Inter Milan took a toothless Fiorentina side apart on Saturday night to claim three valuable points that see them move up to 11th in Serie A. Missing the likes of Javier Zanetti, Dejan Stankovic, Diego Forlan and Wesley Sneijder through injury and suspension, Claudio Ranieri had to shuffle his pack. Maicon, Yuto Nagatomo and Lucio came into the backline while Philippe Coutinho replaced Ricky.

Here's the top ten goals in line for this years 2011 Ferenc Puskas Award among my personal favourites are Rooney's v Manchester City and Stankovic's v Schalke. What's your favourite.

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Manchester United's Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic has called time on his international career. This comes after his sides failure to reach the European championships in Poland and Ukraine next summer.

Apparently, this is not the only reason why Vidic is retiring. Reports now emerging, claim that the 30 year old has had with the constant criticism the Serbia press have often thrown his way.

By Alan Duffy

Pies' pick of the ten finest snaps from Friday night's selection of Euro 2012 qualifiers (other than England's game, that is).

Kevin Doyle and Co. celebrate scoring against the mighty Andorra

Gareth Bale scores as Wales start to get their act together, albeit too late for Poland and Ukraine

Estonia's Raoi Piiroja beats Northern Ireland's Kyle Lafferty to the ball

Spain celebrate Juan Mata's opening goal against the Czech Republic

Robin van Persie leaps with Moldova's Stanislav Namasco and Igor Armas

Greece celebrate vital win against Croatia

The much-coveted Eden Hazard is swamped by team-mates after scoring for Belgium

Les Bleus celebrate second goal against Albania.

Ieri sera allo stadio Olimpico di Roma l'Inter si è portata a casa un piccolo meritato successo, grazie ai piedi caldi di Dejan Stankovic. 1-0 per Leonardo nella semifinale d'andata di Coppa Italia, risultato che vale se non altro a risollevare il morale cupo di queste settimane. Montella invece deve fare i conti con un'altra [.

Roma - Inter 0 - 1: Giallorossi senza gioco Di Fabrizio Landolfi Ieri sera la Roma è stata battuta per 1-0 dall'Inter, nella semifinale d'andata della Coppa Italia giocata allo stadio Olimpico. Ha deciso un gran gol di Stankovic dalla lunga distanza, arrivato alla fine del primo tempo. C'è molta delusione tra il pubblico giallorosso, non solo per il risultato negativo, ma soprattutto per la

Drajan Stankovic continues to show great performance despite some of the worst days for Inter this season with three consecutive defeats. Inter lost 0-2 to Parma, but Stankovic almost scored an outstanding (Roberto Carlos style) free-kick.
The second was from the 35 years old Dutch wonderful star Clarence Seedorf with a sensational free kick against Sampdoria in a 3-0 victory
Both players keep producing very consistent performance, with a very good balance between feet skills, brain skills and team work, with a touch of a style.

Was für ein sensationeller Fussballabend. Wer hätte das gedacht, dass die "Eurofighter" in Mailand gegen die Pastakicker mit 5:2 gewinnen? Im Rückspiel in Gelsenkirchen müsste Inter schon mindestens 4:0 gewinnen um noch eine Chance auf das Halbfinale zu haben. Dabei ging das Spiel nicht gut los für die Knappen, denn nach 25 Sekunden stand es nach einem sehnenswerten Volleyschuss von Stankovic bereits 1:0.

Edu scored two goals against Inter Milan
It really is rare seeing eleven goals scored in just two matches. Thanks to some brash decision-making, poor defending and wonderful moments of brilliance, fans got to see two amazing matches between Schalke 04 and Inter Milan and Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur.

Edu scored two goals against Inter Milan
It really is rare seeing eleven goals scored in just two matches. Thanks to some brash decision-making, poor defending and wonderful moments of brilliance, fans got to see two amazing matches between Schalke 04 and Inter Milan and Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur.

Edu scored two goals against Inter Milan
It really is rare seeing eleven goals scored in just two matches. Thanks to some brash decision-making, poor defending and wonderful moments of brilliance, fans got to see two amazing matches between Schalke 04 and Inter Milan and Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur.

Edu scored two goals against Inter Milan
It really is rare seeing eleven goals scored in just two matches. Thanks to some brash decision-making, poor defending and wonderful moments of brilliance, fans got to see two amazing matches between Schalke 04 and Inter Milan and Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur.

FIORENTINA, Italy — Inter Milan kept up their title challenge with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Fiorentina on Wednesday. An own goal from Michele Camporese gave the champions the lead before Manuel Pasquale's cross trickled over the line to restore parity. But Giampaolo Pazzini struck the winner from close range to keep Leonardo's team in [.

Reduce dalla sconfitta di Torino, contro la Juventus, l'Inter ha subito l'occasione per riscattarsi. Domani, infatti, alle 18 e 30 i Leonardo boys scenderanno in campo nel recupero di Serie A con la Fiorentina (sfida numero 145 in campionato: 57 vittorie per i nerazzurri, 38 quelle dei toscani, 49 i pareggi) di Mihajlovic, rinfrancata dalla [.

Matchday 21 is a duel of setplays. Great opener by Dejan Stankovic for Inter but that was all that was written for the scudetto holders as the homeside Udinese would play 3 in the backnetting one of which was off the set play of Di Natale with perfect placement in the lower right-hand corner, no chance for the keeper.

ROME, Italy – Udinese ended Leonardo's perfect record since taking over as Inter Milan coach with a 3-1 win over the Italian champions on Sunday while city rivals Milan retained their four-point lead at the top. Inter, aiming for a sixth straight win since the Brazilian's arrival in the San Siro dugout, took the lead [.

When Francesco Guidolin left Parma to manage Udinese, I was disappointed. Guidolin had united a set of strong individuals, managing Parma all the way up to eighth in the table last season. Udinese finished 15th this past season, yet Guidolin saw something in the club and decided to join them.

When Francesco Guidolin left Parma to manage Udinese, I was disappointed. Guidolin had united a set of strong individuals, managing Parma all the way up to eighth in the table last season. Udinese finished 15th this past season, yet Guidolin saw something in the club and decided to join them.

You may well have come across Rocco Cammisola's football writing at ITV Sport, In Bed With Maradona or maybe on his blog The Football Express. Oh and Rocco is also a Twitter legend so follow him @RCammisola .. this is his account of the last ever goal in the European Cup Winners' Cup ..

MILAN, Italy Inter Milan routed visiting Bologna 4-1 in the Serie A on Saturday and continued its winning run since Leonardo took over as coach. Leonardo replaced Rafa Benitez on Christmas Eve and Inter has since won all four of its games to move to eight points behind league leader AC Milan, which was [.

ROME, Italy — AC Milan grabbed an injury-time leveller to share a 4-4 draw with Udinese at the San Siro on Sunday in a thrilling game that gave them a six-point lead at the top of Serie A. Udinese had led 3-1 at one stage and also moved into stoppage time with a 4-3 lead [...]

During the winter break Serie A fans got to contemplate many things. How will Cassano do at AC Milan? What new signings will we see in the January transfer window? And how will Leonardo do at Inter Milan? The last question seems to be a little clearer after Leonardo made his debut on Inter Milan's bench in their 3-1 win against Napoli.