Luigi Di Biagio

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

Alessandro Costacurta Alessandro Costacurta has confirmed the new permanent coach of the Italian national team will be named on May 20.

Mario Balotelli Mino Raiola criticised Italian football after his client Mario Balotelli's latest international snub, but Luigi Di Biagio is not bothered.

Roberto Mancini Alessandro Costacurta has named Antonio Conte as his top target to become Italy's new coach, but Sevilla's Vincenzo Montella wants the role.

Gianluigi Buffon Gianluigi Buffon, 40, confirmed his plans to help Italy, who failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

Luigi Di Biagio Luigi Di Biagio confirmed Marco Verratti's withdrawal against Argentina was enforced, making him a doubt for Italy's game with England.

Alessandro Costacurta Italy's Under-21 coach Luigi Di Biagio will be offered the chance to take charge of the senior team for games against Argentina and England.

Leonardo Bonucci Two of England's Manchester City stars turned in contrasting performances as VAR helped Italy to snatch a 1-1 draw at Wembley.