Juventus have notched up 5 clean sheet in a row in Europe and the reigning Serie A champions are on the road to a successful Scudetto defence. Read More→
The last day of Euro 2012 is here, with the exciting prospect of the final between Spain and Italy to be played in Kiev tonight. The sides played out a 1-1 draw in the group stages three weeks ago, and … Read More→
101 goalkeepers made over ten starts in Europe’s four major leagues during season 2010-12. Another fifty-six made at least one start in either the English Premiership, La Liga, the Bundesliga or Serie A. So after thirty eight games (thirty-four in … Read More→
Former World Champs didn’t stick around for too long to defend the title. It was like they didn’t even care. Actually Italy’s last group game was very interesting. But one thing is for sure, there is nothing as exciting in … Read More→
After enjoying much of the success in Italy and Europe in the last decade, Juventus have been a bit out of sorts lately. The huge 2006 Calciopoli and the ageing squad has taken its toll on the club’s performance. Legends … Read More→
Pele vs. Diego Maradona Brazil’s #10 vs. Argentina’s #10. The man who won three World Cups versus the man who won the World Cup almost single-handedly (pun intended). The man who became a football ambassador and businessman versus the man … Read More→
Alongside the worldwide players’ union (FIFPro), FIFA have this afternoon announced the 55 players that have been included on the shortlisted for the FIFA/FIFPro World XI 2010 – which will be unveiled as the undercard event on the night that … Read More→
The bitter disappointment for the Italian National Team poor figure at the FIFA WC 2010 is just the tip of the iceberg of a crisis that involves all Italian soccer, including clubs. Inter’s win in Champions League came without a … Read More→
Earlier, I translated candid post-match comments by Marcello Lippi. In the aftermath of Italy’s elimination from the World Cup, here are additional quotes from notable Azzurri players. Fabio Cannavaro has not provided a statement at the time of this writing. … Read More→
Gianluigi “Gigi” Buffon has been a mainstay for the Azzurri since his debut at the age of 19. He was born in Carrara, the site in Tuscany where Michelangelo quarried marble for his famous sculptures. Both of his parents were … Read More→
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