Archive for the 'Italian' Category

Tymoshchuk hints at Jan move

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Tymoshchuk: Possible move
Zenit St Petersburg captain Anatoliy Tymoshchuk may leave Russia during the winter transfer window, with some of Europe’s biggest clubs expected to move for the star.
Ukrainian international Tymoshchuk, 29, has had an outstanding couple of seasons in Russia after moving to Zenit from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2007, and is widely viewed [...]

Zlatan too hot for Palermo

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Ibrahimovic: Match-winner
Inter Milan strengthened their grip on top spot in Serie A on Saturday with a 2-0 win at Palermo.
Jose Mourinho’s side have suffered just one defeat this season and appear well-placed to retain their title.
Their weekend victory at Renzo Barbera was their third consecutive success and enables them to maintain a comfortable [...]

Crespo shock at Real rumours

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Crespo: Out of favour at Inter
Inter Milan striker Hernan Crespo admits that speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid has come as a surprise.
Real are rumoured to have set their sights on the Argentina international as a replacement for the injured Ruud van Nistelrooy.
And with Crespo finding first-team opportunities hard to [...]

Jose praise for English press

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Mourinho: Praise for English press
Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has admitted he misses the ‘fantastic’ English press.
Mourinho enjoyed an intriguing rapport with the English media during his three years with former club Chelsea.
But the Portuguese coach has endured a difficult beginning to his career in Italy, and recently brought an end to two [...]

Lavezzi to stay put

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Lavezzi: Happy
Napoli forward Ezequiel Lavezzi has reiterated that he has no intention of quitting the club for Chelsea.
The Blues’ interest first emerged last month and his agent confirmed at that time he was not interested in leaving.
Now Lavezzi has confirmed he wants to remain in Sicily.
“I want to stay. I know Chelsea have [...]

Milan change Beckham plans

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Beckham: No conference next week
AC Milan have changed their plans to hold a news conference with David Beckham next Thursday.
Sky Sports News’ chief news reporter Bryan Swanson understands Milan hoped Beckham would see the squad at their training ground before meeting the media at the San Siro.
The change in schedule raises doubts [...]

Juve close on Inter

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Juventus moved level on points with Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A table following a 4-1 victory over Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico.
The home side had made a poor start to the season, creating pressure on Claudio Ranieri, but they have now won their last five league games to ease [...]

No talks over Becks extension

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Beckham: Set for two-month stay
David Beckham’s representatives say no discussions have taken place to extend his loan agreement at AC Milan until the end of the Serie A season.
The England international will join Milan next month after agreeing to sign for the Italian giants on loan from LA Galaxy.
Beckham will spend two months [...]

Ron relishing Becks arrival

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Ronaldinho: Excited by Beckham switch
Ronaldinho admits he is relishing the prospect of linking up with David Beckham at AC Milan.
Beckham is set to join Milan in January for two months from LA Galaxy as the MLS season takes a break.
Ronaldinho is excited about playing with the former England skipper and has backed the [...]

Seedorf excited by Beckham

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Seedorf: Eager to play with Beckham
AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf has spoken of his excitement at getting the chance to play alongside David Beckham.
The former England captain will spend two months with the Italian giants from January during the MLS close season in a bid to maintain his fitness in order to stay [...]