The Irish Times

Messi’s red-card outburst the act of a desperate, hopeless man

Actions were pure human malice, a volcano of rage that was accumulating for years

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 22:30

‘In Europe, you have to kill Madrid six times’

Thanks to Ronaldo a third Champions League in a row beckons

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 18:48

‘If there is a savage and sadistic way to be eliminated, then this is it’

Italian media react to Juventus’ Champions League exit last night against Real Madrid

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 13:03

Buffon says referee has a ‘rubbish bin’ where his heart should be

‘A human being cannot decide the elimination of a team with such decision’

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 09:31

Heartbreak for Juventus as late penalty sees Real Madrid through

Dramatic scenes at the Bernabeu as Cristiano Ronaldo struck late after Juve comeback

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 22:09

Tears shed for Davide Astori as Serie A stops to remember

‘With that smile that never ended, which let us know how much good you had inside you’

Mon Mar 05 2018 - 11:10

Andrea Pirlo: The effortlessly cool Italian who proved God exists

The 38-year-old transcended from domestic darling to global brand during his career

Tue Nov 07 2017 - 20:41

Chelsea to offer Thibaut Courtois renewed contract

Goalkeeper to get improved new terms to put an end to Real Madrid’s interest

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 23:01

Éder lights up dour affair in Toulouse as Italy edge Sweden

Azzurri leave it late but make it two wins from two and secure place in the last-16

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 16:30

Italy boss Antonio Conte not taking Ireland lightly

Wary of Irish threat as Azzurri head into Euro 2016 with a far from vintage crop

Fri May 20 2016 - 13:42

Antonio Conte not afraid to show Mario Balotelli the revolving door

Italian coach gives stark warning to Liverpool striker ahead of Croatia game

Tue Nov 11 2014 - 12:24

Maradona meets Pope before return to action in Italy

Man who inspired Argentina’s 1986 World Cup win meets countryman before ‘Match Of Peace’

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 17:36

Italians unwilling to make a meal of Suarez incident

Critics more concerned with World Cup exit as reality bites for Azzurri

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 14:23

Italy coach Prandelli predictably pragmatic ahead of Ireland clash

First World Cup game against England occupying the thoughts of the Azzurri

Fri May 30 2014 - 15:50

Pope Francis confesses he is torn between supporting Argentina or Italy in prestigious friendly

Argentina and Barcelona ace Lionel Messi meets with the Pope in the Vatican on the eve of a game to be held in his honour

Wed Aug 14 2013 - 01:00

Divine intervention as Messi meets Pope Francis

Argentine ascendancy sees pope meet footballing superstar ahead of friendly

Tue Aug 13 2013 - 15:08