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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

 

 

 

“Julio Cesar saves Brazil. Colombia in. Chile and Uruguay eliminated. Blatter ok to technology,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Sunday 29 June 2014

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Good morning my friends.  Wake up, prepare your breakfast, snack or lunch… I am up and surviving an agonizing Brazil – Chile Round of 16 game seeing finally Brazil made it to the Quarterfinal, but not showing a convincing victory having played extra time and defining the passing in penalties.    I have been following the news and praises are for the ex Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar having saved Brazil from an upset.

Headlines also praising, and I totally agree, Colombia with James Rodriguez giving  total show by scoring 2 goals and convincing victory eliminating Uruguay!

As for Serie A transfer market, the new trend is  forward Mario Balotelli with the possible passing from Milan to Juventus!!!!  Conflicts arriving because Juventus fans are split some wanting him, but others not.

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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 Sunday 29 June 2014

 

La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Sunday 29 June 2014

 

The turning point. Too many errors in the World Cup have finally convinced Sepp
Blater: “Technology ok. It will be used for fouls and penalties.
The number one of FIFA opens to technology. Coaches can have 2 replays each. It could be in operation from 2015.

The reaction. The Special One talks.
Mourinho approves it. “A good decision for a right football.” ” I agree with everything that helps to make good choices. Also good spray and goal-line technology.”

Brazil panic
Ave Julio Cesar
The verdeoro passed to the Quarterfinals after 120 creepy minutes.
The Chile of Sanchez and Vidal plays at par. Pinilla hits the bar at the last minute, then, the ex Inter goalkeepers saves two penalties and become national hero.

The assist
Mazzola wants Rivera as president of the Italian Federation
The ex Inter player launches his great rival. “Gianni is the right man to change many things, he has charisma and for coach if Mancini costs too much, than I say Guidolin.’

What a struggle the Under youth, just 4 in national team.

Thohir confirms Mazzarri
“He stays with us until 2016.”

The other Round of 16.
Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport Sunday 29 June 2014 - Domenica 29 Giugno

 

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Sunday 29 June 2014

Julio Cesar changes history

  • Brazil to the Quarterfinals only at the last penalty. The ex Inter goalkeeper decisive. Chile at the par. Pinilla hits the bar in the 120th minute.
  • James Rodriguez is a show, pushes Colombia and now challenges Neymar.

Prandelli says no to Galatasaray
The ex Italy Head Coach rejects a maxi contract with the Turkish team

Market
Juve after Nastasic
Inter, here is Cerci

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Corriere dello Sport  Sunday 29 June 2014 - Domenica 29 Giugno

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Sunday 29 June 2014

Julio Cesar Brazil hero
Rodriguez: Go Colombia

Chile with Sanchez scares (1-1), but in penalties go haywire. Uruguay to home.

Juve summit after Raiola’s offer
Balotelli? No, Morata
The agent insists, “Mario is the best Italian footballer.” But Conte and Marotta wait for Real Madrid signal for the Spanish forward
And the Bianconero world divides on the Milan and Italy forward.

In the meantime Sanchez Mino launches already Tevez
“Toro and Bojan like each other”
The agent of the Spaniard, expiring with Barcelona, admits the reciprocal interest. Confirmation for Pandev

Milan, Kaka rescinds
Atletico ask Inter for Handanovic and Icardi

Interview to Mesbah
“My Algeria has many talents for the Serie A”

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Tutto Sport  Sunday 29 June 2014 - Domenica 29 Giugno

 

 

 

“Italy Head Coach Candidates Allegri, Mancini, Guidolin, and Spalletti. FIFA bans Luis Suarez 9 games and 4 months stop. Pirlo ready for Italy,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Friday 27 June 2014

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Good morning my friends.  It is my wish you are doing ok and have a happy Friday. Oh yeah!  I am gaining back my energies after the Italian National team returned from Brazil eliminated and back in Italy.  It’s sad to see, and it is understandable, that only few fans went to Malpensa Airport to welcome the Azzurri.  The disappointment is high and frustration for the elimination still fresh among fans.

The news gaining front pages is about FIFA disciplinary commission giving their sentence to Uruguay forward Luis Suarez after biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.  I must tell you I agree with the decision giving Suarez a ban of 9 games and stop of any football related activity for four months.   Do you agree?   Here is the point, this the 3rd time that Suarez bites a player and some even consider the sentence not that strong.

I love the headline from  La Gazzetta dello Sport survey on the top 4 candidates to replace Head Coach Cesare Prandelli who resigned after the elimination.   Candidates are Massimiliano Allegri, Roberto Mancini, Francesco Guidolin, and Luciano Spalletti.

Ok, there is good news making me jump out of joy. It is about Juventus midfiedler Andrea Pirlo, who initially would have retired from the national team, now Pirlo taking the decision to be back in case of the future coach needed him.  Thats great!!!  Italy are in the rebuild and a guidance by Pirlo is fundamental for the future leaders in the midfield.   Your take?

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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 Friday 27 June 2014

 

La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Friday 27 June 2014

The case, the national team returned yesterday amongst general indifference at Malpensa and Fiumicino.
Balo asks for forgiveness from to Prandelli
Raiola: “Embarrassing to accuse him.”
“Football has died in this country. Mario has AC Milan in his heart,Barbara Berlusconi I don’t know.”

Toto coach, meanwhile the visitors on Gazzetta.it vote for the ex-Inter coach.
A seat for four. Allegri, Mancini, Guidolin and Spalletti in the race to be the coach. Each of them have an idea for their Italy in their head. Tavecchio or Albertini for the FIGC.

  • Allegri 35%. He is the name that is well liked amongt the Azzurri. He has already said he would be willing to cut his salary. His formation is the 4-3-3 that could highlight some young talent. And plus he can deal with Balotelli.
  • Mancini 30%. Formation 4-3-1-2. He has more international experience (City and Gala). His candidature is also liked by the president of CONI, Malago. His passed with Balo in good and bad.
  • Guidolin 30%. Formation 3-5-2. On the rise after the words of Tavecchio. He could be the right man to refund the “low cost” cantera and he has an optimum experience to teach youngsters.
  • Spalletti 5%. Formation 4-3-2-1. His teams play great football. What is stopping him is his sometimes difficult character. He has high wages and must still find a sponsor who is convinced.
    Outsider: the coach of the Under 21 Luigi Di Biagio.

The sentence after the bite to Chiellini
Suarez hit hard. Nine matches plus ‘daspo’

After the bite on Chiellini.

Ok Mueller, Ronaldo out
Capello and CR7 go home. USA and Algeria through

Round of 16: Tomorrow Brazil and Uruguay

Market, the Bianconeri close for Sturaro and are closer to Mustafi.
Juve sprint: they now have Iturbe in hand

Inter, Ausilio’s list: “M’Vila ok. Casemiro, Ibarbo and Biabiany…
Mazzarri’s renewal? There is no hurry.”

TV Rights from 2015 to 2018.
Sky get everything for €943 million. Mediaset get the big’s

 

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Friday 27 June 2014

The time has come to change everything: here are five fundamental points.
Throw football away!

  1. Serie A with 18 clubs to give space to the national team.
  2. Secure stadiums and hospitality to bring the fans back in masses.
  3. Give value to the youth teams: young players are needed to restart.
  4. Too many foreigners even of modest skills level hurts us.
  5. The stars should go to schools to involve the youngsters.

The ‘cannibal’ Suarez hit hard
For the bite he gets nine matches and four months stop.
Germany yes, Ronaldo and Capello out.

TV rights, turning point: Sky-Mediaset deal is reached

He may stay with the Rossoblu for a season.
Young strike by Juve, they have signed Sturaro from Genoa

The last goodbye to Ciro at Scampia

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Friday 27 June 2014

The next to be married
Juve market. Iturbe, Sanchez and Morata: the Bianconeri are at work to secure one. Meanwhile Marotta has signed the youngster Sturaro.

Awaiting baby Sanchez
Darmian is sure: “Toro, I will restart with you.”

Few cold fans but some good new during the Azzurri’s return to Fiumicino.
Italy call back Pirlo. “I am here.”
Albertini’s appeal has been heard. Buffon: “Balotelli? I will speak of football.”

Suarez hit hard: out for nine official matches and stop four months
World Cup is over. He will also miss the start of the Premier League. There is an appeal.

Muller goal even to Klinsman
USA lose but go through with Germany. Ronaldo tears

CR7 scores and Portugal beat Ghana (2-1), but don’t go through.

Agreement with Sky and Mediaset
TV rights: Serie A get €116 more

Satellite to Murdoch, digital to Berlusconi in the three years from 2015 to 2018, and the Lega will get €945 a year.

Photos: Italy National Team Arriving in Malpensa Airport, Italy on June 26 after World Cup Elimination

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The Italian National Football team has arrived on a charter flight from Alitalia at the Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy on  Thursday 26 June 2014 from Brazil.   The Azzurri were eliminated in the first round resulting in Head Coach Cesare Prandelli resigning and also resigning the President of the Italian Football Federation Giancarlo Abete.   It’s time now to rebuild the team and be ready for the EURO 2016.

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Italian National Football Team 2014 FIFA World Cup Results, Group D

Italy 0 – 1 Uruguay on Tuesday 24 June 2014

Italy 0 – 1 Costa Rica, Friday 20 June 2014

England 1 – 2 Italy, June 14, 2014

Here are the photos of the Italian national team arriving in Italy courtesy of vivoazzurro.it:

Former Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli returning with the team.  Prandelli give his resignation after losing to Uruguay and being eliminated of the World Cup.

 

Italy Captain and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon

Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo

 

Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio

Italy forward Mario Balotelli

Italy forward Ciro Immobile

 

Italy forward Antonio Cassano

Italy defender Matteo Darmian

Former Italy Head Coach Cesare Prandelli and Andrea Pirlo

 

 

 

2014 FIFA World Cup Group D Standing: Italy, Costa Rica, England, and Uruguay

 

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Here is the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group D Standing after completing the third round on Tuesday 24 June 2014.  Italy remaining in third position and eliminated after losing to Uruguay.  The two teams passing to the Round of 16 in Group D are Costa Rica and Uruguay.

  • Costa Rica, 1st position with 7 points and a positive goal difference of +3
  • Uruguay, 2nd position with 6 points and a neutral goal difference of “0”
  • Italy, 3rd position with 3 points and a negative goal difference of -1
  • England, 4th position with 0 points and a negative goal difference of -2
Teams MP W D L GF GA GD Points
3 2 1 0 4 1 +3   7
3 2 0 1 4 4 0   6
3 1 0 2 2 3 -1   3
3 0 1 2 2 4 -2   1

Source fifa.com

By the way, guys, 19 Italian Serie A players are included in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group D:  England, Costa Rica, Uruguay, and Italy.

Italian Serie A Players in FIFA World Cup Group D:

England:  No Serie A players

Costa Rica:  No Serie A players

Uruguay:  4 Italian Serie A players with Uruguay National Football team:  Juventus defender Martin Caceres, Lazio midfielder Alvaro Gonzalez, Bologna midfielder Diego Perez, and Palermo forward Abel Hernandez.

Italy:  19 Italian Serie A players with Italy National Football team: Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon, AC Milan defender Ignazio  Abate, Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli, Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, Torino defender Darmain, AC Milan defender Mattia De Sciglio, Parma defender Paletta, Fiorentina midfielder Alberto Aquilani, Lazio midfielder Candreva, AS Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi, Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio, Parma midfielder Marco Parolo, Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo, AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli, Parma forward Antonio Cassano, Torino forward Alessio Cerci, Torino forward Ciro Immobile, Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne.

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