Reaction
Alessio Cerci confident of Italy response
Alessio Cerci backs Italy to respond to their World Cup defeat against Costa Rica in their final Group D match against Uruguay.
Jun 21, 01:57
Cesare Prandelli: 'Italy deserved Costa Rica defeat'
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli admits that his side deserved to lose their World Cup Group D match against Costa Rica.
Jun 20, 23:43
Jorge Luis Pinto: "We've beaten a great team"
Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto believes that his side beat a "great team" in their victory over Italy to secure a place in the last 16 at the World Cup.
Jun 20, 20:01
Gary Lineker wears Italy shirt
BBC pundit Gary Lineker wears an Italian football shirt for their World Cup Group D clash with Costa Rica this evening.
Jun 20, 17:36
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during Costa Rica's shock 1-0 victory over Italy in Recife this afternoon.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Costa Rica's shock 1-0 victory over Italy in Recife, a result that put England out of the World Cup.
Match Report
Costa Rica progress to the last 16 of the World Cup following a shock 1-0 victory in their Group D match against Italy in Recife.
Live Commentary
Relive Costa Rica's 1-0 win over Italy in Recife as the Central Americans booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup, eliminating England in the process.
HT Report
Bryan Ruiz gives Costa Rica the lead after 45 minutes of their World Cup Group D match against Italy in Recife.
Team News
Gianluigi Buffon is restored to the Italy starting lineup for this evening's World Cup Group D match against Costa Rica.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to the World Cup group encounter between Italy and Costa Rica.
Form Guide
Build-up
Jorge Luis Pinto irked by Jose Mourinho comments
Jorge Luis Pinto is out to prove to Jose Mourinho that Costa Rica's win over Uruguay was not a one-off ahead of facing Italy.
Jun 20, 03:25
Jorge Luis Pinto wary of Andrea Pirlo threat
Costa Rica manager Jorge Luis Pinto admits that he is aware of the damage that Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo can cause to his team.
Jun 20, 01:52
Mario Balotelli demands kiss from the Queen if Italy defeat Costa Rica
Italy striker Mario Balotelli demands a kiss from the Queen if his side does England a favour.
Jun 20, 00:31
Cesare Prandelli: 'Mario Balotelli is our weapon'
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli hails the impact that Mario Balotelli has made for the national side.
Jun 20, 00:24
Christian Bolanos: 'We can take advantage of conditions'
Costa Rica's Christian Bolanos believes that the tropical conditions in Recife could help his side against Italy on Saturday.
Jun 19, 12:26
Christian Bolanos: 'We don't want Andrea Pirlo, Mario Balotelli autographs'
Costa Rica midfielder Christian Bolanos says that his teammates will be focused on beating the stars of the Italy national team.
Jun 19, 05:20
Christian Bolanos: 'Heat favours Costa Rica'
Costa Rica's Christian Bolanos believes that his nation can thrive in the Brazilian heat against Italy and England.
Jun 18, 14:52
Salvatore Sirigu unsure if he will keep his place for Italy
Italy goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu admits that he is not sure if he will keep his place in the team for the Azzurri's second World Cup game against Costa Rica on Friday.
Jun 16, 20:18
Italy unsure of Gianluigi Buffon fitness
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon remains an injury doubt for the team's World Cup encounter with Costa Rica on Friday.
Jun 16, 12:01
