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| Saturday 29 March, 2008 |
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| Rossi: We deserved victory |
| Delio Rossi is cursing the crossbar for denying Lazio what he deems was a deserved victory against the leaders. More |
| Mancio shrugs off Mourinho talk |
| Roberto Mancini concedes his team needed “more aggression” against Lazio, but insists the Jose Mourinho rumours are not a problem. More |
| Laz 1-1 Int: Wood keeps Inter afloat |
| The woodwork twice saved Inter in a 1-1 draw away to Lazio, as Hernan Crespo and Tommaso Rocchi keep the gap at four points. More |
| Ballardini thanks Lady Luck |
| Cagliari boss Davide Ballardini concedes his team were fortunate to sneak a draw against Scudetto contenders Roma. More |
| Spalletti has to make do |
| Luciano Spalletti is disappointed only with the result, but is pleased with the way Roma reacted at the Sant’Elia. More |
| Cag 1-1 Rom: Roma stall in Sardinia |
| A Matteo Ferrari own goal proved costly, as Roma only managed a 1-1 draw at resurgent Cagliari thanks to Francesco Totti's free kick. More |
| Novellino trusts in Toro |
| Walter Novellino’s faith in Torino has not been dented by their disastrous run of results that sees them threatened with relegation. More |
| Ranieri motivated for Parma |
| Claudio Ranieri prepares to face his past against Parma and wants Juventus to take on every opponent as if they were Inter. More |
| Serie B: Donkeys fly away |
| All the top teams stumble this weekend except for Chievo, who conquer Albinoleffe and go clear at the top. Reports |
| Mou denies Moratti meeting |
| After his spokesman was quoted as confirming a meeting with Inter President Massimo Moratti, Jose Mourinho has denied any encounter. More |
| Prandelli sees Friuli fireworks |
| Cesare Prandelli is convinced Fiorentina’s showdown with Udinese will be as spectacular as it is crucial for the Champions League places. More |
| Falcao expects Inter breakdown |
| Roma legend Paulo Roberto Falcao believes his club can catch Inter at the top of the Scudetto. “If they catch them, the Nerazzurri will collapse.” More |
| Carlo: Sheva doesn't fit anymore |
| While reports in Italy circulate that Andriy Shevchenko is returning to Milan on loan, Carlo Ancelotti warns he wouldn’t suit Alexandre Pato. More |
| Totti: Forza Lazio? Never! |
| Lazio can help Roma win the Scudetto this evening, but Francesco Totti can’t bring himself to cheer on his rivals! More |
| Mourinho 'confirms' Inter meeting |
| Jose Mourinho’s spokesman confirmed the former Chelsea Coach met President Massimo Moratti this week. “Negotiations are advanced.” More |
| Baggio: Lippi was jealous |
| Roberto Baggio has spoken out on Marcello Lippi’s “envy” and his interest in becoming Inter’s youth Coach. More |
| Zac: Inter are in trouble |
| Former Inter and Lazio boss Alberto Zaccheroni has analysed the leaders ahead of tonight’s clash. “The Nerazzurri have never been spectacular.” More |
| Maxwell expects Olimpico battle |
| Inter full-back Maxwell admits his team is tired and they “do not expect any favours” from tonight’s opponents Lazio. More |
| Elkann wants Alex in Azzurri |
| Juventus patron Lapo Elkann cannot understand why Roberto Donadoni won’t pick Alex Del Piero for Euro 2008. More |
| Mourinho flies in for Inter talks? |
| Reports in the Portuguese Press insist Jose Mourinho is flying in to Milan today for talks with Inter chief Massimo Moratti. More |
| Ballardini believes in Roma coup |
| Davide Ballardini is about to achieve the seemingly impossible by keeping Cagliari in Serie A, so he believes he can also defeat Roma today. More |
| Blog: Date with destiny |
| Inter take on Lazio this evening in a game which James Horncastle thinks he’s seen before… More |
| Predictions: Take on the experts |
| Do you know your Serie A? Test yourself against our team of experts every week. More |
| Magazine: Calcio Italia out now! |
| We pay tribute to Roma for breathing new life into the Scudetto race and keeping Italian interest alive in the Champions League. 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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| Friday 28 March, 2008 |
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| Desperate Cagliari warn Giallorossi |
| Cagliari President Massimo Cellino warns Roma they need the three points more than anyone in Saturday’s clash. More |
| Catania lose Matrix case |
| The FIGC has rejected Catania’s appeal against Inter, which had claimed Marco Materazzi was illegally fielded in their encounter. More |
| Alcohol banned in Roma-Utd |
| All sales of alcohol – including cans and bottles – will be banned in Rome on the day of Manchester United’s visit. More |
| Madrid to host 2010 Final |
| The 2010 Champions League Final will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, while Hamburg hosts the UEFA Cup. More |
| Mancini: Scudetto is ours |
| Roberto Mancini isn’t feeling the heat as Inter defend their four-point lead at Lazio. “Relax, we’ll finish top of the table.” More |
| Spalletti: Forget Lazio |
| Roma need Lazio to do them a favour and beat Inter tomorrow, but Luciano Spalletti isn't asking nicely. "I don't care what Lazio do." More |
| Rossi hopes for Inter Scudetto |
| Lazio Coach Delio Rossi has admitted that he hopes Inter win the Scudetto rather than Roma, but reiterates that his side will fight the Nerazzurri. More |
| Serie B: Week 33 preview |
| Leaders Bologna will be hoping rivals Albinoleffe and Chievo cancel each other out in their eagerly awaited confrontation. More |
| Beretta eyes English spell |
| Siena boss Mario Beretta has exclusively told Football Italia that he’d love the chance to work in England. More |
| Lotito: Lazio for life |
| Lazio supremo Claudio Lotito has made a lifelong pledge to the Biancocelesti and has every faith in Coach Delio Rossi. More |
| Bearzot pleads Rossi case |
| Italy’s 1982 World Cup winning Coach Enzo Bearzot has backed Giuseppe Rossi for a place in Roberto Donadoni’s Euro 2008 squad. More |
| Trez backs Argie aces |
| Juventus marksman David Trezeguet has urged the Old Lady to raid Argentina for young talent. More |
| Doni: Romans can rule Europe |
| Roma goalkeeper Alexander Doni feels the Giallorossi are ready for their Champions League clash with Manchester United on Tuesday. More |
| Udinese dealt Felipe blow |
| Udinese are facing a defensive crisis after Brazilian stopper Dias Felipe picked up a serious injury in training. More |
| Gigi plans pre-Euro rest |
| Gigi Buffon is planning to rest his back ahead of Euro 2008, as soon as Juventus secure Champions League qualification. More |
| Iaquinta: No Barça sorrow |
| Vincenzo Iaquinta has told Football Italia that he has no regrets about seeing a dream move to Barcelona collapse while at Udinese. “I’m at Juve now.” More |
| Cesare: I’ll be Viola’s Ferguson |
| Fiorentina boss Cesare Prandelli insists that he won’t be lured away from the Stadio Franchi, as he wants to be “the Viola’s Sir Alex Ferguson.” More |
| Blog: Juve’s little dilemma |
| Sebastian Giovinco has enjoyed another stellar week but, as Antonio Labbate ponders, is a summer return to Juventus in his best interests? More |
| Predictions: Take on the experts |
| Do you know your Serie A? Test yourself against our team of experts every week. More |
| Tears of joy for Pato |
| Milan starlet Alexandre Pato was moved to tears after finding the net on his Brazil debut on Wednesday evening. More |
| Preziosi enjoys Borriello bounty |
| Genoa chief Enrico Preziosi has put a price tag on striking star Marco Borriello and expressed his delight at the Rossoblu’s progress this term. More |
| Juventus chief targets second |
| Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes the Bianconeri can fight for second place after last weekend’s triumph over Inter. More |
| Quotes of the Week |
| The weird and wonderful soundbites which have lit up another week in the world of Italian football. More |
| Magazine: Calcio Italia out now! |
| We pay tribute to Roma for breathing new life into the Scudetto race and keeping Italian interest alive in the Champions League. 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 |
