alrite the young lads beat the Czech 3-1, but we failed to qualify as England won their match too.

our biggest regret is surely the defeat to the Serbs. we really really should hav avoid that defeat.

good to see Aquilani scored again, as well as Rossi.

goal clips :

Aquilani <- awesome FK from Alberto !
Papadopulos
Chiellini
Rossi <- nice goal !

6/19/2007
Sampdoria "Sign" Quagliarella



Sampdoria have secured Udinese's half of Fabio Quagliarella's registration, thus becoming the sole owners of the red hot Italian international.

Both clubs had 50% of the striker's registration, which was also complicating a summer move for the player himself, with none of the big clubs keen to haggle with two parties.

Udinese and Sampdoria both wanted to buy the remaining half, keen to make a big profit by selling him to a bigger club.

However, Udinese's tight financial situation seems to have told. They had indicated yesterday that they would be ready to sell the player if the price was right, and Sampdoria have moved to secure him.

A 6 million euro deal has been struck between the clubs, which could well turn out to be quite a bargain for Samp.

The agreement was reached between Udinese director general Pietro Leonardi and Samdoria general manager Beppe Marotta this evening, and a confirmation is expected soon.

This should clear the way for teams to bid for the striker, who is being followed by Roma, Inter, Juventus and Manchester United, and is rated at at around 15-20 million.
http://goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=332126

6/19/2007
Cannavaro Eyes Serie A Return

The newly crowned Spanish champion told 'La Stampa' that he wouldn't mind a return to Italy, in particular to Napoli.



Fabio Cannavaro is open for a return to Italy. He confirmed this to the Italian daily newspaper 'La Stampa', where he declared that Napoli would top his list of preferences to end his career with the Partenopei.

"The contract that I signed with Calderon expires in two years time. I confess that I wouldn't mind returning (back to Italy), and closing my career, maybe with Napoli.

"However, I doubt that the De Laurentiis project includes me, and therefore I prefer not to interfere."

There is the possibility that Fabio Capello does not remain at Real Madrid, but Cannavaro stated that his future does not depend on his coach.

"I signed for Real, not for Capello," said the Italian national team captain who is coming from three magical years where he won three league titles (2 with Juventus, 1 with Real Madrid) and the World Cup.

http://goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=331504

6/21/2007
Suazo May Face Ban


David Suazo and Inter could face sanctions if chairman Massimo Moratti's claims that the player signed a contract with the Nerazzurri are true.




After Massimo Moratti's claims that David Suazo signed a contract with them, there could be consequences for both player and club, if his words are true.

The Cagliari player seemed set to join the Nerazzurri, but in a shocking development Milan reached an agreement with the club for £10m. Inter were furious about this and president Moratti told several TV stations that there was a signed agreement proving their deal.

Moratti may have shot himself in the foot with these claims, because it is illegal for a player to put pen to paper on a contract when he is still owned by another club.

An investigation has officially been opened into the matter and both parties risk sanctions now. If Suazo signed a contract before Cagliari released him, he could be suspended and Inter would also get a fine.

Inter Coach Roberto Mancini was shocked by this turn of events, after he came to know of Suazo's transfer to Milan through journalists.

"I am astonished and speechless by all this", he told 'La Gazzetta dello Sport'. "I don't know what to say. What happened? Ask the President, nobody told me anything."

Meanwhile, it is rumoured Inter intend to hit back at their cousins for this snub by trying to sign Samuel Eto'o of Barcelona, allegedly also a target for the Rossoneri. The Milan management confirmed several times the Cameroonian star is their main transfer target, with Suazo an alternative to the Camp Nou hitman.

Moratti's club would be allegedly willing to offer Adriano and Walter Samuel as part of an exchange deal, which may give them the advantage over Milan. In any case, Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani claimed that with the signing of Suazo they will not be getting any other players over the summer.

http://goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=333065

FIGC: Suazo risks six-month ban

Football Italia

David Suazo risks a six-month ban after signing a contract with Inter before the clubs had reached an agreement, warn the FIGC.

"Both Suazo and Massimo Moratti said that a contract had already been signed," noted Mario Stagliano, the former Vice-President of the Federation investigative committee.

"If that is the case, then even if it was torn up later, the crime was admitted by both parties and so a punishment is applicable.

"According to the regulations, the player and the President must be suspended or face some form of sanction. The maximum ban is six months."

The Nerazzurri confirmed that they had penned a personal deal with the striker even though Cagliari had not formally sold him yet.

So when Milan came in and secured a £10m transfer with the Sardinians, they found him already promised to the other side of the San Siro.

This morning the Rossoneri officially pulled out of the agreement with Cagliari because of that personal contract, but the matter could well not be over with yet.

http://www.acmilan-online.com/

This post has been edited by scorps: Jun 24 2007, 01:23 AM

Copa America: Calcio's Cup

While much of the build-up to this summer's Copa America has revolved around the absence of stars such as Kaka and Luis Jimenez, there are still plenty of familiar faces for calcio fans to look out for

Argentina: Hernan Crespo (Inter)

There are several Italian based players to pick from in Coach Alfilo Basile's squad, all from Inter. However, there is no doubt that Hernan Crespo poses the most potent threat. He has netted a remarkable 32 goals in 62 appearances for his national side over the years, and his Serie A record is no less admirable. This year he helped Inter to their first Scudetto success since 1989 with 14 goals scored, including a hat trick in a memorable 4-3 comeback victory against Lazio, and a goal against his former employers Milan. Although his position is under threat from young talents like Carlos Tevez and Lionel Messi, as he showed at last summer's World Cup, Hernan is still the main man.

Also in the squad: Nicolas Burdisso, Esteban Cambiasso and Javier Zanetti (Inter)

Brazil: Douglas Maicon (Inter)

The Serie A representative to watch in holders Brazil's squad is Douglas Maicon after his revelatory campaign at Inter. Maicon, who has 21 international caps, may face a battle for his usual spot at right back with the highly-rated Daniel Alves of Sevilla, but anyone who saw Inter's first choice right back in action this year knows he would not disappoint if selected. The ex-Monaco man was one of the driving forces in Inter's Scudetto success, consistently getting forward down the right flank and aiding the attack, even scoring twice in Serie A and once in the Champions League.

Also in the squad: Alexander Doni and Juan (Roma)

Colombia: Ivan Cordoba (Inter)
Along with Javier Zanetti, Ivan Cordoba is one of the few to survive Inter's recent chop and change mentality and has become indispensable to the Beneamata. Despite his small stature, Cordoba's renowned pace has helped him cement his place at the heart of an all-conquering defence. Able to play at centre back and right back, he is also a danger going forward at set pieces. The Copa holds particularly sweet memories for Cordoba, who scored the winning goal when his country lifted the trophy on home turf in 2001.

Paraguay: Dante Lopez (Crotone)
Not exactly a household name in Italy, Dante Lopez will represent the Guaraníes despite a tough season at Serie C-bound Crotone. The 23-year-old marksman has only found the net seven times in 50 appearances in Italy, but raises his game on the international stage with three goals from 11 caps.

Uruguay: Alvaro Recoba (Inter)
Love him or hate him, Alvaro Recoba is undoubtedly Uruguay's main man. The perennial underachiever for the Nerazzurri, El Chino has been known to shine on national duty. Having finally hopped off the treatment table he featured more prominently in the closing stages of the season and after scoring the winner in a friendly against Australia, he will be full of confidence.

Also in the squad: Fabian Carini (Inter) and Carlos Valdez (Treviso)

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun25l.html

SERIE A: SEASON STARTS AUGUST 26
6/28/2007

MILAN - The 2007/2008 season will begin on August 26 and end on May 18, 2008.

There will be four midweek rounds (September 26, 2007, October 31, 2007, February 27, 2008 March 19, 2008) and five break weekends (September 9, 2007 - Euro 2008 qualifier, October 14, 2007 - Euro 2008 qualifier, November 18, 2007 - Euro 2008 qualifier, December 30, 2007 - Christmas break, January 6, 2008 - Christmas break.

http://www.acmilan.com/index.aspx

This post has been edited by scorps: Jun 29 2007, 06:59 AM

check out the new Sky Italia ad. it got DDR, Matrix, Gigi, Lippi, n Kaka.

i hav no idea what it taking abt, so dont ask me.

the ad :


backstage :
















This post has been edited by Chrisky: Jul 10 2007, 12:11 PM

latest from Rome : Totti retired from the national team - confirmed.

no more Totti #10 for Azzurri.

Maybe its time for Quagliarella to wear the jersey? Hehehe...

the current #10 is DDR lol.

Quagliarella doesn't hav the passing n playmaking ability to fill up the role. well i'm backing Aquilani n Rosinaldo for that. or mayb Montolivo.

Er... who's DDR??

DDR is short form for Daniel De Rossi. I really doubt he will wear the number 10 jersey for a long time though. I think sooner or later it will be given to another player. I think he personally prefer the number 16 as he wear in Roma coz it's the date her daughter was born.

Out of the player u mention i think Rosinaldo is the most likely candidate to fill in Totti role but he's still in the U-21 squad right now. The same goes to Montolivo and Aquilani as well. I think it will be some time before they can earn a regular place in the Azzuri starting line up. So Quagliarella or even Di Natale seems like the best bet to replace Totti role for the Azzuri right now.

i wouldn't mind giving it to ADP for now, until either Rosina n Aquilani really break into the main squad.

This post has been edited by Chrisky: Aug 1 2007, 09:58 AM

the schedule for Serie A had been annouced.

Click here

Those guys in pic wearing shorts or not???

On 2nd thought nevermind, as a long as the girl looking hawt.

i tot this suppose to b a big news here :

Nesta quit the Azzurri.

the legendary partnership of Nesta-Canna is history now.