The Irish Times

Italy ‘destroyed and crushed’ after failing to qualify for World Cup

‘From September to today we have made mistakes and we have paid for them’

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 09:36

Shock defeat to North Macedonia ends Italy’s World Cup hopes

Playoffs round-up: Portugal survive late scare while Sweden beat Czechs in extra-time

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:57

World Cup 2022: ranking the top 10 contenders a year before Qatar

Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 17:23

Messi struggling to adjust to PSG’s ‘PlayStation team’

This Messi-era iteration remains an unsolved puzzle

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 09:58

Italy have found a worthy heir to Buffon in Donnarumma

22-year-old Azzurri goalkeeper produced career-best performances to help win the title

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 06:00

Euro 2020 - The Verdict: Highs, lows and best goals of the tournament

Gavin Cummiskey canvasses coaches, presenters and journalists for their opinions

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00

Giorgio Chiellini is living his best life as Italy’s beating heart

‘You know how important he is for us on a physical and psychological level. He lifts the whole team’

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 10:15

Rousing, beguiling Euro 2020 has the heavyweight final it deserves

For England or Italy historic elevation awaits as an absorbing month comes to an end

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 06:00

Ken Early: England’s Premier class intent on creating their own history

Southgate’s squad full of players who play with, compete against and learn from world’s best

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 06:00

Mancini’s Italianism, his team’s rawness and conviction a pleasure to watch

Italy were always winning the shootout, which isn’t a lottery or matter of chance

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 08:32

New Italy has veered away from the ‘Spanish-isation’ of its game

Italy concluded in 2010 that the only way to beat the Spanish was to try to become more like them

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 23:00

Lorenzo Insigne’s stunning goal a defining moment for the new Italy

Italian win over Belgium was their first major tournament win against a ‘big’ team

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 22:30

Italy dazzle then dig in to dispatch Belgium and reach Euro 2020 semis

Roberto Mancini’s side display dark arts at the death to set up showdown with Spain

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 22:21

Italy’s Donnarumma ignores whistles to close in on clean-sheet record

Milan exit upset some fans but goalkeeper has not conceded in 874 minutes for Italy

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 22:30

Wales through to knockout stages despite defeat in Rome

It was an outcome that suited both teams, even if Ampadu’s red card will rankle

Sun Jun 20 2021 - 19:13

Italy look the real deal as Locatelli double helps seal progress to knock-outs

Roberto Mancini’s side efficient and entertaining in swatting aside Switzerland

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 22:21

TV View: Suits, goals and pundits on loan as a delayed Euros kick-off

Liam Brady had forecast a draw with ‘not many goals’ so Italy went and won 3-0

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 23:06

Italy make strong statement of intent with opening victory over Turkey

Roberto Mancini’s side impress with thrilling display of attacking football

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 22:29

Ajax and Juventus set up second leg classic with Amsterdam draw

Cristiano Ronaldo scores crucial away goal but hosts impress in entertaining draw

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 22:33

For now at least, the clock has been turned back for Ajax

Cristiano Ronaldo has recovered from a thigh injury and is expected to start

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 16:21

Ten Hag warns Juventus that Ajax are happy as underdogs

Manager confident Dutch side can win against Juventus side with Ronaldo

Tue Apr 09 2019 - 21:45

Allegri in his element as he plots comeback of Juventus

Serie A leader will attempt to overturn 2-0 deficit at home to Atletico Madrid

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 19:19

United’s tribute to 1999 outmuscles even Ronaldo’s abs

Forward’s volley looked like the difference before United hit back in final few minutes

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 09:21

Manchester United’s shambolic investments lack a grand design

In his third season at the club, Mourinho must take some responsibility

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 07:31

José Mourinho: Juventus at a different level to Man United

‘A big club with a big past but with also desire to have a big future’

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 07:55

Ronaldo draws a blank on Serie A debut as Juve snatch dramatic win

Champions forced to come from behind away to Chievo

Sat Aug 18 2018 - 22:31

Time right for Suárez to assume centre stage once again

With Cavani’s fitness in doubt, Uruguay will look to record scorer to unsettle France

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 06:00

Diego Godín: Luis Suárez was treated like a dog

‘There’s experience, maturity, we’re in good shape, playing for teams competing for titles’

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 08:55

‘Mamma miaaaa!!!’ – Napoli can see the promised land

10,000 fans turned out at the airport to welcome team home after they beat Juventus 1-0

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 15:23

Tottenham’s pain masks the progress made this season

Last 16 exit to Juve no disgrace after wins over likes of Real Madrid and Dortmund

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 23:04

Giorgio Chiellini: ‘It’s the history of Tottenham’

Juve war horse inspired his side past Spurs and into quarters

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 07:26

Dybala’s silk and Chiellini’s steel combine to end Spurs’ odyssey

Tottenham remember to be Tottenham at the wrong time

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 07:10

Juventus land two killer blows in three minutes against Spurs

Spurs go crashing out of Champions League after Wembley defeat

Wed Mar 07 2018 - 22:13

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