Ladies and gentlemen, the man responsible for the FIGC 4-Star logo is back! With him, the hopes of an entire nation to defend a World Champions title, obtained less than 2 years ago and somewhat tainted by Italy's mediocre performance at Euro 2008. If they want to have any hope of repeating their 2006 success, the [. Click to continue reading...

So Napoli ‘fans' are banned from away trips until 2009/10 after they smashed up a train and assaulted Italian railroad staff en route to their first road game of the season at Roma. While Italian police believe the violence is being orchestrated by Italy's mafiosi, FIGC President Giancarlo Abete spoke of the need to "eradicate the groups of delinquents who are polluting the world of football. Click to continue reading...