Reports are growing that Juventus have already agreed a deal to sign Lucio after his contract was terminated by Inter Milan on Friday. Lucio had been in talks with Fenerbahce about moving to the Turkish side and they and Inter had difficulties in agreeing an a transfer fee for the 34-year-old defender. So to help […]

Inter Milan President Massimo Moratti reveals Inter “tried to bring back Mario Balotelli, but Manchester City said no. If I have regrets, what about Milan with Andrea Pirlo?” Balotelli grew up in the Nerazzurri youth academy and was promoted to the first team by then-Coach Roberto Mancini, who was reunited with him in Manchester in August 2010. The transfer worth €22m brought the Nerazzurri a profit […]

The Italian press is unanimous in its praise of Mario Balotelli after last night’s 2-1 victory over Germany that clinched a place in the final of the Euro 2012. Gazzetta dello Sport: “It’s us!!!” That is followed by a sub-headline which reads: “Super Balotelli, the whole of Italy celebrates.” Gazzetta’s editorial “A star is born” […]

Two brilliant goals from Mario Balotelli destroyed Germany on Thursday and set up a final showdown with Spain in Kiev on Sunday. This was the best we have ever seen of Balotelli — and the Germans could not handle him. Much was made of the fact the Germans had two extra days rest following their […]

I wrote last week that Mathieu Flamini has left AC Milan after the two sides could not agree on a new two-year deal. Well it seems that Flamini realized that the £28,000 per week that Milan offered, was a lot more than anyone else would give him, so he has returned to the San Siro […]

Italy and Germany are tremendous historic rivals; as two of Europe’s most powerful footballing nations, any match between these two squads is intense and there is usually something on the line. Although this match probably won’t be as epic as the battle in Dortmund in the 2006 World Cup, it is still highly-anticipated and should […]

Sampdoria are said to be in talks with with former Inter Milan and Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez to become their new manager, despite still having Giuseppe Iachini currently occupy that position. Iachini, who led Samp to promotion at the first attempt, is seemingly set to lose his job as club owner Riccardo Garrone has his […]

The dramatic penalty shootout win over England is firmly in the past says Cesare Prandelli as he has turned his full attention to Thursday’s showdown against Germany in Warsaw. “We have only celebrated for 10 minutes,” Prandelli said. “We have turned the page and our focus is already on Germany. “The Germans alongside Spain are […]

Antonio Cassano’s agent has reassured AC Milan fans that the striker will not leave the club this summer. The Italy international recently hinted he could leave the Rossoneri outfit in the coming months. The Italian media have linked the 29-year-old with a return to Sampdoria this summer, while Primera Liga side Malaga are also reportedly […]