Defender Andrea Ranocchia and forward Mattia Destro were left out of Italy's 23-man Euro 2012 squad today but centre back Leonardo Bonucci was included despite the match-fixing crisis engulfing the country.

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West Brom are to step up their bid to secure head coach Roy Hodgson's successor after a month of interviewing and sounding out potential candidates, Press Association Sport understands.

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Adem Ljajic banished from Serbia set-up after national anthem snub

Serbia coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has banished Adem Ljajic from the international set-up after the forward failed to sing the national anthem before Saturday's defeat to Spain.

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Delio Rossi fighting with Adem Ljaljic

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Former Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi has today apologised for his behaviour after hitting one of his own players during Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Novara.

Juve’s Marco Borriello rues another missed opportunity against Genoa

Ibrahimovic fires Milan four points clear

Juventus hit the woodwork three times and had a goal controversially disallowed as they were held 0-0 at Genoa yesterday, their sixth draw in their last seven Serie A games.

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Plans to restore Rome's crumbling Colosseum have hit another snag, after Italy's anti-trust watchdog declared that a €25m lifeline thrown by a luxury goods company breaks competition laws.

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Fulham have made an offer for Catania striker Maxi Lopez, according to the Italian club.

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Devis Mangia was sacked by Palermo

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Palermo fired coach Devis Mangia on Monday, six weeks after extending his contract until the end of next season.

Socrates pictured in 1986

Brazil football legend Socrates dies aged 57

The Brazilian Football Federation have paid tribute to former national team captain Socrates, who died today aged 57.

The Colosseum contracts have been awarded to large-scale building firms without specialist knowledge

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An ambitious attempt to save Rome's Colosseum from collapse is being undermined by the authorities' cost-cutting decision to employ ordinary builders rather than specialists to perform the delicate overhaul, restoration experts have claimed.

Sinisa Mihajlovic grew increasingly unpopular

Sinisa Mihajlovic steps down as Fiorentina manager

Sinisa Mihajlovic has stepped down as coach of Italian club Fiorentina and has been replaced by Delio Rossi.

England bonus after Ramsey helps Wales end their barren run

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They have every right to be exhausted after four taxing years of almost non-stop action but the chance to claim a unique treble is spurring them on
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Usain Bolt: The Bolt show runs on

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A right royal trip down the river

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