Tag: Italy
Suarez bites Chiellini as Uruguay sink Italy
Luis Suarez shocked the World Cup with a new biting storm Tuesday as Uruguay sensationally dumped ten-man Italy out of…
Costa Rica through after beating Italy
Minnows Costa Rica reached the second round of the World Cup finals as Bryan Ruiz’s header saw them to a…
Between Balotelli and Queen Elizabeth of England
Eccentric Italy forward Mario Balotelli has asked for a kiss on the cheek from Queen Elizabeth of England if Italy…
Italy to repatriate 700 Nigerian prisoners
Nigeria and Italy would soon conclude negotiations on a Prisoners Transfer Agreement (PTA) to facilitate the return of over 700…
Italy to assist Nigeria against terrorism
The Italian Government on Wednesday in Abuja declared its support and willingness to assist Nigeria in the fight against terrorism.…
Balotelli gives Italy 2-1 victory over England
Mario Balotelli’s second-half header earned Italy a 2-1 victory over an enterprising England side in an engaging World Cup Group…
Lebanon extradites Berlusconi ally to Italy over mafia links
Lebanon extradited to Italy on Friday a 72-year old ally of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi who is wanted by…
Pirlo to end Italy career after Brazil
Italy’s Andrea Pirlo confirmed Wednesday he will end his international career after the World Cup. Pirlo helped steer Italy to…
Balotelli set to marry model girlfriend
Eccentric Italian striker Mario Balotelli ensured headlines of the positive sort on Tuesday announcing on his Twitter account he is…
Singing nun wins Italian TV talent show
A singing nun clinched the final of The Voice of Italy television talent show contest on Friday after winning millions…
Italy swears in youngest Prime Minister
Italy’s youngest-ever prime minister Matteo Renzi, 39, and his fresh-faced cabinet were sworn in Saturday, at a ceremony led by…
Thieves bolt away with tube of John Paul II’s blood
A tube containing Polish pope John Paul II’s blood has been stolen from a church in Italy, sparking a region-wide…
In Italy, a child can now bear mother’s surname instead of dad’s
Italy on Tuesday lost a long battle to hold on to one of its ancient family traditions: requiring children of…
Italian Navy rescues boat carrying Nigerian migrants, others
Italy’s navy has rescued 233 mostly Nigerian and other African immigrants from a boat in trouble off the coast of…
FIFA World Cup: Teams going to Brazil
Teams qualified for the 2014 World Cup so far with a total of 32 places to be filled. Draw for…