Paolo Di Canio said he asked to be sent off

From moments of sublime skill to crazy rushes of blood to the head, Paolo Di Canio has rarely been out of the news during his career playing and managing in England and the Italian's propensity for......

EPL: Player revolt triggered Di Canio sacking

Paolo Di Canio was forced out of Sunderland after a player revolt at the Italian's abrasive management style, media reported on Tuesday. British newspapers carried detailed reports of how players,......

Sunderland sack coach Di Canio after latest defeat

Premier League club Sunderland sacked head coach Paolo Di Canio on Sunday after a string of poor results culminating in a 3-0 loss at West Bromwich Albion. "Sunderland AFC confirms that it has......

Di Canio not a fascist: Italian PM

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi denied suggestions that Paolo Di Canio was a fascist, saying the Lazio striker was simply an exhibitionist.Di Canio was banned for one game on Monday and......

Sunderland turn to Di Canio as saviour

Sunderland entrusted flamboyant Italian Paolo Di Canio with the task of securing their Premier League survival when they appointed him as head coach in place of the sacked Martin O'Neill on Sunday.......