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Zapata’s Agent Denies Link With Inter

Adithya Ananth — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:24:39 +0000

Udinese defender Cristian Zapata was linked with a move to Inter in the January transfer window, but his agent Massimo Italiani has move to quell the rumours that were doing the rounds.

Zapata’s representative quashed the possibility of a move by claiming that the Nerazzurri have not even inquired about read more...

What Should Italy Do To Win The World Cup?

Adithya Ananth — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:26:41 +0000

Many fans and critics have called for dramatic changes in the Italian national team setup by drafting younger players to replace the older and slower ones who helped bring the World Cup back to peninsula after 24 years.

While a complete overhaul of the national team may not necessarily be the right option, read more...

Agent Does Not Rule Out Materazzi Move

Adithya Ananth — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:26:06 +0000

Lazio have been looking to replenish their defence, and have been linked to free-agent Diego Lugano. But currently the ‘Matrix’ appears to be another option that the Aquile may be considering.

The player’s agent denies any contact from the capital club, but he did not rule out a move read more...

Matrix Extends Stay

Adithya Ananth — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:29:01 +0000

As the twilight of the career of an ageing warhorse is upon us, it was widely rumoured that Marco Materazzi would leave Inter and play at greener pastures where he would get more time out on the pitch. But the 35-year-old World Cup winning defender has defied the odds by agreeing to extend his contract with the Serie A champions for another year.

Club supremo Massimo Moratti has said that the Matrix delivered every time he was called upon last season. Jose Mourinho confirmed that he wanted to keep the player for another year, which led to the extension of the contract.

Materazzi Squeezes Settlement Out Of The Sun Newspaper

Giuseppe — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:55:53 +0000

Italy footballer Marco Materazzi has won a hefty libel payout from British newspaper The Sun over claims that he called France’s Zinedine Zidane “the son of a terrorist whore,” his lawyer said on Thursday.

Britain’s biggest-selling daily, which published an apology in May 2008, has agreed an out-of-court damages settlement, the Inter Milan defender’s lawyer Steven Heffer said.

Materazzi has accepted an undisclosed six-figure pound sum over claims that he used vile, racist abuse during the 2006 World Cup final at Berlin’s Olympic read more...

Inter – Genoa Preview

Giuseppe — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:47:27 +0000

On Tuesday Inter host high flying Genoa in the Coppa Italia round of 16, with only one match deciding who progresses to the next round. Inter’s Julio Cruz and Marco Materazzi are suspended for the game, while no players from either team go into the game a booking away from suspension. On the weekend Inter drew 1-1 with Siena at the San Siro, while Genoa cruised to a 3-0 victory over Torino. Both of these teams will be keen to make a good showing and pass through into the read more...

Anorthosis Famagusta 3–3 Inter Milan Highlights

Giuseppe — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:47:46 +0000

Inter drew 3-3 with Cypriot team Anorthosis Famagusta in Cyprus. That draw combined with read more...

Italy vs Montenegro Preview

Giuseppe — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:39:41 +0000

Italy face Montenegro in Lecce on Wednesday in the fourth match of World Cup qualifying for the current World Champions.

The azzurri won their two opening Group 8 games in Cyprus and at home to Georgia last month, beating the Cypriots 2-1 and the Georgians 2-0. Italy then played their third qualifier against Bulgaria on the weekend, drawing 0-0 and bringing home an away read more...