Expectations may have been low following a bumpy preparation, but Italy have slowly moved through the gears and are now eyeing a third UEFA European Championship final.
Expectations may have been low following a bumpy preparation, but Italy have slowly moved through the gears and are now eyeing a third UEFA European Championship final.
Spain and Italy will meet in Friday's FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-finals after winning their last-eight encounters, though Ukraine missed out following a defeat by Colombia.
The second qualifying round lineup has been completed with the confirmation of Austria, Belgium, Finland, Italy and Poland as the best runners-up joining the group winners.
With Spain and Italy through from Group C, only two more quarter-final spots remain up for grabs on the final night of group action. UEFA.com looks at the possible outcomes in Group D.
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Walter Mazzarri is concerned by injuries but determined his SSC Napoli side get the better of Villarreal CF in a competition he views as "the priority for us – ahead of Serie A".
<b>FC Internazionale Milano 0-1 Trabzonspor AŞ</b><br />Şenol Güneş's men first frustrated and then shocked the 2010 champions, as Ondřej Čelůstka struck to secure a famous win on the club's debut.
FC Internazionale Milano will look to score their 500th goal in UEFA club competition, and there are centuries in the offing elsewhere on UEFA Europa League matchday two.
Claudio Ranieri underlined his respect for FC Internazionale Milano match winner Diego Milito, while LOSC Lille Métropole counterpart Rudi Garcia rued his side's "inexperience".
AC Milan lead Group H and Massimiliano Allegri hopes victory against FC BATE Borisov will mean another step towards finishing top of the section, though he is not taking their visitors lightly.
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Our latest updates included an aspiring goalkeeper undaunted by his family history, a trip to the dentist for Mario Balotelli and a Russian prodigy looking to make a name for himself.
Arsenal LFC cruised to a 4-0 away win and Italian newcomers UPC Tavagnacco earned an encouraging victory against FC Malmö as the final round of 32 first legs took place.
A campeã Espanha defronta a Croácia, semifinalista em 2012, enquanto a Sérvia recebe Portugal, ditaram os sorteios das rondas preliminar e principal do UEFA Futsal EURO 2014.
Juventus responded to their midweek goalless draw with a 4-1 home victory against AS Roma, but AC Milan's indifferent form continued as they were pegged back by Parma FC.
It is 100 days to go until UEFA EURO 2012 begins and all 16 contenders were in action tonight. Relive the action as brought to you by UEFA.com's team of reporters across Europe.
Juventus have sewn up their 28th Serie A title as a 2-0 win against Cagliari Calcio, coupled with a derby defeat for AC Milan, lifted Antonio Conte's side four points clear with one game to play.
While holders Germany started qualifying with a 4-1 defeat of Switzerland, 2009 runners-up England were held 2-2 in dramatic fashion by Serbia and Norway lost 3-1 in Iceland.
Former France, Arsenal FC and FC Internazionale Milano midfielder Patrick Vieira has retired from playing aged 35 to take a football development position at Manchester City FC.
Coach Attilio Tesser controlled his excitement after Novara Calcio's shock 3-1 win over FC Internazionale Milano, noting: "Three points are just three points, regardless of who you beat."
Anja Mittag wrote UEFA Women's Champions League history for WFC Malmö as the round of 16 began, as Olympique Lyonnais won easily and Patrizia Panico inspired ASD Torres CF.