All posts tagged "Italy"

  • Clarence Seedorf appointed AC Milan coach

    Former Real Madrid and AC Milan player Clarence Seedorf has announced his immediate retirement to replace Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked on Monday, as AC Milan manager.

    • Posted January 14, 2014
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  • Fabio Capello: “I do not know if Balotelli will ever mature”

    Fabio Capello is unsure of whether AC Milan and Italy forward Mario Balotelli will ever mature from his wild antics, yet regards Italy as possible 2014 World Cup Champions. Currently serving a four match ban for intimidating...

    • Posted October 4, 2013
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  • Napoli sign Gonzalo Higuain from Real Madrid

    Napoli have completed the €40 million signing of Gonzalo Higuain from Real Madrid with Higuain replacing Paris Saint-Germain bound Edison Cavani.  The Italian club’s new manager Rafa Benitez was looking for a replacement for their departed €55...

    • Posted July 27, 2013
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  • MOTD- Spain (7) 0-0 (6) Italy

    Spain beat Italy 7-6 on penalties after 120 minutes of football failed to produce a goal, with La Roja narrowly avoiding bombing out of the Confederations Cup in a rematch of the Euro 2012 final. A gritty...

    • Posted June 27, 2013
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  • MOTD preview- Italy v Spain

    Italy will travel to the Castelao to face the unenviable challenge of Spain in a rematch of the Euro 2012 final in the Confederations Cup semifinals. Although the Italians were in form when they last met Spain...

    • Posted June 27, 2013
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  • Midweek Musings: Top five summer transfer targets Part 1

    As July 1 sneaks closer and closer, one must prepare for the oncoming rush of transfers, flashbulbs at press conferences, and players snubbing clubs. While the official beginning to the transfer window is yet to come, many...

    • Posted June 24, 2013
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  • MOTD- Italy 2-4 Brazil

    Neymar has once again grabbed the headlines as he scored a fantastic free-kick to help give Brazil a vital win over Italy, meaning the Selecao will probably avoid meeting Spain in the Confederations Cup semifinals. Luiz Scolari’s...

    • Posted June 22, 2013
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  • MOTD- Italy 4-3 Japan

    Italy have claimed a spot in the Confederations Cup semifinals after coming back from two goals down to beat Japan in a thrilling contest at the Arena Pernambuco, with the slim win putting the Azzuri tied on...

    • Posted June 19, 2013
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  • Benitez appointed new Napoli manager

    Rafa Benitez has been confirmed as the new manager of Italian club Napoli by the club’s president, Aurelio de Laurentiis, following the resigntion of Walter Mazzarri. The former Chelsea interm manager was shown shaking hands with De...

    • Posted May 28, 2013
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  • MOTD- AS Roma 0-1 Lazio

    Senad Lulic has won Lazio Coppa Italia glory in a thrilling Rome derby, with the Biancocelesti beating AS Roma 1-0 in the 2013 Coppa Italia final to earn Lazio their sixth Coppa Italia title. Although Roma started...

    • Posted May 26, 2013
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