Despite Juventus holding a 2-0 lead at half-time following a Carlos Tevez penalty and a strike from Paul Pogba, the champions crumbled during 14 second-half minutes in which 'La Viola' staged a remarkable comeback.

Mario Balotelli came off the bench to score a late leveller for Italy in their 2-2 draw vs Armenia. The four-time champions had already qualified for the 2014 World Cup.

Former Manchester United forward Giuseppe Rossi was among the Italian players who paid tribute to Alex Ferguson on Wednesday following the veteran Scot's announcement that he will retire this summer.

Giuseppe Rossi's hopes to be fit in time for Euro 2012 football tournament were dashed as the Villarreal man again injured his right knee.

Italy and Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi is aiming to be back for the European Championships in June despite tearing his cruciate knee ligament in October.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has ruled out making tactical changes to their game despite having to deploy a "physically stronger" attacking duo in the absence of Antonio Cassano and Giuseppe Rossi.

Italian giants Juventus have suffered another rebuff as Italy forward Giuseppe Rossi ruled out a move to the struggling Turin club.

Italy forward Giuseppe Rossi has matured as a player since moving to Spain in 2007, his international coach Cesare Prandelli believes.

Potential suitors have been told that they would have to stump up at least 30 million euros if they want to sign Italy international striker Giuseppe Rossi from Spaniards Villarreal.

Italian striker Giuseppe Rossi scored his 18th league goal of the season as Villarreal put their mid-week Europa League disappointment behind them with a 2-1 win over Getafe at El Madrigal on Sunday.