
Italy held on to fourth place in FIFA's latest monthly rankings despite a 1-0 defeat to Egypt and a 3-0 loss to Brazil in the recent Confederations Cup in South Africa.

Juventus wants former star Pavel Nedved to join its technical staff, Chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli said Wednesday.

Francesca Schiavone on Tuesday failed in her bid to become Italy's first Wimbledon semi-finalist.

Italy's Under-21 coach Pierluigi Casiraghi has extended his contract for two years, the Italian Soccer Federation said Tuesday.

Italy's Under-21 star Robert Acquafresca has completed a loan move from Genoa to Atalanta, the player's agent said Tuesday.

Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo on Tuesday extended his contract with Serie A club Fiorentina by a year until June 2013, club sources said.

AC Milan has not received any bids for Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, club CEO Adriano Galliani said Thursday.

Ferrari fans will see a ''real Formula One'' next year now that the sport's ruling body FIA has climbed down from rule changes that would have penalised the top teams, Ferrari chief Luca Cordero de Montezemolo said Wednesday.

Italy's Under-21 star Robert Acquafresca has accepted a loan bid from Atalanta, the player's agent told an Italian soccer transfer website on Wednesday.

Bari has split with coach Antonio Conte, the newly promoted Serie A side said Tuesday.