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| Wednesday 30 April, 2008 |
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| CL: Drogba double drops Pool |
| Frank Lampard’s penalty and a Didier Drogba brace send Chelsea through to their first Champions League Final, beating Liverpool 3-2 in extra time. More |
| Sensi receives fan threats |
| There are reports Roma general manager Rosella Sensi is under police escort after threats over the George Soros takeover bid. More |
| Pato stands up for Ronaldo |
| Alexandre Pato looks forward to his first Milan derby and stands by disgraced teammate Ronaldo. “He’s still my idol.” More |
| Serie B: Fans rescue Spezia |
| Serie B side Spezia have been rescued from bankruptcy by their fans coming together to buy out the club. More |
| Smith revitalises Rangers |
| Rangers Coach Walter Smith assures his team will be more attacking in Florence after Adrian Mutu criticised their “ugly” approach. More |
| Prandelli's risky business |
| Cesare Prandelli feels Fiorentina must run risks and play entertaining football to get past Rangers in the UEFA Cup semi-final. More |
| Nike to end Ronaldo contract? |
| Ronaldo may not have a legal case to answer, but the scandal with three transvestite prostitutes could cost him his girlfriend and his Nike contract. More |
| Top trio chase 'new Balotelli' |
| Reports in the peninsula suggest that Milan, Inter and Juventus are fighting for the services of a 14-year-old striker dubbed “the new Mario Balotelli.” More |
| Kalac: We can beat Inter |
| Milan custodian Zeljko Kalac concedes that the pressure is on the Rossoneri in this weekend’s derby, but he feels they have the quality to win. More |
| Marino seeks sixth spot |
| Champions League qualification looks to be a bridge too far for Udinese, so boss Pasquale Marino is setting his sights on sixth place. More |
| Sheva: Forza Milan! |
| Andriy Shevchenko hopes that former side Milan can stop Inter this weekend and has discussed a possible return to San Siro. More |
| Samp’s countdown to Cassano |
| Sampdoria have agreed a date with Real Madrid to discuss the permanent transfer of striker Antonio Cassano. More |
| Colantuono has Lazio leanings |
| Stefano Colantuono maintains that he is “married to the Palermo project”, but is keeping one eye on the Lazio post. More |
| Dida's new injury blues |
| Hapless Milan goalkeeper Nelson Dida has suffered another injury on the training ground. More |
| Semioli's UEFA faith |
| Fiorentina winger Franco Semioli believes the Viola can overcome Rangers tomorrow night and reach the Final of the UEFA Cup. More |
| Amauri to jilt Old Lady? |
| The future of Palermo's Amauri is shrouded in mystery as the in-demand striker admits a desire to wear the Milan shirt while his agent talks to Roma. More |
| Previews: Inter's match point |
| Inter could take their third straight Scudetto as they host Champions League chasing rivals Milan on Sunday, while Roma travel to Samp. Previews |
| Viola to buy Jovetic |
| Fiorentina are closing in on the signature of Montenegrin striking starlet Stevan Jovetic. More |
| Lippi refrains from Spain |
| World Cup winning Coach Marcello Lippi has poured cold water on rumours linking him with Spain’s national side. More |
| Seedorf orders nine points |
| Clarence Seedorf knows that Milan must win all their remaining games if they are to grab fourth place, starting with the derby against Inter. More |
| Ronaldo: I was the victim |
| Milan striker Ronaldo has responded to allegations that he had a drug-fuelled rendezvous with a transvestite prostitute last Sunday night. More |
| Magazine: Calcio Italia out now! |
| It promises to be a thrilling finale with all still to play for. We mark your card with an in-depth look at what’s in store for all the runners and riders. 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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| Tuesday 29 April, 2008 |
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| CL: United's mission to Moscow |
| A Paul Scholes stunner proved enough for Manchester United to book their spot in Moscow and eliminate Barcelona from the Champions League semi-final. More |
| Parma can "go to Hell!" |
| If Parma are relegated, the whole squad “will go down to Hell with me” said the “humiliated” President Tommaso Ghirardi. More |
| Donadel's Rangers crossroads |
| While Cesare Prandelli has two doubts for the team to face Rangers, Marco Donadel notes this is the decisive week in Fiorentina’s season. More |
| Moratti wants Mancio, Figo calls Mou |
| Massimo Moratti insists he wants Roberto Mancini to remain at Inter, but Luis Figo suggests Jose Mourinho would be better. More |
| Orsi seeks Livorno 'miracle' |
| Nando Orsi returns to the Livorno bench and admits, “We need a miracle to stay in Serie A.” More |
| Ref admits red card error |
| Torino defender Hernan Paolo Dellafiore has been banned after referee Domenico Celi mistakenly booked him twice without a red card. More |
| Cagliari's Acquafresca anxiety |
| Cagliari’s hopes of avoiding the drop have been dealt a blow as key striker Robert Acquafresca has picked up a potentially serious injury. More |
| Doubts over Figo future |
| Luis Figo remains keen to prolong his career by another year, but has intimated that he won’t stay at Inter under Roberto Mancini. More |
| No hard feelings for Camo |
| Giancarlo Camolese has reacted graciously to his dismissal from the Livorno bench and maintains he will be cheering the Amaranto on from his sofa. More |
| Moratti baulks at Dinho price |
| Inter President Massimo Moratti looks to have pulled out of the race to sign Barcelona ace Ronaldinho. More |
| Donadoni: Foreigners hurt England |
| Having missed out on Euro 2008, England are turning their attentions to World Cup 2010 and Roberto Donadoni has analysed Fabio Capello’s task. More |
| Rocchi: Lotito was right |
| Lazio marksman Tommaso Rocchi concedes that President Claudio Lotito was right to blast the side after their thrashing at Juventus last Sunday. More |
| Flachi's drugs ban upheld |
| Former Sampdoria star Francesco Flachi has failed in his appeal to shorten a ban for failing a drugs test. More |
| Juve release tour dates |
| Juventus have finalised the itinerary for their three-stop Asia-Pacific tour at the end of May. More |
| Don edges towards Alex |
| Italy Coach Roberto Donadoni has given a strong hint that Alessandro Del Piero will feature in his squad for Euro 2008. More |
| Laporta's huge Dinho demand |
| Barcelona President Joan Laporta has warned Milan that he won’t let Ronaldinho leave cheaply. “He’s worth at least £30m.” More |
| TV details: The week ahead... |
| Don't miss out on the Italian football action coming to a screen near you in the week ahead. More |
| Ronnie in sex scandal |
| Brazilian striking star Ronaldo has become embroiled in a sex scandal in Rio De Janeiro. More |
| Soros 'gives up on Giallorossi' |
| Reports in the peninsula suggest that businessman George Soros has given up on his bid to take over Roma. More |
| Ancelotti expects D-day epic |
| Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti looks ahead to Sunday’s D-day against Inter and discusses summer transfer plans. More |
| Magazine: Calcio Italia out now! |
| It promises to be a thrilling finale with all still to play for. We mark your card with an in-depth look at what’s in store for all the runners and riders. 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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