Italy Bounce Back, Wales Victorious in World Cup 2018 Qualifier Italian national side got themselves back on winning ways in their World Cup qualifier as Giampiero Ventura's men edge pass Israel 1-0 on Tuesday.

Spain Comfortably Beating Italy to Secure Top Spot Spain's mission to secure their table topping position in World Cup qualifier group was a success as Julen Lopetegui's men overcome the challenge of their main rival Italy 3-0 at Santiago Bernebau.

Spain and Italy Continue Battle for Top Qualification Spot The battle for direct route to World Cup 2018 between Spain and Italy continue as both teams won their latest group qualifying games.

Buffon Confident In Italy's Shot to Overcome Spain Italy and Spain are battling hard to get that number one seat in their qualifying group that guarantees an automatic ticket for 2018 World Cup.

Italy international defender, Matteo Darmian continue to get call up for Gli Azzurri despite not getting much playing time so far at his club Manchester United. Answering media questions regarding his low amount of start with Man United under Jose Mourinho this season, Darmian stated that he doesn't really know the reason for it.

Graziano Pelle's journey with Italian national team is under serious doubt following his recent incident with current Azzurri coach, Giampiero Ventura. Pelle who was being subbed off during Italy's 1-1 draw against Spanish didn't look happy and venting it out by refusing to shake Ventura's hand.

Italy's recent success in defeating Spain during Euro 2016 doesn't mean that Azzurri are favorite for their upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifier according to defender Leonardo Bonucci.

Following Belgium's exit in Euro 2016 quarter finals against Wales, what's to be expected from Marc Wilmots' tenure with the Red Devils come to fruition as he has officially resign as head coach.

Former Italy national team head coach, Antonio Conte cherished his new experience with Premier League side Chelsea and is keen on taking them to immediately challenge for title. Although his new side finished in lowly 10th seat last season, Conte doesn't love any beliefs as he is determined to make his team fighting until the very end.

The penalty shoot out between Italy and Germany during Euro 2016 quarter finals were filled with many interesting stuff, including one ridiculous miss by Azzurri's striker, Simone Zaza.

Germany (3-4-2-1) Neuer; Boateng, Hummels, Howedes; Kimmich, Khedira, Kroos, Hector; Muller, Ozil; Gomez. Substitutes: Leno, ter Stegen, Mustafi, Schweinsteiger, Schurrle, Podolski, Draxler, Can, Weigl, Tah, Gotze, Sane.

Germany finally ending their curse of never beating Italy in competitive games as Joachim Low's men defeated the Azzurri via an intense penalty shoot out. The two sides were drawing 1-1 during regular time and no more goals were scored during 2x15, forcing them to settle things via lottery shoot out.