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| Friday 14 November, 2008 |
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| Serie B: Nine-man Mantova win |
| Mantova continued their resurgence under Billy Costacurta by defeating Pisa despite ending the match with nine men. More |
| Doni: I have no fear |
| Alexander Doni hopes playing without protective headgear sends a sign that “Roma are not afraid of Lazio.” More |
| Cassano: My tantrums |
| Antonio Cassano’s autobiography reveals more juicy stories, such as how he reacted to the furious outburst that cost him a five-match ban. More |
| Conti hates underdog role |
| Roma legend Bruno Conti admits this is the worst lead-up to a derby in his entire life. “Lazio are favourites!” More |
| Lippi: Juve mindset is unique |
| Juventus have won seven on the trot and Italy Coach Marcello Lippi recognises what’s behind it. “That club has a unique mentality.” More |
| Borriello injury setback |
| Marco Borriello could be out of action for several weeks after the Milan striker suffered a suspected thigh strain in training today. More |
| Seba accepts seat on bench |
| Sebastian Giovinco admits he is frustrated at a lack of playing time at Juventus but refuses to criticise Claudio Ranieri. More |
| Ballardini plots Inter resistance |
| Palermo tactician Davide Ballardini doesn't feel that tomorrow's game against Inter is an impossible mission. More |
| Blog: Gross negligence |
| Italy Coach Marcello Lippi has received praise for introducing new faces to his squad, but James Sugrue warns he shouldn't forget Fabio Grosso. More |
| Jose snubs Adri and Quaresma |
| Jose Mourinho has left Adriano and Ricardo Quaresma out of his squad to face Palermo tomorrow, but insists he has no problem with L'Imperatore. More |
| Zampa: I have Adriano cure |
| Palermo chief Maurizio Zamparini believes he would be able to put Inter loose cannon Adriano back on track if he came to Sicily on loan. More |
| Betting: Serie A Predictions |
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| U-21: Call-up for Cerci |
| Atalanta midfielder Alessio Cerci is the only new face in Pierluigi Casiraghi's Under-21 squad to play Germany. More |
| Yoann cool on Milan future |
| Milan exile Yoann Gourcuff has rejected comparisons with Zinedine Zidane and is focused on Bordeaux rather than the Rossoneri. More |
| Roma fear Totti absence |
| Roma have suffered another injury scare ahead of Sunday's Derby della Capitale as Francesco Totti limped out of training this morning. More |
| Legro shrugs off spot-kick |
| Nicola Legrottaglie conceded a penalty yesterday evening, but he had a smile on his face after Juventus cruised past Genoa. More |
| Sacchi set for UAE? |
| Former Azzurri tactician Arrigo Sacchi is being linked with the United Arab Emirates bench. More |
| Blog: Déjà-vu derby |
| The pressure is building on Luciano Spalletti ahead of Sunday's Derby della Capitale and Paul Watson can't help but feel he's seen it all before. More |
| Gallery: Four-star Juve go top |
| Juventus took their chances, Genoa didn't and the Old Lady moved joint top of Serie A with a 4-1 win in Turin. Gallery |
| Gasperini's Old Lady anguish |
| Genoa boss Gian Piero Gasperini was left to rue his side's missed chances after last night's defeat at Juventus. More |
| Moratti stresses Adri faith |
| Inter chief Massimo Moratti has rubbished suggestions that Adriano is headed for the exit. More |
| Ranieri rejoices after Genoa win |
| Juventus Coach Claudio Ranieri was jubilant after the Bianconeri's resounding victory over Genoa last night. More |
| Quotes of the Week |
| The weird and wonderful soundbites which have lit up another week in the world of Italian football. 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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| Thursday 13 November, 2008 |
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| Juv 4-1 Gen: Ruthless Juve go top |
| Juventus are joint top after sweeping past Genoa 4-1, but the score-line was harsh on the visitors who contributed to an open and entertaining game. More |
| Lecce snap up Greek ace |
| Lecce have completed the signing of Greek international attacker Dimitrios Papadopoulos. More |
| Italy-Brazil venue confirmed |
| Italy's friendly against Brazil next February will be played at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. More |
| Rocchi demands Roman conquest |
| Lazio striker Tommaso Rocchi maintains that he wouldn't settle for a draw against Roma. More |
| Seedorf sees title trio |
| Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf predicts that this term's Scudetto battle will be a three-horse race. More |
| We're better than Lazio, says Mirko |
| Mirko Vucinic is gearing up for a “special” Rome derby and insists Roma are a stronger side than Lazio. More |
| Milan look at Bayern's Breno |
| Milan could add to their large Brazilian contingent as Bayern Munich defender Breno is reportedly on the Rossoneri's shopping list. More |
| Betting: Serie A Predictions |
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| Mario stands up for Adriano |
| Mario Balotelli has spoken in defence of under-fire Inter teammate Adriano. “He's a great lad.” More |
| Mancio in Real Madrid frame |
| Former Inter tactician Roberto Mancini is being linked with the Real Madrid job, as Bernd Schuster heads towards the sack. More |
| Wrist relief for De Rossi |
| Roma ace Daniele De Rossi can breathe a sigh of relief as scans have shown he didn't fracture his wrist in training. More |
| Samuel looks on the bright side |
| Walter Samuel is revelling in his return to action for Inter and isn't bothered at missing out on Jose Mourinho's Champions League squad. More |
| Blog: Top of the flops |
| Which summer signing has been the biggest waste of space in Serie A so far this term? Antonio Labbate takes his pick. More |
| No Palermo return for Stefano |
| Stefano Colantuono has laughed off suggestions that he could return to the Palermo bench. More |
| Skuhravy: Genoa can do it |
| Tomas Skuhravy scored the decisive goal the last time Genoa upset Juventus in Turin and he feels the Grifone can repeat the feat this evening. More |
| De Rossi in doubt for derby |
| Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has a suspected fractured wrist just four days before the derby against Lazio. More |
| Gigi confesses mental struggle |
| Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon has revealed that he battled depression during the 2003-04 season. More |
| Blog: Roman Saviour |
| The Giallorossi are flying low and Serafino Ingardia thinks there is only one player who can turn their season around – and it’s not Francesco Totti. More |
| Ranieri: Alex is like Palanca |
| Claudio Ranieri continues to heap praise on Alessandro Del Piero and makes the unusual comparison with ex-Catanzaro captain Massimo Palanca. More |
| Reja doesn't fear Cup challenge |
| Edy Reja was pleased to overcome Salernitana in the Coppa Italia and believes his Napoli can beat Juventus or Catania in the quarter-finals. More |
| Inter may banish L'Imperatore |
| Inter striker Adriano could be facing a period of enforced exile from Serie A, possibly lasting until 2012. More |
| Mazzarri content at Coppa progress |
| Sampdoria Coach Walter Mazzarri was satisfied with last night's 2-1 win over Serie B side Empoli in the Coppa Italia. More |
| Maradona issues Argie ultimatum |
| Reports from Buenos Aires suggest that Napoli legend Diego Maradona could resign as Argentina Coach just two weeks after his appointment. 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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