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| Wednesday 23 July, 2008 |
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| Friendlies: Juve conquer Denmark |
| Amauri and Vincenzo Iaquinta secured Juventus’ prestigious 2-1 European friendly victory away to Brondby. More |
| Friendlies: Rimini stun Lazio |
| Lazio’s pre-season preparations took a surprising turn with their 4-2 defeat to Serie B outfit Rimini. More |
| Friendlies: Chievo crush Aussies |
| There were plenty of goals in tonight's friendlies, including Chievo's 6-0 thrashing of an Australian selection side, plus Palermo, Bologna and Reggina. More |
| Flamini shines on Milan debut |
| Milan’s first friendly of the season, in which Mathieu Flamini made his debut, ended goalless against Cremonese. More |
| Official: Viola reject Mutu offer |
| Roma’s £16m offer for Adrian Mutu has been sensationally rejected, as the club declared "he is and remains a Fiorentina player." More |
| Toro snap up Abate |
| Torino have officially signed Under-21 international Ignazio Abate in a co-ownership deal with Milan. More |
| Azzurrini reach Under-19 Final |
| Italy are in the European Under-19 Championship Final after defeating Hungary with Fernando Forestieri’s goal. More |
| 'Paranoid' Mou infuriates fans |
| Jose Mourinho was jeered by Inter fans after locking them out of a training session to “avoid scouts from opposition clubs.” More |
| Adriano to replace Mutu? |
| While Adrian Mutu’s move to Roma gains a sense of inevitability, rumours suggest Adriano will be the big name replacement at Fiorentina. More |
| Gallery: Rosanero revolution begins |
| A much-changed Palermo side started their pre-season by demolishing Austrian side Nockberge. Gallery |
| Roma confirm Mutu bid |
| Roma confirm they have made an offer for Fiorentina’s Adrian Mutu and Giallorossi new boy John Arne Riise hopes the Romanian is on his way. More |
| Genoa captain signs extension |
| Genoa’s captain Marco Rossi has extended his contract with the Grifone and is delighted to commit his future to Marassi. More |
| Trio proud of Jose's Inter |
| Inter’s stars seem happy to work under Jose Mourinho, as Amantino Mancini, Douglas Maicon and Hernan Crespo have stressed their satisfaction. More |
| Behrami signs for West Ham |
| After five years in Serie A, Valon Behrami has decided to try his luck in the Premier League and has completed a move from Lazio to West Ham. More |
| Transfers: Calcio Mercato 2008 |
| Keep track of all the transfer activity in the peninsula this summer with our guide to the ins and outs in Serie A. More |
| Casiraghi selects Olympic squad |
| Pierluigi Casiraghi has announced his final Italy squad for the Olympic Games in Beijing. More |
| Lampard to leave Inter radar? |
| Frank Lampard may never wear an Inter shirt as reports suggest he is close to signing a contract extension with Chelsea. More |
| Mutu's D-day meeting approaches |
| Adrian Mutu trained as usual with his Fiorentina teammates as he awaits a crunch meeting with the club’s owners to discuss a move to Roma. More |
| Gaby stresses Bologna motivation |
| Belgian international midfielder Gaby Mudingayi has promised to give his all in the Bologna shirt after his acrimonious departure from Lazio. More |
| Milan fears over Nesta fitness |
| Milan could be forced to return to the transfer market after key defender Alessandro Nesta reported a back problem. More |
| Pre-season: Friendly fixtures |
| Check out who your favourite Serie A side will be taking on in preparation for the new season. More |
| Amelia appreciates new challenge |
| Azzurri reserve goalkeeper Marco Amelia is enjoying his fresh start at Palermo and hopes to impress Marcello Lippi with his performances in Sicily. More |
| Messina's collapse is complete |
| Messina have disappeared from football after failing to secure a place in Serie C2 following their financial collapse. More |
| Blog: Irresponsible Inter |
| After months of appealing for Serie A aid, historic club Spezia have gone bankrupt and Paul Watson blames Inter’s apathy for their demise. More |
| Blog: Eternally thrifty |
| Francesco Totti is worried Roma’s inactivity in the transfer market will cost them this season and James Horncastle agrees. More |
| Media expect Mutu to Roma |
| The future of Adrian Mutu hangs in the balance, but the Italian Press are convinced he will leave Fiorentina for Roma. More |
| Inter seek Sulley discount |
| Inter are closing in on a deal for Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari but they are looking to bring down his price tag. More |
| Friendly: Udinese punish Pacos |
| Udinese recorded an encouraging 2-0 win over Portuguese side Pacos Ferreira in the Morocco Summer Cup last night. 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 22 July, 2008 |
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| Olympics: Rossi inspires Azzurrini |
| Giuseppe Rossi combined brilliantly with Sebastian Giovinco and scored in the Italian Olympic team's 1-1 friendly draw with Romania. More |
| Lupoli loaned to Norwich City |
| While Fiorentina seek Adrian Mutu's replacement, they have loaned Arturo Lupoli out to Norwich City. More |
| Transfers: Calcio Mercato 2008 |
| Keep track of all the transfer activity in the peninsula this summer with our guide to the ins and outs in Serie A. More |
| Under-19s size up Hungary |
| Italy are preparing for the Under-19 European Championship semi-final and analyse the hidden dangers of opponents Hungary. More |
| Genoa bring in Olivera |
| Genoa have practically agreed a deal for Penarol and former Juventus midfielder Ruben Olivera, announced the club. More |
| Inter secure Coutinho coup |
| Inter have snapped up Brazilian teenage prodigy Philippe Coutinho from Vasco da Gama and sold Sebastian Ribas to Dijon. More |
| Dinho's message to Kaka and Barca |
| Ronaldinho writes an open letter to Barcelona and flies out to Beijing with a message for Chelsea target Kaka - Be here when I get back! More |
| Roma make official Mutu offer |
| Roma have officially made a bid for Adrian Mutu and Fiorentina have confirmed, “it is only logical to consider it.” More |
| Gallery: Donkeys go to work |
| Newly promoted Chievo started pre-season with some fitness tests and an emphatic friendly victory. Gallery |
| Camo has Old Lady faith |
| Mauro Camoranesi concedes that Milan have made a big signing in Ronaldinho, but insists that the Old Lady are a force to be reckoned with. More |
| Lazio received 'Mafia bid' |
| Authorities in Italy have suggested that an organised crime group tried to buy Lazio using former President Giorgio Chinaglia as a third party. More |
| Toro secure Säumel signature |
| Torino have signed Austrian international midfielder Jürgen Säumel from Sturm Graz. More |
| Flamini for Cremonese debut |
| Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti has chosen his 11 to face Cremonese in a pre-season friendly tomorrow. More |
| Dacourt: We're simply the best |
| French midfielder Olivier Dacourt is certain that Inter are the strongest side in Italy and doesn’t fear competition for places under Jose Mourinho. More |
| Locatelli signs for Mantova |
| Serie B side Mantova have pulled off a transfer coup by securing the signature of former Inter target Tomas Locatelli. More |
| Ranieri selects Brondby squad |
| Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri has picked his squad for the away friendlies against Brondby and Borussia Dortmund. More |
| Zauri blasts 'disrespectful' Lazio |
| Luciano Zauri has left Lazio for Fiorentina and took a bitter parting shot at the Biancocelesti for their “disrespectful attitude.” More |
| Pre-season: Friendly fixtures |
| Check out who your favourite Serie A side will be taking on in preparation for the new season. More |
| Fornaroli's Samp satisfaction |
| Sampdoria’s new signing Bruno Fornaroli is ecstatic at completing his move to Marassi and can’t wait to link up with Antonio Cassano. More |
| Roma move towards Malouda |
| Roma look increasingly likely to snap up unsettled Chelsea star Florent Malouda and could table a bid before the end of the week. More |
| Siena pounce for Zuniga |
| Siena have officially completed a sensational swoop for Colombian international full-back Juan Camilo Zuniga. More |
| Blog: Paying the price |
| If Chelsea really want Kaka then they will need to offer the reported £100m to tempt Milan into a sale, argues Antonio Labbate. More |
| Blog: Dragons’ Den |
| Dennis Bergkamp doesn’t think that Inter are the right club for Frank Lampard, a view Giovanni Spinella disagrees with. More |
| Confident Cambiasso aims high |
| Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso is ready to fight for a place in Jose Mourinho’s team and has high hopes for the new campaign. More |
| Reports: Inter close in on Quaresma |
| Reports from Portugal state that Porto striker Ricardo Quaresma could sign for Inter within the next 24 hours. More |
| Friendly: Rossazzurri roll on |
| Catania continue to fire on all cylinders in pre-season with another crushing win, while a Romanian star is dreaming of a move to the Etnei. 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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