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Serie A: Juventus will be aiming to take a giant leap towards glory at home to lowly Lecce
May 2, 2012: Milan (2nd) vs Atalanta (10th)
The Italian champions will be desperate to obtain maximum points when they welcome Atalanta to the San Siro, because only this will allow them to remain with an outside chance of winning back-to-back Scudettos. The Rossoneri trail league leaders Juventus...
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri expects an "extremely difficult" Derby of the Sun
Napoli travel to the Stadio Olimpico to take on Roma in a match which they must win in order to move within touching distance of a place in the UEFA Champions League.Walter Mazzarri's side have been in sensational form in recent games, and against Roma they will rate their chances of returning home with the three points, even if the hosts also find themselves in a must-win situation in order to keep their Champions League dream alive.
"Tomorrow's match counts more than the others because it is the one that comes first. We know the extreme difficulties that await us at the Olimpico, and we will prepare for them in the best possible manner," said Mazzarri.
"We come from two consecutive wins, the team are steady and compact, but today soccer doesn't ever allow you to feel comfortable. Each event is a match aside."
Serie A: Juventus will be looking to extend their winning streak against lowly Novara
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Roma welcome Napoli to the Stadio Olimpico in what promises to be a hotly-contested affair, because both sides will be fighting for the third and final Champions League spot, which currently belongs to Lazio. Luis Enrique's side were delt a major blow, when they suffered...
Serie A: Juventus aim for their seventh straight win to march closer towards glory
Apr 25, 2012: Roma vs Fiorentina
Roma were absolutely hammered by Juventus 4-0 on Sunday and the defeat means their chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League received a severe dent. Roma have perhaps been the most inconsistent side in the Serie A this season, and it is unsure how...
"The Roma game will be an open affair" – Juventus ace Alessandro Matri
With only a handful of matches left to play in the Serie A this season Juventus have a one-point lead over second-placed AC Milan and are highly fancied to secure what would be a 28th Scudetto.La Vecchia Signora come into Sunday's mouthwatering fixture with Roma with five consecutive victories under their belt and will be hoping to make it six in a row to move within touching distance of the much sought after title.
However, they must be on top of their game at all moments, because rivals Roma are hungrier than ever and on paper appear to have what it takes to end Juve's impressive 32-game unbeaten run.
Serie A: Juventus will be looking to take a step closer towards glory against Roma
Apr 22, 2012: Fiorentina vs Inter Milan
Inter Milan travel to the Stadio Artemio Franchi to take on hosts Fiorentina in a game which could decide whether they will remain in the hunt for a place in Europe next season or not. The Nerazzurri are unbeaten since the appointment of interim...
Lega Calcio announces the rescheduling of Round 33 of the Serie A
Following the tragic death of Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini last Saturday, Antonello Valentini, the general director of the Federcalcio (FIGC), had decided to postpone Italy's entire soccer calendar.
It was announced that Round 34 of the Serie A will remain unchanged, with fixtures taking place on the weekend of April 21 and 22. Meanwhile, Round 33 has been rearranged for April 24 and 25.
Juventus and Milan fight for the Scudetto, while Inter and Roma for a Champions League berth
Milan come into Saturday's clash with Genoa knowing that they are in a must-win situation, because anything less than the three points could put their title aspirations to an abrupt end, as league leaders Juventus are looking unstoppable with just a handful of games left...
Serie A: Milan looking to end recent slump after surrendering league leadership to Juventus
Milan surrendered league leadership to rivals Juventus with their devastating last-gasp 2-1 home defeat to Fiorentina on Saturday, and could possibly kiss goodbye to their chances of winning back-to-back Scudettos if they fail to rack up the three points on their visit to...
With Juventus hot on their heels, Milan can't afford more slip-ups to retain the Scudetto
Apr 7, 2012: Cagliari vs Inter Milan
A rejuvenated Inter Milan will be looking for their second consecutive victory under interim coach Andrea Stramaccioni when they take on Cagliari at the Stadio Nereo Rocco. The arrival of Stramaccioni appears to have motivated the side, after a miserable...
"I'm not trying to play like Guardiola or Barca" insists Roma coach Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique affirmed to the press that it is impossible to make his current side play like European champions Barcelona.Enrique, who coached Barcelona "B" before joining Roma, insisted that he is not trying to replicate Josep Guardiola's widely acclaimed model, ahead of his side's crucial clash with lowly Novara on Sunday.
"I am not trying to play like Guardiola or Barca," declared Luis Enrique. "Repeating that model with those players, with that culture, is impossible."
The former Barcelona midfielder also took pressure off himself and off his players when asked whether Roma could finish the season in third place, despite their evident lack of goals.
Serie A: AC Milan and Juventus go for glory, Inter, Roma for the consolation prize
With only nine rounds left to play in the 2011-12 Serie A season, it's a two-horse race between AC Milan and Juventus for the Scudetto (and it has been like this for several weeks now). Milan hold a four-point lead over their rivals, and will be hoping to close-in on the league title when they take on Catania on Saturday. Milan are much superior when compared to...
"Today Boca is Roman" - stated Orion in reference to Riquelme's influence
Agustin Orion, the talented goalkeeper of Argentine champions Boca Juniors, believes that playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme is the club's greatest asset today and that it is a great pleasure to be able to count with his services within the squad.After six rounds of the Argentine Clausura championship, Boca find themselves in second place with 13 points, one point behind league leaders Tigre, with 14. Boca will be hoping to continue with their fine form when they welcome Lanus to the Bombonera stadium in what is expected to be an intriguing clash on Sunday.
"Today Boca is Roman. He is the biggest symbol of the moment, and luckily we have him on our side. He exceeds the [Boca] shirt," Orion declared to ESPN.
Milan coach Allegri urges his players to focus on Roma and not on Barcelona
Massimiliano Allegri, the coach of AC Milan, affirmed that his team shouldn't think about next week's Champions League quarter-final with Barcelona, but concentrate on Saturday's league clash with Roma.The Italian champions will be hoping to edge closer towards back-to-back Scudettos when they welcome Roma to the San Siro stadium, in what is expected to be a hotly-contested encounter.
"We will play against Barca, but right now we have to think about Roma, who are a very tough team to beat," Allegri declared to reporters during a press conference.
"I'm sure we can beat Genoa" - Roma coach Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique, the coach of AS Roma, is confident that his side will obtain maximum points when they welcome Genoa to the Stadio Olimpico on Monday.Roma, who have won their last four games against Genoa in the Italian capital, have been rather inconsistent this season, and Enrique will be hoping that his team correct the situation.
"I don't know what sort of game it will be on Monday evening. We've been inconsistent recently. The reason for our performances always depends on the opponents and the form of our team," Enrique explained to Roma's official website.
Romania vs Uruguay Preview
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Uruguay coach, Oscar Washington Tabarez, has practically called-up an identical squad as to the one which won a record 15th Copa America in Argentina last year and finished in fourth position of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The only modification from their usual starting eleven is that Bologna attacking midfielder Gaston Ramirez will...
Barcelona and the Pep Guardiola romance: Why the coach must renew his contract
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The extension of a contract for successful professionals often comes with the fear of climbing too high only to fail or of driving for too long only for the engine to burn into flames. Pep Guardiola’s record at the Camp Nou is so fantastic that one would advise him to quickly put an end to it on a magnificent note.
However, there’s a romantic bond between Barcelona and Pep Guardiola. Let’s just say that the relationship between both sides is meant to be an issue of “for better, for worse”. In this case, why should the manager even think twice before accepting or refusing the club’s contract extension offer?
Napoli v Chelsea: Scrutinized Andre Villas-Boas wants Abramovich’s support
The Portuguese manager is under intense scrutiny from the media and from some Chelsea who believe that he is not the right man for success at the Bridge. Young AVB is without a win in his last four matches at the head of the Blues’ coaching staff.His winning percentage is below the average mark, 48.65 per cent to be precise. Andre Villas-Boas has won only 18 of his 37 matches since leaving FC Porto for Chelsea. Napoli will be looking to embarrass the 34-year-old even more.
However, regardless of what happens in the UEFA Champions League tonight, the Chelsea boss hopes that it won’t influence his job for the worst.
Roma vs Parma Preview
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Roma coach Luis Enrique will be forced into making a number of changes to his side, particularly in a defensive sense, as while Simon Kjaer will miss the match through suspension, Brazilian defender Juan is unlikely to recover in time to make the eleven. A further blow is the fact that former Inter Milan defender Nicolas Burdisso faces...
Siena vs Roma Preview
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Roma boss Luis Enrique will be forced to make a couple of changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Catania midweek, with Federico Viviani coming in for the suspended Daniele De Rossi and Gabriel Heinze in for Simon Kjaer. While Enrique will also be unable to count with the Argentine trio of Pablo Osvaldo, Nicolas Burdisso and Fernando Gago, who are all sidelined due to injury.
Meanwhile, Giuseppe Sannino, the coach of Siena, will be delighted by the fact that he will be able to field an identical side as to the one which held Juventus to a goalless draw in their last league game.