For me, the most satisfying event of this football off-season may not be the World Cup but rather the Italian Football Federation’s trial of the Juventus, Lazio, Milan and Fiorentina football clubs in the largest match fixing scandal in Serie A history. I’m a Roma fan. That means that I have long endured the dominance of Northern clubs in Italian... more
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What happened? Last I knew, Roma had finished second in the Serie A, made some interesting Summer transfers (Phillipe Mexes, Matteo Ferrari, Simone Perrota) and appointed an up and coming manager (Cesare Prandelli) in place of the departed Fabio Capello. Now, with the group phase of the Champions League over everything is in tatters: Cesare Prandelli left before the season... more
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Even if Emerson is held in reserve and Francesco Totti isn't even on the bench, getting to watch Roma play is always a special treat. Serie A coverage is difficult to find in Canada and so I have to rely on the TPTB of sports broadcasting to treat me to a European clash involving my beloved Giallorossi. Playing on the... more
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The Tridente formation strikes in Spain! The 3-4-1-2 setup is more aggressive than Capello has been comfortable with recently but it is obviously showing results as it places Totti in his most dangerous role behind the striker with Delvecchio pulling wide to stretch the defence. Aldair (8): Amazing stuff from the old man. Epitomized the Roma defenses attitude on the... more