John Walsh offers some tips for next time

Even the Mafia is not immune to the lingering recession, according to new reports that suggest a merciless spending review is causing serious discontent in Sicily’s Cosa Nostra.

If these results do not shake Europe out of its apathy, then perhaps nothing will

After beating Barcelona in the Champions League last Wednesday, Milan's mood was tempered following a 1-1 draw with city neighbours Internazionale in a derby that was a tale of two sharply different halves.

Comments come days after report in Italian newspaper that claims a 'gay network' within the Vatican influenced pontiff's departure

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Qatari backers have spent over €250m in two years to transform club into European force

Midfielder joins Serie A side until the end of the season

The Independent's Martin Hardy analyses today's January transfer window stories and separates the reality from the rumour

Argentine magician strikes twice to reach total of 86 for 2012 and smash 40-year-old mark while Falcao hits five in La Liga for first time in 10 years

Last-minute cast changes couldn't fix the problem at the heart of this production, that medievalism and irony don't mix

Netherlands international has been linked with Manchester United

Newcastle keeper Tim Krul is urging his young team-mates to make the most of their Europa League chances as they attempt to force their way into Alan Pardew's plans.

Former bastion of homophobia has overtaken north on equality, says Milanese newspaper