Ref must stop game soon after racist chants: Italy

Italy's soccer federation president Giancarlo Abete has clashed with Interior Minister Roberto Maroni about who should halt matches in the case of racist chants. Italian soccer has a severe problem......

Italy to bid for Euro 2016

Italy will make a bid to host Euro 2016, Italian football federation (FIGC) president Giancarlo Abete said on Monday. "Italy will present its declaration of interest for the 2016 European......

Lippi replaces Donadoni as Italy coach

Italy recalled 2006 World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi on Thursday to replace Roberto Donadoni, the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) said. "Marcello Lippi returns to the helm of the national......

Door open for Totti return

The door is open for AS Roma captain Francesco Totti to come out of international retirement before the 2010 World Cup, the head of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Tuesday. "Totti is......

Meet the men in line to replace Platini at UEFA

IMAGE: Joseph S. Blatter, left, embraces Angel Maria Villar Llona, FIFA Executive Committee member. Photograph: Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images. Angel Maria Villar, the interim UEFA President,......