Azzurri

Euro 2020: Roberto Mancini and Gianluca Vialli, the 'goal twins' eyeing Wembley glory with Italy

The two were born just a few months apart and they were known as 'I gemelli del gol', the goal twins, during eight glorious years together at Sampdoria.

Euro 2020: Injured Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery on Achilles tendon

Spinazzola was in tears when he was taken off the field on a stretcher but he posted a photo on Instagram of himself smiling from his hospital bed after the surgery in Turku.

Euro 2020: Lorenzo Insigne says Italy aiming to honour injured Leonardo Spinazzola with ultimate glory

Spinazzola, 28, was stretchered off after 79 minutes in Italy's 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium and is expected to be sidelined for several months.

Juventus legend Giampiero Boniperti passes away aged 92

Striker Boniperti joined Juventus in 1946, becoming the top scorer in Serie A in 1947/8 when he was barely 20, going on to win five Scudetti with his teammates in the black and white jerseys.

Euro 2020: Italy coach Roberto Mancini optimistic about PSG midfielder Marco Verratti’s recovery from knee injury

Speaking before Friday's pre-Euro friendly with San Marino, Mancini said that Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Verratti is recovering from the knock "quicker than expected".

Euro 2020: Italy hopeful of midfielder Marco Verratti's recovery from knee injury ahead of squad announcement

The 28-year-old was ruled out for "four to six weeks" by his club Paris Saint-Germain two weeks ago and is unlikely to be fit in time for the opening match against Turkey at the Stadio Olimpico on 11 June.

Italy players receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine ahead of European Championships

After being given the go-ahead by the Italian government, 28 players were given their first doses at two hospitals in Rome and Milan.

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Mario Balotelli's Italy call-up will be on merit, not skin colour, says coach Roberto Mancini

"When I call Mario Balotelli it will be because he deserves it, not because of the colour of his skin," Mancini told a press conference before the Azzurri's final Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Serie C president Gabriele Gravina steps down to focus on bid for Italian Football Federation chief

Italy's Lega Pro President Gabriele Gavrina will be attempting to become FIGC chief after the position was vacated by Carlo Tavecchio, who resigned after Italy were unable to qualify for the World Cup.

'Birth certificate for a new national side': Italy rejoices after Azzurri get first competitive win under Roberto Mancini

Italy's win over Poland was the first competitive win for the four-time world champions since a 1-0 victory over Albania in World Cup qualifiers in October 2017.