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| Tuesday 18 November, 2008 |
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| U21: Casiraghi on 'useful' loss |
| Pierluigi Casiraghi is not disappointed by Italy’s defeat in Germany, as “it will be of use to us in the future.” More |
| Milan quash Carlo's African dream |
| Carlo Ancelotti may want to Coach the Ivory Coast in 2010, but Milan warn they’ll want to keep him beyond that landmark year. More |
| U21: Azzurrini fall in Germany |
| Fabiano Santacroce hit the upright of an open goal as a revolutionised Italy stumbled to a 1-0 friendly defeat in Germany. More |
| Vargas awaits Viola revival |
| Juan Manuel Vargas has been a flop since joining Fiorentina, but is sure his true worth can emerge if the club and fans maintain their faith in him. More |
| Collina 'can handle controversy' |
| Refereeing designator Pierluigi Collina can handle the recent flood of complaints over officials, says Lega Calcio chief Antonio Matarrese. More |
| Toni: Don't count me out! |
| Luca Toni admits he is pining for the Azzurri goals he has wasted, but doesn’t feel as if he is being pushed out by the next generation. More |
| Lippi: Rossi is ready for Italy |
| Marcello Lippi assures Giuseppe Rossi has what it takes to lead Italy against Greece and gives Luca Toni another chance. More |
| Nedved enjoys D-day timing |
| Pavel Nedved doesn't see Juventus as Scudetto favourites but feels the Derby d'Italia has come at the right time for the Bianconeri. More |
| Cesar expresses Inter anger |
| After a period in limbo, Brazilian winger Cesar Aparecido has joined Bologna and bitterly blasted former side Inter. More |
| Rossi: I'm settled in Spain |
| As Giuseppe Rossi gears up to make his full Italy debut against Greece tomorrow, the Serie A exile claims he isn't homesick at Villarreal. More |
| Bergamo ban for Lazio fans |
| Lazio fans will be forbidden from travelling to the Biancocelesti's away game against Atalanta on November 30. More |
| Zebina to go under the knife |
| Juventus defender Jonathan Zebina will have surgery on an inflamed tendon on Thursday and will be ready to play in the New Year. More |
| Iachini rues Chievo exit |
| Former Chievo boss Beppe Iachini is adamant that he would have turned things around in Verona had he not been axed. More |
| Italy: Duo to get Athens chance |
| Marcello Lippi is expected to hand first Azzurri starts to goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis and Villarreal striking star Giuseppe Rossi against Greece. More |
| Cassetti: Onwards and upwards |
| Roma defender Marco Cassetti hopes the Giallorossi can build on their derby triumph and has turned his attention to Champions League glory. More |
| Bologna snap up Cesar |
| Struggling Bologna have swooped to sign former Inter winger Cesar Aparecido on a free transfer. More |
| Plasmati on cheeky gesture |
| Catania striker Gianvito Plasmati has defended the decision to drop his shorts during the free-kick that gave the Etnei a 2-1 lead against Torino. More |
| Adriano gets Dunga backing |
| Carlos Dunga has chosen Inter hitman Adriano in his squad to face Portugal despite his recent troubles, but Ronaldinho has been rested once more. More |
| Top 10: Left-footers |
| Some of world football’s greatest left-footed players have lit up Serie A down the years. But who is the greatest of them all? More |
| Juve show trust in Tiago |
| Juventus have reportedly rejected Monaco's latest approach for midfielder Tiago Mendes after his recent upturn in form. More |
| Blog: Peter Pan-ucci |
| Christian Panucci is a controversial character, but Dave Taylor hails the Roma stopper who he believes still has international class. More |
| Ibra gets the Guldbollen |
| Inter marksman Zlatan Ibrahimovic received the Swedish Player of the Year award for a record third time last night. More |
| Zapata returns to Rossoneri radar |
| There are reports in the peninsula that Milan are again tracking Udinese defender Cristian Zapata. More |
| Aquilani in line for Lecce |
| Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani is nearing a return to action and could be ready to travel to Lecce this weekend. 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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| Monday 17 November, 2008 |
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| Serie B: Leading duo settle for draw |
| Empoli and Grosseto stay locked together at the top of Serie B after their Stadio Castellani clash fizzled out at 1-1. More |
| Foti sees Reggina renaissance |
| Reggina supremo Lillo Foti feels yesterday's surprise win over Udinese can be a springboard for the Calabrians. More |
| D'Agostino's grateful to Marino |
| Udinese midfielder Gaetano D'Agostino has thanked Coach Pasquale Marino for helping him secure a place in Marcello Lippi's Italy squad. More |
| Gigi picks surprise successor |
| Juventus No 1 Gigi Buffon has discussed his injury situation and nominated a surprise contender to inherit the Italian goalkeeping throne. More |
| Galliani denies Sheva exit |
| Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has rejected reports that Andriy Shevchenko is on his way to Real Madrid. More |
| Lotito rues Roma result |
| Claudio Lotito maintains that his Lazio side deserved at least a draw from last night's Derby della Capitale. More |
| No Ibra regrets, claims Juve chief |
| Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli insists he has no regrets at letting Zlatan Ibrahimovic go because he didn't click with Alex Del Piero. More |
| Blog: The void behind Buffon |
| Italy may have Gigi Buffon but, as Antonio Labbate states, they are on the verge of a goalkeeping crisis. More |
| Lippi prepares for Greek exam |
| Marcello Lippi sees Italy's friendly with Greece as an “important test”, as he looks to equal the world record of 31 games unbeaten. More |
| Blog: Penalty pain |
| After a couple of dubious penalties at the weekend, Giancarlo Rinaldi reveals the consequences that come with ‘soft’ spot-kicks. More |
| U-21: Paloschi in for Acquafresca |
| Pierluigi Casiraghi has been forced to make another change to his Under-21 squad with Alberto Paloschi replacing Robert Acquafresca. More |
| Sereni fears Rossoneri rampage |
| Torino goalkeeper Matteo Sereni has warned his teammates that they must improve significantly or face a mauling at the hands of Milan. More |
| Golden Mancio headed for Real? |
| Former Inter boss Roberto Mancini has received the Golden Bench award for last season and is being strongly linked with the Real Madrid post. More |
| Moratti wants FIGC to back Ibra |
| Inter chief Massimo Moratti urges the Italian Football Federation to support Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Ballon d'Or bid and looks ahead to playing Juventus. More |
| Frey blasts 'disrespectful' referee |
| Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastien Frey was livid after a debatable penalty saw the Viola crash to defeat at Cagliari. More |
| Stats: Week 12 |
| The season is well underway and all the player stats are in our new club section. Just choose your team and then click on the '2008-09' button. More |
| Camoranesi: Ibra is Inter |
| Juventus winger Mauro Camoranesi claims Inter are too dependent on Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the build-up to the Derby d'Italia begins. More |
| Catania make Zenga pay |
| Catania have confirmed that they will fine tactician Walter Zenga for his live TV row with RAI presenter Enrico Varriale yesterday. More |
| Gallery: Roma worship the Beast |
| Roma triumphed in the Derby della Capitale thanks to Julio Baptista's goal, while Milan struggled to see off Chievo. Gallery |
| Gallery: Ibracadabra inspires Inter |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic's magnificent brace helped Inter to victory over Palermo and the top spot. Bologna forced a draw at Siena. Gallery |
| Roma duo hail D-day success |
| Matteo Brighi and Alexander Doni were jubilant after Roma's crucial Derby della Capitale victory last night. More |
| Big Match Pagelle: Beautiful Beast |
| Reborn Roma came out on top in the Derby della Capitale thanks to a header from an impressive Julio Baptista. More |
| Kaka makes Milan's excuses |
| Milan ace Kaka has defended the Rossoneri's unconvincing win over Chievo yesterday afternoon. More |
| That was the Week 12 that was |
| A bite-size review of the twelfth round of the Serie A season, featuring Giuseppe Mascara, Marcelo Zalayeta and Nevio Orlandi. More |
| Panucci: That was for Franco |
| Roma defensive veteran dedicated last night's derby win over Lazio to late President Franco Sensi. 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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