Galeone out, Malesani in!
Udinese have confirmed the appointment of Alberto Malesani following the
sacking of Giovanni Galeone on Tuesday.
Ronaldo 'wants' Milan move
Unwanted Real Madrid ace Ronaldo has reportedly sent his agent to Italy
in a bid to secure him a January transfer to Milan.
Oddo rumours distracting Lazio
Valon Behrami has admitted that the uncertainty surrounding Massimo
Oddo's future is affecting the Lazio squad.
Salihamidzic reveals Juve deal
Bayern Munich midfielder Hasan Salihamidzic has announced that he will
play for Juventus next season.
Spinelli considers Arrigoni rethink
President Aldo Spinelli may opt to keep faith with 'axed' Coach Daniele
Arrigoni after crisis talks with the Livorno squad.
Today's headlines: What the papers say...
Tuesday 16 January
Gazzetta dello Sport
Mancini and Moratti, but what is this crisis?
The strange Nerazzurri situation: The squad is flying, but the Coach
doesn't extend his contract. Spalletti renews with Roma until 2011
Lucarelli 'confirms' Arrigoni. Galeone sacked
Corriere dello Sport
Milan - Ronaldo and Amelia
The Phenomenon has already told Real that he will only accept the
Rossoneri
Kalac injured: Dida is returning but they immediately target the Livorno
goalkeeper
Juve - Emerson returns
The Brazilian wants to play in Turin again and has asked to leave Madrid
in June
The club closes another deal: Salihamidzic (Bayern) signs for four years
Tuttosport
Nostalgic Emerson
'Juve, I'm coming with enthusiasm'
Salihamidzic confirms: 'After eight years, I'm ready for a new experience'
Zac: Toro are my Real
Monday 15 January
Gazzetta dello Sport
Inter + 9, Milan - 3 - At the San Siro there is an Inzaghi case. And
Galliani opens to Ronaldo: 'It can be done'
Atalanta thrash Livorno and Spinelli thrashes Arrigoni
Juve look to strengthen the defence: Gamberini or Falcone
Corriere dello Sport
Moratti blocks Mancini: 'He stays - with him we are building the Great
Inter which was my father and Herrera's'
Milan, three goals and now Ronaldo
Juve ask Samp for Falcone
Tuttosport
Juve buy - After Grygera, they sign Salihamidzic, Bayern's star
Lippi: 'Great Inter thanks to Calciopoli'
Livorno, Arrigoni away. Lucarelli: 'I am leaving'
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Monday 15 January, 2007
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Serie B: Arezzo stun Rimini
Serie B strugglers Arezzo have collected a sensational 4-1 win over now
former leaders Rimini.
Spalletti pens Roma renewal
Roma and Luciano Spalletti have opted to prolong their relationship after
the Coach signed a new contract.
Juve: Marchionni going nowhere
Juventus, who will be without the injured Gigi Buffon against Cesena on
Tuesday, have ruled out the January sale of Marco Marchionni.
Messina suffer in silence
A disgruntled Messina squad have decided to enforce a Press blackout
which will only expire on January 31.
Lobont to quit Fiorentina
Fiorentina reserve 'keeper Bogdan Lobont is on the verge of completing a
move to Dinamo Bucharest.
Galeone facing Udinese axe
Udinese are seriously considering the future of Coach Giovanni Galeone
after the 2-0 loss to Palermo on Sunday.
Spinelli slams Amelia!
Livorno President Aldo Spinelli has hit out at Marco Amelia after his
comments following the dismissal of Coach Daniele Arrigoni.
DD blames market distraction
Juventus boss Didier Deschamps believes that his players have been
distracted by all of the transfer speculation surrounding the club.
Lucarelli eyes Coach return
Livorno captain Cristiano Lucarelli hopes that President Aldo Spinelli
will change his mind about sacking Coach Daniele Arrigoni.
Jim'll Fix It for Lazio
Lazio have completed the signing of Luis Jimenez from Ternana, according
to the capital club's chief Claudio Lotito.
Lippi reveals Juve option
Former Azzurri Coach Marcello Lippi has admitted that a sensational
return to Juventus could be on the cards.
Spalletti ignores Scudetto
Roma boss Luciano Spalletti was not worried after the draw at Messina as
his side aren't expected to win the Scudetto.
-------------------------------------------------------Spotlight:
Emperor returns Monday 15 January, 2007
Football Italia rounds up the winners and the losers from Week 19
of the Serie A season
The winners.
Adriano (Inter)
After a 2006 to forget, Adriano has started the New Year on the
right foot. Goals at Empoli in the Italian Cup and now at Torino in the League
have seen him re-find his smile and become a player the leaders can count on
once again. Welcome back Adri.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter)
Undoubtedly one of the shrewdest signings of the summer. While boss
Roberto Mancini may rotate the rest of his players, Ibra is almost always the
first name on his team sheet. His performance at Torino on Saturday illustrated
why - pace, power, fantasy and a fine goal.
Clarence Seedorf (Milan)
No Kaka? Have no fear, Seedorf is here. He already impressed in the
hole against Arezzo on Thursday and he again proved to be an assist king
against Reggina on Sunday. He touched an infinite number of balls throughout
with quality and assurance. Kaka can heal with patience.
The losers.
Cristian Chivu (Roma)
The fact that Roma dropped two points on Sunday at Messina, which
saw the gap between themselves and Inter increase to nine, is down to one man -
Cristian Chivu. His needless challenge, perhaps idiotic, on Arturo Di Napoli -
who was going nowhere - was always going to result in a penalty. Brain failure
at its best.
Carmine Coppola (Livorno)
Having joined the Amaranto from Messina after Christmas, the
midfielder had a debut he will not forget - for all the wrong reasons. With his
side 2-1 down to Atalanta, Coppola lost his head and was needlessly booked
twice. His side went on to lose 5-1 and also their Coach...
Fabio Liverani (Fiorentina)
He was just one of many Viola stars who weren't in the mood at
Marassi. Famed for his stylish and poetic cross field balls, the former Perugia
and Lazio playmaker was unrecognisable in Genoa. If his side are to seriously
push for fourth, he's going to have to start pulling some strings.
The goals.
Andrea Pirlo (Milan)
It may have taken longer than expected, but Andrea Pirlo finally
grabbed his first League goal of the season with a trademark free-kick. The
deep lying midfielder gave Reggina goalkeeper Ivan Pelizzoli no chance as he
found the top corner with a sweetly taken curler.
Rolando Bianchi (Reggina)
The previously goal shy striker grabbed his 10th of the Serie A
campaign against Milan by catching out Zeljko Kalac with a long-range strike.
Few were expecting the Italian to hit the ball from 25 yards, but he did and it
found the bottom corner.
Cristiano Doni (Atalanta)
He's done it again! Cristiano Doni netted another beauty by opening
the scoring in the 5-1 over Livorno. After exchanging passes with Riccardo
Zampagna, the former Sampdoria flop unleashed a rocket from the edge of the box
which left Marco Amelia grasping at air.
The numbers.
Twelfth Night
Saturday night was one which went down in history for Inter as they
collected a record 12th straight Serie A win. The 3-1 at Torino also ensured
that they reached the halfway point of the season with 51 points. Only Juventus
last season have collected more after 19 games when they racked up 52.
Six of the best
Alberto Gilardino just can't stop scoring. The Milan man's strike
in the 3-1 over Reggina was his sixth in his last six games. Meanwhile, Rolando
Bianchi's consolation means he is just one goal shy of a club record 11
top-flight goals in a season - achieved by Mohammed Kallon in 1999-2000 and
Nicola Amoruso last season.
Messi draw
Roma's draw at Messina was their first away from home in the League
this term after nine wins and a loss. Although happy with a point, the Sicilian
side haven't won in 10 games and have collected just four points within that
period.
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Mancio contract doubt
Inter Coach Roberto Mancini has admitted that his contract renewal is not
as straightforward as patron Massimo Moratti has suggested.
Juve swoop for Falcone
Juventus have asked Sampdoria for defender Giulio Falcone, who might land
in Turin this month.
Oddo still dreaming of Milan
Lazio defender Massimo Oddo has revealed that he still hopes that his
transfer to Milan will be finalised this month.
Moratti: Change the record
Inter chief Massimo Moratti is more concerned with winning the Scudetto
than his side's Serie A record 12 consecutive wins.
Galliani opens Ronaldo door
Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has refused to rule out the idea of
signing Ronaldo in the January transfer window.
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