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February 2007
On sale from January 26
Inter are walking away with Serie A, but we reveal why success comes at a price as they are now earning the praise – and contempt – once reserved for Juve. We also speak to ‘keeper Julio Cesar.
Elsewhere we have special reports from Atalanta and Empoli, as well as chats with summer target Lionel Messi of Barca, Roma’s new buy Francesco Tavano and Mark Bresciano of Palermo. Plus a look back at Calcio’s Great No 10s.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
14 W-INTER CHAMPS
Roberto Mancini’s team are halfway to the title. But as Susy Campanale reports, the Nerazzurri are just beginning to realise what it means to be the new power in Italian football
16 HAIL CESAR (Exclusive Interview)
Goalkeeper Julio Cesar is becoming a cult figure at Inter. Dominique Antognoni speaks exclusively to the Brazilian shot-stopper. Plus, Marco Andreolli, already tagged the new Facchetti by Nerazzurri fans
26 ATALANTA GIANTS (Special Feature)
The renowned Bergamo youth policy seems to be in great working order again. Antonio Labbate reports as they ruffle more Serie A feathers.
28 BERGAMO BOSS
Stefano Colantuono has stood out as one of the Division’s top bosses this season. Lara Mezzanotte meets the Atalanta Coach. Plus profiles on star stopper Simone Loria and the Lombard club’s well-travelled strikers
36 EMPOLI UNCOVERED (Special Feature)
They may be Tuscany’s forgotten outfit, but Patrick Nathanson discovers there’s more to the region than rolling hills and fine wine
42 GREAT NO 10s
The No 10 has always meant something different in Italy. Dave Taylor explains the magic and remembers some of the all-time greats who’ve pulled on that special shirt
54 BRESCIANO PROFILE
An Australian has been Palermo’s shock weapon in their Scudetto challenge. Lorenzo Zacchetti talks with Socceroo Mark Bresciano
64 WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Italian football loves its nicknames. Susy Campanale picks her way though the calcio files
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NEWS
6 LA GAZZETTA
Up-to-date news including Roberto Mancini's link with Chelsea
8 TRANSFER TRAIL
All the mid-winter transfer news from James Sugrue plus exclusive interviews with summer target Lionel Messi and the returning Francesco Tavano
20 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Roma, Milan and Inter moved into the knock-out stages but as Susy Campanale explains, they all approached that phase with different ideas
24 UEFA CUP
Livorno and Parma are surprise flag-bearers for Serie A, but Richard Godden asks if the sparkle has now gone from the competition
25 COPPA ITALIA
As the tournament reaches the quarter-finals, James Sugrue reveals the big names through – and the surprises
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REGULAR FEATURES
34 AROUND THE PENINSULA
Our popular feature highlighting the humorous and the off-beat lurking behind the headlines
57 BLAST FROM PAST
Turning back time with a hero of old. This month featuring Stefano Eranio, one of the more successful Italian imports to England
58 SCUDETTO SCRAPBOOK
Wembley holds a special place in the hearts of many – none more so than Giancarlo Rinaldi. He takes a look back at the famous ground in the latest pages from his Scrapbook
62 OFFSIDE
Your sideways look at the Italian scene featuring weird characters, odd events plus Things We Have Learned & Circle of Calcio
73 CALCIO ARCHIVES
Remembering classic Calcio Italia editions and stories of the past, this month featuring our second-ever issue from February 1993 when Fabio Capello’s Milan carried all before them
74 TOP TO TOE
As Sarah Lane continues her tour of the peninsula, she stops off in the North-east corner
79 FLORENCE POSTCARD
Fresh from his Christmas break, John Pitonzo returns to reflect on David Beckham
80 IN OFF POST
Your views on everything Italia plus Corrispondente and Web Chat
96 LAST WORD
More strong opinions from Susy Campanale |
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INTERNATIONAL SCENE
10 AZZURRI AWAIT
As Italy prepare for their next Euro qualifier, next rivals Scotland are reeling following the resignation of manager Walter Smith. Giancarlo Rinaldi reports
12 TOTTI TURMOIL
Italy have their international problems too. Antonio Labbate looks at how the delay at returning to international duty by Roma captain Francesco Totti is jeopardising Azzurri hopes
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RESULTS SERVICE
84 SERIE A REVIEW
Inter have been transformed into Serie A bullies, but as Giancarlo Rinaldi explains, there’s no one to stop their title march
88 SERIE A RESULTS
All the stats including results, scorers, tables, attendances, red & yellow cards and referees
92 SERIE B REVIEW
Juventus have suffered their first Serie B defeat. But as Paul Watson reports, they’re still on course for a quick return to the top flight
94 SERIE B RESULTS
Your complete guide to every result and fixture plus tables and scorers
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PICTURE SPECIALS
48 PULL-OUT POSTERS
Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus)
Rodrigo Taddei (Roma)
Victor Obinna (Chievo)
Fabio Quagliarella (Sampdoria)
Plus: Milan 2007
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