After WCup failure, Italy starts Nations League with a draw
Ten months after failing to qualify for the World Cup, Italy still doesn't look World Cup-worthySEPTEMBER 7, 2018
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AC Milan signs Uruguay midfielder Laxalt on deadline day
Italy deadline day: Milan signs Laxalt, Marchisio exits JuveAUGUST 17, 2018
Ethnic African athlete latest injured in Italy racism cases
ROME (AP) A black Italian athlete was wounded in the eye when an egg was hurled at her Monday, the latest of at least nine attacks since Italy's anti-migrant government took power...JULY 30, 2018
US fencing team wins 1st world title in foil discipline
WUXI, China (AP) The U.S. women's fencing team made history Thursday, becoming the first American squad to win a senior world championship in the foil discipline.JULY 26, 2018
Inter signs Italy forward Politano on loan from Sassuolo
MILAN (AP) Inter Milan has signed Italy forward Matteo Politano on loan from Sassuolo with the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.JUNE 30, 2018
US finalizes soccer games vs Brazil, England, Italy
CHICAGO (AP) The U.S. men's soccer team has finalized exhibitions against Brazil, England and Italy, though it remains uncertain when the Americans' new coach will be in place.JUNE 25, 2018
FIFA picks referee Pitana of Argentina for World Cup opener
MOSCOW (AP) World Cup referees must ensure all the time used for video review is played at the end of each half - even if a stoppage takes 10 minutes.JUNE 12, 2018
FIFA urges referees to take their time for video review
MOSCOW (AP) World Cup referees must ensure all the time used for video review is played at the end of each half - even if a stoppage takes 10 minutes.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Rossi explodes into life as Italy wins 3rd title
Italy has a reputation of being a slow-starter at the World Cup, not least because of its exploits at the 1982 tournament in Spain.JUNE 12, 2018
Italy qualifies for 1st Women’s World Cup in 20 years
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) Italy has qualified for the Women's World Cup for the first time in two decades following a 3-0 win over Portugal.JUNE 8, 2018
FIFA World Rankings List for June
ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings for June (last month's rankings in parentheses):JUNE 7, 2018
France shows attacking potential with 3-1 win against Italy
NICE, France (AP) France showed glimpses of its attacking potential with a 3-1 home win against Italy in a World Cup warmup match on Friday.JUNE 1, 2018
Balotelli praised for reacting to racist Italy fans’ banner
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) Mario Balotelli has been praised by anti-racism campaigners for highlighting an offensive banner displayed by...MAY 29, 2018
Young players try to replace Spain’s old guard at World Cup
MADRID (AP) A talented group of youngsters have been put in charge of a difficult task for Spain: Replacing some of the best players to ever wear the national team's jersey.MAY 25, 2018
Italy coach Mancini leaves door open for Gianluigi Buffon
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) Italy coach Roberto Mancini says former captain Gianluigi Buffon will still be considered if he wants to return to the national team.MAY 24, 2018
WORLD CUP: With war looming, Italy dons black in 1938
After taking power in Italy in the 1920s, fascist leader Benito Mussolini embraced sports as a political tool.MAY 16, 2018
Luis Suarez sinks his teeth into Italy defender Chiellini
The image of Luis Suarez sitting on the ground holding his teeth remains one of the most abiding moments of the World Cup in Brazil.MAY 15, 2018
WORLD CUP: Suarez sinks teeth into Italy defender Chiellini
The image of Luis Suarez sitting on the ground holding his teeth remains one of the most abiding moments of the World Cup in Brazil.MAY 15, 2018
Fraile wins Tour of Romandie stage, Roglic leads overall
DELEMONT, Switzerland (AP) Omar Fraile of Spain sprinted to victory in stage one of the Tour of Romandie on Wednesday, and in-form Primoz Roglic took the leader's yellow jersey.APRIL 25, 2018
Italy to face Saudi Arabia in friendly next month
ROME (AP) Italy will play World Cup qualifier Saudi Arabia in St. Gallen, Switzerland on May 28.APRIL 19, 2018
Italy to play friendlies against Ukraine and United States
ROME (AP) Italy will face Ukraine and the United States in friendlies later this year.APRIL 13, 2018
FIFA World Rankings List for April
ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings for April (last month's rankings in parentheses):APRIL 12, 2018
Milan extends Gattuso’s contract until 2021
MILAN (AP) AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso's contract has been extended until the end of season 2020-21.APRIL 5, 2018
Few positives for Italy after missing out on World Cup
MILAN (AP) Over 180 minutes of soccer, Italy showed exactly why it is not going to the World Cup.MARCH 28, 2018
