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“The Lega Calcio must not be perceived as an association of criminals.�
Why change such a long-running Italian tradition, Antonio Matarrese?

“If I join a private club, then I have to respect the rules. I can’t just steal the silverware and then complain.�
FIGC chief Guido Rossi carries his SWAG bag out of Calciopoli.

“I didn’t like reading some comments my fellow tacticians made about Roberto Donadoni. They were particularly nasty and disguised a bit of jealousy at what he has achieved.�
Walter Novellino identifies Azzurri Envy.

“My life has changed. I am happy and relaxed. I owe all of that to Roberto Baggio.�
Sebastien Frey embraces Buddhism and the Divine Ponytail’s teachings.

“I don’t understand why Juventus continue to maintain Mauro Camoranesi has accepted Serie B. It isn’t true.�
Keeping everyone thoroughly confused, it’s Camoranesi’s agent Sergio Fortunato.

“We now only need to understand what Juve’s position will be.�
Dear Mr Fortunato, I think they want him to stay…

“I cannot wait to pull on this mythical Bianconeri jersey.�
Jean-Alain Boumsong seeks the Holy Grail of football shirts.

“I used to play for a team as a child called Juventus. It must be fate.�
But was he any good for them? The worrying Bianconeri faithful ask…

“Alain is a real defender. He has great athletic qualities, although he did struggle last season.�
Juventus boss Didier Deschamps confirms that he did actually see Boumsong at Newcastle last season.

“We still consider the fact we had to play this preliminary round as an injustice, but we’re back where we belong now.�
Don’t do it, Carlo Ancelotti, don’t start singing ‘Up where we belong’!

“We made some silly mistakes and they cost us the game.�
Chievo Coach Bepi Pillon identifies the difference between a successful team and a losing one.

“I hope that Juventus stay in Serie B – especially because of the joy it gives us ant-Juventini.�
Aldo Agroppi – he’s all heart…

“Why did I choose the 17 shirt? Because one plus seven makes eight, which I didn’t want to take off Alberto Aquilani.�
Roma’s David Pizarro – who said footballers are stupid?


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“When we arrived on the field, I saw that the lads were wearing trainers, so I immediately told them to put on their football boots.�Claudio Ranieri also ordered his Juventus stars to tuck their shirts in, stop chewing and cut their hair

“In this phase it is crucial to forge a team mentality, allowing me to know the players and above all for them to know me.�Ranieri introduces group therapy to the training ground

“Sven Goran Eriksson called and told me to come as Manchester City have 50,000 season ticket holders and want to compete in Europe. When he said the word Europe, I was very excited.�Rolando Bianchi is won over by the glamour and international pedigree of Manchester City. He’s in for a rude awakening

“Roma believe the missed transfer to Real Madrid was very damaging? Well then they should lower his price tag!�Cristian Chivu’s agent Joan Becali perishes the thought of lowering his contract demands

“I want to learn as much as possible from people like Andrea Caracciolo and Claudio Bellucci.�Sampdoria youngster Salvatore Foti wants to learn from the second best

“I still can’t quite believe what happened. This is why I often re-watch the game with Liverpool so I can confirm to myself it was all real.�You may think Pippo Inzaghi is spectacularly vain, but he assures it’s all modesty really

“We have now created a magical atmosphere at Milan.�Inzaghi reveals that Carlo Ancelotti is the Calcio Dumbledore

“My biggest regret is not the fact I released Luca Toni, but that I didn’t sell Pippo Maniero to Juventus when they offered me £10m. It was a mistake.�Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini manages to insult two players in one fell swoop

“I realise it can be difficult to work with me.�‘Crazy’ Zamparini makes the understatement of the Century

“How much did the decision to sell Ronaldo influence Real’s title win? A lot.� Ramon Calderon reveals the secret to Real Madrid’s Spanish championship

“We hope we can continue doing well and, who knows, maybe we could also win the Champions League this time around.�Julio Cesar forgets that he plays for Inter and not rivals Milan