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Andrea Stramaccioni embracing the shadow of Mourinho
Ciaran Kelly takes a look at Inter Milan’s young manager who is following in some big footsteps.
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Emerging from a prolonged adolescence: A defining season for Mario Balotelli
Ciaran Kelly believes the time has come for Mario Balotelli to grow up on the pitch.
Euro 2012: England v Italy – the head-to-head
Nick Balchin previews the two sides ahead of tonight’s last quarter final.
Euro 2012: England would do well not to discount Italy’s forgotten man
There’s more to Italy than just Mario Balotelli, writes Alex Richards.
Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph
Ahead of Ireland’s opening game tomorrow, Ciaran Kelly looks at the man in charge – Giovanni Trapattoni.
Cassano nears inspiring return
Dave Wood reports as ‘Il Gioiello’ continues to fight back after heart surgery.
Cesare Prandelli’s Azzurri: The Decade’s Dark Horses
Ciaran Kelly looks at the Italian national team and believes that they are a better side than most people give them credit for.
Al Volo: Sampdoria Giving A Lesson In Self Harm
Fresh his appearance on our Hold the BackPage podcast last week, Adam Digby returns with another excellent Al Volo.
Balotelli Reminiscent of Another Italian Bad Boy
Headlines are never far away from Mario Balotelli, and Andrew McCarten looks at the similarities between himself and another temperamental Italian.
Can Napoli Claim Lo Scudetto?
A resounding win over Juventus at the weekend sees Napoli occupy second spot in Serie A, and Jonathan O’Shea poses the simple question – can they claim lo scudetto?