Livorno Midfielder Attracts Interest
November 16, 2009 by Guest Blogger
Filed under Soccer Stars
By Guest Blogger Mark Ferguson
Livorno midfielder Antonio Candreva made his debut for Italy at the weekend in a 0-0 friendly with the Netherlands with the versatile midfielder attracting a lot of interest from the likes of Inter Milan and Juventus .
Candreva’s club form has not gone unnoticed with teams said to be circling for the players signature. the 22 year old has so far refused to sign a new contract with his parent clubs, both Udinese and Livorno have a share in the player, which could pave the way for one of the big teams to make a move of …read more
Juventus Fans Punished For Racist Taunting
April 29, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
Filed under News, Soccer Stars
Juventus fans will have to sit the next one out for racist remarks. An Italian sports judge upheld a ruling that will make Juventus play their next Series A home game without the normal cheering fans.
Fans are being punished for the onslaught of racist remarks dished out by the Juventus fans to Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli. Balotelli who is an Italian of Ghanaian decent felt bombarded during a game that ended in a 1-1 draw at the Turin Olympic Stadium.
Juventus club managers and players have apologised to Balotelli for the disappointing show of home hospitality.
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