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Conte Appeal Unsuccessful, Ban Upheld

Conte Appeal Unsuccessful, Ban Upheld

Juventus coach Antonio Conte's appeal against a 10-month touchline and match-day ban has been rejected by the Italian Federal Court. 23 Aug 2012
Pazzini, Cassano Trade Places

Pazzini, Cassano Trade Places

AC Milan have confirmed that the signing of striker Giampaolo Pazzini from Inter in exchange for Antonio Cassano. 23 Aug 2012
Stramaccioni Praises 'Remarkable' Zanetti

Stramaccioni Praises 'Remarkable' Zanetti

Andrea Stramaccioni has praised Inter captain Javier Zanetti ahead of the 39 year-old's 800th appearance. 23 Aug 2012
Serie A Backs Plan For 12-Man Bench

Serie A Backs Plan For 12-Man Bench

FIGC president Maurizio Beretta has approved the proposal for 12 substitutes to be named for Serie A matches. 22 Aug 2012
De Rossi Opts For Roma Stay

De Rossi Opts For Roma Stay

Daniele De Rossi has announced his desire to remain at Roma, in turn rejecting the advances of Premier League champions Manchester City. 22 Aug 2012
Allegri Calls For Tighter Defence

Allegri Calls For Tighter Defence

Massimiliano Allegri says AC Milan have to improve defensively if they are to have a chance of success in the 2012/13 Serie A campaign. 21 Aug 2012
Conte Appeals Ban, Seeks Full Acquittal

Conte Appeals Ban, Seeks Full Acquittal

Juventus head coach Antonio Conte will find out on Tuesday whether his appeal against a 10-month suspension has been successful. 21 Aug 2012
Allegri Hopes Cassano Repays Milan Faith

Allegri Hopes Cassano Repays Milan Faith

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has issued a plea to wantaway forward Antonio Cassano to continue playing for his side next season. 19 Aug 2012
Abate: England Clash A Good Test

Abate: England Clash A Good Test

Italy defender Ignazio Abate admitted his national side's clash with England in Switzerland on Wednesday was more than just a friendly. 16 Aug 2012
England Avenge Italy's Euro Win

England Avenge Italy's Euro Win

England came from behind to beat their Euro 2012 conquerors Italy 2-1 in an international friendly in Switzerland. 16 Aug 2012
Hodgson: Football Can Learn From Olympics

Hodgson: Football Can Learn From Olympics

England manager Roy Hodgson says the 2012 Olympics can act as a wake-up call for how fans should behave at football matches. 15 Aug 2012
Prandelli Turns To Youth

Prandelli Turns To Youth

Cesare Prandelli has revealed that he will be giving several of Italy's younger players a run out in Wednesday's friendly match against England. 15 Aug 2012
England Trio Pull Out Of Friendly

England Trio Pull Out Of Friendly

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Daniel Sturridge and Joe Hart have pulled out of England's squad for Wednesday's friendly with Italy due to injury. 14 Aug 2012
Balotelli To Miss England Friendly

Balotelli To Miss England Friendly

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will miss Italy's friendly against England on Wednesday due to an eye infection. 14 Aug 2012
Hunger Strike For Banned Pesoli

Hunger Strike For Banned Pesoli

Italian defender Emanuele Pesoli has chained himself to the Italian Football Federation headquarters in Rome following his three-year ban. 12 Aug 2012
Juventus Dedicate Super Cup Win To Conte

Juventus Dedicate Super Cup Win To Conte

Kwadwo Asamoah has dedicated Juventus' 4-2 Italian Super Cup triumph over Napoli on Saturday to banned manager Antonio Conte. 12 Aug 2012
Buffon: Conte's Ban Will Hit Juve Hard

Buffon: Conte's Ban Will Hit Juve Hard

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes Antonio Conte's 10-month ban could have an adverse affect on his team-mates. 11 Aug 2012
Conte Handed 10-Month Ban

Conte Handed 10-Month Ban

Juventus coach Antonio Conte has been suspended for 10 months for his involvement in the Scommessopoli scandal. 11 Aug 2012
New Faces On Show For England

New Faces On Show For England

England coach Gary Neville said manager Roy Hodgson is likely to experiment in Wednesday's friendly against Italy. 10 Aug 2012
Masiello Banned For 26 Months

Masiello Banned For 26 Months

Atalanta defender Andrea Masiello has been banned for 26 months for his involvement in the Scommessopoli scandal. 4 Aug 2012
Stramaccioni: Preparation Paid Off For Inter

Stramaccioni: Preparation Paid Off For Inter

Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni hailed his side's 'perfect' display after their 3-0 victory over Hajduk Split in the Europa League. 4 Aug 2012