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official: Milan sign Matri from Juve
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Kwani Boateng ana mpango wa kuondoka?
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Meaning kama Matri atapata nafasi kwenye kikosi cha kwanza, Farao itabidi acheze pembeni
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Naona vipaji vinazidi kuikimbia Serie A, Cavani, Osvaldo, Giaccherini, Boateng na sasa Lamela
Tottenham confirm Lamela signing
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Argentina forward Erik Lamela after agreeing a deal with Serie A side Roma.
Roma claimed on Wednesday that the deal for 21-year-old Lamela, who has three international caps, is worth £25.7m.
It also includes up to £4.2m in bonus payments, taking Tottenham's spending to more than £90m this summer.
Lamela joined Roma in 2011 from Argentine side River Plate and made 67 appearances in all competitions and scored 21 goals for the Italian side.
"We are delighted to announce that we've reached agreement with AS Roma for the transfer of Erik Lamela" said Tottenham on their official Twitter feed.
The deal could finally enable Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid to go ahead for a world record fee of £86m.
Lamela arrived in London on Wednesday night when Roma confirmed a deal had been agreed, but Tottenham did not reveal the signing until Friday.
Tottenham confirm Lamela signing
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Argentina forward Erik Lamela after agreeing a deal with Serie A side Roma.
Roma claimed on Wednesday that the deal for 21-year-old Lamela, who has three international caps, is worth £25.7m.
It also includes up to £4.2m in bonus payments, taking Tottenham's spending to more than £90m this summer.
Lamela joined Roma in 2011 from Argentine side River Plate and made 67 appearances in all competitions and scored 21 goals for the Italian side.
"We are delighted to announce that we've reached agreement with AS Roma for the transfer of Erik Lamela" said Tottenham on their official Twitter feed.
The deal could finally enable Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid to go ahead for a world record fee of £86m.
Lamela arrived in London on Wednesday night when Roma confirmed a deal had been agreed, but Tottenham did not reveal the signing until Friday.
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calitos anahasira na ligi ya itali mpaka basi..
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Juventus and Inter primed for derby
September 11, 2013
Javier Zanetti and Claudio Marchisio say there is little between Inter Milan and Juventus as the two Serie A title challengers prepare for the biggest game of the Italian season so far.
The Derby dItalia brings together two clubs with a fierce rivalry and two sides who, unlike on the final day of last season when they were separated by eight positions, are locked together at the top of the pile.
Only two games of the season may have been played, yet Saturdays clash is nevertheless being regarded as an important indication as to where the two clubs stand in terms of their respective title ambitions, and according to both Zanetti and Marchisio, the gulf between the two clubs last season does not count for anything.
"Theyve always caused us problems, and with [Walter] Mazzarri now in charge, they are even more dangerous," said Marchisio, who like Zanetti will miss the game due to injury. "Given the start they have made to the season, we expect to play a very healthy side.
"For us, beating Inter in our third game of the season would be a major coup. Im just sorry I cant be involved, but the teams in good shape and doing well and I have faith in my team mates."
Zanetti is also confident that the new-look Inter can replicate their finest moment from last season by defeating the Bianconeri. The Nerazzurri ended Juves 49-game unbeaten record with victory at the Juventus Stadium last November, even if that proved to be the only highlight of a troubled year for Inter.
"You can sense in the air that this is a big game," said the Argentinean. "Its a shame that so many of my team mates are scattered around the globe with their national teams and that I cant make my contribution, but my team mates will take care of that. Juve are a great side and it wont be easy, but well give it a go."
Zanetti would gladly trade a win at the San Siro with a place among the leading protagonists at the business end of the season, though. "I hope that we are up there with the league leaders with a month of the season to go," he told reporters in Milan. "Then we can play for everything right to the end."
September 11, 2013
Javier Zanetti and Claudio Marchisio say there is little between Inter Milan and Juventus as the two Serie A title challengers prepare for the biggest game of the Italian season so far.
The Derby dItalia brings together two clubs with a fierce rivalry and two sides who, unlike on the final day of last season when they were separated by eight positions, are locked together at the top of the pile.
Only two games of the season may have been played, yet Saturdays clash is nevertheless being regarded as an important indication as to where the two clubs stand in terms of their respective title ambitions, and according to both Zanetti and Marchisio, the gulf between the two clubs last season does not count for anything.
"Theyve always caused us problems, and with [Walter] Mazzarri now in charge, they are even more dangerous," said Marchisio, who like Zanetti will miss the game due to injury. "Given the start they have made to the season, we expect to play a very healthy side.
"For us, beating Inter in our third game of the season would be a major coup. Im just sorry I cant be involved, but the teams in good shape and doing well and I have faith in my team mates."
Zanetti is also confident that the new-look Inter can replicate their finest moment from last season by defeating the Bianconeri. The Nerazzurri ended Juves 49-game unbeaten record with victory at the Juventus Stadium last November, even if that proved to be the only highlight of a troubled year for Inter.
"You can sense in the air that this is a big game," said the Argentinean. "Its a shame that so many of my team mates are scattered around the globe with their national teams and that I cant make my contribution, but my team mates will take care of that. Juve are a great side and it wont be easy, but well give it a go."
Zanetti would gladly trade a win at the San Siro with a place among the leading protagonists at the business end of the season, though. "I hope that we are up there with the league leaders with a month of the season to go," he told reporters in Milan. "Then we can play for everything right to the end."
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Pogba turned down big clubs for Juve
Paul Pogba has revealed he turned down offers from Chelsea, AC Milan and Arsenal in favour of joining Juventus last year.
Pogba, a product of Manchester United's youth academy, moved to Juve last summer and has emerged as a key member of Antonio Conte's midfield.
Although he was only able to make three first team appearances at Old Trafford, the 20-year-old insists Sir Alex Ferguson was eager to keep hold of him, but it appears there was little in the way of Pogba's switch to Italy.
"Sir Alex Ferguson tried to keep me at Manchester United, but he didn't get very far," he told Sky Sport Italia. "Other clubs were tracking me but I only had Juve in my mind. At the time, I heard from Chelsea, Arsenal and Milan, but nobody is like Juve."
Pogba has won the Supercoppa Italia and Serie A since being signed by the Bianconeri and he admits the history of fellow Frenchmen to have played at Juve, including Michel Platini, Didier Deschamps and Zinedine Zidane, spurred his decision.
"Since childhood I've always liked Juve and supported that team," he added. "For the French this club means a great deal, as so many French champions played in Turin, so that's why I liked them. I am happy to be here and I want to win many trophies with this jersey."
Paul Pogba has revealed he turned down offers from Chelsea, AC Milan and Arsenal in favour of joining Juventus last year.
Pogba, a product of Manchester United's youth academy, moved to Juve last summer and has emerged as a key member of Antonio Conte's midfield.
Although he was only able to make three first team appearances at Old Trafford, the 20-year-old insists Sir Alex Ferguson was eager to keep hold of him, but it appears there was little in the way of Pogba's switch to Italy.
"Sir Alex Ferguson tried to keep me at Manchester United, but he didn't get very far," he told Sky Sport Italia. "Other clubs were tracking me but I only had Juve in my mind. At the time, I heard from Chelsea, Arsenal and Milan, but nobody is like Juve."
Pogba has won the Supercoppa Italia and Serie A since being signed by the Bianconeri and he admits the history of fellow Frenchmen to have played at Juve, including Michel Platini, Didier Deschamps and Zinedine Zidane, spurred his decision.
"Since childhood I've always liked Juve and supported that team," he added. "For the French this club means a great deal, as so many French champions played in Turin, so that's why I liked them. I am happy to be here and I want to win many trophies with this jersey."
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Conte predicts 'historic' season for Juve
Juventus coach Antonio Conte believes his side's performance in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Inter proves the Bianconeri are on the brink of a "historic" season.
Inter went close to inflicting Juve's first loss of the season when Mauro Icardi gave them the lead in the 73rd minute, but Arturo Vidal equalised almost immediately to salvage a point for the visitors.
Conte insists Juve's fight is what led them to the title last season and the 44-year-old has backed his side to be even more successful this campaign.
"Icardi is a very good player and when he sees Juve he sees goals, but we showed Juventus are a tough team that don't die and are hard to beat," Conte said. "We played a good game against a team like Inter, who confirmed they will fight for the title. And we could even have gotten a second.
"Serie A is our real objective right now and we can achieve something historic this season. I saw my team play very well at a difficult ground."
Summer signing Fernando Llorente was again benched, raising doubts over the Spaniard's future at the club.
But Conte denies Llorente is unwanted and puts his omission down to consistent team selection.
"I would never rotate the squad against Inter. Squad rotation will be done when it is opportune," Conte added. "Everyone starts equal. I trust in the guys who have played less.
"Fernando Llorente is part of the squad, but he was out for a year and that means losing sharpness, so he needs time to get back to full fitness. I won't throw him into the mix before hes ready just to keep the media happy."
Forza Bianconeri!
Juventus coach Antonio Conte believes his side's performance in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Inter proves the Bianconeri are on the brink of a "historic" season.
Inter went close to inflicting Juve's first loss of the season when Mauro Icardi gave them the lead in the 73rd minute, but Arturo Vidal equalised almost immediately to salvage a point for the visitors.
Conte insists Juve's fight is what led them to the title last season and the 44-year-old has backed his side to be even more successful this campaign.
"Icardi is a very good player and when he sees Juve he sees goals, but we showed Juventus are a tough team that don't die and are hard to beat," Conte said. "We played a good game against a team like Inter, who confirmed they will fight for the title. And we could even have gotten a second.
"Serie A is our real objective right now and we can achieve something historic this season. I saw my team play very well at a difficult ground."
Summer signing Fernando Llorente was again benched, raising doubts over the Spaniard's future at the club.
But Conte denies Llorente is unwanted and puts his omission down to consistent team selection.
"I would never rotate the squad against Inter. Squad rotation will be done when it is opportune," Conte added. "Everyone starts equal. I trust in the guys who have played less.
"Fernando Llorente is part of the squad, but he was out for a year and that means losing sharpness, so he needs time to get back to full fitness. I won't throw him into the mix before hes ready just to keep the media happy."
Forza Bianconeri!
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Inter punished for racist chanting at Juve game
Inter Milan must play their next Serie A home match with no spectators in one section of their ground as punishment for racist chanting by fans on Saturday, officials decided on Tuesday.
The spectator ban, and a 15,000-euro (£12,593) fine, were imposed because fans chanted racist insults and shone laser lights at the referee and Juventus players, Serie A said in a statement.
Inter fans also unfurled a banner insulting Juve coach Antonio Conte, the statement said.
Italian media said racist insults were directed at Juve midfielders Paul Pogba and Kwadwo Asamoah during the match in Milan, which ended 1-1.
One stand of the San Siro will be closed for Inter's home game against Fiorentina on September 26.
Inter Milan must play their next Serie A home match with no spectators in one section of their ground as punishment for racist chanting by fans on Saturday, officials decided on Tuesday.
The spectator ban, and a 15,000-euro (£12,593) fine, were imposed because fans chanted racist insults and shone laser lights at the referee and Juventus players, Serie A said in a statement.
Inter fans also unfurled a banner insulting Juve coach Antonio Conte, the statement said.
Italian media said racist insults were directed at Juve midfielders Paul Pogba and Kwadwo Asamoah during the match in Milan, which ended 1-1.
One stand of the San Siro will be closed for Inter's home game against Fiorentina on September 26.
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Did Spy Games make the difference in Genoa derby?
At the beginning of pre-season this summer, Sampdorias coaching staff received a new toy to play with. Designed by local company Flyonaction, it was an orange drone with four rotor blades and a camera attached to its undercarriage. Created with filming training for analysis in mind, Samps players had to get used to it whirring overhead as coach Delio Rossi put them through their paces at Bogliasco.
Associated with spy games and modern warfare, the drone was unnecessary in the detection of an intruder at the clubs training ground on Friday. While observing the players practice ahead of the weekends Derby della Lanterna, Samps team manager Giorgio Ajazzone noticed something moving in the trees around the perimeter. Communications director Alberto Marangon went with him to check it out.
It could just be a mushroom picker, they said to each other, but you never know. Instead they found a man in full camouflage gear, the uniform of the Bundeswehr, dressed as though he were on a military operation. Ajazzone recognised the face. It was Luca de Prá, Genoas youth team goalkeeping coach and grandson of the clubs greatest ever shot stopper Giovanni, the man who had been between the sticks when the Grifone last won the Scudetto back in 1924.
Just what was he up to? A pair of binoculars by his side suggested de Prá had been on an espionage mission behind enemy lines. Such incidents arent uncommon in Italian football of course. Come on! We all do it, de Prá protested. Hes not wrong.
Samps former manager Walter Mazzarri has been known to send his assistant Claudio Nitti out On Mazzarris Secret Service. A master of disguise, he has done reconnaissance on opponents dressed as a cyclist tending to a puncture or as a casual shopper on his way home from the Supermarket.
Aware of his old coachs antics, Beppe Marotta, the former Samp director of sport who left to become Juventus general manager in 2010 had his security detail comb the Olympic Sport Centre in Beijing prior to their encounter with Mazzarris Napoli in the Italian Super Cup a year ago. They discovered Nitti in a judo hall with a perfect view of the pitch on which Juventus were training.
But back to de Prá. Described as a Rambo genoano by La Gazzetta dello Sport, he found himself in a compromised position. For all he knew Samp could take him hostage, demand a ransom [how about three points?] or make him sing Doria Olè, Doria Olè, Forza Doria, Doria Olè. Please, de Prá presumably thought, anything but that.
Comparatively speaking, he got off lightly. Pulling out his camera, Ajazzone declared: Ive caught you red-handed, and snapped a picture. A short while later it was posted on Sampdorias official website with an amusing accompanying statement. They were to act in accordance with the Geneva or should that be the Genova convention? No prisoner has been taken, it read. the soldier was free to return to his base. We must always forgive our enemies. Nothing annoys them more.
Like the IMF, Genoa disavowed all knowledge of de Prás actions. He was at Bogliasco on his own initiative, they said, and as punishment hed be suspended by the club.
In hindsight, Samps supporters now wonder whether their club were perhaps too magnanimous in their handling of de Prá. Did he know too much about Samp and their plans for Sundays game? The result would indicate that he did. After being knocked out of the Coppa Italia by La Spezia and losing both of their opening games in Serie A this season, Fabio Liveranis first win as coach of Genoa came in this game of all games. And it wasnt just any win either.
A volley from the former Samp loanee Luca Antonini, a tap in from Emanuele Calaio and a trademark Francesco Lodi free-kick contributed to a 3-0 victory, the biggest ever recorded by the away side in this derby.
Running to celebrate with his players, Liverani went under the Gradinata Nord at full-time to savour the moment. It was, he said, an indescribable joy. Mission accomplished for de Prá.
Afterwards, Genoa president Enrico Preziosi announced that de Prá will be reintegrated because its the right thing to do. And there you have it, the Derby della Lanterna, with a final chapter that reads like John Le Carrés A spy who came in from the cold.
At the beginning of pre-season this summer, Sampdorias coaching staff received a new toy to play with. Designed by local company Flyonaction, it was an orange drone with four rotor blades and a camera attached to its undercarriage. Created with filming training for analysis in mind, Samps players had to get used to it whirring overhead as coach Delio Rossi put them through their paces at Bogliasco.
Associated with spy games and modern warfare, the drone was unnecessary in the detection of an intruder at the clubs training ground on Friday. While observing the players practice ahead of the weekends Derby della Lanterna, Samps team manager Giorgio Ajazzone noticed something moving in the trees around the perimeter. Communications director Alberto Marangon went with him to check it out.
It could just be a mushroom picker, they said to each other, but you never know. Instead they found a man in full camouflage gear, the uniform of the Bundeswehr, dressed as though he were on a military operation. Ajazzone recognised the face. It was Luca de Prá, Genoas youth team goalkeeping coach and grandson of the clubs greatest ever shot stopper Giovanni, the man who had been between the sticks when the Grifone last won the Scudetto back in 1924.
Just what was he up to? A pair of binoculars by his side suggested de Prá had been on an espionage mission behind enemy lines. Such incidents arent uncommon in Italian football of course. Come on! We all do it, de Prá protested. Hes not wrong.
Samps former manager Walter Mazzarri has been known to send his assistant Claudio Nitti out On Mazzarris Secret Service. A master of disguise, he has done reconnaissance on opponents dressed as a cyclist tending to a puncture or as a casual shopper on his way home from the Supermarket.
Aware of his old coachs antics, Beppe Marotta, the former Samp director of sport who left to become Juventus general manager in 2010 had his security detail comb the Olympic Sport Centre in Beijing prior to their encounter with Mazzarris Napoli in the Italian Super Cup a year ago. They discovered Nitti in a judo hall with a perfect view of the pitch on which Juventus were training.
But back to de Prá. Described as a Rambo genoano by La Gazzetta dello Sport, he found himself in a compromised position. For all he knew Samp could take him hostage, demand a ransom [how about three points?] or make him sing Doria Olè, Doria Olè, Forza Doria, Doria Olè. Please, de Prá presumably thought, anything but that.
Comparatively speaking, he got off lightly. Pulling out his camera, Ajazzone declared: Ive caught you red-handed, and snapped a picture. A short while later it was posted on Sampdorias official website with an amusing accompanying statement. They were to act in accordance with the Geneva or should that be the Genova convention? No prisoner has been taken, it read. the soldier was free to return to his base. We must always forgive our enemies. Nothing annoys them more.
Like the IMF, Genoa disavowed all knowledge of de Prás actions. He was at Bogliasco on his own initiative, they said, and as punishment hed be suspended by the club.
In hindsight, Samps supporters now wonder whether their club were perhaps too magnanimous in their handling of de Prá. Did he know too much about Samp and their plans for Sundays game? The result would indicate that he did. After being knocked out of the Coppa Italia by La Spezia and losing both of their opening games in Serie A this season, Fabio Liveranis first win as coach of Genoa came in this game of all games. And it wasnt just any win either.
A volley from the former Samp loanee Luca Antonini, a tap in from Emanuele Calaio and a trademark Francesco Lodi free-kick contributed to a 3-0 victory, the biggest ever recorded by the away side in this derby.
Running to celebrate with his players, Liverani went under the Gradinata Nord at full-time to savour the moment. It was, he said, an indescribable joy. Mission accomplished for de Prá.
Afterwards, Genoa president Enrico Preziosi announced that de Prá will be reintegrated because its the right thing to do. And there you have it, the Derby della Lanterna, with a final chapter that reads like John Le Carrés A spy who came in from the cold.
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Tatizo letu linaendelea.hatujasajili mawinga wa kumlisha mipira Llorente,matokeo yake hatuwezi kumtumia.Tunapokutana na timu zinazojaza watu nyuma tunashindwa kufunga kwa vile hatuna watu wa kudribble na kufungua vyumba haraka.Rotation kwa forwardline yetu inawafanya kuwa inactive.nina uhakika mtu kama Quag akipewa muda wa kutosha uwanjani atakuwa hitman tena.tatizo la kukosa winga hasa shavu la kulia linasababisha fullback zetu kupanda sana na hivyo wanaojua udhaifu huo hutupiga counter attack na hapo huwa nafuu,wakiamua kuzibana zisipande ndio wanatuuaga kabisaa,yaani Juve kutokusajili mawinga bado tatizo linaendelea,i predict that timu zinazocheza defensive game with lot of counter attacks zitakuwa mwiba sana kwetu.sikushangaa draw ya Copenhagen!they simply sat back and relax with few counters,wakatutuliza tulii!tuna problem ile ile ya timu za Guardiola kama Barca na Bayern ya sasa!