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| Sunday 16 November, 2008 |
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| Rossi sees the big picture |
| Delio Rossi warns the fans not to become disheartened because Lazio lost the derby, but admits the tension got to them. More |
| Spalletti: We're back in business! |
| Luciano Spalletti celebrated his 100th victory on the Roma bench and hopes this can kick-start their campaign. More |
| The Beast enjoys new role |
| Julio Baptista dedicated his derby winner and revealed he has found his favourite position at the Olimpico. More |
| Rom 1-0 Laz: It's Roma's derby day! |
| Julio Baptista has raised Roma's season from the dead with a 1-0 derby victory that saw both teams end with 10 men. Reports |
| Bologna star stunned by shirt snub |
| Bologna star Vangelis Moras was stunned when he threw his shirt into the stands - and the fans threw it back! More |
| Zenga in live television brawl |
| Catania Coach Walter Zenga had a furious row with a presenter live on television in which his 1990 World Cup error was dragged up. More |
| Serie A: Post-Match Comments |
| All the latest celebration and recrimination from Press rooms around the peninsula. More |
| Italy: D'Agostino new Azzurri face |
| Gaetano D'Agostino is the newcomer for Italy's friendly in Greece, but Alessandro Del Piero and Antonio Cassano are again missing. More |
| Ancelotti seeks clinical side |
| Carlo Ancelotti is not entirely happy with Milan's performance, as they need to be “more clinical” against sides like Chievo. More |
| Wk12: Milan win, but trio tumble |
| Kaka's soft penalty brought down Chievo, but there were shocks elsewhere as Napoli, Udinese and Fiorentina lost. Reports |
| Zarate eyes Roma revenge |
| Mauro Zarate wants revenge after he was rejected by Roma in the summer, eager to score at least two goals in the derby. More |
| Trez sets Champions League date |
| David Trezeguet is already looking forward to his Champions League comeback as recovery from knee surgery continues. More |
| Blog: The trouble with Ibra |
| Jose Mourinho claims Zlatan Ibrahimovic won’t win the Ballon d’Or because Italian football doesn’t hype him up. Susy Campanale disagrees. More |
| Zamparini: Ibra's a diver! |
| Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini confirmed his faith in Coach Davide Ballardini and slammed Inter’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic for “a dive.” More |
| Toni invests in hometown club |
| Luca Toni is turning impresario by investing money to save his hometown club Modena from bankruptcy. More |
| Sinisa keeps Cesar waiting |
| Sinisa Mihajlovic insists he has not yet made a decision on signing former Inter teammate Cesar Aparecido. More |
| Dica demands transfer |
| Nicolae Dica was Catania’s big summer buy, but Walter Zenga admits he’ll release the Romanian international in January. More |
| Prandelli: Away we go! |
| Cesare Prandelli is convinced Fiorentina can win in Sardinia despite Cagliari's impressive recent form. More |
| Betting: Serie A Predictions |
| Want a bet on Serie A matches? Then we're the team to follow. Every week we’ll give out the latest informed predictions... More |
| Reja: Now comes the hard part |
| Edy Reja's men are on spectacular form and he warns the hard work comes now: Can Napoli prove they belong with the big clubs? More |
| Lotito doesn't trust Roma |
| Lazio President Claudio Lotito is eager for his side to attack tonight, but warns not to assume Roma will be a pushover. More |
| Serie B: Teamsheets |
| All the full reports and teamsheets from every single Serie B game are available on the Football Italia website. 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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| Saturday 15 November, 2008 |
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| U21: Di Gennaro in for Osvaldo |
| Pablo Daniel Osvaldo’s injury means Davide Di Gennaro has been called for Italy’s Under-21 friendly with Germany. More |
| Ballardini stung by Inter opener |
| Davide Ballardini admits Palermo fell apart after Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s bullet start to the second half, but also accused the Swede of diving. More |
| Mou: Ibra's got just one fault... |
| Jose Mourinho believes there is only one thing that Zlatan Ibrahimovic lacks. “He never scores ugly goals!” More |
| Zlatan's free kick secret |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirms he has been practising his free kicks in training after tonight's goal was clocked at 124km/h! More |
| Pal 0-2 Int: Unbel-IBRA-ble! |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored two of the best goals of his career to sink Palermo in Sicily and keep Inter top for another week. More |
| Brocchi's derby beyond borders |
| Cristian Brocchi has compared the Rome derby to the famous Champions League Inter-Milan clash in terms of tension and excitement. More |
| Zambrotta recovers for Rossoneri |
| Gianluca Zambrotta has recovered from injury to feature against Chievo, but Milan are without Massimo Ambrosini and Marco Borriello. More |
| Serie B: Sassuolo thriller |
| Sassuolo twice threw away a lead in Piacenza to draw, meaning there are four teams at the top including Antonio Conte's Bari. Reports |
| Marino urges Udinese focus |
| Pasquale Marino is afraid Udinese will lack the grit necessary to beat Reggina after their midweek Coppa Italia tussle. More |
| Gunners eye Felipe Melo |
| After failing to snap up Sebastian Giovinco, Arsenal are now said to be hot on the heels of Fiorentina’s Felipe Melo. More |
| Spalletti gets gladiatorial |
| There’s good news from Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi as Luciano Spalletti gets derby fever. “I wish we could play the derby every week.” More |
| Ancelotti's topsy turvy campaign |
| Carlo Ancelotti breathes a sigh of relief after Marco Borriello’s injury and casts his eye over “a very unusual season.” More |
| Lavezzi: Chelsea want me |
| Ezequiel Lavezzi admits “Chelsea want me,” but he is too in love with the atmosphere of Napoli to leave now. More |
| Ibra: I deserve Ballon d'Or |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic is “certain” he is worthy of the Ballon d’Or. “Kaka and Ronaldinho have nothing over me.” More |
| Crespo: Madrid interest is Real |
| Hernan Crespo’s agent has confirmed he has received an offer from Real Madrid to replace Ruud Van Nistelrooy. More |
| Becks tweaks Milan schedule |
| LA Galaxy have rushed to quash reports David Beckham is working to extend his Milan stay beyond March 2009. More |
| Real's £42m Amauri bid rejected |
| Juventus have reportedly turned down a £42.6m offer for Amauri from Champions League rivals Real Madrid. More |
| Mou: I miss English media |
| Jose Mourinho admits he misses the “fantastic” English Press – because they didn’t ask him any questions! More |
| Di Carlo spots Milan flaws |
| Milan may be one of the favourites for the Scudetto, but Chievo Coach Mimmo Di Carlo assures there are weak spots to be exploited. More |
| Mexes: It's win or bust |
| Philippe Mexes warns Roma they have “no choice” but to win the derby on Sunday night against Lazio. More |
| Pandev fired up for derby |
| Goran Pandev can’t wait for the Rome derby and notes “a goal in that game is worth five in any other.” More |
| Blog: Capital Punishment |
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While derbies are important to the fans, James Horncastle wonders just how crucial they prove in the title race. More
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| Betting: Serie A Predictions |
| Want a bet on Serie A matches? Then we're the team to follow. Every week we’ll give out the latest informed predictions... More |
| Abete admires competitive Serie A |
| This is the tightest Scudetto race since three points were introduced for a win and FIGC chief Giancarlo Abete thinks this is great for Serie A. 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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