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‘Juve targets fresh start with Lippi and Prandelli’

(GSM) – Juventus are planning to completely change the structure of the club. Tuttosport reports Marcello Lippi will become the new president in October and Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli will take over the reigns from current coach Alberto... Read more »

Cicinho set to join Sao Paulo

Roma right-back Cicinho looks set to join Brazilian side Sao Paulo on-loan, according to the player’s agent, Ricardo Sarti. “Out of respect, I prefer to wait for this final meeting, but negotiations are at an advanced stage,” Sarti told Globoesporte.com. “We... Read more »

Sacchi: ‘Prandelli should stay at Fiorentina’

(GSM) – Arrigo Sacchi has advised Cesare Prandelli to keep his job as Fiorentina coach instead of taking charge of the national team. The Viola manager has been linked with a move to the Azzurri after the departure of Marcello Lippi, due by the... Read more »

Gago happy with Inter link

Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago is happy with the interest from Italian side Inter Milan, according to the Argentinian’s agent. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Inter Milan in the Italian press in recent days. “It’s very pleasing,... Read more »

‘Italy is tougher than Spain’-Ibrahimovic

(GSM) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic left Internazionale this summer to join Barcelona. Although the Spanish league is rated higher than the Italian league, the Swedish striker believes it’s harder to score in Italy than in Spain. Ibrahimovic spent... Read more »

Juve’s Diego remains positive

(GSM) – Diego insists Juventus are not far away from turning their season around despite another disappointing result against Livorno (1-1) on Saturday. The Bianconeri haven’t won for more than a month and have yet to win under new manager... Read more »

Italy´s Lippi wary of Serbia, Slovenia challenge

Italy coach Marcello Lippi said he was most wary of Serbia and Slovenia, both of whom have qualified for the World Cup finals, after the draw for the Euro 2012 qualifiers here on Sunday. Current World Cup holders Italy, who reached the quarter-finals... Read more »

Mourinho ‘likes’ working at Inter

(GSM) – Internazionale boss Jose Mourinho has said he “likes” working at the Milan giants amid reports that he is planning to activate a £5.5million buy-out clause from his contract. The former Chelsea manager is rumoured to be at the... Read more »

Milan stumble and Inter cruise as title looks over

Inter Milan increased their lead at the top of Serie A to 10 points after they crushed Cagliari 3-0 at the San Siro while second placed AC Milan were held to a 0-0 draw at Bologna. Ahead of the Milan derby two weeks ago the Serie A title race seemed to... Read more »

Juventus plan summer move for Skrtel

Juventus are planning to make an £8million summer bid for Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel. The Old Lady are keen to bring in the Slovakia international as a replacement for the ageing Fabio Cannavaro at the back. Skrtel joined Liverpool from Russian... Read more »

Napoli chasing Inler

Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo has hinted that they could be ready to complete a deal that would see midfielder Gokhan Inler join Napoli at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has been a hit in the Serie A for Udinese and the club have reportedly... Read more »

Palermo close in on Champions League places

Brazilian Simplicio scored the winning goal three minutes from time as Palermo beat Parma 2-1 to move up to fifth in Serie A and just one point off a Champions League place. The victory was no more than the Sicilian hosts deserved after Parma’s... Read more »

Ranieri dismisses talk of records

AS Roma coach Claudio Ranieri insisted he was not interested in records ahead of Sunday’s trip to one of his former clubs Fiorentina in Serie A. Ranieri’s team are on an incredible unbeaten run of 18 games, during which time they have won... Read more »

Leonardo backs Ronaldinho, hits out at press

AC Milan coach Leonardo jumped to the defence of his countryman and star player Ronaldinho following week-long reports about the Brazilian’s nocturnal habits. On the eve of Milan’s trip to Bologna, a match they must win to resurrect their... Read more »

Mancini would sign Balotelli

(GSM) – Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed that he would be interested to bring Inter Milan starlet Mario Balotelli to Eastlands. The Italian tactician, who coached the talented youngster at Giuseppe Meazza, says he would instantly... Read more »

Mourinho plays down Balotelli spat

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho on Saturday dismissed his midweek spat with teenage striker Mario Balotelli, saying there was nothing to talk about. Mourinho hauled Balotelli off midway through the second half of their 1-0 Coppa Italia, semi-final, first-leg... Read more »

Pastore keen on Barcelona switch

Palermo star Javier Pastore has revealed he would like to play for Spanish side Barcelona in the future. Pastore has been linked with clubs around Europe, following an impressive season for Palermo. “In 10 years’ time, I can see myself raising... Read more »

Crisis club Juve hoping to bounce back

The Serie A title race will most likely take a back seat for the foreseable future after Inter Milan opened up an eight-point lead over bitter neighbours AC Milan. Inter’s victory in the Milan derby two weeks ago despite playing more than two-thirds... Read more »

Galliani refutes Kaka claims

(GSM) – Adriano Galliani has refuted claims that Milan sold Kaka to Real Madrid knowing he was struggling with an injury. The Brazilian playmaker has failed to make the expected impact at the Bernabeu this season following his big-money summer switch. His... Read more »

What’s happened to European giants Juventus?

Juventus are nicknamed ‘The Old Lady’ and at the moment they are living up to their nickname. The club are currently crawling along, the players are forgetting who their teammates are and the fans are in pain due to the team’s performances. Drop Juve... Read more »

Roma in Cup semi driving seat

AS Roma’s stunning recent run continued as they beat Udinese 2-0 in the capital to take a commanding lead in their Coppa Italia semi-final. Goals from Mirko Vucinic and Philippe Mexes settled the first-leg tie in Roma’s favour and took their... Read more »

Lippi looking for six more World Cup players

Italy coach Marcello Lippi said on Thursday that he has almost already decided upon his World Cup squad for South Africa. The reigning champions will be in group F with Paraguay, New Zealand and Slovakia and Lippi says there are only a few spaces left... Read more »

Ronaldinho denies ‘mega’ party claims

AC Milan star Ronaldinho has denied claims he partied for three nights in a row ahead of the crucial Milan derby against Inter two weeks ago. Reports in the press this week claim the 30-year-old spent three nights out on the town until the early hours... Read more »

Calm Cassano respects Del Neri

(GSM) – Antonio Cassano says he has respect for Sampdoria coach Luigi del Neri despite being controversially dropped for two games in a row. The former Real Madrid forward moved to the bench for ‘technical’ reasons and almost joined... Read more »

Maicon’s City link rejected

(GSM) – Inter Milan defender Maicon will not move to Manchester City according to his agent. City have renewed their interest in the Brazil international, but his representative insists Maicon is happy in Milan. City boss Roberto Mancini, who signed... Read more »

Berlusconi baffled at Mancini switch

(GSM) – Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has questioned the logic behind the club’s decision to sign Mancini. The Brazilian winger, who has joined the Rossoneri on a six-month loan deal from city rivals Inter Milan, had found it hard to get first-team... Read more »

We’re all to blame for Ferrara sacking: Buffon

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon said on Wednesday that he and his team-mates must share the blame for the sacking of Ciro Ferrara. Last week Ferrara was dismissed after just eight months in charge and replaced by Alberto Zaccheroni following nine... Read more »

De Rossi warns Inter and praises Ranieri

(GSM) – Daniele De Rossi still believes Roma can mount a title challenge despite an eight-point gap with league leaders Internazionale. Roma are back on track after a struggling start of the season and are unbeaten in seventeen games. “It’s... Read more »

Berlusconi unhappy with Milan’s transfer policy

(GSM) – Milan president Silvio Berlusconi isn’t pleased with his club’s latest signing. ‘Il Cavaliere’ has admitted he is confused and disappointed with the signing of Amantino Mancini. The Brazilian winger joined Milan from... Read more »

Pazzini downplays Juve link

(GSM) – Sampdoria’s star striker Giampaolo Pazzini has played down rumors linking him to a move to Juventus by admitting that he is honoured to be linked with a switch to the Serie A giants. The 25-year-old, who joined the Blucerchiati just... Read more »