Luigi Di Biagio

Mario Balotelli Gianluigi Buffon's Italy career appeared to come to an end last November, but the Juventus veteran is on track to return in March.

Gianluigi Buffon The shock death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori was among the reasons goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon came out of international retirement.

Luigi Di Biagio Luigi Di Biagio will be without on-loan Atalanta full-back Leonardo Spinazzola against England on Tuesday due to injury.

Luigi Di Biagio Luigi Di Biagio looks unlikely to get the Italy coaching job on a full-time basis, but Lorenzo Pellegrini at least credited his ambition.

Gianluigi Buffon Fans in Manchester were denied an audience with Lionel Messi but got to witness another of the modern greats in Gianluigi Buffon.

Mario Balotelli Luigi Di Biagio's decision to overlook Mario Balotelli indicated he is not fit to lead Italy, according to the player's agent Mino Raiola.

Fabio Capello Italy could be looking for a new coach after failing to reach the World Cup, here we look at the candidates to replace Gian Piero Ventura.

Alessandro Costacurta Luigi Di Biagio will take charge of Italy against Argentina and England, with a permanent successor to Gian Piero Ventura yet to be found.