Italy line up friendlies

World champions Italy will face Northern Ireland and New Zealand in friendlies in June as part of the build-up to the Confederations Cup in South Africa, the Italian football federation (FIGC) announced.
Marcello Lippi's side will face Northern Ireland on June 6 at an Italian venue yet to be confirmed and then the Kiwis in South Africa on June 10.
The Confederations Cup takes place from June 14-28.