Former Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina is pleased Vicente Del Bosque has chosen to remain as Spain Coach.

The experienced tactician’s future at the helm of his national side was placed in doubt following La Roja’s poor showing at this summer’s World Cup.

Nicola Rizzoli has lifted the lid on a confused Christoph Kramer and explained how he found out he’d be officiating the 2014 World Cup Final.

The Serie A official was handed the honour of refereeing Germany’s eventual extra-time win over Argentina in Rio de Janeiro, in a game that wasn’t without incident.

One of those in the first half involved 23-year-old Kramer having to be substituted soon after being caught in the head following a collision with Ezequiel Garay.

Italy’s poor World Cup showing at Brazil ’14 has seen them drop five places in the FIFA World Rankings to 14^th.

The Azzurri suffered defeats to Costa Rica and Uruguay to bow out of the 2014 World Cup this summer at the group stages, and have been hit in the World Rankings released by FIFA on Thursday.

This is Italy’s lowest ranking since October 2010, on from a decline then experienced following their group stage elimination from the 2010 World Cup.

Antonio Conte announced his departure from Juventus in a video message and hinted at the Italy job.

Zenit defender Domenico Criscito admits he is “very flattered by Milan’s interest” and could return to Italy.

The versatile player can act as left-back or central defender and was surprisingly left out of the Italy squad for the World Cup.

“It’s very difficult for Juan Cuadrado to turn down life-changing offers,” confessed Fiorentina director Vincenzo Guerini.

The Gazzetta dello Sport report that Milan under Pippo Inzaghi could attempt to resemble in playing style World Cup winners Germany.

Adriano Galliani commented at Inzaghi’s official presentation as new Coach last week his particular affinity with Die Mannschaft’s style of play.

The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed that it has received and accepted Brazil Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari’s resignation.

The 65-year-old was strongly rumoured to have offered to leave his position yesterday, following the Selecao’s dismal end to their World Cup campaign on home soil.

The CBF have since released a statement confirming this move and their acceptance of it.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he was not responsible for the decision to give Lionel Messi the World Cup Golden Ball award.

The Argentine forward controversially won the prize for the tournament’s best player last night, but the 78-year-old stressed that he was not involved in the selection panel.

Stefan De Vrij says he is flattered by interest being shown in him by the likes of Lazio.

The Biancocelesti have long been linked with a move for the Dutch defender, who was impressive during his country’s World Cup campaign in Brazil.