According to Salvatore Landolina at Goal.com, Juventus youngster Sebastian Giovinco will not be leaving the club for Liverpool in January. His agent Luca Pasqualin said,

"I don't think there is much to read into the reports in the sense that Giovinco will remain at Juventus .

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Sebastian Giovinco's agent has slammed reports that Liverpool are staging a swoop for the ‘Atomic Ant.'
The young Juventus prodigy has been linked with a January move to Anfield, where he would join fellow Italian Alberto Aquilani.
"I don't think we can say there is anything true in these rumours," agent Luca Pasqualin told Goal. Click to continue reading...

Rafa eyes up Italian wonderkid.

Rafael Benitez is the latest Premier League manager thought to be watching Italian youngster Sebastian Giovinco.

The 22-year-old was recently linked with both Arsenal and West Ham, but now Liverpool are thought to be monitoring his progress and contemplating a possible move.

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If you thought that Napoli's injury time brace, which handed the club a 2-2 draw at home to AC Milan, was its comeback of the week, think again. The underperforming Naples outfit has suddenly brought an end to an indifferent spell by stunning Serie A contenders Juventus 3-2 this evening, and that too away from home.

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Passata la settimana di Champions si torna a parlare della Serie A di Calcio. Oltre al pari, rimediato contro il Bordeaux, capace di rimontare il gol di Iaquinta, al termine di una prestazione non eccelsa, la Juventus deve fare i conti con l'infermeria. Ferrara, comunque, non vuole accampare scuse anche se la lista degli infortunati s'ingrossa sempre più. Click to continue reading...

L'esordio in Champions League è ormai ad un passo. Inarrestabile in Serie A, con tre vittorie (cinque gol fatti ed uno subito) su altrettante gare, lo squadrone di Ciro Ferrara si prepara ad indossare i panni europei. Martedì sera, ore 20.45, stadio Olimpico: Juventus-Bordeaux.
Un match non facile, contro Gourcouff e compagni, che la Juventus dovr� affrontare senza pedine fondamentali come Diego (confermata la contrattura rimediata contro la Lazio) e Del Piero (non si è allenato per dei problemi muscolari). Click to continue reading...

Xabi Alonso's potential move to Real Madrid could pave the way for AS Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani to join Rafael Benitez's Liverpool ranks, but Goal.com Italy's Sergio Stanco has warned Anfield fans that they could be chasing "another Andrea Dossena".
Stanco has reservations about the Liverpool target, as he feels that it is high time that the 25-year-old has converted his much-publicised potential into top-level performances. Click to continue reading...

To fans of Calcio it's still as vivid as ever: The vision of Fabio Cannavaro lifting the World Cup aloft remains the proudest of Italian memories in a difficult recent history. But with one year to go before the 19th World Cup Final, Cannavaro and his Azzurri have a lot of hard work to do if the national team are to avoid an embarrassing fate in their defence of the trophy.

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As the Azzurri floundered and failed in South Africa, it was left to the Azzurrini to provide the Italian nation with something at cheer about or at the very least restore some national pride, which they managed to do, and even more so if it weren't for the great German machine.

Heading to the European U21 Championships in Sweden, the Italy U21 side were the favourites, along with England and Spain U21's.

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As the Azzurri floundered and failed in South Africa, it was left to the Azzurrini to provide the Italian nation with something at cheer about or at the very least restore some national pride, which they managed to do, and even more so if it weren't for the great German machine.

Heading to the European U21 Championships in Sweden, the Italy U21 side were the favourites, along with England and Spain U21's.

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One of the Stars of the recent U21 European Championships in Sweden was Italy's Sebastian Giovinco who was the shining light in the Azzuri's failed bid to win the competition. Despite his impressive displays the 22-year-old is widely regarded as the best young prospect in Italy although he is struggling to earn a place in the Juventus side. Click to continue reading...

This has been one of the most exciting editions of the Under 21 European Championship and a lot of players have shown great deal of potential. This is my choice for the Team of the Tournament and be free to give your thoughts and comments on how this team should look like.

Keeper: Manuel Neuer (Germany)

Schalke keeper has been in tremendous form throughout the tournament and no wonder that Joachim Low already sees him as the part of the senior national team.

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The Italy U-21 side went into their last group game with 4 points and only needed a draw to advance to the semi-final, but a win would assure first place in the group. Italy were without Mario Balotelli, who was serving his one-match ban and there was watching from the stands. Casiraghi "officially" put out a 4-3-3 with Ignazio Abate in Balotelli's place, but it was in fact a 4-4-2 with De Ceglie and Abate on the flanks and Sebastian Giovinco supporting Robert Acquafresca.

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It seems as though we have overlooked an entire generation: the U-21 players.

Thanks to some much needed insight from our fantabulous readers, we've been firmly lectured on this misstep and our now correcting the error of our ways to bring you some barely legal hotties lurking around the profesh leagues.

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It seems as though we have overlooked an entire generation: the U-21 players.

Thanks to some much needed insight from our fantabulous readers, we've been firmly lectured on this misstep and our now correcting the error of our ways to bring you some barely legal hotties lurking around the profesh leagues.

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After the 0-0 draw with Serbia in the opening match, the game against hosts Sweden was very important, as a loss or a draw would've put Italy's chances of getting out of the group in lots of trouble. Fortunately, the Azzurrini stood up to the task, winning 2-1 and putting them in a strong position to advance to the semi-final.

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The 2009 Under-21 European Championship will showcase the best and brightest of young football talent from around Europe. With Spain, Germany, England, Italy and Serbia all having qualified for the Euro 2009, the tournament will be closely followed by football scouts across Europe's top clubs.

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On June 16th, Italy will play their first game of the UEFA U-21 Championship 2009 vs. Serbia. The Azzurrini find themselves in a group with Belarus, Serbia, and hosts Sweden. Italy have always been successful at this level however they have not won the U-21 Championship since 2004. Pierluigi Casiraghi has been unsuccessful with the Azzurrini so far since taking over from Claudio Gentile in 2006 and this is arguably his last chance.

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With the 2010 World Cup now just over a year away, the pundits are already speculating as to who will take over from Italy as the World Champions. After some impressive recent performances and� a much more solid look about them under Fabio Capello, excitement is (inevitably) starting to grow that 2010 South Africa could be England's year.

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All those that thought that the Serie A wasn't explosive need to look at Week 32 to see that it is.� Let's begin with the Derby D'Italia.� Juventus and Inter played to a 1-1 draw in Turin that saw the drama intensify in the 2nd half. Mario Balotelli scored to give Inter the lead in the 64th minute and after Juve's Tiago was sent off in the 76th minute it seemed as though the Nerazzurri would get the 3 points but questionable substitutions by Jose Mourinho and the insertion of Sebastian Giovinco by Juve coach Claudio Rainieri eventually led to Zdenek Grygera's goal in the 91st minute and a share of the points.

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Ever since 17 year old Manchester United striker Federico Macheda has scored those two goals in the last two league games, the Italian media has been publishing articles about how Italy doesn't put faith in young players. On the one hand, it is true, Italy is a traditional society and most managers have the traditional view that players have to mature first and if you play them regularly too early you will "burn" them.

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‘Fantantonio' Antonio Cassano is apparently not wasting any time and has already contacted a real estate agency in the area. Juventus are rumoured to be making Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano their primary transfer target next summer, and La Gazzetta dello Sport today reports that the 26-year-old is already looking for a new home in Turin. Click to continue reading...

Post-elimination aftershock? Not for Juventus, no sir! The Zebras have turned into Bengal Tigers, landing straight on their feet after their European fall. Their Saturday 4-1 win over Bologna demonstrated one thing and one thing only: depression only lasts for as long as you let it (in Juve's case: 45 minutes). Click to continue reading...

Inter score three, Juve win it at the death. In the end it's all the same: three points in the bag, and the Serie A standings unaltered. And so, because points are more important than goals or scoring chances, several facts go unnoticed at the end of Sunday's match. Two of them are that despite [.. Click to continue reading...

Juventus youngster Sebastian Giovinco shall not be making the switch over to the Premier League club West Ham United. The 21-year highly rated Italian striker has been linked with a move out of Turin since the start of this season as in spite of being hugely talented he has found himself warming the bench for Juventus. Click to continue reading...

West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has admitted that he would be interested in signing the highly rated Juventus striker Sebastian Giovinco. The 21-year old is said to be one of the most promising young players in Europe and is currently at Juventus. But he has been relegated to the bench by Claudio Ranieri so far [. Click to continue reading...

First results from match day two left both Italian clubs drawing even against opponents BATE Borisov and FC Steaua Bucuresti. Yesterday's Match Summary BATE Borisov 2 - 2 Juventus After falling behind two goals to nil in the early going, Juventus needed two Vincenzo Iaqunita goals to salvage a point away to newcomers Borisov. Click to continue reading...

In football, one's man loss is another man's gain; in this case, Juventus' loss could be Arsenal's gain. It has been reported in the Italian press that 21-year old starlet Sebastian Giovinco is eagerly considering joining the Premier League high flyers if he continues to be sidelined. Giovinco is regarded as one . Click to continue reading...

In football, one's man loss is another man's gain; in this case, Juventus' loss could be Arsenal's gain. It has been reported in the Italian press that Juventus' 21-year old starlet Sebastian Giovinco is quite eager to join the Premiersip high flyers Arsenal from Juventus before long if he continues to . Click to continue reading...

Juventus wing star Sebastian Giovinco's agent has denied speculation the 'Old Lady's' midfielder has held talks with Premier League club Arsenal. Reports in the English media, as well as Arsenal blogs, claim the 21-year-old has been in touch with the Gunners over a possible move to London. Contrary to those reports, Giovinco's representative, Andrea D'Amico, insists there [. Click to continue reading...

Juventus wing star Sebastian Giovinco's agent has denied speculation the 'Old Lady's' midfielder has held talks with Premier League club Arsenal. Reports in the English media, as well as Arsenal blogs, claim the 21-year-old has been in touch with the Gunners over a possible move to London. Contrary to those reports, Giovinco's representative, Andrea D'Amico, insists there [. Click to continue reading...

This source suggests that Wenger is getting closer and closer to securing this unhappy Italian youngster in January! Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! With Sebastian Giovinco's future at Juventus looking far from secure, sections of the English press are tipping Arsenal to make a January transfer bid for the . Click to continue reading...

After the delusion that was the Olympic games, the Azzurrini returned to the pitch to continue qualifying for the UEFA 2009 U21 Championships. The big story was the debut of Mario Balotelli, who after receiving Italian citizenship a few weeks ago was finally eligible to be called up. The Azzurrini needed a win to guarantee first place in the qualifying group, but anything less meant they would have to conquer qualification on Tuesday in Croatia.

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Maggio...Bafflingly preferred Campania to Birmingham
Christian Maggio - Napoli - Right Wing/Right Back
Maggio is listed in some places as a defender but if you look at last year's player positioning charts you can see that Sampdoria used him primarily as a right winger. The 26 year old had a superb year and it was a shock not to see him at Euro 2008. Click to continue reading...

Arsene Wenger has been looking to add one or two more signings before the transfer window slams shut, and this source suggests that Arsenal's next bid will be for this very impressive Juventus youngster. Arsenal are ready to table a €7.5m bid for Juventus starlet Sebastian Giovinco according to Calciomercato. Click to continue reading...