Giorgio Chiellini

Serie A: Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini tests positive for COVID-19

The defender had been in isolation at home after coming into contact with a positive case during the week, according to news reports, before being tested on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Injured Giorgio Chiellini out of Italy's final decider

Chiellini's absence is a big blow heading into Friday's clash in Rome against the Swiss, who trail Group C leaders Italy on goal difference with two games remaining for both teams

Nations League: Roberto Mancini hoping Italy can continue unbeaten run until after 2022 World Cup

Wednesday's match at the San Siro will be the sternest test of Italy's 37-match run without defeat since they won Euro 2020 in the summer.

Euro 2020: From Kane vs Chiellini to Maguire vs Immobile, five key battles which could decide the final

The Euro 2020 final between Italy and England on Sunday at Wembley is widely expected to be a close match decided by fine margins.

Euro 2020: Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, Italy's old guard aim to defy English 'youngsters'

The Juventus centre-backs are the only survivors of Italy's 4-0 final loss to Spain in Euro 2012, and central to the side Roberto Mancini's reconstructed after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup campaign behind them.

Euro 2020: Midfield battle in focus as Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into semi-finals

Spain are unbeaten in the last 13 games. Italy last lost a match in 2018.

Euro 2020: Girogio Chiellini says injury does not take shine off Italy's success

Chiellini pulled a flexor muscle in his left leg and will undergo exams on Thursday, a spokesperson for the federation confirmed

Euro 2020: Manuel Locatelli, Ciro Immobile fire Italy into last-16 with win over Switzerland

Italy will advance as Group A winners if they avoid defeat against surprise Euro 2016 semi-finalists Wales at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

Euro 2020: Giorgio Chiellini 'really wanted to make things right' after Italy's 2018 debacle

While he has made more than 100 appearances and been involved in more victories than defeats, Giorgio Chiellini’s Italy career has been marked mostly by disappointment when it counts most.

Champions League preview: Juventus gear up for must-win match against Porto; Dortmund face Sevilla

Borussia Dortmund concerns over star striker Erling Haaland possibly missing Sevilla’s visit were eased on Monday when the Norwegian could take a full part in training.