Italy
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Italy is intent on starting anew after its disastrous
first-round World Cup exit, and Friday's European Championship
qualifier at Estonia is coach Cesare Prandelli's first real
test.
On the eve of Italy's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign, 2006 World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso has joined his AC Milan colleague Andrea Pirlo in bemoaning a lack of quality in the Azzurri's ranks.
Italy is intent on starting anew after its disastrous
first-round World Cup exit, and Friday's European Championship
qualifier at Estonia is coach Cesare Prandelli's first real
test.
The Netherlands should ease through its first European Championship
qualifier against San Marino on Friday even without injured striker
Robin van Persie and winger Arjen Robben.
Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro inspired his Dubai-based
club Al Ahli to its first victory of the season, a 4-1 win over
cross-town rivals Al Wasl that eases some pressure on the team
after it lost its season-opener.
The Netherlands should ease through its first European
Championship qualifier against San Marino on Friday even without
injured striker Robin van Persie and winger Arjen Robben.
Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo has blamed his country's disappointing World Cup performance on a lack of quality and insisted the Azzurri must "start playing football" if they are to challenge for major honours again at Euro 2012.
Italy midfielder Mauro Camoranesi has joined Bundesliga club
Stuttgart from Juventus on the final day of the transfer
window.
Primera Division newcomers Hercules have confirmed the signing of
former France striker David Trezeguet on a two-year contract.
Former France striker David Trezeguet was in Spain on Monday
looking to finalize a two-year deal with newly promoted club
Hercules.
Former France striker David Trezeguet was in Spain on Monday
looking to finalize a two-year deal with newly promoted club
Hercules.
Owner Silvio Berlusconi has admitted AC Milan's interest in Robinho
and says the Rossoneri are "ready for another hit" in the transfer
market.
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has handed recalls to Andrea Pirlo, Alberto
Gilardino and Giampaolo Pazzini for the European Championship qualifiers against
Estonia and the Faroe Islands.
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has handed recalls to Andrea Pirlo, Alberto Gilardino and Giampaolo Pazzini for the European Championship qualifiers against Estonia and the Faroe Islands.
Two-time European Cup champion Juventus will meet big-spending
Manchester City in the group stage of the Europa League.
The draw Thursday for the group stage of the Champions League:
Claudio Pizarro scored in extra time on Tuesday to give Werder
Bremen a return to the Champions League after a one-year absence
despite a 3-2 loss to Sampdoria.
Robinho says he has received an offer from Fenerbahce but wants
to play either in Spain or Italy.
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson understands Inter Milan will not bid
for Javier Mascherano or Dirk Kuyt before the transfer window
closes.
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson wants Alberto Aquilani to return
to Italy on loan so the midfielder gets some much-needed playing
time.
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says he can work well with
Mario Balotelli and that the criticism of his new striker is out of
order.
Manchester City are on the verge of signing Mario Balotelli, with
the Inter Milan forward jetting into Manchester on Friday to
complete a move.
New Italy forward Mario Balotelli appears headed to Manchester
City.
David Beckham will reject the chance to make one final
appearance for England, a person familiar with the former captain's
plans said Thursday.
The world's most sought-after footballer is no longer wanted by
his own country.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce would not be surprised to see David
Beckham return to the England squad at some point in the future.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce would not be surprised to see David
Beckham return to the England squad at some point in the future.
Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni was to undergo surgery on Wednesday after being diagnosed with abdominal problems.
Cesare Prandelli lost his first match as coach of Italy on
Tuesday when his team was beaten 1-0 by Ivory Coast in a
friendly.