Last month the website commented on Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Nicolas Anelka, Guillermo Franco and Adrian Mutu showing some interest in moving to America to play soccer, and how a move in the foreseeable future would be a good thing for MLS. And I agree.

In 2007, David Beckham came to the Los Angeles Galaxy in a transfer that made an immediate impact on the club's revenue and social status among other clubs throughout the world.

I suppose the bizarre part of this story is the fact that a large haul of cannabis was found stuffed inside a painting of a famous footballer. That's large enough to make front page, headline news for its oddity and on a day where Adrian Mutu is making headlines for abandoning ship, no less (fancy that).

Outside of doing lines off a hooker's tender parts presumably is Adrian Mutu really a bad boy, or just an idiot? Both are probably on the scale, but the weight seems to shift towards the latter. His latest "drug ban" was for weight-loss supplements, after all.

It's not like he rock-star smashed up his hotel or anything, but rather consumed some adult beverages a couple of nights before a game.

Outside of doing lines off a hooker's tender parts presumably is Adrian Mutu really a bad boy, or just an idiot? Both are probably on the scale, but the weight seems to shift towards the latter. His latest "drug ban" was for weight-loss supplements, after all.

It's not like he rock-star smashed up his hotel or anything, but rather consumed some adult beverages a couple of nights before a game.

The Netherlands survived a scare Tuesday to beat Hungary 5-3 and maintain its perfect record in European Championship qualifying, while Spain extended its unblemished start to Group I with a 3-1 win at Lithuania.

Spain's 15 points puts it six ahead of the Czech Republic, which beat Liechtenstein 2-0.

Robbie Keane made history in the Republic of Ireland's 2-0 victory away at Macedonia on Saturday after becoming the first player from his country to reach the 50 goal landmark. Keane scored both goals and thus helped the Republic (Pld 6, Pts 13) top Group B on goals scored ahead of Russia and Slovakia who also won their Matchday 6 games against Armenia and Andorra respectively.

Adrian Mutu è del Cesena. Dopo un corteggiamento durato svariati mesi, il 32enne fantasista romeno alla fine ha ceduto alla corte di Campedelli e ha accettato l'offerta del club romagnolo. L'attaccante lascia così la Fiorentina, squadra nella quale militava dal 2006 (e che ha dovuto sopportare i continui guai causati dal giocatore, tra i quali [.

As the final whistle sounded, the Dino Manuzzi exploded into delirium. Not only had Cesena just earned a 1-0 win over Brescia but, most importantly, it signified that the Seahorses would be playing in Serie A the following season. It was a remarkable feat for a club that many had pegged to be immediate relegation candidates prior to any games being played.

By Dominic Vieira, writing from Lisbon, Portugal

Unfortunately he earned that label. On occasions he displayed a lethal scoring ability; remember his glorious Parma days partnering an incredible Adriano up front? On the pitch he was a performer, an icon to his country and a symbol.

By Dominic Vieira, writing from Lisbon, Portugal

Unfortunately he earned that label. On occasions he displayed a lethal scoring ability; remember his glorious Parma days partnering an incredible Adriano up front? On the pitch he was a performer, an icon to his country and a symbol.

2010-11 Recap In their first season back in Serie A since 1990, the belief was the Seahorses would only enjoy their stay in the top flight for all of 38 games. After three weeks in, Cesena were the darlings of Serie A, sitting atop the table alongside Inter. The experience at the top didn't last for long and the club became embattled in the relegation race late in the season.

(original photo by AP Photo) Stevan Jovetic may never have been more damp in his whole life. As he rose from a giant pool of water on the St James' Park pitch his Fiorentina strip appeared to have taken on a deeper hue of purple than those of his teammates. Yet despite his soaking he was grinning from ear to ear, just glad to be back doing what he loves best playing football.

Eric Abidal's magic power: head lumps.

• Playing the hypothetical. (IBWM)
• Living in Arsene's dream world. (The DA)
• The highs and lows of Steve McClaren. (BBC)
• Adrian Mutu, back in business. (Football Italia)
• Beyond the ball in Argentina. (Philosofooty)
• The Prem's unsung ones.

Footy peeps love their Cavalli, and Fiorentina's Adrian Mutu and wifey Consuelo are no diff. The chic couple made an appearance at Men's Fashion Week in Milan for the A/W 2011/12 show. Love Adri's boots.

We're not too sure what to make of the news today that Newcastle United may be interested in former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu. Adrian Mutu an option for Newcastle The player is currently at Fiorentina and the news suggests that Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is keen on the former Chelsea striker. We're not exactly [.

While Alan Pardew obviously will not say which players Newcastle are after, like Chris Hughton before him, he does say who the club is not interested in. Adrian Mutu Magpies not interested And after yesterday's reports that Newcastle maybe after former Chelsea player, 32 year-old Adrian Mutu, Alan has said there is no truth [.

Roma will be fully rested heading into their home game against strugglers Brescia, with their game at Bologna on Sunday called off due to bad weather conditions.

Juventus coach Luigi Del Neri goes into Wednesday's match at Palermo under pressure after last weekend's 2-1 defeat to Udinese marked their third defeat in five games.

by guest writer Liam Apicella Champions League hunting Palermo will be hoping that they have no more early kick offs for the remainder of the season. For the fourth time in four consecutive 12:30pm starts, the Rosanero have slipped to defeat, on this occasion it was visiting Fiorentina who were the beneficiaries.

FIORENTINA, Italy — Inter Milan kept up their title challenge with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Fiorentina on Wednesday. An own goal from Michele Camporese gave the champions the lead before Manuel Pasquale's cross trickled over the line to restore parity. But Giampaolo Pazzini struck the winner from close range to keep Leonardo's team in [.

This morning's news roundup includes a Frenchman's contract, Adrian Mutu's redemption, and puns.

• Genoa's Omar Milanetto had kind words for former teammate Andrea Ranocchia. He called him a golden boy and said that he has experience and a desire to be with Inter.
• Philippe Mexes' future at Roma is still up in the air, but Milan are anxiously looking on.

Claudio Ranieri talking to the Official Chelsea Website, remembers being called "The Tinkerman" and talks of how now more than ever, it has become more and more apparent in football.
He said:

'In Italy we are used to moving tactically and change system in every match, Do you remember?

After another round of qualifying for Euro's 2012 it is no surprise to see holders and world champions Spain on maximum points along with Germany and the Netherlands. Italy and Greece remain unbeaten after five games while Slovakia are flying high as they bid to reach their first European Championship.

Guyliner: what's your take on Adrian Mutu's inner-eye rim job?

We might encourage the impression that we're hardened harridans who, when not falling-over-drunk, can usually be found criticising some poor individual's dress sense, but we are actually quite tolerant. Quite frankly, we don't care whether you're male or female, play for Real Madrid or Rotherham United, as long as you rock an individual style and look sexy while doing it, we don't give a crap.

Mais um jogo das eliminatórias da Eurocopa 2012, foi realizado no dia 29/03/2011, na cidade de Piatra Neamt-ROU, no Stadionul Ceahlaul, onde jogaram as seleções da Romênia (52º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção de Luxemburgo (117º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
2008Luxembourg 17/10/2007 LUX0:2 (0:1)ROU 2008Piatra-Neamt 28/03/2007 ROU3:0 (1:0)LUX 2004Ploesti 06/09/2003 ROU4:0 (3:0)LUX 2004Luxembourg 16/10/2002 LUX0:7 (0:4)ROU
O árbitro desse jogo, foi: Huseyin Gocek-TUR
O primeiro gol do jogo, foi de Lars Gerson, aos 22 minutos do primeiro tempo, ele que é jogador do Kognsivinger-NOR, que marcou seu primeiro gol pela seleção nacional.

Mais um jogo das eliminatórias da Euro 2012, foi realizado no dia 03/06/2011, na cidade de Bucareste-ROU, no Stadionul Giulesti, onde jogaram as seleções da Romênia (42º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Bósnia (45º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Eliminatórias Continentais
Zenica 26/03/2011 BIH2:1 (0:1)ROU 2004Craiova 07/06/2003 ROU2:0 (0:0)BIH 2004Sarajevo 07/09/2002 BIH0:3 (0:3)ROU
O árbitro desse jogo, foi: Jonas Eriksson-SWE
O primeiro gol do jogo, foi de Adrian Mutu, aos 37 minutos do primeiro tempo, ele que é jogador do Fiorentina-ITA, que marcou seu 32º gol pela seleção nacional.

Can a man's work be separated from his personal life? Movie-watchers must ask themselves if it is possible to enjoy the works of Roman Polanski knowing of the sexual allegations directed towards the director, or if Mel Gibson's bigotry should lead them to boycott his films. Cesena fans find themselves faced with a similar dilemma this season, as the club brings in Adrian Mutu to help an anemic.

Can a man's work be separated from his personal life? Movie-watchers must ask themselves if it is possible to enjoy the works of Roman Polanski knowing of the sexual allegations directed towards the director, or if Mel Gibson's bigotry should lead them to boycott his films. Cesena fans find themselves faced with a similar dilemma this season, as the club brings in Adrian Mutu to help an anemic.

The Serie A Weekly crew are happy to welcome back from the Guardian sports desk Paolo Bandini. Paolo and I log the first podcast of the summer talking well transfers and managers of course. Recorded Monday this week, all is still very fresh and relative with topics on, Inter's new managerial plan Leonardo to Paris Pastore "should I stay or should I go" Oh where will Cesc.

This episode we welcome freelance writer Scott Fleming from Football-Italia.net. More on summer 2011 and Italian Serie A new arrivals in clubs, players and owndership. give the podcast a listen and leave your comments Recorded during the previous 24hrs with Italian football discussion including, the new and not so new Lazio a hazy transfer window Rossi to Juventus Cesena build up the return of.

In late June Fiorentina announced that after five years at the club that Adrian Mutu had left to join Cesena on a two year deal. A statement on the official Viola website read; "ACF Fiorentina communicates to have sold Adrian Mutu to Cesena on a permanent basis. The club wishes to thank Adrian for his work over the past few seasons and wish him all the best for the future.

In late June Fiorentina announced that after five years at the club that Adrian Mutu had left to join Cesena on a two year deal. A statement on the official Viola website read; "ACF Fiorentina communicates to have sold Adrian Mutu to Cesena on a permanent basis. The club wishes to thank Adrian for his work over the past few seasons and wish him all the best for the future.

Saturday

- Wes & Yolanthe in Ibiza should be the last 'ballers on breaks pictures you'll be seeing for awhile, dear friends. The couple was seen celebrating their 1 year wedding anniversary with fam and friends aboard a yacht on Saturday.

- Maarten Stekelenburg's first day at Roma (which we know wasn't this weekend but we still felt the need to mention anyway) went a lil something like this: drive to training, give presser in English since non parla l'italiano, watch Gabby Heinze roll up his shorts.

RvP heads home.

• This seems unlikely. (Telegraph)
• A bamboo stadium in China. (dezeen)
• No eggs here. (The DA)
• Mo' complicated, less money. (Avoiding The Drop)
• Rebel without a clue. (AFR)
• Minimal gestures. (SB Nation)
• The most valuable little people.

There has been some cracking action in Serie A in midweek and there was a couple of upsets including Novara beating Inter Milan and then end of Gian Piero Gasperini reign at Inter Milan. Cesena 1-2 Lazio Lazio came back from a goal down with two goals in the 2nd half to end a dramatic few days for everyone aligned with Lazio.

There has been some cracking action in Serie A in midweek and there was a couple of upsets including Novara beating Inter Milan and then end of Gian Piero Gasperini reign at Inter Milan. Cesena 1-2 Lazio Lazio came back from a goal down with two goals in the 2nd half to end a dramatic few days for everyone aligned with Lazio.

Milan have finally notched up a win. What a relief. Heading into the game the team was languishing in 16th position after the club's worst start to a campaign in 14 years. But, with this win over Cesena Max Allegri's team have leapfrogged to 8th on the table, albeit temporarily. It was not a great [.

Gazzetta dello Sport Ranieri in Gazzetta
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At the moment, Adrian Mutu stands as the very, very poor posterchild for cocaine in football. Perhaps for consideration is also Francesco Flachi, who might be floating around an unofficial pitch somewhere, serving something like eight life suspensions for his none-too-small coke problem. (He's "only" suspended until 2022, actually.

There are or were, in a few cases -certain possibilities when it comes to international and the misbehavior of its participants: Gabriel Tamas might get drunk, Adrian Mutu might hit someone, Zlatan might care, the Czech national team may be found in the general vicinity of ladies of the night and someone somewhere in South America is going to get suspended for a party.

A single moment of brilliance proved the difference-maker in Sunday's clash between Bologna and Cesena. The early-season relegation battle looked to be heading for a 0-0 until Marco Parolo's goal-of-the-season contender stunned the Dall'Ara crowd in the 84th minute. Hosts Bologna went in as favourites thanks to a good run of form under new coach Stefano Pioli.