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.

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.

A date with destiny for both Chelsea and Napoli, who will do battle at Stamford Bridge for a place in the last 8 of the Champions League. In winter 1066 Harold Godwinson was thrust to the fore and took the throne of Anglo-Saxon England after the death of his predecessor Edward the Confessor. His reign was rather short lived and he died in the Battle of Hastings later that year – he earned his.

It was a mixed week for Serie A clubs competing in Europe's top competition. An enthralling encounter with the world's best side ended in disappointment for AC Milan, while city rivals Inter did just enough to earn qualification into the knockout stages with a draw in Turkey. But for calcio fanatics, the highlight of this week's Champions League action came from a 2-1 contest at the Stadio San.

There are multiple story lines that could be woven into a discussion on Napoli's win over Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday. The partenopei, an average club paying average wages to a relatively small squad, defeated the oil-sheik's wealthy play toys. On a broader level, the team from the inferior Serie A beat the club from the best league in the world to take second.

There are multiple story lines that could be woven into a discussion on Napoli's win over Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday. The partenopei, an average club paying average wages to a relatively small squad, defeated the oil-sheik's wealthy play toys. On a broader level, the team from the inferior Serie A beat the club from the best league in the world to take second.

Against Poland tonight Ignazio Abate will finally get the chance he has deserved from some time now; to play for Italy. Two years ago former coach Leonardo asked the young winger to play at full back and since then he has become one of the best in his position in the country – the best [...]

by serieaweekly guest writer Matthew Coccoluto This Sunday will see Juventus travel to the San Paolo to take on Napoli and as always there are some interesting story lines coming into this matchup. Juventus are coming off a strong win against Inter last weekend and are hoping to remain the leagues only unbeaten team.

Napoli supporters – and in case you haven't figured it out, I am certainly one of those – have reason to be thrilled after Wednesday's performance against Udinese. The zebrette had been undefeated through their first seven matches, with Samir Handanovic not having conceded in over a month, when he allowed Stephan El Shaarawy's equalizer for Milan.

Serie A Weekly welcomes writer Kirsten Schlewitz to our Italian football frontpage For some reason, when gearing up for Napoli's match last week, I was convinced that they were playing Cagliari. Perhaps I simply had a premonition that the Partenopei were about to be beaten by Parma – at the San Paolo, mind you.

A memorable round for the Italian clubs who took seven points from a possible nine to place themselves in good positions for progression into the knock-out stages. Inter Milan have had a torrid start to their domestic season. Following a shock loss to Turkish minnows Trabzonspor in Champions League and the dismissal of Provincial manager Gian Piero Gasperini, the European Champions of 2010 earned.

Serie A Weekly welcomes back writer Andrew Murray who will be covering Team of the Week and as well as other topics... Napoli shot to the top of Serie A on Sunday night as a classic counter-attacking performance and an Edinson Cavani secured a 3-1 victory over champions AC Milan. The Partenopei showed few signs of a European hangover after Wednesday's Champions League tie, and it was.

The Time Is Napoli! Italy's two premier sides went head to head in the peninsula's showcase match of Week 2. Both the Partenepoi and Rossoneri earned respectable draws against hotly fancied opposition in Manchester City and Barcelona respectively midweek, were coming into the Sao Paolo clash with injury concerns.

Let me take you back to November 4th 2010. Napoli played Liverpool at Anfield. Napoli were 1-0 ahead thanks to an Ezequiel Lavezzi goal after 28 minutes and remained ahead with 15 minutes to play. Napoli fell apart to lose 3-1. The Partenopei could not cope with the Premier League sides ability to increasing the intensity as they sought to level and eventually win the game.

guest writer/Frank Tigani This week the Azzurri recorded a highly impressive victory over reigning World and European Champions Spain. Sure, it may have just been a friendly, however, considering the strength of the two line ups it was clear that neither Cesare Prandelli nor Vicente del Bosque took to the contest lightly.

Scot Munroe is taking a look at the team of the week for Round 37. Formation is 4-2-3-1 Goalkeeper Doni (AS Roma) Sometimes he causes nerves for all Roma fans but on Sunday he showed form reminiscing to the 07-08 season. He pulled of some really good point blank saves to deny Ledesma and pulled of a brilliant save to deny Maxi Lopez in the first half.

Scot is taking a look at team of the week for week 32. Formation is 4-2-3-1 Goalkeeper: 'Nando Muslera (Lazio) The Uruguayan goalkeeper was back to his best in the Lazio goal. He was at his best to deny Giovinco, Bojinov and Angelo. This is what Lazio need for a Champions League race. Right Back: Cristian Maggio (Napoli) Once again Maggio was dangerous down the right hands side and he.