Cudicini to deputise Buffon?
Wednesday 23 April, 2008

Juventus director of football Alessio Secco is reportedly in London to discuss the transfer of Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini.

The Bianconeri want a quality stand-in for Italy No 1 Gigi Buffon, who has been suffering with a back problem since the turn of the year.

Juventus' current back-up 'keeper Emanuele Belardi has deputised for the World Cup winner three times this season, failing to keep a clean sheet on each occasion.

Cudicini hasn't played in Italy for nine years since he left Castel Di Sangro in 1999. The 34-year-old played under Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri between 2000 and 2004 when the Tinkerman was in charge of the Blues.

Ranieri gave Cudicini his chance at Stamford Bridge, allowing the former Lazio stopper to establish himself as one of the Premiership's best goalkeepers.

Secco is also believed to be meeting with Mathieu Flamini to discuss a transfer to the Turin giants.

Further to Flamini's signature, the Italian Press have also reported Juventus' interest in a string of Premier League stars, including Xabi Alonso and Emmanuel Adebayor.


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Christian Maggio has admitted he is flattered to read reports claiming Aston Villa are interested in snapping him up this summer.

The 26-year-old is impressing observers for his form with Sampdoria, although he is co-owned by Fiorentina.

After being asked directly about the link with Villa, the full back seemed enchanted by any possible move to Birmingham.

"It is a strange feeling to read these things," he told Tuttosport.

"I never knew it had happened, not until this point at least. But it's nice knowing that such an important club followed me as it's a demonstration that your work is being appreciated.

"But I live for the day, even if the dream is beautiful."

Maggio, who is under contract until 2011, is keen to force his way into the Italy side after starring at Under-21 level for the Azzurri.

"It's the target for everyone," he said. "I hope to get a call soon.

"Not for Euro 2008, unfortunately, because the choices are decided but next season I hope."

Villa are in the market for a new right back with Olof Mellberg departing for Juventus under the Bosman Ruling in the close season.

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A legal loophole means Juventus’ next Scudetto could still earn them a third ‘star’ on the jersey, as the club can count it as their 30th.

The Bianconeri were stripped of two titles in the Calciopoli scandal, the 2004-05 and 2005-06 campaigns, after former director general Luciano Moggi was found guilty of attempting to influence referees.

The 2005 edition was left unassigned, but the 2006 title went to Inter, who had finished in third place, as runners-up Milan were also penalised in the Calciopoli trial.

Clubs in Italy place a permanent star on their jersey for every 10 Serie A titles won and at the moment Juventus have two.

Although their next Scudetto will legally be counted as the 28th, the club intends to mark the ‘lost’ seasons by putting on a third star.

“Juventus have won 29 Scudetti and soon the third star will arrive,” President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli was quoted as saying in Tuttosport.

The real news is that legally there is nothing to prevent the Bianconeri from doing this.

“A club can put however many stars it wants on its shirt. There are no rules defining the question and the Lega Calcio does not have it under its jurisdiction,” explained undersecretary for the Lega Calcio, Fabio Santoro.

“Let’s just say this is an ethical question. If Juventus wanted to put the third star when they won another Scudetto, it would be their choice and certainly not a violation of the rules.

“The only thing we would point out is that for the official Lega Calcio history books the Bianconeri have 27 Scudetti right now and not 29.”

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Moggi is a f legend.

isnt cannavaro gay?

isnt cannavaro gay?

isnt cannavaro gay?

Sai che i tifosi del Milan ti hanno perdonato anche il bacio alla maglia del Chelsea?
"Quello non è stato un bacio, l’ho detto mille volte. E’ stata una reazione. Ho cercato di tirare su la maglia. Io non ho mai baciato nessuna maglia, solo quella dell’Ucraina, che è il paese dove sono nato. Il Milan ha una delle tifoserie più brave e più belle del mondo".

^^

What?

Moratti To Madrid: Ruud For Ibra
According to DiarioSport, Inter Milan are ready to sell Zlatan Ibrahimovic if Ruud Van Nistelrooy is included in exchange.

Madrid are looking for a new first striker this summer, as Van Nistelrooy, who is set to turn 32 in a few months, is likely to move on to pastures new.

In the last few days the Spanish champions-elect have been heavily linked with a bid for Ibrahimovic, with some sources claiming that they are prepared to pay up to €70m.

The Swede has been dreadfully poor in the second half of the season, and hasn’t scored in open play for over three months.

More worryingly, and a reason for this dip in form, is the fact that the 26-year-old is suffering from a chronic knee injury, and there are fears the forward may require an operation.

Inter President Massimo Moratti is now considering selling Ibrahimovic to Madrid, providing Van Nistelrooy moves to San Siro as part of the deal.

One problem in this exchange could be the Dutchman's £6 million-a-year wages, which the oil tycoon is reluctant to match.

There were also reports in the media a few days ago that Ibrahimovic could be on his way to Barcelona in exchange for Lionel Messi, after Moratti admitted to liking the Argentine superstar.

It is difficult to tell how much credibility should be attached to these conflicting reports, but what has seemed apparent is that Ibrahimovic's future is far from secure. Whether Madrid, or Barca for that matter, can land him is another matter.


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No.

He's happy with his wife and kids.

^^ Yes, Habitant, there was an article. But it was about which footballers gay football fans thought were hot. Not about which footballers were gay.

(speaking as a girl, I LIKE the above-posted photos of Cannavaro.)

i can understand cannvaro. i remember a few girl friends who dont want football saw the WC final and loved fabio (in factshe said the italian team looked better than the french).

We shouldn't under estimate Parma, they still have a lot to play for and could surprise more than one team if you know what I mean  

If they stop inter .. and Roma wins WOOHOOOOOO
Bye bye Scudetto you garbage

one can always dream

Unfortunately la merda needs to slip up twice in order to hand la Roma the scudetto, but hey, one can always dream  

Martin Luther King speech 

Oh, they will slip up against Siena That is already considered

Hey, Siena DID beat the Zebras today.

Hey, Siena DID beat the Zebras today.

It's all going our way.

If we fail to make the CL now, Ancelotti HAS TO go.

The season does all come down do what happens with the last kick of the last game, it's 38 games long.

That's what I was talking about dude, the 38th and last game!

After Atalanta-Livorno, the sporting judge has suspended Grandoni for five matchdays, Emanuele Filippini for three and Pasquale for two. Also Balleri, Antonio Filippini and Pavan were suspended for one matchday. Balleri also received a 5.000 euro fine. The sporting judge also suspended eleven other players. Two matchdays and a 10.000 euro fine for Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu.