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World Cup | Qualifiers
Sep 10, 2013 at 7.45pm UK
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Gianluigi Buffon thanks teammates for Italy record
Gianluigi Buffon thanks his Italy teammates after becoming the joint-record appearance holder for his country.Sep 11, 06:03
Mario Balotelli: 'Italy should be feared'
Italy striker Mario Balotelli feels that the Azzurri should be feared by the rest of the world following their qualification to next summer's World Cup.Sep 11, 01:35
Italy's Mario Balotelli frustrated with missed chances
Mario Balotelli is unhappy with the number of chances he missed during Italy's 2-1 home win against the Czech Republic.Sep 10, 21:57
Cesare Prandelli hails "great Italy"
Cesare Prandelli is impressed with his Italy side following their 2-1 comeback win against the Czech Republic.Sep 10, 21:33
Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky suffers injury during World Cup qualifier
Tomas Rosicky suffers a suspected muscle injury during the Czech Republic's ongoing clash against Italy in Turin.Sep 10, 19:40
The Match
Match Report
Mario Balotelli scores the winning goal as Italy beat the Czech Republic 2-1 to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole's commentary of Italy's potentially decisive World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic in Turin.
Team News
Gianluigi Buffon will make his record 136th appearance for Italy against the Czech Republic tonight.
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