Sport Italia by Simon Martin Published by I. B. Tauris August 2011, £22.50, ISBN: 9781845118204 If anyone had any doubt about sport's ability to warp society, Simon Martin's sumptuous Sport Italia will leave them without arguments. A nation, remember, only since 1861; Italy has survived its first one and a half centuries by following the path described in Benedict Anderson's influential book, Imagined Communities – and sport has played an integral part in that.

It seem's their are alot of footie agents looking to jump on the PSG gravy-train now that the club have more money than even Manchester City.
Former Chelsea manager Ancelotti told La Gazzetta dello Sport:

"I have received hundreds of phone calls from agents offering me players ever since I signed with PSG.

Fascinating comments in the Mirror from former Chelsea boss, and new Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti about Fernando Torres.

PSG is owned by the Qatar Investment Authority and have money to spend. They are in the market for a center forward and Ancelotti says that he has been offered many of Europe's top strikers including Torres:

"I have received hundreds of phone calls from agents offering me players ever since I signed with PSG.

By Alan Duffy

Paris-bound?

Filthy stinking rich and proud of it, Paris St Germain are now loaded enough to bid for any player on the planet, courtesy of the Qatar Investment Authority. And, according to new boss Carlo Ancelotti, the agents of some of the Premier League's most high-profile strikers have been beating down his door, looking to secure their clients a lucrative contract in the French capital.

Paris St. Germain's new manager Carlo Ancelotti claims that prolific Napoli Striker Edinson Cavani is available for a move during the January transfer window. Cavani plays alongside Luis Suarez in the Uruguay national team, and it appears that Napoli are willing to let him go despite handing him a new 5-year contract last summer.

La Gazzetta dello Sport porta in edicola Mai Dire Story MAI DIRE STORY è l'esclusiva raccolta che propone tutto il meglio della Gialappa's Band.25 anni di risate attraverso una collezione imperdibile di personaggi leggendari, di filmati assurdi e degli sketch dei migliori comici italiani (Teo Teocoli, Aldo Giovanni e Giacomo, Antonio Albanese, Maurizio Crozza, Claudio Bisio, Luciana Littizzetto e

AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani claims his side are nearer to closing the gap on European champions Barcelona than Real Madrid.

Milan have already played Barca twice this season in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League with the Rossoneri earning a notable draw at the Nou Camp in September before losing 3-2 at the Giuseppe Meazza last month.

28.11.2011 - A Yanina Screpante, ex mujer de Del Potro(?) y actual de Ezequiel Lavezzi, le dieron donde más le duele. Cuando entraba a su casa junto a una amiga fue asaltada a punta de pistola y le llevaron el Rolex de oro que le había regalado el Pocho.
A poco, Yanina estalló vía twitter: "Después dicen que en Argentina hay inseguridad.

On-loan AC Milan midfielder Alberto Aquilani believes that it is highly unlikely that he will return to parent club Liverpool, given the simplicity involved in his release clause.

Italian champions Milan secured a loan deal for Aquilani this summer after Juventus, who had loaned him from the Reds last season, could not reach an agreement regarding the permanent signing of the player.

AC Milan midfielder Alberto Aquilani has revealed that the Serie A champions will be obligated to sign him on a permanent basis from Liverpool for £5.2 million if he features in 25 matches this term.
The 27-year-old is currently on a season-long loan deal with the Rossoneri after it became apparent that first team opportunities at Anfield were not forthcoming.

In the last year he was one of the best player for Juventus, but the advent of Antonio Conte's era at Juventus seems to have stopped the rising of Milos Krasic in the club.

When he arrived in Italy in the last year he was received by Juventus fans as the "New Nedved", both for his role in the field (left wing) and for his moves which are very similar to those of former Juventus and Lazio player.

Wesley Sneijder has revealed that former Inter boss Jose Mourinho told him to snub a move to Old Trafford and continue to build his career at Inter Milan.

The Dutch international attracted massive interest from both the Manchester clubs, with United reportedly coming closed to sealing the deal on numerous occasions before it all fell apart at the closing of the summer transfer window.

Inter Milan Holland international Wesley Sneijder claims Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho influenced his decision not to transfer to Manchester United according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 27...
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Magic Campionato è il Fantasy Game di punta de La Gazzetta dello Sport e fa parte di Magic Cup, il portale dedicato all'offerta Fantasy di www.gazzetta.it. Magic Cup consiste nel creare una Squadra di Calcio, basata sui giocatori di Serie A, composta da 25 elementi (3 portieri, 8 difensori, 8 centrocampisti e 6 attaccanti) avendo a disposizione un budget di 250 Magic Milioni (virtuali).

AC Milan is keen not to let Liverpool's Alberto Aquilani slip through their fingers, but they appear unwilling to meet the €10 million (£8.7m) asking price set by the Anfield outfit.
On Friday Aquilani's agent Franco Zavaglia left the door to San Siro open after he said a move there should not be excluded.

The question of the summer is where will Wesley Sneijder be once the transfer window closes? The Dutch international has been in pretty sensational form for Inter Milan since his move from Real Madrid two seasons ago, leaving many teams interested in his signature. One of those teams is Manchester United, since their midfield maestro Paul Scholes has just retired.

Former Manchester City striker Robinho has once again fired a parting shot at his old club and old city, saying that he understands Mario Balotelli's current dilemma in Manchester.

Balotelli has been unsettled at Manchester City of late and has admitted to reporters that he is homesick, and now Robinho has jumped to the defense of the young striker.

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani could soon find himself returning to Juventus amid reports of coach Antonio Conte opting to implement a three-man midfield system, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Anfield outfit is reportedly willing to negotiate at a reduced price, surprisingly as low as €6 million, and the new arrival of Mirko Vucinic at Juventus has also given Antonio Conte food for thought in regards to his tactical philosophy for the upcoming season.

AC Milan is closely monitoring the situation of Liverpool's Alberto Aquilani as they consider the addition of the former Roma and Juventus midfielder, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
The 27-year-old is surplus to requirements at the English side and initially appeared to be on his way to Fiorentina.

Fiorentina are still some way off finding an agreement over personal terms with Alberto Aquilani, his agent Franco Zavaglia has said.
Despite impressing for Liverpool in pre-season, the player's representative confirmed talks over a move back to Serie A for his client have been taking place.
Aquilani, 27, is seen by Fiorentina as an alternative to Riccardo Montolivo, who has been tipped to leave the club this summer, possibly for AC Milan.

Barcelona have confirmed an agreement has been reached over the signing of Udinese's Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez on a 26 million euro transfer. The deal also includes a potential 11.5 million euros in add-ons.

"Udinese and FC Barcelona have reached a final agreement for the transfer of Alexis Sanchez," Barca said in a statement.

It has been a protracted transfer that seemed to be going on for ever, bt Barcelona have announced that they have finally signed Udinese's Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez for 26 million euros with a potential 11.5 million euros in add-ons.

"Udinese and FC Barcelona have reached a final agreement for the transfer of Alexis Sanchez," Barca said in a statement.

This is another news type article, just wanted to ask you guys how often you would like to see them. Maybe daily, or every two or three days, let me know.

• La Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that Chelsea's Andre Villas-Boas is interested in Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.

Following the news that evidence of former Inter President Giacinto Facchetti involved in match-fixing back in 2006 was released, newspapers all in Italy have been all over the story. Many of them claiming that Inter should give their 2006 Scudetto back. One of these newspapers was La Gazzetta dello Sport, not only one of the most popular sport dailys, but one of the most popular newspapers in general.

SPANISH FOOTBALL is a buzz with transfer speculation, one being the future of Argentine International & ATLETICO DE MADRID forward SERGIO AGUERO. From Italy & from its Sports paper "La Gazzetta dello Sport", the Italians see Ageuro as a Juventus player - nearly. Sergio Aguero The Italian Club has Aguero as their Nº 1 priority, & have offered 35M€, to which Atletico wants 40M€.

This piece of "dirty" rumour & gossip news comes out of Italy via their Sports paper "La Gazzetta dello Sport", which has been picked up locally by the Spanish Sports press. According to the Italian paper, Real Madrid Coach Mourinho is obsessed with signing INTER MILAN & Brazilian International right back MAICON.

"Tutto inutile". Titola in modo inequivocabile la Gazzetta dello Sport. La Lazio di Reja vince l'ultima partita della Serie A, in casa del Lecce, con il risultato finale di 2-4 e imbocca letteralmente la via del mare, perché è troppo tardi per sperare in un traguardo più prestigioso. L'addio non va soltanto al campionato, che [.

El Real Madrid ya tiene destino para una de sus ventas más deseadas. Kaká volverá a ser jugador del Milan el próximo verano. Así lo asegura la prensa italiana. El jugador fue el protagonista ausente en las pompas por el 18º Scudetto de los 'rossoneri'. "Haría cualquier cosa por él", dijo Galliani, presidente del equipo, en cena de de celebración.

La unión Pep Guardiola-Barcelona está siendo una de las más fructíferas de la historia del fútbol, sin embargo, el Inter de Milán está dispuesto a acabar con ese binomio perfecto.
Y es que Massimo Moratti está interesado en contratar al técnico azulgrana para la próxima temporada, según informa el diario deportivo italiano 'La Gazzetta dello Sport', que asegura que los 'nerazzurri' tienen un plan para que Pep vuele hacia Milán a partir del próximo mes de junio.

AC Milan is the latest Serie 'A' club to take an interest in Alberto Aquilani, according to reports.
The Liverpool midfielder has spent the season on loan at Juventus, and whilst the player hopes to make the switch permanent both parties are yet to reach an agreement over the permanent fee for the player.

According to the La Gazzetta dello Sport Jose Mourinho is keen to make John Terry his number one transfer target this summer and wants him to reunite with Ricardo Carvalho for next season at the heart of the Madrid defence!. It's believed that Mourinho wants JT especially for his leadership qualities that seem to be lacking at the moment in his current squad.

Juventus are keen on signing Alberto Aquilani on a permanent basis but want Liverpool to significantly reduce their asking price.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims dialogue has been opened between the two clubs as they attempt to resolve Aquilani's future following his loan move to Italy last summer.

Alberto Aquilani believes that the Premier League is the best domestic league in the world and is open to a return to Liverpool when his loan period with Juventus ends at the end of the season.
The 26-year-old joined the English giants in the summer of 2009 from Roma but after a disappointing time at Anfield came back to Italy, this time to play for Juventus on loan for the 2010-11 campaign.

El delantero uruguayo Diego Forlán reconoce que si en un futuro llegase desde Italia una "buena oferta" para él y para su actual club, el Atlético de Madrid, le gustaría aceptarla, según informa el diario deportivo italiano La Gazzetta dello Sport en una entrevista mantenida con el futbolista.

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani could yet make a return to Anfield.
The Italian international midfielder has been plying his trade with Juventus this season, and was expected to complete a permanent move to the Serie 'A' side from Liverpool in the summer.
However, the bianconeri are having 'serious doubts' over signing the player on a permanent basis, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, and could pass on the option of signing the player.

Liverpool target Sulley Muntari is reportedly available for transfer from Inter Milan.
The Ghanaian international midfielder is thought to have been unsettled at the San Siro following the departure of Rafa Benitez, and the arrival of Leonardo as manager has done little to convince the 26-year-old that his future is in Serie 'A'.

According to published reports, Liverpool FC are interested in acquiring former New England Revolution midfielder Clint Dempsey as part of a deal that would send former Fulham defender Paul Konchesky back to Craven Cottage in exchange.

Clint Dempsey was sold by the New England Revolution to Fulham FC in 2006 for a then MLS record $4 million transfer fee.

Mario Balotelli has always been known for his controversy in and out of the field especially about his constant praise of his favorite team Ac Milan, however the striker now seemed to settle with life in Eastlands especially after saying his positive words about his current manager and teammates.

By Ollie Irish

Mad Tony Cassano gives team-mate Rodney Strasser a friendly squeeze in the sphincter zone, just seconds after Cassano had set up Strasser for Milan's winner at Cagliari.

Bum love is the only language Cassano can speak that Strasser understands, apparently.

01.01.2011 - Mourinho fue elegido "Hombre del año 2010" por el diario deportivo italiano "La Gazzetta dello Sport", por sobre Rafa Nadal y Sebastián Vettel (segundo y tercero).
El diario denota la excepción por cuanto es la primera vez en 33 elecciones anuales que es premiado un entrenador, incluso habiendo visto las performances de Enzo Bearzot y Marcello Lippi ("i condottieri delle Italie mondiali") y explica que cuando se selecciona un símbolo se dejan de lado las emociones.