players enough and do not let them play. We have to change our mentality" Sound familiar?

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed why he turned down the chance to become the new manager of the Italian national team.

Gianluigi Buffon has hinted he could make a shock return to the Italian national team just a fortnight after retiring from internationals.

The Italian FA will reportedly try to tempt Chelsea boss Antonio Conte back with a lucrative deal at the end of the season.

Italy's leading sports newspaper hailed the arrival of the "apocalypse" after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup.

An emotional Gianluigi Buffon has announced his retirement from international football just moments after failing to reach the World Cup.

Italy have failed to qualify for a World Cup for the first time since 1958 as they suffered a 1-0 play-off defeat to Sweden.

Captain Gianluigi Buffon insists that everyone will be to blame if Italy fail to make their first World Cup in 60 years.

He was told he would never be able to play football again aged 18, but Roberto Baggio loved nothing more than proving people wrong.

Mario Balotelli says that "physical problems" over the past two seasons were the cause of his failure at Liverpool.

David Silva's brace helped Spain beat Roberto Martinez's Belgium while Anthony Martial and Olivier Giroud both scored in a France victory.

Liverpool look set to bid £51m for one of Euro 2016's stars, while Zidane is on his way to Boro, according to Friday's transfer rumours.

West Ham are in talks with Inter Milan defender Davide Santon, according to reports in Italy.

Matteo Darmian has opened up on his Manchester United future amid reports Roma are keen to bring him back to Serie A.

Newcastle could sign two Real Madrid players as part of Moussa Sissoko's sale, while Mario Balotelli has been denied a move back to Italy.

Arsenal are closing in on one of their main striking targets, while Swansea eye two fresh faces to cover for Ashley Williams' imminent exit.

Liverpool have launched a £16million bid for AC Milan full-back Mattia De Sciglio as they look to strengthen their defensive depth.

Arsenal have seen a £13.5m bid for a Torino defender rejected, while Moussa Sissoko has been linked with a move to a European heavyweight.

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi is aware of the speculation surrounding him, but is staying relaxed about a potential move to Arsenal.

Manchester United have shortlisted three defenders they would consider signing, while Arsenal are on the trail of £15m West Brom star.