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| Thursday 2 April, 2009 |
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| Mexico axe Eriksson |
| Former Lazio Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has been sacked from his post with the Mexican national side. More |
| Chiellini orders three points |
| Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini is aware that the Bianconeri have no room for error against Chievo. More |
| Juve's infirmary empties |
| The international break has worked wonders for Juventus as Claudio Ranieri can welcome back a host of players for the game against Chievo. More |
| Adri admits Inter uncertainty |
| Inter striker Adriano has admitted that he isn't sure he will sign a new contract with the Nerazzurri. More |
| Predictions: Away danger |
| Fiorentina, Genoa and Inter all face difficult away tests as Juventus, Roma and Milan hope to bag comfortable home wins. Serafino Ingardia predicts. More |
| Bordeaux eye Yoann swoop |
| French side Bordeaux are hoping to secure a permanent deal for on-loan Milan midfielder Yoann Gourcuff. More |
| Gallery: The luck of the Irish |
| Giampaolo Pazzini was cruelly sent off and Robbie Keane struck late as Italy drew 1-1 with the Republic of Ireland. Gallery |
| Marchetti rejects Rossoneri rumours |
| Cagliari goalkeeper Federico Marchetti has ruled out a transfer to Milan and just wants to focus on life in Sardinia. More |
| 'Crazy money' needed for Buffon |
| The agent of Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon has stated that his client would only consider leaving if a “crazy offer” was received. More |
| Lotito issues Lazio warning |
| Lazio chief Claudio Lotito has promised to take swift measures to put his side back on track. More |
| Mutu lets Viola decide |
| Adrian Mutu has stressed that it will be Fiorentina who decide whether or not he undergoes knee surgery. More |
| Kaka slights Milan |
| Milan talisman Kaka has expressed his dissatisfaction with the club's doctors and could leave for Real Madrid in the summer. More |
| Blog: Totó eclipse |
| Antonio Di Natale may be out for the rest of the season and Paul Watson feels his injury couldn't have come at a worse time. More |
| Mou: I'm like Robin Hood |
| Inter Coach Jose Mourinho has sparked controversy again by attacking his rivals and comparing himself with Robin Hood and Jesus Christ. More |
| Milan look to Neymar |
| Milan will battle it out with Chelsea, Real Madrid and a host of other big clubs to sign Neymar, the 17-year-old striker dubbed “the new Pele.” More |
| Buffon thinks over big money move |
| Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon has refused to rule out a move away from the Bianconeri this summer. More |
| Ancelotti to decide future |
| Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti will have a meeting with Vice-President Adriano Galliani this morning to clarify his future at the club. More |
| Sagna interests Juventus |
| Juventus are being linked with a move for Arsenal and France international full-back Bacary Sagna, according to Le Parisien. More |
| Aquilani deal imminent |
| The never-ending contract talks between Alberto Aquilani and Roma appear to be coming to an end after declarations made by the player. More |
| Cannavaro wants big move |
| Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro would like to end his career with a big club, according to his agent, Gaetano Fedele. More |
| Today's headlines: What the papers say... |
| Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport. More |
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| Wednesday 1 April, 2009 |
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| Italy: Goals |
| Vincenzo Iaquinta nets only his second ever Italy goal - the other was in the 2006 World Cup against Ghana. More |
| Italy: Caps |
| As Fabio Cannavaro inches closer to Paolo Maldini's all-time record, Gigi Buffon leapfrogs Juventus teammate Alessandro Del Piero. More |
| Trap: Pazzini hard done by |
| Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni concedes Giampaolo Pazzini’s challenge was “really not so serious.” More |
| Canna: We should've done better |
| Fabio Cannavaro insists Italy should not use Giampaolo Pazzini’s red card as “an alibi” for their late draw with Ireland. More |
| Tardelli: Ref made a mistake |
| Republic of Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli agrees “the referee made a mistake” in dismissing Giampaolo Pazzini. More |
| Pazzini: Elbow was unintentional |
| Giampaolo Pazzini's full debut was ruined by a harsh dismissal and he explains exactly what happened. More |
| Lippi: Shame on the ref! |
| Marcello Lippi was furious with referee Wolfgang Stark and blamed him entirely for the 1-1 draw with Ireland. More |
| Italy: Keane catches 10-man Azzurri |
| Despite seeing Giampaolo Pazzini harshly sent off after four minutes, only a last-gasp Robbie Keane goal gave Ireland a point in Bari. More |
| Abete condemns Pazzini dismissal |
| Federation President Giancarlo Abete has dubbed Giampaolo Pazzini's dismissal “completely wrong.” More |
| Mourinho: Next I'll conquer Spain |
| Jose Mourinho reveals his dream is to win the title in England, Italy and then Spain, then insists he is “not unlikable.” More |
| Vucinic new thigh strain |
| Mirko Vucinic has added to Roma's injury woes after suffering an upper thigh strain that keeps him out of the Bologna match. More |
| Line-ups: Pazzini partners Iaquinta |
| Vincenzo Iaquinta and Giampaolo Pazzini lead the Italy attack against Giovanni Trapattoni’s Republic of Ireland. More |
| Abete: Win and we're at World Cup |
| FIGC President Giancarlo Abete believes beating Ireland will mean Italy are “80-90 per cent” sure of World Cup qualification. More |
| Ancelotti ignores Mou jibe |
| Carlo Ancelotti insists he’ll see out his contract with Milan, but refuses to respond to Jose Mourinho’s latest sideswipe. More |
| Official - Vieri leaves Atalanta |
| Former Azzurri hitman Christian Vieri has officially rescinded his contract with Atalanta. More |
| Viola oppose Mutu surgery |
| A club v country row is brewing as Fiorentina have rejected the Romanian Football Federation's claim that Adrian Mutu needs knee surgery. More |
| Ibra on Champions League angst |
| Inter striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has explained his agony at Champions League failure and praised Mario Balotelli. More |
| Agent: Brighi has no nerves |
| It's a huge evening for Roma midfielder Matteo Brighi as he prepares to start for Italy against the Republic of Ireland, but his agent insists he is calm. More |
| Totti boost for Roma |
| Roma captain Francesco Totti is making good progress in his bid to return for Sunday's game against Bologna. More |
| Mutu's new injury woes |
| Fiorentina could be dealt a severe blow, as Romanian ace Adrian Mutu may need an operation. More |
| Carletto or Pellegrini for Real |
| Reports in Spain suggest that Carlo Ancelotti and Manuel Pellegrini are the two candidates for the Real Madrid hot seat this summer. More |
| Blog: Clash of the Titans |
| Giancarlo Rinaldi thinks it will be weird to see Giovanni Trapattoni in the opposition dug-out tonight. How will he fare against Marcello Lippi? More |
| Pozzo believes in Marino |
| Udinese President Giampaolo Pozzo has stressed his faith in Coach Pasquale Marino. More |
| Previews: Back to the chase |
| Juventus host resurgent Chievo while Inter travel to Udinese and Milan host lowly Lecce in the first week after the international break. Previews |
| Trez's Chelsea link grows |
| Agent Antonio Caliendo has given weight to claims that Juventus striker David Trezeguet will join Chelsea this summer. More |
| Miccoli sets no targets |
| Palermo are in the running for a UEFA Cup qualification place, but striker Fabrizio Miccoli is taking each game as it comes. More |
| Amauri opts for England |
| Juventus striking star Amauri has sensationally snubbed both Brazil and Italy to pledge his international future to Fabio Capello's England. More |
| Carrizo puzzled by Lazio treatment |
| Lazio goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo has accused the Biancocelesti of treating him “like a baby” and is determined to move in the summer. More |
| Vieri nears Atalanta exit |
| Veteran Atalanta striker Christian Vieri is headed for a contract rescission this summer. More |
| Today's headlines: What the papers say... |
| Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport. More |
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