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World Cup: 12 Italian Serie A Players in Argentina vs Switzerland, Tuesday 1 July 2014

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It’s almost an all Italian deal!   12 Italian Serie A players called up in the World Cup Round of 16 game, Argentina vs Switzerland.  Napoli midfielder Gokhan Inler is the Captain of Switzerland National Football team.
Argentina:   7 Italian Serie A players with Argentina National Football team:

  • Catania goalkeeper Mariano Andujar,
  • Napoli defender Federico Fernandez,
  • Inter defender Hugo Campagnaro,
  • Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia,
  • Inter Milan midfielder Ricardo Alvarez,
  • Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain,
  • Inter Milan forward Rodrigo Palacio.

5 Italian Serie A players with Switzerland National Football team:

  • Napoli midfielder Gokhan Inler, Captain of Switzerland
  • Sassuolo defender Reto Ziegler,
  • Napoli midfielder  Valon Behrami,
  • Napoli midfielder Blerim Dzemaili,
  • Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner,

Note: Catania relegated to Serie B for the 2014-2015 Season.

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OFFICIAL FORMATIONS _ LINEUPS:

ARGENTINA  (4-4-2): Romero; Zabaleta, Fernandez, Garay, Rojo; Lavezzi, Gago, Mascherano, Di Maria; Messi, Higuain.

Subs: Andujar, Orion, Demichelis, Basanta, Campagnaro, Biglia, Perez, A.Fernandez, Maxi Rodriguez, Alvarez, Palacio.

Coach: Alejandro Sabella

SWITZERLAND (4-2-3-1): Benaglio; Lichtsteiner, Djourou, Schar, Rodriguez; Behrami, Inler; Shaqiri, Xhaka, Mehmedi; Drmic.

Subs: Sommer, Burki, Land, Senderos, Ziegler, Barnetta, Dzemaili, Stocker, Fernandes, Seferovic.

Coach: Ottmar Hitzfeld

 

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2014 FIFA World Cup
Round of 16

Argentina – Switzerland
Tuesday 1 July 2014
Arena de Sao Paulo
Sao Paolo, Brazil

13:00 Local Time

Referee: Jonas ERIKSSON
Sweden
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Assistant Referee 1: Mathias KLASENIUS (SWE)
Assistant Referee 2: Daniel WARNMARK (SWE)
Fourth official: Svein Oddvar MOEN (NOR)

World Cup: 5 Napoli Players in Argentina – Switzerland on Tuesday 1 July 2014: Inler, Behrami, Higuain, Fernandez, and Dzemaili

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There are 5 SSC Napoli players called up for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 game, Argentina vs Switzerland on Tuesday 1 July 2014.  Napoli midfielder Gokhan Inler is the Captain of Switzerland National Football team.
Argentina:   2 Napoli players with Argentina National Football team:

  • Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain,
  • Napoli defender Federico Fernandez,

5  Napoli players with Switzerland National Football team:

  • Napoli midfielder Gokhan Inler, Captain of Switzerland
  • Napoli midfielder  Valon Behrami,
  • Napoli midfielder Blerim Dzemaili,

Note: Sassuolo relegated to Serie B for the 2014-2015 Season.

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2014 FIFA World Cup
Round of 16

Argentina – Switzerland
Tuesday 1 July 2014
Arena de Sao Paulo
Sao Paolo, Brazil

13:00 Local Time

Referee: Jonas ERIKSSON
Sweden
SWE
Assistant Referee 1: Mathias KLASENIUS (SWE)
Assistant Referee 2: Daniel WARNMARK (SWE)
Fourth official: Svein Oddvar MOEN (NOR)

 

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“Kaka leaves AC Milan. Inter retire Zanetti Shirt #4. Lazio signs Parolo. Suarez apologizes to Chiellini,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Tuesday 1 July 2014

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Good morning my friends.   Coffee anyone or tea?  I have my Peppermint tea with a low calorie cake.  Hope you are doing fine.  My goodness sake! There is finally a moment of honesty with Uruguay forward Luis Suarez finally admitting that he did bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini!!!  What makes me happier is to see Chiellini already forgiving him and wishing Suarez that the FIFA might reduce his suspension.  That’s class! Bravo Chiellini.

Let me tell you so many things going on with Serie A transfer market causing a big turning point among Milan fans.  It’s official Kaka leaves AC Milan and saluted the fans while majority thanking him for what he represented.

Another transfer market is Inter president Eric Thohir confirming the naming of the ex Inter Captain Javier Zanetti as Vice President.  Moreover, I am so happy for this great gentleman.. Zanetti’s shirt number 4 will be retired now in honor of his contribution to the Club.  Come on guys, no matter whether you root for another team, but the fact is that Zanetti can only be admired.

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Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Tuesday 1 July 20132014

 

La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 1 July 2014

The turning point. Meanwhile Kosovo offer him a place where he can play immediately.
Suarez finally admits: “Yes, I bit Chiellini”
The Uruguayan on Twitter: “I am sorry and I ask for forgiveness. It will not happen again.”
The Azzurri star: “I’ve already forgotten about it, I hope they reduce your ban.”

France and Germany will square off in the quarter-finals in the Maracana.
Pogba and Ozil,
There is Europe
A goal from the young Juve star launches France against Nigeria (2-0 final).
The Germans also suffer: they beat Algeria (2-1) only in extra-time with a back heel from Schurrle and a left footed striker from the ex-Real Madrid player.

Argentina-Switzerland today
Sabella crowns Messi: “With him we can win the title.”
The Coach: “He is like Maradona, he will make us win.”
USA against Belgium. Obama pushes them forward and the audience is greater than the NBA finals.

Italian Football Federation. The president of the Dilettanti is the favorite for the presidency.
Tavecchio on pole position. Barbara: “A youngster is better.”
The assembly on August 11, there is the risk of a remote commissioner. Then right after the choice of a new coach: Tardelli comes up.

Milan, the Brazilian says good bye
Kaka gifts the number 22: “It will only be yours, I will change my number.”

Zanetti, number 4 retired and Thohir nominates him as vice-president

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport Tuesday 1 July 2014, Martedi' 1 Luglio Luis Suarez finally admits: "Yes, I have bitten Chiellini"

 

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 1 July 2014

 

What a struggle Germany. Pogba goal, France ok

Argentina risk everything: There is Switzerland

Barbara Berlusconi: “Space for 40 year old’s.”
“Let’s change this calcio.”

  • The heir to the Cavalier asks for a change, people and new ideas are needed.
  • No agreement on the after-Prandelli, it will be decided by the successor to Abete.

Tavecchio: “For the coach no millionaire contracts”

The Interview / 1
Trapattoni: “Mancini is the right man.”

The background
Now the minority look for a name for the president

The Interview / 2
Ranucci: “It is time to renew, a Renzi is needed.”

Official way to the market
Lazio-Parolo: yes. The day of Iturbe
The midfielder signs for five years with the Biancocelesti. AC Milan, meeting for the winger today, Juve relaunch.

Thohir opens up to Cerci.

Future at risk
Registration stop for for Reggina, Brescia and Siena

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Corriere dello Sport Tuesday 1 July 2014, Martedi' 1 Luglio

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 1 July 2014

 

Toro unleashed!
The season with the return to Europe begins: Granata at work today with Benassi and Ruben Perez. Agreement with Malmo: Jansson available right away.

The Juve transfer market heats up amidst renewals and departures.
Buffon 2016. Vucinic leaves
The goalkeeper will clinch an option for 2017 as well. The Montenegrin to Abu Dhabi for €6 million, money that Marotta can use for the assault on Iturbe.

Germany suffer and go through. Pogba leads France. Suarez asks for forgiveness

Inter, Thohir speaks: “Cerci? I like him.”
The Nerazzurri are looking at player options to lower the value.
Zanetti’s number 4 is retired.

The rescission is official.
AC Milan, Kaka says goodbye: “Never again with the number The rescission is official.
The Rossoneri’s last deal with Raiola will be the sale of Balotelli.

Five-year deal. The president will not stop: “A signing for the defense will soon arrive.”
Lotito announces: “Parolo to Lazio.”

Perotti to Genoa, Lazaros to Verona

Gonalons: no to Napoli.
De Laurentiis looks to Sandro. Roma and Fiorentina retry for Adriano.

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Tutto Sport Tuesday 1 July 2014, Martedi' 1 Luglio

 

 

 

World Cup Soccer Fans at Starbucks, just everywhere!!

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Hello my friends.  What a day!    After watching the two World Cup Round of 16 games, I went to Starbucks  wearing Brazil shirt and there you go I found a Colombia fan proudly wearing his “100% Colombiano shirt.”     We both agreed that Brazil did not play well against Chile and winning in penalty shoot outs: Brazil 1 – 1 Chile (3-2 in penalties).  Unfortunately for me, Italy were eliminated in the first round by Uruguay ending in 3rd position with 3 points and a negative goal difference of -1   (Italy 0 – 1 Uruguay) … so we have to pick a team…

On the other hand, we also agreed that Colombia did play a mega match against Uruguay eliminating them: Colombia 2 – 0 Uruguay with the goals by midfielder James Rodriguez in the 28th and 50th minute.  The necessary question arriving for the upcoming World Cup Quarterfinal game Brazil vs Colombia on Friday 4 June 2014…..

Sure, I was wearing Brazil shirt because Italy are eliminated .  However, for Brazil – Colombia I am just about neutral… though with “a debole” for Colombia because they have  6 Serie A players!!!!  Bam!  So, does Brazil having 3!  Yet, two of my favorite Serie A players are with Colombia, oh yea:   Atalanta defender Mario Yepes who is also the Captain for Colombia and Fiorentina midfielder Juan Cuadrado!!!!

It’s just World Cup everywhere!!!!  So, get that Shakira’s song “DARE LA LA LA” playing and root for your favorite team!  Good luck to Giovanni y como diria “Pedro El Escamoso” Mon pirrriiiiiI!!!!

 

6 Italian Serie A players named in Colombia National Football team by Head Coach Jose Pekerman:

  • Atalanta defender Mario Yepes
  • AC Milan defender Cristian Zapata
  • Napoli defender Camilo Zuniga
  • Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin
  • Cagliari midfielder Victor Ibarbo
  • Fiorentina midfielder Juan Guillero Cuadrado

Brazil: 3 Italian Serie A Players with Brazil National Football Team by Head Coach Luis Felipe Scolari:

  • AS Roma Defender Maicon,
  • Napoli defender Henrique,
  • Inter Milan midfielder Hernanes