Head coach Rolando Maran is demanding one last show-stopping performance from his players as Catania's historic Serie A season draws to a close. Sunday's opponents Torino are only playing for pride having secured a second season in the top flight with a haul of 38 points, but the Sicilians can finish eighth for the first time since 1965 should they better Inter Milan's result against Udinese. ...Full Story »

Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo sees no reason to pursue a career at Real Madrid as he expects the Serie A champions to keep on collecting trophies. Ahead of tomorrow night's trip to Sampdoria, the 33-year-old playmaker has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu having rolled back the years to guide the Bianconeri to back-to-back Italian titles since leaving AC Milan. Pirlo, howev...Full Story »

Mario Balotelli has insisted he is happy to have put his time in England behind him. The Italian striker created numerous headlines during his tempestuous two-and-a-half years at Manchester City but claims he was given a raw deal. Balotelli, who is now at AC Milan, says that his love of women and fast cars is just "normal". He told CNN: "I'm really happy now. I have my family near me and my...Full Story »

Robinho: Has been linked with a return to his native Brazil, but is contracted to AC Milan AC Milan are expecting Robinho to remain at the club despite speculation linking him with a return to Brazil. The Samba star has struggled to produce his best in Italy since agreeing a switch from Manchester City in 2010. It has been suggested that the 29-year-old will be offered a route back to his hom...Full Story »

Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo sees no reason to pursue a career at Real Madrid as he expects the Serie A champions to keep on collecting trophies. Ahead of Saturday night's trip to Sampdoria, the 33-year-old playmaker has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu having rolled back the years to guide the Bianconeri to back-to-back Italian titles since leaving AC Milan. Pirlo, however...Full Story »

Antonio Cassano: His season is now over Striker Antonio Cassano will miss Inter Milan's final game of the season against Udinese on Sunday after fracturing his hand in training. The 30-year-old fell during today's session before scans revealed the extent of the damage. "Antonio Cassano underwent medical tests as a result of a fall he suffered during the final training match in today's workout...Full Story »

Racist and homophobic abuse by players will carry a minimum five-match ban from next season, the Football Association has announced. The sanction however is only half the 10-match minimum ban being introduced by UEFA into European competitions from next season, and campaigners have labelled the FA's decision "a missed opportunity". The FA's sanction will be the "entry level" punishment for t...Full Story »

Axed Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has not ruled out a move to Napoli following his dismissal from the Premier League club on Monday. The Italian, who guided City to FA Cup and Premier League triumphs during his time in England, has been linked to a number of clubs since his departure, including Monaco, Paris Saint Germain and a rejuvenated Napoli. Currently in Naples, Mancini told Sk...Full Story »

Injury-ravaged Inter has been rocked by the news that Antonio Cassano fractured his hand during a training session on Thursday. The Italy international had only just returned to first-team action after a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury but he has now been ruled out of the Nerazzurri's final game of the season against Udinese. "Antonio Cassano underwent medical tests that were ma...Full Story »

The Italian coach confirms his desire to "continue to build" at the Serie A champions after a lengthy meeting with the directors of the Turin giants on Wednesday Antonio Conte has confirmed that he intends to stay at Juventus as they look to build on their back-to-back Serie A titles. The coach's future at the club has been the subject of speculation, with the likes of Real Madrid and Paris ...Full Story »