Italian powerhouses Juventus pulled five points clear of second place Roma with a ferocious 4-0 win at home against Verona. Roma came from a goal down to draw 1-1 away to Palermo whilst Higuain helped Napoli to a hard…
Pelle Replicating His Eredivisie Form In The Premier League
Personal information Full name: Graziano PelleDate of birth: 15 July 1985Age: 29Place of birth: San Cesario di Lecce, ItalyHeight: 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)Playing position: StrikerClub information
Current team: Southampton
Number: 19Youth career 2001–2004: LecceSenior career 2004–2007: Lecce…
Italy’s Architect
Makes A Return
Personal information
Full name: Andrea PirloDate of birth: 19 May 1979Age: 35Place of birth: Flero, Brescia, ItalyHeight: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Playing position: MidfielderClub information
Current team: Juventus
Number: 21Youth career 1994–1995: Brescia
Senior…
Roma Legend Totti
Looking To Inspire Roma In Europe
Personal information
Full name: Francesco TottiDate of birth: 27 September 1976Age: 38Place of birth: Rome, ItalyHeight: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Playing position: Attacking midfielderClub information Current team: RomaNumber:…
Balotelli Has The Perfect Opportunity To Fulfil His Potential At LiverpoolPersonal InformationFull name: Mario Barwuah BalotelliDate of birth: 12 August 1990 Age: 24Place of birth: Palermo, ItalyHeight: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)Playing position: StrikerClub information Current team: LiverpoolNumber: 45Youth…
Group D | Friday 20 June | Arena Pernambuco, Recife | 18:00Italy can’t afford to celebrate too much after opening the World Cup with an impressive win over England. The Azzurri have to recover physically after a draining match in the jungle…
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Group D
Uruguay
This is likely to be the final shot at World Cup glory for
Oscar Tabarez’s aging Uruguay side.
A repeat of the 2010 campaign where they finished third
behind Spain and Holland would be deemed a…
Napoli Under Rafa Benitez While Napoli have had a strong summer in the transfer market, their lack of ability to shore up a frail defence remains worrisome. Add that to the loss of Edinson Cavani and questions…