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Inter set for triumph
9-May-2008

Inter Milan will seal their third straight Serie A title and 16th in all if they beat Siena on Sunday. San Siro is sold out for the long-awaited climax to a season which has seen Inter dominate only to look jittery near the finishing line. With two games left the leaders only need one win because of a better head-to-head record with Roma, three points behind in second. Inter have been boosted by Wednesday's 2-0 win over Lazio in the semi-finals of the Italian Cup. But they are warding off accusations of another fit of nerves after coach Roberto Mancini and stopper Marco Materazzi were shown red cards against Lazio and TV replays appeared to show striker Julio Cruz punching a Lazio defender. ''I didn't think the team were particularly on edge,'' said Mancini, who also reiterated his denial of a falling-out with chairman Massimo Moratti over the team's alleged lack of fight in last week's defeat to AC Milan. ''Just like always, everything I say is twisted to cause a row,'' he said, stressing that the alleged affair had just been a ''gentleman's disagreement''. Materazzi has been banned from the Cup rather than the league but Inter will be without fellow defenders Nicolas Burdisso and Cristian Chivu, who were both injured at Lazio. Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic won't be back to join the expected party as he nurses a long-standing knee problem. Full Story...

 
 News for Friday, May 9
  Serie A Fixtures 1:36 pm
Exciting weekend once again - 2nd last game before the end of this season
  Totti fined for ref rant 9:06 am
Roma captain Francesco Totti has been hit with a hefty fine for allegations earlier in the season that Inter were receiving help from the referees.
  Backroom exodus at Lazio 9:00 am
There’s chaos at Lazio as sporting director Walter Sabatini and general secretary Giampiero Persichetti both resign in the space of 24 hours.
  Balotelli in Beijing rage 8:54 am
Inter teen star Mario Balotelli is furious that legal red tape has prevented him representing Italy at this summer’s Olympics.
  Spalletti's Coppa contentment 8:48 am
Luciano Spalletti was delighted to see his Roma side reach the Coppa Italia Final, but has immediately turned his attention back to Serie A.
  Zenga beaten but unbowed 8:44 am
Walter Zenga was disappointed to see his Catania side miss out on the Coppa Italia Final, but he acknowledged the Elefanti’s efforts.
  Iaquinta is Euro doubt 8:41 am
Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta is out for the rest of the season with a muscular problem that could rule him out of Euro 2008.
  Calcio Headline News 8:39 am
Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport.
  Inter set for triumph 8:28 am
Milan giants will clinch title by beating Siena
  Bayern close to Gattuso - Report 8:26 am
Bayern Munich have already reached an agreement with AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso, according to reports.
  Vieri keen to continue 8:25 am
Fiorentina striker Cristian Vieri is determined to play on next season but is not sure whether his future lies with Viola
  Hleb set to leave Arsenal, says agent 8:23 am
The 27-year-old from Belarus has two years left on his contract and despite being offered a new deal he appears ready to leave, with Inter Milan the most likely destination
  AC Milan president Berlusconi resigns 8:22 am
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has resigned from his position in charge of the Serie A giants, the club announced Thursday
  Roma join Inter in Cup final 8:21 am
AS Roma and Inter Milan will battle each other for silverware on two fronts after the capital-based club reached the Coppa Italia final on Thursday
  Italy roundup-Inter hit by injuries for title tilt 8:20 am
Inter Milan, who will seal the title with a home win over Siena, will almost certainly be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Cristian Chivu and Luis Figo because of injury while Nicolas Burdisso, Dejan Stankovic and Olivier Dacourt are doubts
  Capello: "England will be my last team as a manager" 8:19 am
His favourite squads for the Euro 2008 are Spain, France, Germany and Italy. He would like to end his career in his current position as England manager
 
 News for Thursday, May 8
  • EU assembly rejects Blatter’s quota plans 2:01 pm
    The European Parliament dealt another blow to FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s controversial plans to curb the number of foreigners at soccer clubs by voting against the proposals on Thursday
  • Spalletti wants Coppa concentration 9:06 am
    Luciano Spalletti is expecting 100 per cent concentration from his Roma side for tomorrow evening’s Coppa Italia semi-final against Catania.
  • Roma focus on Rosina 9:03 am
    Torino talent Alessandro Rosina has moved to the top of Roma’s shopping list, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
  • Platini praises Viola spirit 8:59 am
    UEFA President Michel Platini has hailed Fiorentina’s spirit of fair play during their cruel defeat against Rangers last week.
  • Nedved's ready to retire 8:55 am
    Juventus midfield veteran Pavel Nedved has hinted that he will announce his retirement within the next few days.
  • Calcio Headline News 8:52 am
    Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport.
  • Funding crisis clouds SAfrica World Cup television plans 8:24 am
    A funding crunch could delay South Africa’s plans to have digital broadcasting in place for the 2010 soccer World Cup, the chief executive of state-run telecommunications firm Sentech said on Thursday
  • Swiss government says Euro 2008 fans can have their chips 8:23 am
    Swiss government has agreed to ease restrictions on the importation of potatoes following fears that Euro 2008 soccer fans could face a shortage of French fries next month
  • Argentina keeps lead in FIFA rankings 8:22 am
    With just 20 international soccer games affecting the monthly list, Argentina was followed by Brazil, Italy, Spain and Germany
  • Blatter: '6+5' rule is crucial 7:09 am
    Ahead of the forthcoming FIFA Congress (29-30 May 2008), the FIFA President explained why in his opinion the so-called '6+5' rule, which will be discussed at the Congress, is crucial to the future of football
  • Inter look to sew up third successive title 7:07 am
    Inter Milan have suffered a bruising week but all will be forgotten if they beat Siena at home on Sunday to retain their Serie A title
  • Moratti quashes Mancini rift 7:06 am
    Inter supremo plays down disagreement with coach
  • The market moves from Barcelona: Ronaldinho, Zambrotta, Deco 7:04 am
    Today director Begiristain and Bronzetti meet in Madrid to discuss the transfer of Zambrotta to Milan
  • Capello and Giraudo under investigation 7:00 am
    The England manager and the former managing director of Juventus are under formal investigation by the Rome public prosecutor, in connection with the depositions made in the Gea trial.
  • Pato prioritises Olympic dream 6:57 am
    While Pato is expected to make the trip to China, it is highly unlikely that his teammate Kaka will be allowed to represent his country
  • Toldo revels in Coppa success 6:55 am
    Former Azzurri No 1 Toldo has made just three appearances for the Nerazzurri this term due to the superb form of Brazilian custodian Julio Cesar
     
     News for Wednesday, May 7
  • Pele and Cruz send Inter to Italian Cup final 7:21 pm
    The Serie A leaders will go in search of a second league and cup double in three years and a third cup triumph
  • Capello in fresh probe 1:53 pm
    England boss suspected of perjury
  • Inter meet the Pope 11:00 am
    Before Wednesday's public audience in St Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI granted a private audience to F.C. Internazionale
  • Cafu rejects retirement talk 9:00 am
    Milan veteran Marco Cafu is unsure whether he will be staying at Milan beyond the end of this season, but he is keen to continue playing.
  • Roma duo's Bianconeri belief 8:56 am
    Roma stars Philippe Mexes and Matteo Ferrari have faith that Siena will give their all against Inter, even though the Robur have nothing to play for.
  • Don in contract U-turn 8:53 am
    Roberto Donadoni is edging closer to agreeing a contract extension with the Italian Football Federation before Euro 2008.
  • Canna: I don't miss Italy 8:36 am
    Azzurri captain Fabio Cannavaro has no nostalgia for his time in Serie A and no intention of returning to the peninsula
  • Mancini: 'I will honour the contract. I disagree with Moratti' 8:34 am
    Roberto Mancini, during the press conference preceding the semi-final of the Italian Cup, spoke again about his contract
  • Moratti and Mancini disagree: Mourinho near to Inter 8:33 am
    After Barcelona’s choice of Guardiola, Mourinho becomes increasingly more possible
  • Italian football Serie A top two on Cup final collision course 8:31 am
    Serie A top two Inter Milan and AS Roma are one step away from also contesting the Coppa Italia final
  • Livorno hit by triple suspension 8:29 am
    Serie A bottom club Livorno's faint hopes of staying up have been hit after three players were banned for the rest of the season for angrily charging towards Atalanta's dressing room following Sunday's 3-2 defeat
  • Wolves set for Zaccardo deal 8:27 am
    Italian set for German switch
  • Blatter seeks to limit Europe’s power 8:26 am
    FIFA president Sepp Blatter renewed his campaign Wednesday to stop European soccer clubs from hoarding most of the world’s best players
  • Amauri-Juve deal almost done 8:25 am
    Palermo have confirmed that the deal taking Amauri to Juventus is almost completed
  • FIFA’s Blatter seeking clampdown on nationality switches 8:23 am
    FIFA president Sepp Blatter will propose stricter rules on switching nationalities later this month to prevent World Cup finals becoming dominated by Brazilians
  • Beckenbauer: I want Rino 8:21 am
    Bayern Munich President Franz Beckenbauer believes that Gennaro Gattuso would be ‘ideal’ for his side and has praised Luca Toni.
  • Zenga sets Coppa challenge 8:16 am
    Walter Zenga has warned Roma that his Catania side will not give up on a place in the Coppa Italia Final until the last second.
  • Calcio Headline News 8:13 am
    Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport.
     
     News for Tuesday, May 6
  • Milan: Sagnol or Zapata with Zambrotta. Costacurta to Rimini? 10:29 pm
    Besides Zambrotta, there will come another player: the Colombian Zapata of Udinese and the French Sagnol of Bayern Monaco are followed
  • Dinho injury discouraged Milan? 10:27 pm
    A sensational report claims the reason Milan have given up on signing Ronaldinho is a serious injury that could end his career
  • Capello vows to live up to FA expectations 10:25 pm
    England coach Fabio Capello believes he will be able to meet the Football Association's demand to see the national team reach at least the semi-finals of the next World Cup or Euro 2012
  • Mutu suspended for season 10:24 pm
    Adrian Mutu will be suspended for the rest of the season, while Livorno are hammered by bans after the brawl that followed their defeat to Atalanta
  • South Africa World Cup stadium not cut from test event 10:09 pm
    South Africa’s 2010 World Cup organisers said on Tuesday that the delayed stadium in Port Elizabeth was still among five venues due to host next year’s Confederations Cup test event
  • Mancini clashes with Inter owner over derby tactics 2:32 pm
    Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini has disagreed with club owner Massimo Moratti’s assertion that the Serie A leaders were too cautious and lacked courage in Sunday’s 2-1 derby defeat by AC Milan
  • Title gone, Totti says 12:53 pm
    Inter will clinch scudetto Sunday, Roma captain says
  • Sagnol confirms Milan interest 8:25 am
    Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol has confirmed that Milan and another top European club are interested in signing him
  • Milan accept Drogba defeat 8:22 am
    Milan may have landed Mathieu Flamini but they are less confident of luring Didier Drogba from Chelsea
  • Gattuso staying put, say Milan 8:21 am
    Milan have pledged that midfielder Gennaro Gattuso will not be forced out by the signing of Arsenal star Mathieu Flamini
  • Internazionale - Mancini 8:20 am
    On Sunday, 11 May, Roberto Mancini has a chance to clinch his third Serie A championship as coach of Internazionale
  • Nedved could stay at Juve 8:18 am
    Pavel Nedved has refused to rule out the possibility of extending his stay at Serie A giants Juventus
  • Serie A Fixtures 8:15 am
    Decisive games this week!
  • In anticipation of the last home game of the season 8:12 am
    Having immediately archived the harmless defeat in Siena, the team will start to think about the next game from Wednesday. Indeed after the match against the Tuscans
  • Official, Flamini is “Rossonero” until 2012 8:12 am
    AC Milan announced that Mathiey Flamini signed a contract from July 1 2008 to 30 June 2012
  • Inter to lure Hleb 8:01 am
    There are reports that Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb has chosen to join Inter at the end of the season.
  • Matrix distraught after derby 7:57 am
    Inter stopper Marco Materazzi has spoken of his anguish at losing Sunday’s derby against Milan.
  • Italy profit from Inzaghi's late bloom 7:44 am
    Filippo Inzaghi's dramatic return to goalscoring form means Alessandro Del Piero is no longer the only old hand gunning for a place in Italy's UEFA EURO 2008™ squad.
  • Nedved keeps Juve waiting 7:39 am
    Juventus veteran Pavel Nedved still hasn’t decided whether he will hang his boots up at the end of the season.
  • Calcio Headline News 7:37 am
    Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport.
     
     News for Monday, May 5
  • UNICEF says Ronaldo is not ambassador for the organization 9:17 pm
    A day after Ronaldo claimed in a TV interview to have worked as an ambassador for UNICEF, the United Nation’s children’s agency said the Brazilian soccer star has no official link to the organization
  • Ronaldo 'ashamed' over transvestite tryst 9:15 pm
    Ronaldo had the shock of his life when he discovered prostitutes he'd picked up were in fact transvestites who then allegedly tried to bribe him out of 30,000 dollars for keeping mum about the incident
  • Inter 'won't choke' 1:59 pm
    Mancini sees title win against Siena
  • Del Piero silent on Italy 1:54 pm
    Juve captain loath to tempt fate over Euro 2008
  • AC Milan confirm deal for Arsenal’s Flamini 1:49 pm
    Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini will join AC Milan on a four-year deal
  • Russia drops visa requirement for Champions League final 1:48 pm
    Russia has waived entry visa requirements for fans with a valid ticket for the May 21 Champions League Final in Moscow
  • Gasperini: We want eighth 8:36 am
    Despite losing 1-0 at the hands of Parma at the weekend, Genoa are still hoping to maintain their eighth place in the table.
  • Football Therapy tackles schizophrenia 8:30 am
    If you drove past on the autostrada, and briefly looked down at this little football game in the Bufalotta suburb of Rome, you might not notice any difference to a normal match.
  • EURO Tour to return to Salzburg 8:29 am
    The EURO Experience Tour is visiting 13 cities in Austria and Switzerland in the run-up to UEFA EURO 2008
  • Cairo confirms De Biasi 8:28 am
    Torino President Urbano Cairo has announced that Coach Gianni De Biasi will remain at the helm of the Granata next season.
  • Roma feel hope and regret 8:27 am
    Luciano Spalletti is not expecting a new Scudetto challenge, but Alexander Doni insists, “We believe!”
  • Donadoni: A taste for victory 8:24 am
    Having taken over as Italy coach in July 2006, Roberto Donadoni had the unenviable task of replacing Marcello Lippi, the man who had led the Azzurri to their fourth FIFA World Cup™ win.
  • Beretta ready for Inter 8:18 am
    Siena boss Mario Beretta is ready to ruin the Scudetto party for Inter when they meet at San Siro next Sunday.
  • Serie A round-up 8:18 am
    Roma cut Inter's lead to three points
  • Cuper prepares final push 8:14 am
    Parma boss Hector Cuper believes Serie A survival is a possibility following their 1-0 win over Genoa.
  • Calcio Headline News 8:13 am
    Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport.
  • Ronaldo devastated by transvestite incident 8:10 am
    Brazilian striker Ronaldo fears his reputation has been ruined forever after his “shameful” run-in with transvestites in Rio de Janeiro last week
  • Roma resigned to Italian Cup kick-off change 8:09 am
    AS Roma will not ask for Thursday’s Italian Cup semi-final second leg at Catania to be brought forward a day despite fears it could ruin their chances of snatching the league title
  • It's in our own hands now, says Galliani 8:07 am
    AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani praised his players following their 2-1 victory over Inter and proclaimed that their Champions League destiny was in their own hands
     
     News for Sunday, May 4
  • Zlatan will be ready for Euros 10:24 pm
    Ibrahimovic makes swift recovery from injury
  • Milan: We Don't Need Ronaldinho 10:20 pm
    Ronaldinho's mooted transfer from Barcelona to AC Milan was looking doubtful on Sunday after Rossoneri president Silvio Berlusconi revealed his club do not need the Brazilian
  • Inter Milan coach still confident despite defeat to AC Milan 10:17 pm
    Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini insisted he was still confident of landing the Serie A crown despite Sunday's 2-1 defeat against AC Milan in the city derby
  • AC win Milan derby to go fourth and delay Inter title party 5:32 pm
    AC Milan triumphed 2-1 over Inter in the Milan derby at the San Siro on Sunday to boost their hopes of Champions League football next season and delay their city rivals' title celebrations
  • Ancelotti enjoys derby day 5:30 pm
    We gave ourselves a nice present by getting back into the Champions League places
  • Mancini: "Not worried" 5:28 pm
    Milan played better in the first half and they created two scoring chances
  • Moratti berates sluggish Inter 5:25 pm
    It is a bitter blow considering many had already planned a title party this afternoon, as a victory would have mathematically sealed it
  • Kaka unfazed by speculation 5:21 pm
    Brazilian flattered by interest of Real Madrid
  • Buffon: «They had stronger motivations» 3:01 pm
    Seven days after the wide win against Lazio, the post-match comments are exactly reversed
  • Milan claim Flamini deal 2:59 pm
    The out-of-contract midfielder's future at Emirates Stadium is in severe doubt, with a number of clubs reportedly keen to secure his services.
  • Italian Serie A reports 2:56 pm
    Cristiano Doni dinked the ball over the keeper to open the scoring for Atalanta on 57 minutes before Ferreira Pinto’s strong run and shot put them further ahead
  • 'Marca', Mourinho says no to Barça. Close to sign with Inter 2:53 pm
    'Marca' also argue that Mourinho, now that the negotiation with Barça has stopped, would be close to sign with Inter.
  • AC Milan cool Ronaldinho interest, Flamini to sign 2:51 pm
    Ronaldinho is not needed at AC Milan, club owner Silvio Berlusconi said on Sunday, but Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini should sign for the club on Monday
  • Roma back in title race! 12:40 pm
    The Scudetto race isn't over yet, as Roma conquered Marassi to close within three points of leaders Inter!
  • Milan destroy Inter dreams 12:21 pm
    Pippo Inzaghi and Kaka won a dramatic derby that ruins Inter's Scudetto celebrations, cutting their lead to just three points!
  • Spalletti's double danger 9:43 am
    Luciano Spalletti is resisting the temptation to keep an eye on San Siro, instead warning Roma not to lose sight of Antonio Cassano and Juventus.
  • Sinisa backs Balotelli 9:40 am
    Mario Balotelli’s first derby throws him into the spotlight, but Sinisa Mihajlovic has a plan. “Don’t be afraid of anything!”
  • Calcio Headline News 9:37 am
    Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport.
     
     News for Saturday, May 3
  • Shamed Ronaldo dumped by sponsor 4:59 pm
    Earlier this week Ronaldo hired three prostitutes he believed to be women, and the Brazil international claims one of them tried to extort him when
  • Mancini: Pressure's on AC Milan 4:57 pm
    Roberto Mancini claims his Inter Milan team will be more relaxed than AC Milan when the rivals meet in a pivotal derby on Sunday afternoon
  • AC Milan confident about winning derby, says Ancelotti 4:50 pm
    Ancelotti was confident AC Milan would keep alive their Champions League qualification hopes and delay Inter Milan’s title
  • Italian match suspended after suicide attempt 4:48 pm
    An Italian second division match between Treviso and Grosseto was suspended on Saturday after a policewoman shot herself outside the ground in an apparent suicide attempt, police said
  • Ranieri: «I want Juve never to be satisfied» 12:52 pm
    Three games to go, that's what Serie A's schedule shows; first off, a round that could tell us many things about the objectives still up for grabs
  • Inter approach Valencia for Villa, but the attacker waits for Real 12:46 pm
    According to reports today from the Spanish newspaper 'Marca' Inter would have made contacts with Valencia for striker David Villa
  • Crespo: "Only Inter counts" 12:45 pm
    Hernan Crespo gave a brief interview to Sky Italia today on the sidelines of an international horse-racing competition in Modena, in which his wife is taking part
  • Vieri to join Becks or Spurs? 12:44 pm
    Christian Vieri’s time at Fiorentina is at an end, but he has no intention of retiring with America, Napoli or Tottenham on the cards
  • Inter and Milan gear up for special derby 10:41 am
    Inter, who lead second-placed AS Roma by six points with three games to play, will retain their league title with a victory due to a better head-to-head record over Roma
  • Nedved in Japanese talks 10:40 am
    The Juventus star, who was also linked to a move to FC Tokyo in February, has yet to decide on his playing future when his contract with the Bianconeri expires in the summer
  • Ibrahimovic winning fitness race for Euro 2008 10:38 am
    Sweden's star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insisted Saturday that he was confident he would be fit for Euro 2008 despite suffering from a lingering knee injury
  • Gila agent invites offers 10:38 am
    The former Parma striker moved to San Siro for £17m in the summer of 2005, but has not lived up to expectations
  • Viola Slam Rangers Negativity 10:36 am
    Fiorentina manager Cesare Prandelli and president Andrea Della Valle accused Rangers of reaching the UEFA Cup final by using deliberately negative tactics
  • I deserve Italy recall for Euro 2008, says Del Piero 10:34 am
    Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero believes he deserves an Italy recall for Euro 2008 after scoring 18 goals in Serie A this season
  • Gattuso discusses Toni and the future "Fourth place, then we'll see" 10:33 am
    With regard to the transfer market, he prefers the Bayern striker to Ronaldinho. On TV he revealed he would soon give his wife Monica a church wedding
  • Materazzi: It would be a dream 10:10 am
    Inter Milan centre-back Marco Materazzi has said it would be a dream to clinch the Serie A title against AC Milan at the San Siro on Sunday.
  • Spalletti ignores San Siro result 10:04 am
    If Inter lose the derby on Sunday, then Roma could re-enter the title race, but Luciano Spalletti is taking a more philosophical approach.
  • Calcio Headline News 10:02 am
    Today's front-page headlines from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport.
     

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