Antonio Cassano becomes Italy's lynchpin

For so long seen as the bad boy of Italian soccer, Antonio Cassano came of age in Italy's opening Euro 2012 qualifying win over Estonia and he will again be their focal point for Tuesday's game......

Cassano signs for Real Madrid

Italy striker Antonio Cassano is joining Real Madrid on a four and a half-year deal from Serie A club AS Roma, the Primera Liga side said on Tuesday. "Real Madrid and Roma have reached an agreement......

Cassano apologises for gay remark

Italy forward Antonio Cassano apologised on Tuesday for saying he hoped there were no homosexuals in the national team. Asked at a Euro 2012 news conference earlier in the day about media reports......

Euro 2012: Cassano, Balotelli send Italy into last eight

Antonio Cassano's first-half header and a spectacular Mario Balotelli volley in the final minute sent Italy through to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals as Group C runners-up after a 2-0 victory over......

Italy's Cassano doubtful for Euro 2012

Italy striker Antonio Cassano has confirmed he is a major doubt for Euro 2012, saying he needs six months to return to action after undergoing emergency heart surgery in November. Azzurri boss......