Saving Lazio prevented fan violence, says Berlusconi

Italy Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said the deal to save Lazio from bankruptcy prevented the threat of violence from the Rome club's volatile fans.

Lotito delighted as Lazio saved from bankruptcy

The Inland Revenue rubberstamped a deal with Lazio president Claudio Lotito this week saving the Rome club from bankruptcy.

Sheva ready, Adriano hopes

Adriano and Andriy Shevchenko have had mixed responses from their check-ups as they race to be ready for the Euro derby.

Moggi: Juventus and Fiorentina can help each other

Juventus director general Luciano Moggi admits they have an "excellent" relationship with Serie A rivals Fiorentina.

Inter snub hurt me, admits Pirlo

Milan ace Andrea Pirlo has spiced up the Champions’ League derby by taking a swipe at former club Inter.

Inter Milan's Martins: AC Milan start favourites

Inter Milan striker Obafami Martins admits AC Milan will start favourites for their big Champions League quarterfinal tie next month.

Zambro ‘happy’ at Juventus

Juventus ace Gianluca Zambrotta maintains that he has no desire to join Chelsea or Real Madrid.

Juve ace waits for Reds

Mauro Camoranesi is refusing to focus on Juventus' UEFA Champions League tie with Liverpool until after the weekend's game with Fiorentina.

Inter Milan's Adriano to learn today of derby chances

Inter Milan striker Adriano will learn today if he can be risked against AC Milan in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Roma trio banned for Week 30

A massive 22 players have been ruled out of the Week 30 schedule because of suspension.

Lippi relishes Azzurri enthusiasm

Marcello Lippi believes that the passion of new faces in the Azzurri set-up ensures he has a large rota of players for the World Cup squad.

Official: Lazio escape bankruptcy

Lazio are officially safe from the threat of bankruptcy after President Claudio Lotito struck a landmark deal with the Inland Revenue.

Rui Costa involved in emergency landing at Milan airport

A private jet carrying Portuguese soccer star Manuel Rui Costa and his family made an emergency landing at Milan's Malpensa airport Tuesday after its landing gear malfunctioned, officials said.

Crespo: I almost quit

Manchester United's European conqueror has admitted that he could have quit the game six months ago.

Tacconi remembers Heysel

Former Juventus keeper Stefano Tacconi has spoken of his memories of the Heysel disaster, as the Italian giants prepare to face Liverpool for the first time since the tragedy.

Iaquinta archives Barca link

Vincenzo Iaquinta has no regrets about not joining Barcelona, while Udinese teammate Nestor Sensini says he’s quitting the game.

Moratti tells Toldo: You can still win Inter Milan stay

Inter Milan supremo Massimo Moratti insists goalkeeper Francesco Toldo could still be with the club next season.

Juve welcome back Nedved

Juventus have been boosted with the news that Pavel Nedved will return from injury against Fiorentina on Saturday.

Blasi eyes Juventus double

Juventus midfielder Manuele Blasi insists his side can claim the Scudetto and Champions’ League double.

Jon Dahl Tomasson has conceded that he will never become a star at Milan.

Jon Dahl Tomasson has conceded that he will never become a star at Milan.

Nakata: Zoff can save us

Hidetoshi Nakata believes that Dino Zoff can steer Fiorentina to safety this season.

Lippi rewards provincial soccer

Marcello Lippi has defended his decision to name an experimental squad for Wednesday’s friendly with Iceland.

Trez laments poor season

Juventus hitman David Trezeguet admits he is experiencing "a black season" after squandering a host of chances for France against Switzerland.

Shevchenko planning return to face Inter Milan

AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko says he has recovered from a cheekbone fracture and plans to play in the Champions League quarterfinal against city rival Inter Milan.

Juventus chief Moggi: We won't go mad with £76M oil money

Juventus director general Luciano Moggi has confirmed they intend to use part of the money from Tamoil's sponsorship on new signings.

Buffon praises Scottish supporter

Gianluigi Buffon claims Italian fans can learn from the Scots, while his teammates insisted their performance on the field was impressive.

Udinese trio get Azzurri call

Marcello Lippi has called four new names for Wednesday’s friendly test against Iceland, including Udinese duo David Di Michele and Vincenzo Iaquinta.

Lippi: The points were imperative

Marcello Lippi praised Scotland’s performance and explained some of his tactical choices after their 2-0 win over Scotland.

Italy 2-0 Scotland: FT Report

Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo ensured Walter Smith tasted defeat in his first game as Scotland manager with a superb free-kick double in the World Cup qualifier at the San Siro Stadium.

Juventus strike sponsorship oil

The Juventus club coffers have been boosted by a £76m deal with Tamoil, making them the top earning European side from shirt sponsorship.

Lippi Wants The Three Points

The Italian national team coach is demanding just one thing from his players for Saturday’s World Cup Qualifier against Scotland: victory.

Chiellini: Viola opened Azzurri door

Giorgio Chiellini says he wouldn’t be preparing to face Scotland on Saturday had he remained at Juventus.

Thuram: Lay off AC Milan trio over blood tests

Juventus defender Lilian Thuram says he is in favour of blood doping tests, but also backs the decisions of AC Milan's three players to refuse to give a sample.

Emre clarifies Inter remarks

Emre has apologised to Internazionale after an interview made while on international duty with Turkey was taken out of context.

Baldini explains Roma resignation

Ex-Director of Sport Franco Baldini has revealed why he chose to leave Roma after eight years in a row over where the club was headed.

Smith approaching Italy with confidence

Scotland manager Walter Smith is confident his players can upset the odds tomorrow and get a result against Italy.

Totti boost for Italy

Francesco Totti has handed Italy a boost by recovering from injury to be ready to face Scotland this weekend.

Lippi lines up offensive Italy

Italy boss Marcello Lippi is set to unleash a trident attack in the World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Saturday.

Baldini quits Roma post

Roma’s disastrous campaign continues after sporting director Franco Baldini quit the club on Thursday.

Debt-ridden Lazio handed lifeline

Lazio, the 2000 Scudetto winners, have escaped the threat of bankruptcy after striking a deal with the Inland Revenue.

Buffon: Cassano Will Win The Golden Ball…If He Joins Juve

The Azzurri’s goalkeeper has publicly invited the Roma star to join the Bianconeri next summer.

Gilardino Dreams Of Playing With Totti And Cassano

The Parma striker hopes to partner the two Roma players in the national team as Italy prepares to face Scotland on Saturday night for the World Cup qualifiers.

Zola Back Against Sampdoria

The Cagliari captain might be back sooner than expected as his injured muscled has improved in recent days.

Ariatti: Fiorentina Must Beat Juve

The Viola defender believes that his side can and must defeat the Bianconeri in the next Serie A round.

Guidolin Worried About Losing Uefa Cup Spot

The Palermo coach fears the many injuries might ruin the Rosanero’s chances of reaching a Uefa Cup place.

Galliani appointed president

Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has been confirmed as president of the Italian league after a long-running dispute.

Italy have Totti worry

Italy star Francesco Totti is struggling to be fit in time for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Scotland.

Seedorf: I refused blood test

Clarence Seedorf has added to the doping scandal surrounding Milan by admitting he’s one of ten other Serie A players to refuse blood tests this season.

Canna fears Scudetto play-off

Juve and Milan have been locked at the top of the Serie A table for weeks and Fabio Cannavaro fears the Scudetto can only be decided by a play-off.

Martino tells Lazio players to forget UEFA Cup target

Lazio director general Gabriele Martino has banned his players from thinking about UEFA Cup qualification.

Totti set for Roma stay

Francesco Totti seems to have decided to stay with Roma for at least another year, according to reports.

Lippi: We must beat Scots

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has stressed the importance of beating Scotland in Saturday's World Cup qualifier.

I’m hiding nothing, says Gattuso

Milan’s Gennaro Gattuso has angrily defended his decision to not give a blood sample as part of a random drugs test.

Gattuso, Pancaro embarrass AC Milan chief Galliani

Rino Gattuso and Giuseppe Pancaro have heaped embarrassment on their AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani after refusing to give a blood sample after Sunday's win over AS Roma.

Montella ruled out for Italy

Italy have lost their second player in 24 hours after Vincenzo Montella also pulled out of the Scotland match.

Fed up Davids wants out of Inter Milan

Edgar Davids has made his mind up and will quit Inter Milan at the end of this season.

Roma chief Baldini blasts Juventus, AC Milan domination

AS Roma sports director Franco Baldini has made a thinly-veiled attack on Juventus and AC Milan.

Nesta to miss Scotland tie

Milan’s Alessandro Nesta is on the verge of pulling out of Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Scotland.

Milan pair in drugs row

The doping debate is back in the spotlight after Gennaro Gattuso and Giuseppe Pancaro refused to give a blood sample following Milan’s win against Roma.

Cafu: Title race good for all

Milan's evergreen defender Cafu has stated the keenly contested scudetto race between Juventus and the Rossoneri is good for Serie A.

Moratti: No Adriano excuse

Internazionale supremo Massimo Moratti has urged his side not to use the possible absence of star striker Adriano as an excuse in their upcoming UEFA Champions League quarter final with Milan.

Serie A Review: Round 29

With 9 rounds to go, Milan and Juve continue their battle for the top of Serie A as both sides, in one way or another, carry on their winning march with the Scudetto most likely to be decided in the direct clash on the 8th of May.

Galliani fears Scudetto showdown

Milan chief Adriano Galliani is ignoring any thoughts of a potential Scudetto play-off with rivals Juventus.

Player of the Week: Gilardino (Parma)

What was the best transfer decision of the summer? It has to be Parma’s refusal to sell Alberto Gilardino. Despite interest from Roma, Juventus and even Real Madrid apparently, the Tardini outfit’s stubbornness to decline all offers has left them with a fighting chance of avoiding relegation.

No Roma contact, says Zeman

Zdenek Zeman has distanced himself from reports which suggest he’ll be the next Roma boss.

Alex plots Azzurri return

Alessandro Del Piero is confident that he will still be on the plane to the 2006 World Cup despite being axed by Italy.

Conti content with Roma display

Bruno Conti and Carlo Ancelotti were united in their analysis of tonight’s game and especially some controversial incidents.

Milan won't worry about Juve, says Ancelotti

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti urged his players to remain entirely focused on their own performances after Sunday's 2-0 win over AS Roma maintained their lead at the top of Serie A.

Crespo ruins Conti debut

Bruno Conti's Roma debut is ruined by his old Giallorossi teammate Carlo Ancelotti as Milan notch up their eighth consecutive Serie A win.

Cassano Back For Italy, Del Piero Left Out

Marcello Lippi handed Roma forward Antonio Cassano his first Nazionale call-up since the starlet’s impressive EURO 2004 championships.

Inter Win, Atalanta Shock Samp

Although everyone will be looking forward in anticipation to tonight’s match at the Stadio Olimpico between Roma and Milan, plenty of excitement took place in the afternoon matches in the Serie A.

Inter striker Adriano injured

Inter Milan striker Adriano strained his right knee in the first half of an Italian league match against Fiorentina on Sunday and could miss the club's Champions League quarterfinal against AC Milan.

Ancelotti eyes Roma double

Milan conquered the Stadio Olimpico last season and Carlo Ancelotti believes another victory against his old chum Bruno Conti will prove crucial for the Scudetto.

Zoff feels the Fiorentina strain

Dino Zoff walked out on his Press conference ahead of the match with Inter and insisted this battle would be mostly a psychological one.

Mancini plays down spat talk

Internazionale coach Roberto Mancini insists he and Adriano have never fought with each other.

Serie A Scoring Leaders

Juventus beats Reggina, Siena downs Lazio in Serie A matches

Alessandro Del Piero took a heel pass from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and scored a second-half goal to help Juventus beat Reggina 1-0 Saturday and move three points clear of AC Milan at the top of the Serie A standings.