National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

Cesare Prandelli trimmed down his squad list from 32 to 25 players for the friendly against Luxembourg on Tuesday evening at Stadio Tardini of Parma. Those that didn't "make the cut" are goalkeeper Viviano, defenders Astori, Bocchetti, Criscito, and midfielders Cigarini, Schelotto, Verratti.

Cesare Prandelli trimmed down his squad list from 32 to 25 players for the friendly against Luxembourg on Tuesday evening at Stadio Tardini of Parma. Those that didn't "make the cut" are goalkeeper Viviano, defenders Astori, Bocchetti, Criscito, and midfielders Cigarini, Schelotto, Verratti.

Messi, Ronaldo, etc. Anything Golden, that's just how it goes.

The table will likely look this way for a few years, perhaps only the top two to swap places from time to time. (Basically it's La Liga on an individual level.

Incredibly, there are others who score goals beside Lionel and Cristiano.

Serie A: Just Football's Team of the Season 2011-2012 is a post from: Just Football

by Nico H

In 4-3-3 formation....

GK: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)

A relatively easy call to make. 'Superman' has been back to his best form in Serie A this season and won his fair share of points for La Vecchia Signora with some outstanding personal performances.

As I mentioned before, I am not entirely convinced at the Azzurri's chances of success at Euro 2012. The squad has not enthused me during their qualifying campaign and although they retrieved Antonio Cassano from injury, the absence of Giuseppe Rossi coupled with the unpredictability of Mario Balotelli and still relative inexperience of Sebastian Giovinco makes me doubt the goalscoring efficiency of Italy's strikeforce.

As I mentioned before, I am not entirely convinced at the Azzurri's chances of success at Euro 2012. The squad has not enthused me during their qualifying campaign and although they retrieved Antonio Cassano from injury, the absence of Giuseppe Rossi coupled with the unpredictability of Mario Balotelli and still relative inexperience of Sebastian Giovinco makes me doubt the goalscoring efficiency of Italy's strikeforce.

As the European Championship draws near, over the past week-end Azzurri coach Cesare Prandelli revealed his preliminary list of 32 players from which the final 23 who will be making the trip to Poland/Ukraine this Summer.

There were several surprises, such as newcomers Mattia Destro (Siena), Emanuele Giaccherini (Juventus), and Ezequiel Schelotto (Atalanta), but also "old-timers" who despite their vast amount of experience have not featured yet under Prandelli's reign: Rubin Kazan defender Salvatore Bocchetti, Bologna's Alessandro Diamanti, and Udinese veteran Antonio Di Natale.

As the European Championship draws near, over the past week-end Azzurri coach Cesare Prandelli revealed his preliminary list of 32 players from which the final 23 who will be making the trip to Poland/Ukraine this Summer.

There were several surprises, such as newcomers Mattia Destro (Siena), Emanuele Giaccherini (Juventus), and Ezequiel Schelotto (Atalanta), but also "old-timers" who despite their vast amount of experience have not featured yet under Prandelli's reign: Rubin Kazan defender Salvatore Bocchetti, Bologna's Alessandro Diamanti, and Udinese veteran Antonio Di Natale.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon This season Buffon has restored his reputation as one of the World's greatest goalkeepers. He endured a torrid previous 12 months, injuries curtailing his involvement with the Bianconeri. He certainly did not lack motivation to return and there is little doubt he is the Gigi of old.

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the leading goalscorer for the 2011-12 Italian Serie A season. The striker scored 28 and was four above second place Diego Milito who scored 24. It's Ibrahimovic's second Golden Boot in Italy as he also won in 2009 while playing for Inter Milan. The list of the top goalscorers for the 2011-12 season are below.

Tears were shed from grown men on the weekend as we bid farewell to some fantastic players who have graced Serie A. Alessandro Del Piero, Marco Di Vaio, Kaka Kaladze, Clarence Seedorf, Alessandro Nesta, Pippo Inzaghi, Rino Gattuso and Gianluca Zambrotta played their last games for Juventus, Bologna, Genoa and AC Milan.

Ad Udine le stelle di Natale non durano solo a dicembre ma tutto l'anno. La stella pregiata di Totò Di Natale, che irradia il firmamento sopra il Massimino, in Catania-Udinese, nell'ultima giornata del campionato di Serie A, regala la matematica certezza del terzo posto per gli uomini di Guidolin e concede a lui stesso laContinua a leggere .

Juventus have been crowned as Serie A Champions after a 2-0 away win at Cagliari after Inter 4-2 win over AC Milan which included a wonderful goal by Maicon. Parma has now won six in a row and they are now level on points with Roma. Lecce and Genoa will have to fight on the last day of the season for survival in Serie A.

Juventus clinched the Scudetto, Inter Milan stunned AC Milan, Udinese moved up to third, and much more in the Italian Serie A on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Siena 0-2 Parma

Sebastian Giovinco (67th minute) and Sergio Floccari (90th minute) provided the goals as Parma got the three points.

AC Milan and Juventus both won the road, Udinese topped Lazio, and much more in the Italian Serie A on Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Bologna 3-2 Genoa

Bologna held onto an early despite two second half Genoa goals to make things interesting. Genoa are only one point above the relegation zone.

Italy Euro 2012 Puma Home Football Shirt - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The Italian National Team are one of the favourites to win the Euro 2012 tournament. The Azzuri last tasted success at the 2006 World Cup and are always one of the main contenders for every major tournament.

Italy Euro 2012 Puma Home Football Shirt - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The Italian National Team are one of the favourites to win the Euro 2012 tournament. The Azzuri last tasted success at the 2006 World Cup and are always one of the main contenders for every major tournament.

The footballing world was rocked as 25-year-old Piermario Morosini collapsed on the field and was confirmed dead upon arrival to the hospital. Just weeks after Fabrice Muamba of Bolton suffered a similar situation, fans are once again reminded that football is just a game and there are more important things at play than just who puts the ball in the back of the net.

guest writer Juan Arango We have become so accustomed to hearing players fight over a million more or a million less. About television contracts and rights issues and the other things that make the game the business that it has evolved into. There is selfishness everywhere and the only thing that matter is the bottom line.

17.04.2012 - Piermario Morosini (25) murió en pleno campo de juego el último sábado (14.04.2012) durante el partido que su Livorno disputaba con Pescara (2º italiana). Había perdido a su madre con 15 años, a su padre con 17 y a su hermano (suicidado) unos años más tarde. Con él (y a su cuidado) sólo quedaba su hermana mayor (internada en una residencia para discapacitados).

It's the Tuesday before a weekend off, and we all know what that means: news is sloooooooooooow. This week especially I'll probably be drawing heavily on news from outside Foxboro and New England just to fill the Rounds and make sure you guys stay captivated and informed. In other news, today's my birthday!

The weekend's tragic death of Piermario Morosini, which saw football in Italy cancelled, has permeated the sport.

Unfortunately, his life was equally as tragic as his death, losing both of his parents as a teenager, his brother to suicide a couple of years ago, and he was responsible for taking care of his physically disabled elder sister.

Italian soccer is still in shock after the passing of midfielder Piermario Morosini, so much so that Udinese captain Antonio di Natale is considering retirement at season's end.

Morosini collapsed during Livorno's Serie B match against Pescara on Saturday after suffering cardiac arrest.

Image: PIERANUNZI LUCIANO/AFP/Getty Images.

As we are sure you must be aware by now, Livorno's Piermario Morosini collapsed on the pitch on Saturday during his side's Serie B game vs. Pescara. Despite efforts to revive him, he passed away.

At 25-years-old Morosini had already suffered terribly in his life, losing both his parents before he was eighteen and his disabled brother shortly after.

By Chris Wright

Immense stuff from Udinese hero Antonio Di Natale, who has vowed to take guardianship and provide both financial and emotional support to the sister of former teammate Piermario Morosini the Zebrette midfielder on loan at Livorno midfielder who died at the tragically young age of 25 after collapsing on the pitch in Serie B this weekend.

Juventus moved on top of the table, AC Milan lost at home, Udinese moved up to 3rd place, and much more in the Serie A on April 7, 2012.

AC Milan 1-2 Fiorentina

Milan appeared to be heading for a routine victory as they led 1-0 at halftime. Fiorentina would change all that with an early second half goal and a late one to get the surprise win.

With Manchester United and Manchester City crashing out of the Europa League, Chelsea remains as the only English team competing in Europe - as they still remain in the UEFA Champions League for the moment.
What's even more interesting is that with a solid performance this week in the Europa League, there might be more Americans currently competing in European competition than English players-
* Steve Cherundolo started for Hannover 96 in what turned out to be an easy night at AWD-Arena.

Antonio Di Natale was the only notable absentee as an otherwise full strength Udinese faced Eredivisie league leaders AZ Alkmaar on Thursday evening. This was only the third time the Bianconeri had reached the last sixteen of this competition, and it was Antonio Floro Flores leading the line again in Europe.

Ibrahimovic marked his return from his three match suspension by scoring a hat-trick in Milan's 4-0 win over Palermo yesterday. The win coupled with Juve's 1-1 home draw with Chievo pushed the Rossoneri 4 points clear at the top of the Serie A.

Of course Juve still have a game in hand which should they win will bring them level on points with Milan, however, the Bianconeri will still remain in second spot because of Milan's superior goal advantage.

Francesco Guidolin's Udinese headed into the second-leg of tonight's Europa Leauge Round of 32 tie without a win in four, knowing they needed a big result in Greece tonight. The talismanic Antonio Di Natale was still sidelined with a foot injury, as was long-term absentee Mauricio Isla. Guidolin opted to start duo Diego Fabbrini and Antonio Floro-Flores in attack.

AC Milan produced a stirring comeback to beat Udinese 2-1 thanks to late goals by Maxi Lopez and highly rated youngster Stephan El Shaarawy. The prolific Antonio Di Natale had given Udinese the lead in the 19th minute when he looped the ball over Marco Amelia and into the net. The hosts then spurned numerous [.

Italian Serie A Recap 11 February 2012 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

Below is a recap of all the Serie A matches on February 11, 2012.

Udinese 1-2 AC Milan

AC Milan scored a late goal to move top of the table. Udinese's Antonio Di Natale scored in the 19th minute while Maxi Lopez scored in the 77th minute and Stephan El Shaarawy scored the winning goal.

Big blow for AC Milan's title hopes as striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been suspended for three matches for his red card against Napoli, meaning he will miss the top-of-the-table clash with Serie A leaders Juventus.

Ibra was sent off midway through the second half of Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli at the San Siro after he slapped opponent Salvatore Aronica in an off-the-ball incident.

Editor's Note: This piece filed last week by Eric Giardini. The editors at TSG idiotically missed it floating in inbox ether...

Pirlo, the LL Cool J of Serie A...Reader's choice: "Don't Call It Comeback" or "Doing it and doing it and doing it...well."

If there is any weekend to pick-up your Serie A match watching, this is the one.