Berlusconi to stand down

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Berlusconi: To stand down
Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed that he will step down as Milan president when he begins his third term as Italian prime minister.
Berlusconi won last week’s general election and is expected to be sworn in early next month.

Serie A round-up

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Del Piero: Hat-trick hero
Internazionale took a big step towards retaining their Serie A title with a 1-0 win over Torino.
Juventus cemented their hold on third spot in the table with a comprehensive win over Atalanta.
Milan remain on the fringes of the UEFA Champions League places after a victory at home to Reggina, while Sampdoria remain [...]

Escude would snub PL

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Escude: Uninterested in England
Sevilla defender Julien Escude would turn down a move to the Premier League, according to the player’s agent.
The France international moved to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan from Ajax in 2006.
However, recent reports have linked Escude with a summer transfer away from La Liga, with Milan rumoured to be keen on a swoop.

No Schwarzer talks for Boro

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Schwarzer set to leave Boro
Middlesbrough say they have no plans to talk with goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer until the end of the season.
The 35-year-old Australian has spent the last 11 years at The Riverside Stadium - but he is now seemingly set to move on.

Gattuso set for Milan stay

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Gattuso set for talks
Rino Gattuso’s agent says that the player is set to remain with Milan rather than join Manchester United this summer.
The Italian international was strongly linked with a move to the Premier League giants last week - with Sir Alex Ferguson a long-time admirer of the spirited Milan midfielder.

Totti to have surgery

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Totti: Four months out
Roma captain Francesco Totti will undergo surgery on his right knee and could now miss the start of the next Serie A season.
Totti, who missed both of his team’s recent UEFA Champions League games against Manchester United due to injury, will now see out the remainder of the campaign on the sidelines.

Totti blow for Roma

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Totti: Knee injury
Roma skipper Francesco Totti faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.
Totti suffered a serious knee injury during Roma’s 1-1 draw with Livorno on Saturday.
The 31-year-old had to be substituted on the half-hour mark after picking up the knock.

Agent - Ronaldinho snubbed Blues

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Ronaldinho - No to England
The agent negotiating Ronaldinho’s move to Milan has claimed that the Brazilian has snubbed a bid from Chelsea.
Milan are firm favourites to land the Brazilian super-star, currently sidelined with a thigh injury, although city rivals Internazionale retain some hope that they could snatch him.

Serie A Round-Up

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Vucinic: Headed Roma in front
Roma missed the chance to close the gap on leaders Internazionale after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to basement boys Livorno.
The Giallorossi suffered a blow on the half-hour mark when skipper and talisman Francesco Totti was forced off with a knee problem.

Hleb a wanted man

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Hleb: Debates his future
Alexander Hleb is a target for Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona, according to his agent.
The Arsenal midfielder has enjoyed an immaculate campaign for Arsene Wenger’s side and firmly established himself as a key player at Emirates Stadium.