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Vieri set for Blackburn trial
5-Jul-2009
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is reportedly set to offer a trial to former Italy striker Christian Vieri, who is a free agent. Vieri is set to join up with Rovers at the club's pre-season training camp in Austria, according to the Daily Mail. The former Juventus and Inter Milan forward is looking for a new club after leaving Serie A side Atalanta towards the end of last season. Vieri's availability has come to the attention of Allardyce as the striker is represented by former AC Milan defender Ibrahim Ba, who played under Allardyce at Bolton Wanderers.
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| News for Sunday, July 5 |
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Vieri set for Blackburn trial 10:43 am
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is reportedly set to offer a trial to former Italy striker Christian Vieri, who is a free agent. |
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Ferrari strikes Besiktas deal 10:41 am
Matteo Ferrari is on the verge of joining Turkish side Besiktas, confirms his agent, delayed only by red tape. |
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Perez proposes Super League 10:39 am
The change would ensure Milan no longer suffered a financially crippling loss from failing to qualify from the Champions League. |
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Napoli consider Pozzi reunion 10:14 am
Napoli are looking to Empoli striker Nicola Pozzi to reinforce their front line after Julio Cruz drifted away. |
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Totti: 'Another five years at Roma!' 9:52 am
Francesco Totti has announced he will extend his contract by another five years to stay with Roma until 2014, “whether some people like it or not.” |
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Calcio Headline News 9:48 am
Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport. |
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Viola stand firm over Melo 3:31 am
Fiorentina have denied reports Felipe Melo has signed for Juventus, claiming Arsenal are the only club to have made an offer for the midfielder |
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| News for Saturday, July 4 |
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Ferrari keeps Besiktas waiting
11:07 am
Matteo Ferrari’s switch to Besiktas has hit a snag, as the Turks warn he won’t leave Genoa without receiving a bonus. |
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Agent touts Maicon to Madrid
11:00 am
Maicon's agent expects big-spending Real Madrid to launch a transfer "offensive" for the right-back, who looks set to quit Inter Milan. |
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Italian starlet claims United move
10:55 am
Empoli full-back Alberto Massacci claims he is set to join Premier League champions Manchester United after talks with Sir Alex Ferguson. |
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Felipe Melo "happy" to join Juve
10:10 am
Felipe Melo “would be happy” to join Juventus if they reached an agreement with Fiorentina, declared the Brazilian’s representative.
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Mancini eyes Premier League return
10:04 am
Former Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini is targeting a return to management, and views the Premier League as his ideal destination. |
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Spalletti's recipe for Roma
9:59 am
Luciano Spalletti insists Roma need a new centre-forward and criticised the potential takeover bid that wanted to oust Francesco Totti. |
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Ferrara pledges more transfers
9:56 am
Ciro Ferrara tells fans that Juventus have not finished their transfer campaign yet. “We will definitely be making some more changes.”
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Calcio Headline News
9:53 am
Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport. |
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Pandev-Zenith
8:45 am
In relation to the news published on the Italian daily "Messaggero" about Pandev's refusal of the offer by Zenit, the player wanted to make things clear through his agents. |
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Milan target Huntelaar and Luis Fabiano
8:17 am
AC Milan are targeting Real Madrid striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Sevilla’s Luis Fabiano, chief executive Adriano Galliani told reporters late on Friday. |
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Milan: No attackers
8:12 am
Milan has no strikers. Adriano Galliani, as reported by SKYtg24 confirmed that a center forward will come but there is time because the market is long and ends at the end of August |
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Blackburn to get Bobo: report
8:10 am
Former Italy striker Christian Vieri is set to sign for Blackburn Rovers, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport |
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Boston to stage Milan derby
8:07 am
The two clubs will both play four matches in the US, each taking on Mexicans Club America and Chelsea. |
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| News for Friday, July 3 |
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Sensi defends Totti
2:01 pm
In an open letter released on the club's website, Roma President Rosella Sensi has defended Francesco Totti after a scathing attack from a disgruntled lawyer. |
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Cigarini signs for Napoli
12:23 pm
Napoli have formally announced the signing of Atalanta midfielder Luca Cigarini after weeks of feverish speculation. |
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Platini calls for a salary cap
8:39 am
In reaction to Real Madrid's lavish summer spending spree, UEFA President Michel Platini has called for a salary cap to be introduced in three years time. |
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Sensi open to offers
8:34 am
Roma President Rosella Sensi insists she is only willing to listen to offers for the club if they are capable of doing good. |
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Calcio Headline News
8:30 am
Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport. |
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Fininvest: 'Milan is not for sale'
8:03 am
"AC Milan is not for sale". Pasquale Cannatelli quells any rumours on a possible sale of the club by President Silvio Berlusconi |
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Moggi: 'I still have my network'
7:55 am
Luciano Moggi, interviewed by the Corriere della Sera, said: «I am not interested in returning now. You'll see what kind of telephone interceptions will come up... I still have my network. It can be operational in a minute". |
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| News for Thursday, July 2 |
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Football seen as money-laundering vehicle: study
11:02 am
The multi-billion dollar global football sector has become a vehicle for money laundering and other forms of corruption, requiring an international response, a study published Wednesday said. |
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Materazzi signs Inter contract extension
10:53 am
World Cup winning centre-back Marco Materazzi on Wednesday signed a new deal with Inter Milan that will keep him at the Italian champions for another three years, the club announced on their website. |
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PSG: We won't break bank for Vieira
10:41 am
Antoine Kombouare has confirmed Paris Saint-Germain's interest in Patrick Vieira but warned he will not pay too much for the Birmingham target. |
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Juve supremo: Xabi not on our radar
10:38 am
Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has dismissed fresh reports linking the Serie A club with a bid for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. |
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The new Cassano
8:56 am
Sampdoria playmaker-in-chief Antonio Cassano has shocked everyone by returning to training weeks before his team-mates.
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Calcio Headline News
8:47 am
Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport. |
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| News for Wednesday, July 1 |
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Inzaghi: Milan ready for new era
1:05 pm
Veteran striker Pippo Inzaghi is looking forward to next season and believes Milan are about to open a new chapter in their history.
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Calcio Headline News
12:53 pm
Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport. |
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Bologna deny Moggi role
12:07 pm
Bologna on Wednesday denied reports that Calciopoli match-fixing figure Luciano Moggi was set to become a consultant for the Serie A club. |
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Orellana joins Udinese
10:11 am
Chile striker Fabian Orellana has been transferred to Italian club Udinese from Audax Italiano on a five-year contract, the Chilean club said. |
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Bundesliga - Toni wants Bayern stay
10:02 am
Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni has denied rumours linking him with a return to Italy and said he wants to stay at the Bundesliga club. |
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At school with Leonardo. The secrets of Coverciano
9:57 am
The name Coverciano brings the Italy football team immediately to mind. The fact that this area east of Florence is full of historical churches and monasteries and was the setting of Aldo Palazzeschi’s famous novel. |
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Lazio near Matuzalem switch
9:48 am
Lazio are in Spain organising an ambitious swap deal for Matuzalem, whose club Real Zaragoza will get Juan Pablo Carrizo in return. |
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Kaka still fond of Milan
9:44 am
Once again Kaka has told the Press he would only ever have left Milan for one club and one club only, namely Real Madrid. |
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Football fans at Real welcome Kaka
9:29 am
Real Madrid's new 'Galactico' signing Kaka received a triumphant welcome from tens of thousands of fans as he was presented at the club's stadium on Tuesday. |
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Seedorf rejects Ajax return
9:27 am
Ajax coach Martin Jol has failed in an attempt to persuade AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf to return to the club. |
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Melo ends talk of Gunners switch
9:24 am
Reported Arsenal target Felipe Melo has moved to end speculation about his future by signing a one-year contract extension at Fiorentina. |
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| News for Tuesday, June 30 |
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Paolillo: "Things will calm down"
3:26 pm
I prefer to add water to the fire". The managing director of FC Internazionale, Ernesto Paolillo, intervened to the new season 2009-2010's ball in Lega Calcio |
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Moggi advised Bologna
11:53 am
Moggi resigned from his position with Juventus in 2006 as the Calciopoli scandal engulfed Italian football |
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Melo to extend Fiorentina contract
10:52 am
Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo agreed on Tuesday to extend his contract with Fiorentina until 2013.
However, a statement on Fiorentina’s website |
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Kaka voted star of Confed Cup
10:08 am
Spanish giants Real Madrid's recent signing Brazil midfielder Kaka was awarded the Golden Ball on Sunday after being voted best footballer at the Confederations Cup. |
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Blatter praises Confed Cup, but problems persist
10:07 am
FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave Confederations Cup organizers an encouraging grade of 7.5 out of 10 on Monday while stressing work remains on transportation and housing for next year's World Cup. |
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Vucinic set to snub Prem interest
10:02 am
Mirko Vucinic's agent says the striker is happy at Roma, despite reported interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. |
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Inter unmoved by Maicon demands
9:58 am
Inter Milan have not given in to defender Maicon's demands for a pay increase, with Chelsea known to be monitoring the Brazilian's situation. |
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English club in bid for D'Agostino
9:56 am
Serie A side Udinese have received an offer from an unnamed English club for Italian playmaker and Juventus target Gaetano D'Agostino. |
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Motta hopes Inter make Deco swoop
9:54 am
Inter Milan midfielder Thiago Motta believes unsettled Chelsea star Deco would be an important purchase for the Serie A champions. |
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Milito completes Inter switch
12:17 am
Argentina striker Diego Milito completed his move to Internazionale from Genoa, one of several proposed transfers between the two Serie A clubs |
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| News for Monday, June 29 |
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The future of Italian football
3:16 pm
Lippi's Italy is getting old, as shown at the last Confederations Cup. The players of Argentina and Spain have a quite low average age. France has invested significantly in young players as well as Brazil and Germany. |
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Silva tells Melo to join Gunners
11:12 am
Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has advised Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo to jump at the chance of signing for the Gunners. |
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Maicon makin' plans for Inter stay
11:02 am
Maicon, linked with Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid, plans to remain at Inter Milan - as long as he is given an improved contract. |
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Maicon admits he could leave
9:09 am
Just as Zlatan Ibrahimovic appears more likely to stay at Inter, his teammate, Maicon, is still unsure about his future.
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Totti set for contract talks
9:03 am
Roma have scheduled a second meeting to talk through a new deal for Francesco Totti, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Calcio Headline News
8:58 am
Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport. |
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Milan chief warns Blues off Pato
8:48 am
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has warned Chelsea the Rossoneri have no intention of selling Brazil striker Alexandre Pato. |
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Pato is untouchable
1:06 am
Alexandre Pato won’t be leaving Milan no matter how much Chelsea or any other club are willing to offer, Adriano Galliani claimed today |
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Plenty of positives for unlucky Italy
1:00 am
With Marcello Lippi's men licking their wounds after their early FIFA Confederations Cup exit, the veteran coach could do worse than turn to the Under-21s for an injection of fresh blood. |
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