Juventus took an important step towards reaching the Coppa Italia final as a returning Martin Caceres scored a brace to ensure a 2-1 semi-final first leg win over Milan at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Antonio Conte made changes as noted in the pre-match press conference, with Marco Storari, Caceres, Simone Padoin, Alessandro Del Piero and Marco Borriello all starting in the 3-5-2 formation.

Atalanta Guglielmo Stendardo joined Atalanta on loan from Lazio until the end of the season. The 30-year-old defender has spent most of past two seasons on the bench at the Rome club, and will be delighted to get the chance to feature for the first team in Bergamo. (+ve) Another experienced arrival is midfielder Alessandro Carrozza from Serie B outfit Varese.

It has been an up and down season for Juventus striker Alessandro Matri. There have been times where it seems that every time he touches the ball it ends up in the back of the net while at other times there have long absences of his name on the score sheet. When he is hot, he has been praised uncontrollably, even once being compared as the next David Trezeguet.

Juventus were crowned Serie A Winter Champions after one of their most controlled performances of the season on Saturday night. Atalanta have proven to be tough opposition for any team, especially at home where their only defeat prior was to champions Milan. But, the Bianconeri overcame early frustration to eventually overcome the Nerazzurri with relative ease.

With 41 points from the first 19 matches of the Serie A season, Juventus finds itself with the symbolic label of ‘winter champions' for the first time in six long years. Much of that is down to new manager Antonio Conte (the players themselves have helped a bit as well). The influence of the one-time Juventus captain has been well documented throughout the season.

Eighteen matches into the season and Juventus are undefeated and sitting in first place. Everything seems rosy red, or pink (like their away shirt), in Turin. While Juventus find themselves in an ideal situation heading into the second half of the season, their rise to the top has been much due to their own good work as it has been to many of their rivals' failure to truly assert themselves as.

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The impending arrival of Carlos Tevez could well end any hopes Filippo Inzaghi had of winning back his place in the AC Milan Champions League squad let alone the first team. Unless Super Pippo can prove people wrong one more time, the 38-year-old poacher will have to seek a new home before the transfer window closes.

Gazzetta dello Sport Tevez comes to the table Galliani dines with the Argentine in Rio and has a yes Then he makes an ‘original' offer to the English But Inter try the overtake and offer more to City United think about Wes again, Leo on Maicon Ferguson is ready to offer 30 million for Sneijder. And PSG are interested in the Brazilian De Rossi, Roma's true rival is Mancini Vazquez to Palermo, he.

While Juventus are off training in the sun of the Arabian Peninsula, the front office is hard at work as the winter transfer window opens. As always, in Italy, the rumors are flying forth from the media, and while some names are pure speculation, there are a few players who will most likely be playing in Torino in the next weeks.

While Juventus are off training in the sun of the Arabian Peninsula, the front office is hard at work as the winter transfer window opens. As always, in Italy, the rumors are flying forth from the media, and while some names are pure speculation, there are a few players who will most likely be playing in Torino in the next weeks.

There's a bevy of beautiful 'ballers across multiple domestic leagues who desperately need medical assistance.

We've already written our recommended rehab prescriptions, and now all we ask is for some expert(s) in the field who can responsibly oversee their care and return them to fighting fit form.

Federico Macheda has been confounding our corneas again, this time with a lime green/blue hoop combo. Nice! Image: Scott Heavey/Getty Images.

The January transfer window has been flung open once again and after the excitement of last year, we thought a reasonably thorough look at the early hip dip movers and rump shakers was needed.

Marco Borriello lascia la Roma e approda alla Juventus. Ancora non è cominciato ufficialmente il Calciomercato di Serie A, ma il centravanti partenopeo, classe 1982, saluta la capitale e la Roma hispano-americana e vola a Torino, nella Signora tutta salentina, quella guidata con fermezza da Antonio Conte.

... and all through the land, rumours, scandal and transfer talk were at hand! What better way to end the year here at Futbolita, at least where calcio is concerned, with a look at what lies ahead in the upcoming year?

Barbara Berlusconi – daughter of disgraced former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, member of Milan's board of directors, and Alexandre Pato's girlfriend – has been the subject of much speculation as of late, with many gossip magazines claiming the beautiful blonde is carrying Pato's child.

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Spiked egg nog may boast 'Have A Drunkenly Forgettable Merry Christmas', but nothing says 'Happy Horny Holidays!' quite like Sarah Brandner in a bubble bath.

We're not sure what holidays everyone here celebrates (but are open to hearing more!), but most of our staff grew up believing that Santa was real and Grandma couldn't ever make our favourite homemade cookies because she got run over by a reindeer.

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Without naming names and making a certain someone feel more uncomfortable than he already looks, somebody got the short end of the promo modeling stick.

Good lord what have they done to his hair? And furrowed brow? We feel awkward for him.

Because we can't have any member of our Finest Five looking this unattractive in broad, publicly accessible daylight, there's only one thing left to do that doesn't involving Googling "Marco Borriello on a boat" pictures.

AS Roma have offered striker Marco Borriello to Liverpool.
Il Tempo says Borriello, who has been put up for sale by Roma this week, has rejected an offer from Fulham.
Determined to clear him off the books, Roma made contact with Liverpool about the striker's availability.
Liverpool did not shut the door, but told Roma to wait while the Reds pursue Manchester City attacker Craig Bellamy.

Gazzetta dello Sport Don't strike! Udinese almost complete miracle, Arsenal punish them Di Natale is the principal figure scores a great goal, but misses a penalty. Keeper Handanovic with a great game. Guidolin's team leaves field to the applause of the fans. Milan, low cost Aquilani: "Great quality" Milan, low cost Aquilani: "Great quality" City risk for Milanese and Napoli Juve, the surprise of.

Il mare delle Baleari fa da cornice alle calde ed avvolgenti (è proprio il caso di dirlo) effusioni tra l'attaccante della Roma, Marco Borriello, e la modella brasiliana Camila Morais, classe 1985. Momenti hot (palpatine e passione sotto la doccia) immortalati dai paparazzi di "Diva e Donna", che hanno pizzicato i due "piccioncini" a tubare.

Roma director of sport Walter Sabatini insists Daniele De Rossi and and Marco Borriello are "not on the market", but did confirm that striker Marco Vucinic has requested a transfer.

Episode 20, a bit of an end of season review-08/09 all over again Europa League: is it even worth it? Montella's future A good mercato before it even begins? Final thoughts on Borriello after a season's worth of performances Vucinic: stay or go? DDR in the stands and his reaction- analyzing the unanalyzable.

Join the SerieAWeekly crew for live commentary and lively banter when the Capital Romanista welcome Northern Rossonero in AS Roma vs AC Milan for Italian Serie A action, Saturday at 20:45 local time (2:45pm EST) AC Milan will clinch their 18th scudetti with a win or draw, so all eyes will be glued to this one.

Camila Morais es una modelo brasileña que actualmente reside y trabaja en Italia, donde ha alcanzado la fama por su participación en varios programas deportivos. Además, se la ha relacionado con el delantero de la Roma, Marco Borriello, tras la publicación de unas fotos en las que se veía a la pareja de compras y cenando.

Two juicy soundbites emerged today from Italy. Admittedly, one was from Facebook, and since that merely exists in a hypothetical cloud, it's not exactly from Italy, but both concern players' compatibility. Giuseppe Rossi? So compatible he could have his own Match.com. Marco Borriello?

Not so much.

Images: Facebook. Cheers Dielle!

Seems odd, but we don't take much notice of footballers on Facebook. Heck, we're seriously demotivated when it comes to updating our own Facebook page. Yes, you know the one. It's covered in moths, chewing gum wrappers and someone clever has written "Wash Me" in the 2 inches of dust that's settled on top of it.

At the moment three is a number of concern for Roma in fact its the same number that Daniele De Rossi has been banned from playing in Europe by UEFA for the elbow to Dario Srna of Shakhtar Donetsk during the first knockout round of Champions League action. "It was an ugly act, punishable by appropriate penalties.

Rigore, as penalty kicks are known in Italy, are games of luck. A well-aimed kick has a much better chance of going in than being saved by the goalie, who often must take a literal leap of faith before the ball is even struck. For Roma, however, there is of course more to the story. Claudio Pizarro has proven that he has the bottle to take a decisive spot kick when it matters.

To begin this post, as I hope to begin most posts, we'll take a look at five of the bigger calcio-related news stories of the day before delving into a relevant topic. Covered today: Cosmi's new formation for Palermo, Roma's rigore madness, and Juventus just may be trying too hard.

5 Headlines from the Peninsula:

• Serse Cosmi has announced that Palermo's formation will be changing.

To begin this post, as I hope to begin most posts, we'll take a look at five of the bigger calcio-related news stories of the day before delving into a relevant topic. Covered today: Cosmi's new formation for Palermo, Roma's rigore madness, and Juventus just may be trying too hard.

5 Headlines from the Peninsula:

• Serse Cosmi has announced that Palermo's formation will be changing.

Italians Roma host Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night in one of the knockout round's more open ties.

The hosts are currently in the midst of financial and club turmoil with things both on and off the pitch being far from rosy.

Italians Roma host Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night in one of the knockout round's more open ties.

The hosts are currently in the midst of financial and club turmoil with things both on and off the pitch being far from rosy.

Arsenal's Theo Walcott and his longtime girlfriend, Melanie Slade, looked tattered and tired post-overnight stay at the Mayfair Hotel. They must've played a taxing game of Twister. Yes, that's what those crazy kids are calling it these days. Image: PacificCoastNews.com.

Show of hands, eye winks or thumbs up: who is feelin' this past weekend's irresponsible intake of alcohol and cupcakes?

The Italian national team's first test in 2011 came with a friendly trip up north to Germany. Even though this was a friendly match, you can bet that it can be anything but friendly on the pitch between these two. Germany has been a strong football team for many years, and made back to back appearances in the the last two World Cup semi-finals.

Image: Blog.leiweb.it. Thx for the tip, EC!

There are many potholes on the road to love, and Nina Senicar may just be one big speed bump in Marco Borriello's little black book.

It appears that, like all hook up-based relationships, something other than Marco's hair lost its luster.

Recently, Nina was out and about as she flirtatiously frollicked with former Italian 'baller Stefano Bittarini.

Mirko Vucinic and Jeremy Menez are so effective coming off the bench that Claudio Ranieri may never start them again. The two creative stars for Roma shone during their cameo into the match against Cagliari, once again providing the attacking creativity to lead Roma to an overwhelming win. A game that was lost 5-1 in the previous fixture this season has been won 3-0 this time around and Claudio.

It was the Derby della Capitale on Wednesday January 19, 2011 as Roma hosted Lazio in the Coppa Italia. Considered one of the biggest and fiercest derbies in Europe, if not the world, Wednesday's match lived up to its billing as 90 minutes of fierce play saw Roma win their fourth straight derby.

Welcome to second half Coppa Italia action with Roma vs Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico After the first half the score is still 0-0 between these two arch-rivals of Rome but wait, penalty awarded to Roma and who steps up to score, GOL Marco Borriello 1-0 to Roma! Live Today Link Match Update: Roma wins 2-1!

On Wednesday January 19, 2011, Lazio and Roma will meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome for a rare Coppa Italia version of the Derby della Capitale. While the match's result does not impact either club's standing in the 2010/2011 Serie A Scudetto campaign, a place in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals and capital city bragging rights are on the line.

'La Magicast' return with their fourth episode on everything AS Roma. Greg and Alex (Julian misses out due to travel) discuss the 1-0 win against Cesena. It seemed as if Raineri didn't have a gameplan, which is dissected as well. Also discussed is the departure of Cicinho, who joins Baptista and Okaka on the list of players who left the club this weekend.

When a star collapses under its own weight, in an extraordinary phenomenon that occurs for a variety of reasons including an excess consumption of fuel, a black hole results. The star's internal pressure cannot withstand the force of its own gravity, and essentially implodes, becoming a swirling outlet which devours anything it comes across.