Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano has all but ruled himself out of a late Italy recall for the World Cup after saying he would not postpone his wedding in June.
Bride before the fall: Italy forward Antonio Cassano has refused to postpone his wedding in June, meaning he will miss the World Cup in South Africa
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From Brazil's new boy wonder to the Dutch revival, Sam Wallace discovers who's looking strong – and where it's all going wrong
The World Cup starts in 48 days' time. In just six weeks, managers must name their final 23-man squads. The long-awaited action is close enough to heighten anticipation but far enough View more »
CHICAGO, US - Italian powerhouse AC Milan will meet the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer on May 30, the US club announced Wednesday.The match will be part of AC Milan's North American tour following the Serie A season, which also includes matches at DC United on May 26 and against the minor-league Montreal Impact on View more »
AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has denied that Brazilian coach Leonardo is about to quit the San Siro.
Milan lost 2-1 at Sampdoria to an injury-time goal yesterday to all but end their Serie A title hopes.
Italian media reports claim that the Brazilian coach is unhappy with club president Silvio Berlusco View more »
With Golden Balls set to put his feet up with the rest of us this summer, Goal.com's Patrick Reilly ranks 10 stars who missed out on the World Cup through injury...
10) David Beckham (2010)
Barring a miracle England's most capped outfield player will have to be content with 'just' the three World Cup appearances as View more »
Dolce & Gabbana Dudes
It's nearly World Cup time and we all know what that means: Italians in their underwear.
That's right, they're back. In this initial teaser shot, with the full campaign to follow sometime next week, Antonio Di Natale (Udinese), Federico Marchetti (Cagliari), Domenico Criscito (Genoa) Vin View more »
Warning: Italy coach Marcello Lippi warned players and fans not to get complacent after a kind draw
How Italy qualified for World Cup 2010: European Group 8 winners.
Manager: Marcello LippiCaptain: Fabio CannavaroPremier League players: Alberto Aquilani (Liverpool).
Italy coach Marcello Lippi sounded a warning to View more »
With the self-belief befitting a coach of his vast experience and pedigree, Marcello Lippi is very much his own man. And despite the persistent media queries about the ageing legs of the world champions’ big-name stars, the Azzurri supremo appears set to keep faith with his veterans come the 2010 FIFA World C View more »
And ‘Zambro’ hopes Cassano will be on the plane too…
Milan full-back Gianluca Zambrotta has openly pleaded with Marcello Lippi to be named in Italy’s squad for the World Cup finals this summer.
“Dear Marcello…” he laughed during a guest appearance on La7 show ‘Victor Vi View more »
Totti is not intent on spelling out where the axe will fall in relation to his Italy future...
Roma captain Francesco Totti insists he hasn't made a decision on whether he will come out of the international shadows and play for Italy at the World Cup.
Time is running out for Totti with the tournament just over two mo View more »