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| Friday 2 January, 2009 |
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| Azzurri are Bari bound |
| Italy's World Cup 2010 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland will be held at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari. More |
| Cesare likes look of Viola |
| Fiorentina boss Cesare Prandelli was pleased with the way his side responded to their first training session of 2009. More |
| Rino is Milan's cheerleader |
| Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso hopes his teammates can triumph on the domestic and European stage without him. More |
| Adri goes AWOL again |
| Adriano didn't arrive at training with the rest of Inter's players this morning, prompting fevered speculation about his future. More |
| Maldini hails Becks approach |
| Milan new boy David Beckham has already impressed club captain Paolo Maldini with his attitude to training. More |
| Stank has no fear of Devils |
| Inter midfielder Dejan Stankovic insists he is happier facing Manchester United in the Champions League than Liverpool. More |
| Preziosi issues hands-off warning |
| Genoa chief Enrico Preziosi has told Inter that Diego Milito won't be relocating to San Siro. More |
| Amauri: I may snub Italy and Brazil |
| Juventus striker Amauri is fed up with speculation over his international future and claims he could snub both Italy and Brazil! More |
| Ranieri 'agrees to Diego move' |
| There are reports in the peninsula that Juventus Coach Claudio Ranieri has given the green light for a swoop for Werder Bremen midfielder Diego. More |
| Perrotta in line for Lyon? |
| Roma midfielder Simone Perrotta is being tipped to move to French giants Lyon, as he continues to stall over a contract renewal. More |
| Mou refutes striking reshuffle |
| Inter Coach Jose Mourinho has rubbished links with England international Michael Owen, Genoa ace Diego Milito and Chelsea's Didier Drogba. More |
| Pessotto: We can conquer Chelsea |
| Juventus team manager Gianluca Pessotto is convinced the Old Lady can overcome Chelsea in the Champions League last 16. 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 31 December, 2008 |
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| Buon Anno: Happy New Year! |
| We at Football Italia wish you all a very happy new year and will be back on January 2, but in the meantime enjoy our Serie A highlights video service. More |
| Prandelli tipped for Italy post |
| FIGC President Giancarlo Abete hints that Cesare Prandelli is the ideal candidate to take over once Marcello Lippi quits Italy. More |
| Chiellini's New Year resolutions |
| Giorgio Chiellini is confident Juventus “can catch Inter” in 2009 and go all the way in the Champions League. More |
| Zamparini plays Scrooge |
| The Christmas spirit hasn't reached Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini, who launched scathing attacks on his Coach and transfer guru. More |
| Flachi fired up for comeback |
| Disgraced ex-Sampdoria striker Francesco Flachi has been picturing his first game back from a two-year drugs ban. More |
| Amauri faces Azzurri backlash |
| Amauri isn't sure whether to play for Italy or Brazil, but Pippo Inzaghi and Gian Piero Gasperini claim he doesn’t deserve to wear the Azzurri jersey. More |
| Refs rue Serie A pressure |
| One of Italy’s top referees admits it is a thankless task to officiate in Italy. “If you make a mistake, next day you can’t leave home.” More |
| Doni doubts 2008 verdicts |
| Roma goalkeeper Alexander Doni is looking forward to a 2009 Champions League Final, but cannot forget the “strange things” he saw this year. More |
| Montero: I understand Gerrard |
| Legendary Juventus hard man Paolo Montero stands up for Steven Gerrard. “I used to get in fights with Fiorentina fans all the time!” More |
| Agnelli family increase Juve role |
| The Agnelli family is set to take a more commanding role at Juventus in 2009, but blasted the Calciopoli trial as “a kangaroo court.” More |
| Becks boots hint at secret clause? |
| David Beckham is the centre of attention in Dubai amid reports his return to LA Galaxy is not as clear-cut as first thought. More |
| Tancredi eyes Roma revenge |
| England goalkeeping coach Franco Tancredi believes Roma "can avenge" their 1984 Liverpool defeat by winning the Champions League at home. More |
| Dzemaili furious at Bolton |
| Blerim Dzemaili’s career has been revived at Torino and he has no intention of returning to the Premier League. “I’m still angry with Bolton.” More |
| Gattuso's Bayern confession |
| Gennaro Gattuso is in Dubai with his Milan teammates despite undergoing knee surgery and reveals why he nearly joined Bayern Munich. More |
| Gallery: Milan stars land in Dubai |
| David Beckham was the centre of attention as Milan began their winter training camp in Dubai. 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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