Performing well this season with his side, Parma, Antonio Cassano starting to attract Italian national team head coach, Cesare Prandelli, who is keen on calling up the controversial striker for Italy's World Cup 2104 setup.

Already reaching the age of 37 doesn't seem to stop AS Roma talisman, Francesco Totti, from showcasing his qualities as the skipper's recent performance has triggered Cesare Prandelli's interest to recall the veteran into Italian national side's setup for upcoming 2014 World Cup.

The attraction of World Cup for football players is unquestionable as it's the biggest competition that many are keen on participating, triggering some football stars to switch nationalities in getting that rare experience.

Many people might still doubting the composition and quality of England national side ahead of upcoming World Cup, but not for one of Three Lions young talent, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlian who is not short of confidence with current squad composed by Roy Hodgson.

The most anticipated sporting events this year, World Cup 2014 in Brazil is just months away, with the drawing have already been done, some fans already booked their tickets, teams setting up their training camps and also publishing the kits for that upcoming event.

World Cup 2014 group finals have been drawn this Friday and there were some interesting pairing which should provide nothing but entertainment for football lovers all over the globe with tough nations being placed in the same group.

Italian national side still can't seem to get a positive result on their recent friendly fixture after grabbing another draw this past Monday against African side, Nigeria. Not putting their best formation, Azzurri did made a positive start on that match with Giussepe Rossi opening the scoring after just 12 minutes after receiving an assist from Mario Balotelli.

Italy national side still can't seem to get themselves back on winning ways after securing that spot to World Cup 2014 as they only picked up a draw on their latest friendly fixture against Germany on Wednesday.

Italy 2-2 Armenia highlights: Already ensuring their place in the 2014 World Cup seems to give a less interest for Italy in bagging all three points on their remaining matches as Cesare Prandelli's men picked up another draw on their final group game, this time against Armenia on Tuesday.

Napoli young attacking midfielder, Lorenzo Insigne is one of the players who have been lighting up Serie A recently, prompting many interest already from several top sides. However, Partenopei's fans doesn't need to worry that much about Insigne's future as the player recently confirmed that his current dream is playing at San Paolo and become the club's captain.

Denmark 2-2 Italy highlights: Denmark's ambition in securing second place spot on their World Cup 2014 European Qualifier group was halted when they only managed to grab a draw against group leader, Italy this past weekend.

Picking up a serious injury last season, there were not many who would be betting that Fiorentina striker, Giuseppe Rossi can get himself back into Italian national team setup this soon, but it happened as Cesare Prandelli recalled the former Villarreal star for Azzurri's upcoming international matches.