After suffering a heartbreaking loss in the penalty shootout to Spain in the semifinals, Italy had the last laugh, topping Uruguay 3-2 on penalties to finish third in the Confederations Cup.
Read full storyIt was far from vintage Spain, but yet somehow, the World and European champions found a way past an unlucky Italy to book their place in a dream final against Brazil. The match in Fortaleza did not see any goals from open play, with the semifinal eventually going down to a penalty shootout, which Spain won 7-6.
Read full storyBrazil and Italy sealed their places in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup with contrasting victories in a goal-filled day Wednesday. Brazil beat Mexico 2-0, with Neymar again the main man, while Italy staged an incredible comeback, before holding on against an inspired Japan team 4-3.
Read full storySpain showed exactly why they remain the team to beat on the international stage with an impressive 2-1 win over Uruguay in their Confederations Cup opener, while Mario Balotelli scored the all-important winner for Italy against Mexico to ensure Andrea Pirlo ended 100th appearance for his country on a winning note.
Read full storyThis will be a very good matchup between Italy and France as they meet for an international Friendly
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