KIEV, June 24 (Reuters) - Italy needed penalties to eliminate England and reach the semi-finals of Euro 2012 on Sunday after the match finished goalless at the end of extra time but any other outcome ...

Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo said his compatriots have 'always played great games' against 2014 World Cup rivals England. O Omnisports Pulse Follow Dead-ball specialist Pirlo said while he is wary of ...

KIEV (Reuters) - England coach Roy Hodgson praised his team's courage following their Euro 2012 quarter-final shootout defeat by Italy on Sunday. The Italians won 4-2 on penalties after the match, ...

MANAUS, Brazil — Pure class and pure power. Skill and strength. Creative vision and clinical finishing. Andrea Pirlo and Mario Balotelli are a study in contrasts on the football pitch. And off it.

Last September, Wayne Rooney was writing himself into England history as the country’s most prolific goalscorer of all time. His sterling displays as a centre-forward over the last 13 years have ...