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December 2006
Ronaldinho is known to be high on Milan’s wish list and we reveal the secrets behind why he could soon samba his way to the San Siro. Also in our special Christmas issue, we assess the striking problems that have hampered Inter’s Adriano. We also have special reports from Lazio and Chievo, as well as debate the Italianisation of Amauri. Code FIT 12-12 Vol 12 -No 12 Click here for contents

November 2006
Francesco Totti’s Roma come under the spotlight this month as we assess their title credentials with a special report from the capital. We’ll also take you to Sicily – Italy’s new hotbed of football – given the impact of their three Serie A sides, led by Palermo. While we evaluate the enigma who is Alvaro Recoba and pay tribute to Italian football’s Golden Oldies. Code FIT 12-11 Vol 12 -No 11 Click here for contents

October 2006
Milan come under the spotlight this month after seeing Inter dominate the pre-season headlines. The Rossoneri haven’t spent big in the summer, but we introduce you to new boys Ricardo Oliveira and Yoann Gourcuff – the ‘New Zinedine Zidane’. We also have a special on Paolo Di Canio. And we pay tribute to Giacinto Facchetti following his sad death. Code FIT 12-10 Vol 12 -No 10 Click here for contents

September 2006
The new season is upon us and you can’t afford to kick it off without our September issue. Squads, Coach profiles, transfers, club analysis, records and stats, Star Men, Best Buys and Young Guns. We’ve got it all – from Ascoli through to Udinese. And with such giants as Juventus in Serie B, we’ll mark your card on what to expect down below too. Code FIT 12-9 Vol 12 -No 9 Click here for contents

August 2006
It’s here, the issue all Italian football fans have been dreaming of. Calcio Italia relives a summer to be remembered by looking back at the Azzurri’s World Cup success. We’ve got reports, opinion, profiles of the star men and all the best pictures. As well as that, we’ve squeezed in a Leonardo exclusive and bring you the astonishing Calciopoli verdicts. Code FIT 12-8 Vol 12 -No 8 Click here for contents

July 2006
For all the news and views from the group stages of the World Cup, don’t miss out on this special edition. We report from the Azzurri camp and around Germany as the first phase came to an end. There is also the latest on the Calciopoli scandal and we profile the three teams promoted to Serie A. We answer why Italy play in blue and speak to Francesco Tavano. Code FIT 12-7 Vol 12 -No 7 Click here for contents

June 2006
It’s World Cup time, so here’s the detailed background to everything you need to know about Italy. Star interviews & in-depth profiles, with each one of the Azzurri’s 31 rivals getting our special treatment too. We also wrap up the controversial ending to the season by hailing Juve, but also reporting on the allegations, revelations and resignations that came with it. It promises to be a hot summer, both on and off the pitch.
Code FIT 12-6 Vol 12 -No 6 Click here for contents

May 2006
Pippo Inzaghi is our cover star after his astonishing late bid for a World Cup place. We assess his chances, along with those of Antonio Cassano. We also get into the Mondiali mood by looking back at the Azzurri’s 1982 success. On the domestic scene, it’s been another season to forget for Inter as we dissect their latest failings. The form of Amantino Mancini, Kaka and Philippe Mexes is highlighted, while there are also exclusive chats with Marco Marchionni plus Alessio Tacchinardi. Code FIT 12-5 Vol 12 -No 5 Click here for contents

April 2006
Andriy Shevchenko comes under the spotlight. We have an in-depth profile on the star, as well as his new strike partner and assess who could be his next Coach at the San Siro. We take a look at veteran boss Carlo Mazzone on his return to Serie A, exclusively talk to Parma ace Fabio Simplicio and Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini. And don’t miss all of the latest from the Azzurri camp as the World Cup edges ever closer. Code FIT 12-4 Vol 12 -No 4 Click here for contents

March 2006
As we get closer to the World Cup, Andrea Pirlo comes under the spotlight in a special profile on the Milan man. We also assess what threat the USA will offer in the summer, as well as looking ahead to the March friendly against Germany. Turning to Serie A, Roma’s revival is put under the microscope and we talk exclusively to Inter’s Dejan Stankovic. And don’t miss the special report on the goalkeeping crisis which is currently gripping the peninsula. Code FIT 12-3 Vol 12 -No 3 Click here for contents

February 2006
A trio of Juventus strikers come under the spotlight in February’s Calcio Italia magazine. We talk to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, hear the views of the legendary Luca Vialli and celebrate Alex Del Piero’s scoring feats for the Old Lady. Turning to Germany ’06, we report on the dangers of Italy’s first group opponents in the form of Ghana. We also reveal an unlikely and unheard of weakness to the Azzurri – their defensive ability. Don't miss out on the secrets behind Antonio Cassano’s move to Real and a Treviso City Guide. Code FIT 12-2 Vol 12 -No 2 Click here for contents

January 2006
What a difference a year can make. After fighting relegation last term, Fiorentina are flying high this time around. We report from all the protagonists in Florence, including Luca Toni and Stefano Fiore. There’s another exclusive from Turin as Adrian Mutu talks to us about life after Chelsea. We also ponder what the New Year has to offer with our special Stars of 2006 feature. And of course, Italy have been told what to expect in Germany this summer. We report from the World Cup draw and make an early assessment of the Azzurri’s chances of glory. Code FIT 12-1 Vol 12 -No 1 Click here for contents

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