'Cristiano Ronaldo is Like Rafael Nadal, Lionel Messi is Roger Federer'

Antonio Cassano says Cristiano Ronaldo is football's version of tennis ace Rafael Nadal, while Argentine striker Lionel Messi is closer to Roger Federer, insisting the latter is the best player in the history of the game.

Italian international Cassano names son after Lionel Messi

Antonio Cassano's wife Carolina gave birth to the couple's second son on Monday, who has been named "in honour of the greatest player of all time."

Inter Milan held 1-1 by Genoa

Inter Milan fell further behind Serie A leaders Juventus on Saturday after being held 1-1 at home to struggling Genoa.

Antonio Cassano, Andrea Stramaccioni handed bans by Inter Milan

Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni and striker Antonio Cassano have been handed one and two-match bans respectively, Italian league bosses announced on Tuesday.

Inter Milan keep Juventus in sight with fourth straight win

Inter Milan maintained their pursuit of Serie A leaders Juventus with a 2-0 win over Catania as Fiorentina lost ground after being held to a 1-1 draw at Chievo on Sunday.

Antonio Cassano can't fathom Italy snub: Report

Inter Milan striker Antonio Cassano said he is still mystified about why he has been left on the sidelines by Italy coach Cesare Prandelli.

UEFA fines Cassano for 'discriminatory' comments

European football's governing body on Friday said it had fined Italy forward Antonio Cassano for homophobic comments he made during a news conference at Euro 2012.

Euro 2012 Final: Sergio Ramos concerned by tactical chameleons Italy

Spain centre-back Sergio Ramos says preparations for the Euro 2012 final against Italy are complicated by the fact his side do not know how their opponents will play.

Euro 2012: Balotelli brace puts Italy in the final, Germany eliminated

Striker Mario Balotelli struck twice to seal Italy's 2-1 semi-final win over Germany on Thursday to leave the Germans' Euro 2012 ambitions in tatters while the Azzurri marched on to the final.

Euro 2012: England ready for Italian job

England will attempt to reach the last four of a major tournament for the first time in 16 years on Sunday as they face Italy in a heavyweight Euro 2012 quarter-final collision.