Palermo go into Sicily derby on a high
Simon EvansSurprise Serie A leaders Palermo, fresh from their victory over AC Milan, take on Messina in a Sicilian derby on Wednesday with coach Francesco Guidolin refusing to consider his team title contenders.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2006Guilty verdict calls time on Lucky Luciano's career
Simon EvansThey called him Lucky Luciano for his wily dealings in the transfer market. Others saw him as the reason why so much suspicion surrounded Italian football.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2006Scandal verdict to kick-start transfer merry-go-round
Simon EvansThe demotion of Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina to Serie B following a ruling by a sports tribunal looking into match-fixing allegations is certain to prompt a transfer merry-go-round across Europe.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2006Italian FA promises serious match-fixing investigation
Simon EvansThe head of Italy's Football Federation has promised a serious investigation into allegations of match-fixing in Serie A.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2006Moggi denies wrongdoing and blames Milan rival
Simon EvansLuciano Moggi, the Juventus official at the centre of Italy's soccer scandal, has denied he tried to get favourable referees appointed and blamed Milan's Adriano Galliani for his downfall.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2006Inzaghi delighted but cautious ahead of Italy return
Simon EvansAC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi is overwhelmed by his return to the Italy set-up but refuses to discuss his World Cup chances.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2006Cafu and Inzaghi give Milan fitness boosts
Simon EvansAC Milan's fitness worries ahead of their Champions League semi-final, second leg at Barcelona have eased slightly with Brazilian Cafu and striker Filippo Inzaghi declaring themselves fit for Wednesday's game.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2006Shevchenko urges Italian fans to gain perspective
Simon EvansAC Milan's Ukrainian striker Andrei Shevchenko has urged Italian football to sort itself out following the attack by fans on two Inter Milan players.
Story | Conversation | April 11, 2006Serie A: Chievo hoping to trip up Juventus
Simon EvansChievo Verona will have to break their duck against Juventus on Wednesday if they want to slow the champions' race towards a record 29th Italian title.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2006Trezeguet and Juve raring to return in Serie A
Simon EvansSerie A leaders Juventus face Palermo in Sicily on Saturday with striker David Trezeguet looking to score for the 10th successive match.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2006'I'm a fascist not a racist' insists Di Canio
Simon EvansLazio striker Paolo Di Canio is to appeal against a ban and a fine imposed following a recent straight-arm salute, claiming that while the gesture is fascist it not of a racist character.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2005Serie A: Juve eight points clear with win at Fiorentina
Simon EvansJuventus opened up an eight point lead at the top of Serie A after Mauro Camoranesi struck an 88th minute winner in a 2-1 victory at Fiorentina on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2005Serie A: Milan's chase checked by Chievo
Simon EvansAC Milan's pursuit of Serie A leaders Juventus suffered a major setback when they lost 2-1 at Chievo Verona on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2005Serie A: Inzaghi gets Milan winner, Rome derby storm
Simon EvansInjury-plagued Filippo Inzaghi scored his first Serie A goal in 19 months to give second-placed AC Milan a 2-1 victory over Palermo on Sunday, while leaders Juventus remain five points clear thanks to a 3-0 win at Lecce.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2005Serie A: Toni hits hat-trick as Fiorentina crush Parma
Simon EvansA hat-trick by Italy international Luca Toni inspired a 4-1 victory over Parma on Saturday which moved Fiorentina level on points with second-placed AC Milan in Serie A.
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