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| Thursday 27 March, 2008 |
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| Cicinho: Roma won’t compromise |
| Roma defender Cicinho is happy and settled with the Giallorossi and is ready to fight for glory on all fronts. More |
| Juve get Zanetti boost |
| Juventus midfielder Cristiano Zanetti has made an early return from injury and is set to play against Parma this weekend. More |
| Uncertainty over Figo future |
| Inter veteran Luis Figo wants to prolong his playing career by another year, but he is weighing up his options off the pitch. More |
| Montolivo focuses on Fiorentina |
| Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo seems to have missed the cut for Euro 2008 and is focusing on delivering results for the Viola. More |
| Gallery: Azzurri tamed in Spain |
| Italy hit the bar and had a goal ruled out as they went down 1-0 to Spain in their penultimate friendly before Euro 2008. Gallery |
| Brienza: We're fighting for 40 |
| Reggina revelation Franco Brienza has set a target of 40 points for survival and hailed new boss Nevio Orlandi. More |
| Del Neri expects new deal |
| Atalanta boss Gigi Del Neri is expecting to sign a new contract at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia, but he will need to secure Serie A survival first. More |
| Mellberg's mind is on Juve |
| Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg is hoping to leave the club on a high, but he can’t wait to start his new adventure at Juventus. More |
| Lecce back Roma for Mirko |
| Lecce sporting director Guido Angelozzi hopes that Roma will buy the Salentini’s 50 per cent share in Montenegrin hitman Mirko Vucinic. More |
| Juve plot Camo extension |
| Juventus are considering offering winger Mauro Camoranesi an extra year on his contract with the Old Lady. More |
| Pato makes dream debut |
| Milan’s teen sensation Alexandre Pato marked his Brazil debut with a goal against Sweden last night. More |
| Blog: Viva Rossi! |
| With Italy falling to a 1-0 defeat against Spain, Richard Godden wonders why a Spanish-based hitman wasn't given a chance for the shot-shy Azzurri. More |
| Tissone eyes Milan scalp |
| Atalanta midfielder Fernando Tissone is hoping his side can defy the odds to do the double over Milan. More |
| Blog: Time to go, Dave |
| David Trezeguet's last chance to impress Raymond Domenech was far from effective. Steve Wilson thinks he should let go of his French ambitions. More |
| Reports: Drogba admits Inter move |
| There are reports in Italy that Chelsea star Didier Drogba has told teammates that he will be joining Inter in the summer. More |
| Italy: Caps |
| Gigi Buffon has joined a trio of Italian legends after winning his 81st cap against Spain last night. More |
| Italy: Goals |
| Luca Toni is still a goal shy of Gianluca Vialli after the Azzurri drew a blank against Spain in midweek. More |
| Abete: No more Don drama |
| Italian Football Federation President Giancarlo Abete has called for an end to constant speculation over Roberto Donadoni’s future. More |
| Capello ignores French dejection |
| Fabio Capello suffered his first defeat on the England bench in last night’s friendly with France, but remains positive in the face of media criticism. More |
| Totti explains deadly touch |
| Roma captain Francesco Totti has explained his transition from provider to predator and hit out at the selection process for the Ballon d’Or award. 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 26 March, 2008 |
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| Grosso not planning Lippi reunion |
| Fabio Grosso insists he does not want mentor Marcello Lippi to replace Roberto Donadoni on the Italy bench. More |
| Donadoni applauds Villa |
| Roberto Donadoni assures Italy did not deserve to lose in Spain, as they could only “stand and applaud” David Villa’s stunner. More |
| Spa 1-0 Ita: Villa volley stuns Azzurri |
| Mauro Camoranesi hit the bar and Luca Toni's goal was controversially disallowed, but Italy fell 1-0 in Spain to a stunning David Villa volley. More |
| Italy: Matrix starts in Spain |
| Roberto Donadoni has stuck with his 4-2-3-1 system with Marco Materazzi, Daniele De Rossi and Fabio Grosso to face Spain tonight. More |
| Cagliari hail 'justice' |
| Cagliari President Massimo Cellino feels “justice has been served” with the return of three points, but Davide Ballardini warns it won’t change their approach. More |
| Inter gamble on Ibra's knee |
| Inter are set to ignore doctor’s advice and field Zlatan Ibrahimovic against Lazio this weekend, according to reports. More |
| Ranieri pleased with progress |
| Claudio Ranieri has expressed satisfaction with the way his Juventus side is coming together, but he has called for patience. More |
| Toro lose Natali to fracture |
| Torino defender Cesare Natali has fractured his right foot and will be out of action for the rest of the season. More |
| Cagliari win points appeal |
| Cagliari’s chances of survival received a massive boost today with the annulment of their three-point penalty. More |
| Ronnie comes off crutches |
| Ronaldo’s recovery from severing a knee tendon is ahead of schedule and the striking star is walking unaided. More |
| Emerson ready for Milan rally |
| Brazilian midfielder Emerson is nearing a return to action for Milan and is demanding a final push from his teammates to secure fourth place. More |
| Viola tighten Zdravko grip |
| Zdravko Kuzmanovic’s agent insists that Arsenal will have to dig deep to persuade Fiorentina to let the Serbian starlet leave. More |
| Guidolin on Palermo exit |
| Francesco Guidolin has discussed his dismissal from the Palermo bench and given his opinion of President Maurizio Zamparini. More |
| Pippo backs home remedy |
| Milan striking veteran Pippo Inzaghi has implored the Rossoneri not to look abroad for forward options this summer but to trust the men they have. More |
| Julio Cesar: I’m scared |
| Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar has admitted that he is “scared” by the Nerazzurri’s recent slump as it seems they could let the Scudetto slip. More |
| Ranocchia’s Rossoneri dream |
| Italy Under-20 defender Andrea Ranocchia is expected to find a Serie A club this summer and has asserted that his heart is set on joining Milan. More |
| Inter fear over Ibra injury |
| Fears are growing over the fitness of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the towering striker could miss Inter’s crunch game against Lazio on Saturday. More |
| Previews: Scudetto Saturday |
| Title rivals Inter and Roma are both in Saturday action as the Nerazzurri travel to Lazio, while the capital giants take on a resurgent Cagliari. Previews |
| Agent: Barzagli is for sale |
| Palermo are ready to sell star defender Andrea Barzagli, the player’s agent has revealed. More |
| Blog: Rosy Horizons |
| After another Maurizio Zamparini sacking, James Horncastle questions how anybody is supposed to succeed at Palermo. More |
| Italy in line for Euro 2012? |
| Ukraine’s ability to host Euro 2012 is looking increasingly questionable and Italy could still step in. More |
| Genoa prepare Borriello bid |
| Genoa are set to begin negotiations for the permanent signature of co-owned Azzurri striker Marco Borriello. More |
| Canna: Stop discussing Don |
| Fabio Cannavaro has urged the Press to stop focusing on Roberto Donadoni’s future ahead of Euro 2008. 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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