Giorgio Chiellini believes the partnership with Andrea Barzagli and Leonardo Bonucci for Juventus and Italy is the best defensive trio in the world. Known as the 'BBC', the experienced defenders have developed a relationship on and off the field, which has led Juventus to total domantion of Italian football with five consecutive league titles. And, while Chielleni admits they aren't the best d...Full Story »

Tony Andreu saw his second-half penalty saved as 10-man Dundee United failed to keep the pressure on Hibernian following a goalless draw against Raith at Stark's Park. The visitors started brightly with Tope Obadeyi firing over early on but Raith kept goalkeeper Cammy Bell on his toes as he made saves from Ross Callachan's strike and Jean-Yves Mvoto's header. The Dee's hopes of walking away wi...Full Story »

Dusan Tadic is not expected to be available for Southampton in Sunday's Premier League home match against Everton as the Serbian midfielder continues his recovery from a broken nose. Defender Jose Fonte will be assessed on a foot problem, with manager Claude Puel hopeful the captain will be fit having not travelled for Thursday's Europa League defeat at Sparta Prague. Forward Charlie Austin, f...Full Story »

World champions Germany and Italy played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in their friendly international on Tuesday with both sides missing a string of chances in their final match of the year. The Germans, who beat Italy twice this year including in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals following a penalty shootout, were without half a dozen key players - with Toni Kroos, Manuel Neuer, Mesut Ozil and Je...Full Story »

Christian Santos converted a second half penalty as Alaves edged past relegation strugglers 1-0 Osasuna at El Sadar. The Venezuelan striker had yet to open his Primera Division account when he stepped up in the 77th minute - but he beat Nauzet Perez from the spot to seal the points. For Osasuna it was another disappointing result that leaves them second bottom in the table with just seven poin...Full Story »

Milan: Juventus goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon could become a future coach of Italy after revealing he would be tempted by a national team coaching role once he retires. At 38 years old, 2006 World Cup winner is still going strong for both club and country at the tail end of what has been a hugely successful career. But the emergence of AC Milan's talented teenage shot-stopper Gianluigi...Full Story »

Gianluigi Buffon has been named the winner of this year's Golden Foot award. The Juventus goalkeeper beat the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney to the prize in a vote by fans. The Golden Foot is handed out to footballers aged 28 or over based on their athletic achievements and personality, with each winner leaving a permanent mould of their footprints on the 'Champion...Full Story »

Substitute Matt Green bagged a brace as Mansfield scored two stoppage-time goals to snatch a 3-1 victory in an absorbing local derby with Notts County. The Stags had roared ahead when striker Green came on in the 54th minute and netted with his first touch seconds later. Pat Hoban nodded the ball down to him in the box and his finish found the net via a deflection off Richard Duffy for Mansfie...Full Story »

Dusan Tadic was influential as Serbia made it four points from two FIFA World Cup European Qualifying Group D games with a comfortable 3-0 win over Moldova in Chisinau. Filip Kostic, who scored in Serbia's 2-2 draw with the Republic of Ireland in their Group D opener, put his side ahead in the 19th minute with an easy finish following good work by Tadic. Kostic then hit the post before captain...Full Story »

Tony Andreu scored a second-half brace as Dundee United beat Morton 2-1 in the Ladbrokes Championship. The French forward fired into the roof of the net from close range in the 64th minute before finding the the bottom right corner from inside the penalty area in stoppage time. United substitute Sean Dillon scored an own goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time to pull one back for the away ...Full Story »