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FRESH Italy

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England U21 vs Italy U21: Introducing Azzurri's Next Generation Of Superstars

Italy's U21 squad for the European Championships represents the finest crop of Italian youngsters since Pirlo led them to under-21 glory in 2000. As they prepare to face England in the first round of clashes, here is everything you need to know about the Azzurrini...

1 Comment Richard Whittle

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Chelsea's Cech & 4 Other Superstars Who Made It Big At The European U21 Championship

The Under21s is always worth watching because to spot the next generation of superstars like this lot...

2 Comments Seb White

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Simon Kelner's Guide To London's Best Italian Restaurants

It’s no secret that the best Italian food and coffee outside of Italy is found in London, and from the haute to the remote, here are five that will make you feel like you’re dining in Capri, Rome or Milan…

5 Simon Kelner

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HT Harris: Sandwich Valhalla In Soho

This ace deli on Great Titchfield Street serve up portions big enough to satisfy a Viking and, such is the range and quality on offer will have you cursing every day you spent making do with Pret or M&S...

1 Will O Doherty

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Roberto Baggio: A Love Letter To Italy's Forgotten Genius

In football, history only remembers the losers. Roberto Baggio’s glittering career is defined by a single penalty miss and that’s not fair: ‘the divine ponytail’ was a player to rank among the greats.

19 Will O Doherty

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Yeah Baby! Before Austin
Powers There Was Danger: Diabolik

A clear influence on the Mike Myers series, this cult Italian film is a masterpiece of tongue-in-cheek spy caper camp

1 Paul Green

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Beppe Grillo: Bolshy, Funny & Italy's New Number One Politician

A comedian and blogger with an interest in human rights and a criminal record. Only in Italy...

Terry Daley

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Vittorio Sgarbi: The Eccentric Art Critic That Resigned After Mafia Infiltration

Very little has been written about Sgarbi's exploits, but in post-Berlusconi Italy, he's trying to hang on to his bad-boy image

Bluto Ray

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The Six Greatest Sides Never To Win the World Cup

Eusebio in '66, Cruyff in '74, Socrates in '82. They may not have won the Jules Rimet but they stole our hearts

19 Rob Furber

Scandal, Pantomime And Colour: Serie A Is Football Utopia

Italy: the home of match fixing, diving and the player-beating finger-flashing coach Delio Rossi. It gets a bad press - but Serie A is still my favourite league in the world...

Jack Sargeant

Six Nations Preview: This Is France's Year But Don't Rule Out England

You wouldn't believe it, but tries win games. Ireland and Wales have a great opportunity to win the Six Nations, bu...

1 Comment Brodie Smithers

A Guide to Winter Sports For The Common Man

Bored of kick abouts in the park or rainy rugby matches? We offer some death defying icy alternatives...

Alan Leishman

Fashion & Style

Argo: The Jacket Not The Film

Combining vintage Italian design with a contemporary twist, Nemen have unleashed a lovely line of classic winter ge...

1 Comment Dan Vearnals

The Man Taking Down The Sicilian Mafia

Rosario Crocetta has already survived an assassination attempt as he cleans up the island and shows no sign of stop...

Bluto Ray

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Why I Love Italian Gangster Movie Posters

Thanks to the work of one man, Luigi Martinati, Italian post-war movie posters are beautiful, atmospheric and incredibly rare.

Tony Nourmand

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Domenico Berardi: The Italian Teen Manchester United Are Battling Roma And Lazio For

Domenico Berardi was plucked out of obscurity following a simple kickabout at University. Can his fairy tale continue with a move into the big le...

Richard Whittle

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Crazed Hostel Owners And Chronic Snoring In The City Of Naples

An InterRail trip to Italy is dominated by Giovani, the obsessive-compulsive host, along with a whole array of bizarre hostel guests, not to ment...

Chris Gayton

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Persist With Tottenham’s Walker & 4 Things We Learnt From England’s Win

England beat Italy, showcasing why they "deserve" to be third in the FIFA rankings. But what did we learn from the 2-1 win over the Azzuri?

6 Ben McAleer

Liverpool: Why Fabio Borini Is A Better Bet Than Carroll For Rodgers' Revolution

Italy striker Fabio Borini may have just signed a new deal at Roma, but the 21-year-old would be perfect at Anfield. New boss Brendan Rodgers knows Borini well from Swansea, and here's why a possible transfer would be great for the Reds...

4 Comments Alex Woo

EURO 2012 Final: Spain's Pulsating Beauty Proves They're The G.O.A.T

Derided as boring in some quarters and panned for not using a striker, Spain destroyed Italy 4-0 in Kiev last night...

Joe Hall

Cesare Prandelli's Handling Of Manchester City's Balotelli Makes Him The Manager Of The Tournament

Cesare Prandelli overcame injuries, fatigue, betting scandals and Mario Balotelli's ego to take his Italy side to t...

3 Comments Sam Drew

Cesare Prandelli Must Be Celebrated For His Efforts In The Midst Of Off-Field Turmoil

Despite Italy's eventual loss, Cesare Prandelli can leave Ukraine with his head held high for managing to galvanize...

Richard Whittle

Italy vs Spain: Will This Be The Finest Final In Recent Memory?

Euro 2012 rounds off tonight with the tiki-taka of Spain taking on the counter attacking guile and class of Italy. ...

Five in Midfield

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Watch Handbags+ Fan Show: Manchester City's Balotelli Comes Of Age On The Big Stage

Catch the latest Handbags+ live on Google+ from 1pm. A variety of Euro-flavoured guests discuss Germany's failings, Italy's strengths, and Manche...

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Euro 2012 Handbags: Italy vs Germany Analysis

After Italy's apparently surprise win over Germany, our Handbags crew put their heads together to discuss what went right for Italy, what went wr...

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Manchester City's Mario Balotelli Is The Breakout Star Of Euro 2012

Every major international tournament has at least one young breakout star to make his mark on the international stage. At Euro 2012 it's been Man...

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New Barcelona Signing Jordi Alba Will Be The Key Man In Euro 2012 Final

Jordi Alba has outshone some of the biggest names in Spain's side at Euro 2012. We preview the Euros final and predict a big performance from Bar...

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England v Italy: The Strengths, Weaknesses And Haircuts Of The Azzurri

Tonight's quarter-final will be attritional, nervy and possibly brilliant. Here's everything you need to know about...

1 Comment Tom Brooks

England vs Italy: How The Azzurri Learnt To Love The Three Lions

England and Italy may not have a celebrated rivalry like other national sides do, but considering the domestic rela...

3 Comments David Higman

De Rossi Would Dominate At Manchester United And Other Talking Points From Italy v Ireland

Moved from defence back to his usual midfield berth, Rome's finest was back to his dominating best last night and w...

Alex Woo

Italy V Ireland: Will It Be Tears For Manchester City's Mario Balotelli?

Italy should be preparing for a routine victory against Ireland tonight, yet instead paranoia, injury and memories ...

Richard Whittle

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Spain vs Italy: Why Euro 2012's Pass Master Is Pirlo Not Xavi

Italy's Andrea Pirlo may be 33-years-of-age but the stats suggest he has the beating of Spain's Xavi in the passing department. The Juventus man has had a great season in Serie A and is now rolling back the years at Euro 2012...

1 Alex Woo

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The Odds-On Favourites In The Italian Betting Scandal

Match-fixing and betting scandals are threatening to throw Italian football into turmoil once again. Getting into the spirit of things, here are the best odds on all the main suspects.

1 Matt Barker

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Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno Lobs Seaman From 15 Yards At Soccer Aid

That might sound like typical rockstar behaviour but the goal was an absolute beauty. And its not the first time he's done it...

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Italy's Dolphins: The Most Attacking Football Team In Europe

Forget Napoli or Barcelona the most exciting team in European football is Serie B's Pescara FC whose star player 19...

8 Comments Tom Brooks

The Greatest Goal I Ever Saw: Juventus Legend Alessandro Del Piero v Germany

He scored today for Juventus in what may predict will be his last game for the old lady, here's a reminder of that ...

2 Comments Sandro Lunghi

Fashion & Style

The latest 12thMan Gear arrives from Italy

Italian designer 12thMan's latest collection follows on in the trait of improving each season.

14 Comments Keith Wildman

Il Grande Torino And The Tragedy Of Superga

On May 4th 1949, the great Torino team who ruled Italian football were on the verge of their fifth straight Scudett...

4 Comments Five in Midfield