Cesare Prandelli

La Liga: Valencia's managerial merry-go-round, lack of spirit among reasons for club's failure

Here's a look at Valencia's recent downfall and the reasons for their poor performances.

La Liga roundup: Valencia extend winless streak with Malaga draw; Athletic Bilbao beat Eibar

Valencia's winless streak extended to 6 La Liga games as Malaga struck deep into stoppage time to earn a draw, while Athletic Bilbao beat Eibar.

Italy hire Antonio Conte to replace Cesare Prandelli as football coach

Conte has been given a contract until July 2016, the Italian football federation (FIGC) said on its website.

World Cup 2014: Italy in turmoil as coach, federation president resign

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli and federation president Giancarlo Abete left Italian football rudderless on Tuesday as both announced their resignations after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup.

Can recovering Italy halt Suarez blitz in do-or-die clash?

Italy and Uruguay, two teams in completely different states — both mentally and physically — meet Tuesday and only one of them will advance to the second round of the World Cup.

There are two World Cups, one in north and one in south: Pirlo

There are two World Cups going on in Brazil - one in the warmer north and another in the cooler south - and Italy are bearing the brunt of playing in the heat and humidity, midfielder Andrea Pirlo said on Monday.

The drastically different styles of World Cup coaches

In the perfect picture of contrasting coaches' styles at this World Cup, Alejandro Sabella of Argentina stood near midfield dressed in a suit that looked appropriate for Wall Street, while Bosnia's Safet Susic stood nearby looking like he was headed for a workout.

World Cup 2014: Costa Rica topping the Group of Death is no fluke

Costa Rica's performance also shows that how the gap between the big teams and the chasing pack has become much lesser than it was perhaps a decade ago and that can only be good for the game.

World Cup Photos: Costa Rica stun Italy 1-0

Costa Rica followed up its surprise win over Uruguay with another World Cup stunner on Friday, beating four-time champion Italy 1-0 to secure a spot in the next round and eliminate England in the process.

Coach Jorge Luis Pinto hails Costa Rica's 'special' win