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Stronger Spain leave Italy disappointed

Posted on 02/07/2012 by

Most of Italy fell silent as the national football team were thrashed 4-0 by Spain in the Euro 2012 final in Kiev last night. High hopes were pinned on the side after a convincing win against Germany in the semi-finals. … Continue reading →

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D&G at CFC

Posted on 28/07/2010 by

Italian fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana (pictured right) have announced the signing of a three-year partnership with London’s Chelsea Football Club. In addition to providing the formal club suits, the Milanese fashion house will also create the “Dolce&Gabbana Lounge” in … Continue reading →

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Italian manager/coach updates

Posted on 12/05/2010 by

Chelsea manager/trainer Carlo Ancelotti became the first Italian coach to win the Premier League last weekend as his team thrashed Wigan 8-0 to beat Man Utd. to the top. Ancelotti is also set to take the Londonclub to the ‘double’ … Continue reading →

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Capello decides captain’s fate

Posted on 08/02/2010 by

England coach Fabio Capello stripped John Terry of his role as team capatian on Friday after reports of his alleged love affair with ex-partner of England team-mate Wayne Bridge. The final decision was left up to Capello, and was met … Continue reading →

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Mancini goes to Manchester

Posted on 21/12/2009 by

45 year old Italian Roberto Mancini has been nominated Manchester City’s new coach / manager after Mark Hughes was sacked over the weekend.Ancona born Mancini has already enjoyed a successful career as coach at Inter-Milan as well as with Rome’s … Continue reading →

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Ancelotti continues with Chelsea success

Posted on 22/09/2009 by

Chelsea FC’s new manager Carlo Ancelotti continues his successful start with the London club with his sixth win in a row on Sunday against Tottenham, securing a maximum 18 points in the Premier League.The former Parma, Roma and AC Milan … Continue reading →

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Di Matteo at West Brom

Posted on 02/07/2009 by

Swiss-Italian footballer Roberto Di Matteo has signed a 12-month rolling contract to take over English club West Bromwich Albion, who were relegated from the Premier League under Tony Mowbray last season despite winning plenty of praise for their style of … Continue reading →

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Ancelotti goes to Chelsea

Posted on 01/06/2009 by

Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager. The Italian has signed a three-year contract with the London club, continuing a tradition of Italian ties to The Blues.Gianfranco Zola was one of the first Italians to … Continue reading →

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Champions in Rome

Posted on 27/05/2009 by

Thousands of Manchester United fans have gathered in a stifling hot Rome for tonight’s Champions League final against Barcellona at the city’s Stadio Olimpico.United’s manager Ronald Ferguson is looking to achieve a new record in the club’s history making them … Continue reading →

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