Real Madrid, Liverpool to clash in revamped 36-team Champions League

IMAGE: Former Sporting Clube de Portugal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 140 Champions League goals in 183 appearances, poses with UEFA president......

Gianluigi Buffon hangs up gloves after illustrious 28-year career

IMAGE: Following a trophy-laden career, Gianluigi Buffon dropped the curtains on his career. Photograph: Alberto Lingria/Reuters Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football,......

Ronaldo, Ramos: Who are the most capped footballers?

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his record 197th cap in Portugal’s 4-0 win over Liechtenstein. Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo set a new world record by making his......

The potential successors to Italy's old guard...

'This is a renaissance for Italian football. I'm sure now that this squad and coach will still make plenty of headlines going forward.' IMAGE: Italy manager Roberto Mancini and captain Giorgio......

5 Reasons Why Italy is Europe's BEST

IMAGE: The Italians celebrate victory in the penalty shoot out. Photograph: Claudio Villa/Getty Images   Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on......