Antonio Di Natale to retire at end of season

Despite playing at a club that has enjoyed little domestic success, Antonio Di Natale has been considered one of Italy's most lethal strikers in recent years.

Prolific Antonio Di Natale extends Udinese stay

Udinese captain Antonio Di Natale has extended his contract until 2014, his club announced on Wednesday.

Euro 2012: 5 Best Goals in the tournament

Heading into Sunday's European Championship final between Spain and Italy, 72 goals had been scored by the 16 teams that took part. Here's our pick of the top five (hoping, of course, that goals in the final might be even better).

Euro 2012: Prandelli ditches Balotelli in favour of Di Natale

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has ditched temperamental striker Mario Balotelli in favour of Antonio Di Natale in the Azzurri's must-win final Euro 2012 Group C clash against Ireland at the Municipal Stadium here on Monday.

Euro 2012: Holders Spain held to draw by Italy

Holders Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by a dogged and determined Italy at the Arena Gdansk here on Sunday in the opening Group C match at the European Championship.

Morosini death makes Di Natale question his future

Udinese captain Antonio Di Natale said he has questioned his own future in the game after the tragic death of former team-mate Piermario Morosini.

Italy in mourning over Piermario Morosini's death

Italy was in shock on Sunday morning as the sober realisation sank in of the tragedy that befell Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini the day before.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic wins Serie A player of 2011

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been voted the Serie A player of 2011 by his fellow players, and the Rossoneri won another award with Massimilliano Allegri winning best coach.

Udinese go top, Lazio and Milan lurk behind

Udinese went top of Serie A with a 2-1 home success against Siena on Sunday but champions AC Milan are now lurking ominously a point behind in third after thrashing Catania 4-0.

Udinese, Lazio keep pressure on Juventus

Udinese and Lazio kept up the pressure on leaders Juventus by recording victories over Palermo and Cagliari respectively on Sunday.