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Farina’s latest goal

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:32:00 GMT

Simone Farina, the AS Gubbio defender who shot to fame last year for denouncing a match-fixing attempt in Italy’s Coppa Italia, opened the Coppa Carnevale 2012 by reading the traditional pre-tournament oath.

Milan enter crucial period without Ibrahimovic

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:18:00 GMT

Defending Italian champions AC Milan play their first game of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's three-match ban when they travel to Udinese this weekend.

Lazio hit back to resurrect title hopes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:53:00 GMT

Ten-man Lazio thrust themselves back into Serie A title contention with a stunning 3-2 home comeback victory over Cesena, to move just three points shy of leaders Juventus.

Guidolin: Milan still a threat without Ibra

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:19:00 GMT

A host of crucial games await in Serie A this weekend, with Francesco Guidolin saying that he doesn't envisage AC Milan being unduly affected by Zlatan Ibrahimovic's absence against his Udinese side.

Spalletti extends Zenit contract

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:58:00 GMT

Italian coach Luciano Spalletti has extended his contract with reigning Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg until June 2015.

Caceres brace gives Juve first-leg edge

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:15:00 GMT

Martin Caceres scored a double to edge Juventus closer to a final berth in the Coppa Italia as they claimed a 2-1 victory over AC Milan in the first leg of their semi-final tie at the San Siro.

Catania, Roma finish off with a draw

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:12:00 GMT

Catania and Roma played out the final 25 minutes of their abandoned Serie A match, originally played on 15 January, however, did not add to the scoreline and shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

Capello resigns as England coach

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:37:00 GMT

Fabio Capello has resigned from his position as England manager following a meeting with the Football Association chairman David Bernstein and general secretary Alex Horne at Wembley Stadium.

International ground-breaker, Barça king

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:16:00 GMT

FIFA.com recalls the brilliant and bizarre career of Ladislao Kubala, the only man to ever represent three countries who was named the greatest player in the history of Barcelona.

Lazio lose Rocchi to injury

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:40:00 GMT

Lazio have confirmed that captain Tommaso Rocchi will be sidelined for at least three weeks with a thigh injury, picked up in Sunday's defeat at Genoa.

Strikers, strategists and a centurion

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:03:00 GMT

In our latest stats review, FIFA.com looks at a goalscoring birthday celebration for Neymar, rare milestones for Jupp Heynckes and Diego Milito, plus defensive perfection from Côte d’Ivoire.

Enrique: Roma need to be consistent

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:32:00 GMT

Roma coach Luis Enrique has stated that his side should not be considered as one of Italy's finest sides until they reach the upper echelons of the Serie A table.

Conte: It's 50-50

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:17:00 GMT

Heading into Wednesday's Coppa Italia semi-final first leg against AC Milan, Juventus coach Antonio Conte believes that the outcome is simply too close to call.

Juan Jesus: I’m young, strong & quick

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:03:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks to Inter Milan's new defensive sensation Juan Jesus, who is looking forward to teaming up with Brazilian compatriot Lucio in the Nerazzurri rearguard.

Europe’s contenders left in the cold

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:25:00 GMT

Europe’s big freeze saw havoc played with the fixture list in England, Belgium and the Netherlands, while there were shocks in store for the frontrunners in Italy, Spain and France. FIFA.com rounds up the weekend action.

Rossi: My heart and head said stay

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:25:00 GMT

Daniele De Rossi has said that while he was tempted to leave Roma for pastures new, the 28-year-old has signed a new five-year contract in "a choice just of the heart, but of the head".

Buffon calm over contract plans

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:09:00 GMT

Gianluigi Buffon has said he and Juventus are in no rush work out an extension to his current deal - which runs until June 2013, saying that it will be easily be organised once matters on the field are settled with.

Zanetti apologies for Inter 'blackout'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:35:00 GMT

Javier Zanetti has apologised to Inter Milan fans after their 4-0 rout at the hands of Roma, with the Nerazzurri captain saying it is a performance they can never repeat.

The five-point European review

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:57:00 GMT

Europe's top flights battled on amid the snow and freezing temperatures over the weekend, with a memorable Manchester United comeback among the highlights.

Roma announce new De Rossi deal

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:38:00 GMT

Roma general director Franco Baldini has confirmed that midfielder Daniele De Rossi has agreed a five-year contract extension with the club, ending speculation that he could move abroad.

Udinese pay penalty at Fiorentina

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:03:00 GMT

Udinese were left ruing their luck, and a fine performance by Fiorentina goalkeeper Artur Boruc, after two penalties converted by Stefan Jovetic saw the title-chasers lose ground with a 3-2 defeat.

Borini brace helps brush Inter aside

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:46:00 GMT

Fabio Borini's double either side of half-time provided the killer blow to Inter Milan as Roma ran out comfortable 4-0 victors at the Stadio Olimpico, with Juan and Bojan Krkic scoring either side of the Italian's double.

Roma enjoy rout as top two are held

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:45:00 GMT

Serie A leaders Juventus and second-placed AC Milan were both held to home goalless draws, by Siena and Napoli respectively, while Roma thrashed Inter Milan 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.

Genoa beat Lazio despite revival

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:02:00 GMT

Genoa pulled off a surprise in today's early match in Serie A, beating a Lazio side whose title tilt is firmly on the rocks, but the hosts almost let a three goal lead slip, with the Romans rallying, albeit futilely, to a 3-2 defeat.

Mazzarri: We have no fear

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:02:00 GMT

Walter Mazzarri has said his Napoli side fear no one any more, but admits they will need a performance from the start if they are going to leave the San Siro with any points from their encounter with AC Milan.

Milan lose Nesta for Napoli meeting

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:29:00 GMT

AC Milan centre-back Alessandro Nesta has suffered a recurrence of a muscle problem and will miss their important Serie A fixture against Napoli tomorrow.

Allegri calls for calm heads

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:47:00 GMT

Massimilano Allegri has dismissed AC Milan's poor record against their Serie A title rivals this season, claiming that come May it will not matter which teams in the league you have beaten.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:04:00 GMT

Featuring Jeremie Janot on keeping warm during games, Ricardo Rocha on how his humorous mistake helped Brazil in 1994, Martin O’Neill on how his French sounds South Korean and Michael Rensing on Cologne’s disease.

Who is the best player in Serie A?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know who you rate as the top player in the Italian top flight.

Milan target Napoli response, Udinese eye Florence win

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:21:00 GMT

Massimiliano Allegri has accentuated the positives from AC Milan’s loss at Lazio ahead of a meeting with Napoli, as Juventus prepare to host Siena and Udinese visit Fiorentina.

Lazio down Milan as Inter draw

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:26:00 GMT

AC Milan's title defence was dealt a blow after a 2-0 loss to Lazio, while Inter Milan were held to a draw by Palermo in an eight-goal thriller, and Udinese claimed a 2-1 win over Lecce.

Milan slip up at Lazio

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:16:00 GMT

AC Milan dropped vital points in a 2-0 loss to Lazio at the Stade Olimpico in their pursuit of top spot in Serie A, with Hernanes and Tommaso Rocchi sealing victory for the hosts.

Inter, Palermo draw in eight-goal thriller

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:04:00 GMT

Diego Milito scored four times, while Fabrizio Miccoli netted a hat-trick in an action-packed 4-4 draw between Inter Milan and Palermo at the San Siro.

Three Serie A matches postponed

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:27:00 GMT

Due to heavy snowfall in northern Italy, three Serie A fixtures: Atalanta-Genoa, Bologna-Fiorentina, and Siena-Catania, have been postponed for a date yet to be confirmed.

Motta: I've dreamed of this move

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:11:00 GMT

Italian midfielder Thiago Motta has said a move to Paris Saint-Germain and playing in France has been a dream of his since childhood when he was officially presented at Parc des Princes.

Snow hits Serie A calendar

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:39:00 GMT

Tonight's Siena-Catania and Bologna-Fiorentina Serie A matches scheduled have been postponed due to snow.

City pick up Pizarro on loan

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:12:00 GMT

Premier League leaders Manchester City have agreed a deal to bring midfielder David Pizarro on loan from Serie A side Roma until the end of the season.

Parma-Juventus postponed due to snow

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Heavy snowfall in northern Italy has forced the Serie A fixture between Parma and Juventus to be postponed less than an hour before the scheduled kick-off.

PSG complete move for Motta

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:58:00 GMT

Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan have both confirmed that midfielder Thiago Motta has signed for the French club and will be presented at the Parc des Princes with Leonardo tomorrow.

Inter complete three signings

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:11:00 GMT

Inter Milan have finalised three transfers, completing deals for Fredy Guarin from FC Porto, Angelo Palombo on loan from Sampdoria and youngster Juan from Internacional.

Pazienza returns to Udinese temporarily

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:42:00 GMT

Juventus have loaned summer signing Michele Pazienza to Udinese, where the 29-year-old played earlier in his career, after the midfielder struggled for games in the first half of the season.

Juve snap up Padoin

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:00 GMT

Serie A leaders Juventus have completed a €5million deal for Atalanta midfielder Simone Padoin, the 27-year-old signing a five-year contract with the Old Lady.

Lyon loan Belfodil to Bologna

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:17:00 GMT

Ligue 1 side Lyon have revealed that their attacking midfielder Ishak Belfodil has joined Serie A club Bologna on loan until the end of the current campaign.

Cisse bids farewell to Lazio, joins QPR

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:47:00 GMT

Djibril Cisse has brought his brief time in Italy to a close, after the French forward returned to England by switching from Lazio to Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.

Muntari swaps Inter for Milan

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:11:00 GMT

Sulley Muntari has moved across Milan by making the switch from Inter to AC on a loan deal until the end of the season, with the Ghanaian international brought in to bolster their injury-ravaged midfield.

Iaquinta heads to Cesena

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:45:00 GMT

Cesena have secured the services of Vincenzo Iaquinta until the end of the season, with the intention of of relaunching his career having not played for Juventus since March 2011.

Milan swoop for Prosenik

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT

AC Milan have confirmed today that they have signed young Austrian striker Philipp Prosenik from Chelsea.

Deadline day as it happened

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

With the January transfer window coming to a close, FIFA.com posted a live round-up of the main events. Click here to read about the major moves and the drama of deadline day.

Fiorentina sign Lecce's Oliveira

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:51:00 GMT

Fiorentina have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Ruben Oliveira from Lecce after agreeing a three-year deal with the player.

Espanyol capture Coutinho on loan

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:28:00 GMT

La Liga side Espanyol who acquired the services of Inter Milan's Brazilian starlet Philippe Coutinho on a short-term loan deal until the end of the season.