Lengthy bans requested for Bonucci and Pepe

Italy's football federation (FIGC) prosecutor has asked for a three-and-a-half year ban to be imposed on Juventus and Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci and one year for winger Simone Pepe over match-fixing, the federation said Friday. Both played key roles in helping Juventus win Serie A last season. Bonucci,...

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Masiello handed 26-month ban for match-fixing

Former Bari defender Andrea Masiello, now with Atalanta, was banned for 26 months on Friday for his part in the latest match-fixing to hit Italian football. Promoted Sampdoria were docked one point for the forthcoming Serie A campaign and fined 30,000 euros and Bari, who play in Serie B, were...

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Villarreal agree to sell Valero to Fiorentina

Fiorentina have agreed to sign Villarreal's midfielder Borja Valero, the two clubs said on Wednesday. Valero, 27, would shortly travel to Italy for a medical and to tie up the details of the move, Villarreal, who were relegated from La Liga last season, said on their website. A club spokesman...

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Court rejects Conte's plea bargain for fixing

Juventus coach Antonio Conte's plea bargain offer of a three-month ban for match-fixing was rejected by an Italian football federation (FIGC) tribunal on Wednesday, forcing him to propose a longer ban or face a full sporting trial. Siena will start the Serie A season with a six-point deduction after...

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Berlusconi still open to Kaka capture

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi, under pressure from fans after selling two top players, has not ruled out bringing Real Madrid's Brazilian playmaker Kaka back to the club after three largely disappointing seasons in Spain. "Kaka has remained in our hearts because of the player and the man...

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Roma seal deal for forward Destro

AS Roma have completed the signing of Siena striker Mattia Destro, one of the most sought-after players in Serie A. Juventus, AC Milan and former owners Inter Milan were among the clubs courting the 21-year-old, who netted 12 league goals for Siena last term and just missed out on a berth in Italy's Euro...

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Galliani fearful of finances over Kaka deal

AC Milan fear that financial difficulties could scupper a move for Kaka. The Real Madrid midfielder has struggled for form and fitness following his big-money switch to Santiago Bernabeu in 2009. Kaka has been told he is allowed to leave the La Liga champions, provided potential suitors meet the...

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Taiwo set for summer move from Milan

Taye Taiwo could be set for a return to France after being frozen out at AC Milan. The Nigeria international arrived at San Siro from Marseille last year, but has made just eight first-team appearances in all competitions. Taiwo spent the second half of last season on loan at Queens Park Rangers...

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Pazzini and Cesar omitted from Inter squad

Inter Milan duo Julio Cesar and Giampaolo Pazzini have been omitted from the Serie A side's Europa League squad, making their exits from the 2010 European champions all but certain. Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar knew his time was up when Inter signed Udinese's Samir Handanovic, while striker...

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Fiorentina pounce for playmaker Fernandez

Fiorentina have signed Chile international Matias Fernandez from Sporting, the Lisbon club said in a statement on Friday. Fernandez, a technically-gifted midfielder who is also a free-kick specialist, was a regular starter at Sporting since signing from Villarreal in 2009. Sporting, struggling...

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Inzaghi retires to coach Milan youth

Filippo Inzaghi announced his retirement from football on Tuesday, and said he would be joining the AC Milan youth coaching staff. "My time with Milan finished in the best possible way, with a goal in the final game, so it was all perfect," Inzaghi, 38, told Italian media. "Now I begin another...

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Milan fans react angrily to big name sales

Thiago Silva's comments about not wanting to leave AC Milan have further angered fans who have demanded to know if owner Silvio Berlusconi plans to reinvest after some high profile sales. The departures of stylish Brazil defender Thiago Silva and leading striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to big-spending...

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Galliani: Serie A is no longer attractive option

AC Milan chief Adriano Galliani has admitted that Serie A no longer has the star appeal it possessed in the past. The Rossoneri recently sold prized assets Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to Paris Saint-Germain in order to address their financial worries. Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola has...

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Leandro agent confirms meet with Milan

The agent of Leandro Damiao has met with AC Milan regarding a potential move to San Siro for the Internacional striker. The Brazil star has been linked with a big-money move to Europe, after netting 70 goals in just 115 appearances. Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan have also reportedly expressed...

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Roma recruit USA midfielder Bradley

AS Roma have signed American midfielder Michael Bradley, the Serie A side said in a statement on Sunday. Reports in Italy suggest the U.S. international has signed for a fee of 3.75 million euros from Chievo. Bradley has penned a contract that will keep him at the Stadio Olimpico until June 2016. He...

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Conte appears before match-fixing investigation

Juventus manager Antonio Conte appeared before Italian football federation prosecutors on Friday to answer questions about match-fixing that took place while he was in charge of Siena. Conte spent three hours 40 minutes answering questions about allegations of sporting fraud during his time at...

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AIK cancel Milan friendly over Ibra doubts

Swedish club AIK have cancelled plans for an August friendly against AC Milan in Stockholm because the Italians cannot guarantee that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will still be playing for them, AIK said in a statement. The Sweden captain is rumoured to be on his way to Paris Saint Germain after Milan owner...

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Milan agree to sell Ibra and Silva to PSG

AC Milan have agreed to sell striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and midfielder Thiago Silva to Paris Saint-Germain, Italian media quoted club owner Silvio Berlusconi as saying on Thursday. "Yes, I have sold Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to PSG. We'll save 150 million euros in two years," he was...

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Sneijder agent rejects Anzhi transfer talk

The agent of Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has dismissed rumours linking his client with a move to Anzhi Makhachkala. Reports emanating from Russia had suggested that the big-spending Eastern European giants were close to agreeing a move for the Dutchman. However Sneijder’s agent, Soren...

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De Laurentiis: Messi to Napoli is the dream

Napoli president Auerlio De Laurentiis has revealed it is his dream to see Lionel Messi play for the Serie A side. The charismatic supremo is keen to see the Naples side strengthen their front-line this summer following the departure of Ezequiel Lavezzi to Paris Saint-Germain. De Laurentiis has...

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Italian Super Cup to be staged in Beijing

The Italian Super Cup between league champions Juventus and Italian Cup winners Napoli will be played at the Beijing National Stadium on August 11, a Serie A statement said on Monday. It will be the third time the Super Cup has been played at the Bird's Nest since 2009 and the fifth time on foreign...

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Forlan to leave Inter for Internacional

Uruguay's Diego Forlan will join Brazilian club Internacional on Saturday, a day after Inter Milan terminated the striker's contract. "Diego Forlan will arrive in Porto Alegre on Saturday," his new club said in a statement on Friday. "The player will be unveiled tomorrow." Former Manchester United...

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