Edinson Cavani - a taster (Video)

You'd think that a team with a front pairing of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani would be quite a formidable opponent, no?

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No surprises over Newcastle madness

 Joe Kinnear's now infamous interview on TalkSport was truly a moment of comedic brilliance from the newly appointed director of football at Newcastle United but it is also symptomatic of the crazy bubble that football lives in.

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How will Rafa Benitez fare at Napoli? A closer look (Video)

He has endured one of the most difficult seasons since becoming a manager, despite leading Chelsea to European glory as they defeated Benfica in the Europa League final. The reason for this was the fans dislike of the ex-Liverpool manager and comments made about the club during those fiery Champions League clashes with Jose Mourinho many years ago. Although we often say that time is a healer, a section of Chelsea's supporters have certainly not forgotten the incidents from the past and spent all season making sure that the Spaniard was well aware that he was not wanted at Stamford Bridge.

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Verona - a tale of two football clubs

Verona is a historic northern Italian city with a long heritage of culture and also football. Its artistic heritage attracts thousands of tourists each year, who flock to see sights such as its opera houses and Roman amphitheatre. However for the first time since 2002, tourists will see the sights of both the cities clubs playing in Serie A next season.

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A family affair for Edinson Cavani

A few weeks ago it was Edinson Cavani's mum who was spilling the beans on the possible where abouts of her sons future, now it seems not to be outdone the Uruguayan's father has put in his two pence worth with ESPN reporting that should the player move on over the Summer then Spain would be the most likely of destinations.

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Do you remember? Filippo Inzaghi (Video)

Perhaps one of the most infuriating strikers to ever play the game, due to his frequent ability to be caught offside on a regular basis, but also one of the best goal poachers that football has ever seen. This is how many people would sum up the career of ex-Juventus, Milan and Italy striker Filippo Inzaghi. He formed a deadly partnership with Alessandro Del Piero during the late 90's and new millennium and was loved by fans of Juventus whilst despised by opposition supporters.

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Batigol - Fiorentina's lethal finisher (Video)

Gabriel Batistuta was one of the finest strikers of his generation. Not only did he look like Jesus, with long flowing hair and a rugged beard, but at times he also played like he had been blessed from above. Accompanied by Manuel Rui Costa in an otherwise unforgettable Fiorentina team, his goals led them to Champions League football and several top six league finishes.

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Champions of Italy - What next for Juventus? (Video)

Antonio Conte has once again led Juventus to Serie A glory, with three games of the season still remaining. A 1-0 win over Palermo, courtesy of a 59th minute penalty by Arturo Vidal, was enough to take the three points required to leave them mathematically safe from second placed Napoli. What next for the champions of Italy?

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International Round-up 4-5 May

A Round-up of this weekend in Europe.

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The Wednesday Goal- #1- Stephen Appiah (Video)

Stephen Appiah was a defensive midfielder, never known for his goal-scoring ability. However in this 2004 match for Juventus against Cagliari, the Ghanaian displayed breath-taking skill in rounding two defenders before superbly finishing in the top corner.

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CHAMPIONIES: European Round up 27-28 April

ItA Round-up of all the leagues around Europe.

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Roberto Mancini has talent (Video)

Long before he was manager of Manchester City, Roberto Mancini was lighting up the pitches of Serie A for Sampdoria and Lazio. The passionate and delightfully talented No 10 spent 15 years at Sampdoria, helping them to the league title, four Italian cups and the Cup Winners Cup. His partnership with Gianluca Vialli was very productive, although he never featured on a regular basis for the Italian national side due to his team mate often being preferred to partner Roberto Baggio for the Azzurri.

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Mauro Icardi poised for Inter switch (video)

According to press reports in Italy, Inter look set to bolster their attack this summer with the signing of 20 year old Sampdoria striker Mauro Icardi.

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The top scorer you've never heard of (Video)

Hands up if you remember Dario Hubner? No? Most people don't and unless you were an Italian football fan around the start of the new millenium then you probably have no idea who I'm talking about.

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There is only one Ronaldo, and his name is not Cristiano (Video)

Juventus and Inter were locked in a fierce battle for the Serie A title during 1997/1998. The 'Old Lady' of Italy were benefitting from the talents of Zidane, Del Piero and Inzaghi, whilst the 'Nerazzurri' where hugely dependent on a 22 year old Brazilian called Ronaldo. Signed during the summer months from Barcelona, Ronaldo's first season was going better than anyone expected. It seemed inevitable that he would be the player at the centre of the most controversial Derby d'Italia for many years.

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