Italy 2-1 Czech Republic highlights: Italy grabbed the direct qualification ticket for 2014 World Cup after they defeated Czech Republic on their latest Europe qualifier fixture on Tuesday.

Italy are edging closer to secure their passage into 2014 World Cup in Brazil after 1-0 victory over Bulgaria this past Friday. Speaking after that difficult tie, Azzurri goal scorer, Alberto Gilardino admitted his joy for scoring the decisive goal which brought his side closer in achieving their ambition.

Italy 1-0 Bulgaria highlights: Italy national team are close in securing their place into 2014 World Cup after grabbing a slender win over Bulgaria this past weekend. The home side looking really keen on snatching maximum result as they push hard in search for goals since kick off and eventually getting themselves in front through Alberto Gilardino on 38 minutes.

Italy national team head coach Cesare Prandelli refused to confirm recent rumors floating about his plan on leaving Gli Azzurri after the upcoming 2014, stating that he is only focusing on taking his team in acquiring that qualification ticket for Brazil 2014.

Already securing 134 caps with Italy national team doesn't mean that goal keeper, Gianluigi Buffon is immune to any concern as he recently admitted that there's a slight of nervousness hovering around his mind ahead of Azzurri's important World Cup qualifying match against Bulgaria.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Thiago Motta is in a joyful mode as he has been called up again into Italy national team setup for their upcoming World Cup 2014 qualifier against Bulgaria and Czech Republic.

Italy national team will get themselves involved again in FIFA World Cup qualifier matches this weekend as they are set to battle against Bulgaria and also Czech Republic. The previous will be Azzurri's first target as head coach, Cesare Prandelli is targeting nothing more than three points for their battle this upcoming Friday.

The meeting between Italy against Argentina national sides this Wednesday for a friendly fixture is already being considered as special occasion, but things became even more worthwhile for players and staffs as ahead of that encounter they spent some time to meet with the current Pope.

The Argentina national team already arrived in Rome as they are gearing up for an international friendly match against Italy this upcoming Wednesday. La Albiceleste are obviously keen on putting on a positive impression on their upcoming fixture, but it might not be an easy contest at all especially after their recent disappointing run of form.

Italy national team are gearing up for a special international friendly encounter against Argentina and ahead of that match, Azzurri's head coach, Cesare Prandelli is keen on seeing a balance performance from his team as considering it's still early in the new season, so pushing too hard might not be possible for them.

Spain are looking to complete their current trophy reign by netting this year's Confederations Cup,  but before reaching the final, Vicente Del Bosque's men must face Italy's challenge this Thursday.

Italy are set to face Spain in the semifinals of Confederations Cup this Thursday and acknowledging the quality of their opponent, Azzurri head coach, Cesare Prandelli ordered his team to play with courage.