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2011/12 Italian Serie A season kick-off delayed through confirmed strike
They’ll have to wait a bit longer before tuning into their favorite channels for live or delayed 2011/12 Serie A matches. This is because no agreement has been reached between the AIC (the players’ union) and the Lega (the clubs’ union). The issue is about contractual terms. Clubs have been accused of forcing their players to quit in the last year of their contracts but the Lega also have an accusation against the AIC.
As the BBC reported, it has been understood that clubs want footballers to submit to a new tax policy which will see high earners pay money to the Italian government.
Italian Serie A Strike Confirmed – No Football On December 11 and December 12!
The Italian Serie A is preparing to enter into its 15th match-day this weekend as AC Milan, Lazio, Juventus and Napoli occupy the first 4 places in the table. However, fans will have to deal with a pause in the upcoming week. It was confirmed on Wednesday that Italian Serie A players will go on strike on the 11th and on the 12th of the month of December.
Earlier on Tuesday, reports explained that the September strike that had been called off by the ACI (Associazione Calciatore Italiana) had finally been rescheduled to take place in a few days to come.
Juventus vs AS Roma: Giallorossi Dying To Beat Juve In Derby
AS Roma are going through revival, having clinched 13 points out of a possible 15 in their last 5 league matches. However, the Giallorossi’s current form and results came under a threat against Fiorentina earlier on Wednesday. But they did just enough to beat their counterparts 3-2 in the end. AS Roma play maker, Francesco Totti, underlined the importance of his side’s latest victory as he looks forward to the big match against Juventus on Saturday.
“This victory [against Fiorentina] allows us to take a step forward in the Italian Serie A and to get closer to higher positions in the table,” Totti told Italian magazine Il Corriere dello Sport.
AS Roma’s Francesco Totti: I Bet Roma Will Lose Derby Vs Lazio
The Italian striker has perhaps made the bluntest prediction of the year: the Giallorossi will lose against Lazio in Roma, the Italian striker believes. The competition in the Serie A is extremely interesting this season as Biancocelesti incredibly lead the way having won 7 of their 9 matches played so far. Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Juventus can only be content with their respective spot behind Lazio whereas local rivals AS Roma are struggling to shine this season.
Their 2-0 victory over Lecce last weekend saw them doing just enough to be in the top half of the Italian Serie A table ahead of this weekend’s derby. However, AS Roma – who are 10 points off Lazio – have lost their talisman in the Lecce match through suspension.
AC Milan’s Happy Ibrahimovic Was Ashamed At Barcelona, Raiola Explains
The Sweden international describe is 2009 transfer from Inter Milan to Barcelona as a dream come true, but a strange relationship with Coach Pep Guardiola and a rather poor goal-scoring record let the player think differently. Adding to his confusion was the Blaugrana’s signing of David Villa before the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
“Ibrahimovic asked me to get him out of Barcelona, because he was ashamed to stay there,” Mano Raiola was quoted as saying in La Gazzetta dello Sport.
For the Rossoneri, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has 5 goals in his name – three of which came in the UEFA Champions League. Things are yet to click perfectly for AC Milan who have now been accused of relying too much on the former Inter Milan striker.
AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic Warns: Teams, Be Scared Of Us
The 29-year-old striker was officially announced as a Rossoneri on August 28, having completed a loan move from Barcelona. The ex-Inter Milan striker doesn’t regret his switch from Spain back to the Italian Serie A where a hungry AC Milan team could enjoy a great season. Zlatan Ibrahimovic declared during the press conference:
“The first few days at Milanello have been fantastic. I’ve received a great response from all people. I could tell this was a wonderful thing. The fans have all been tremendous and everything has been fantastic.
“Finally, I’m here now. And for me, this is the most beautiful shirt I’ve played in. Every year, you always have to win something, and when you are in a great team like Milan, then you are favorites to win the UEFA Champions League and the Scudetto.”