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Australian squad: Ian Crosswhite (Sydney Kings), Oscar Foreman (New Zealand Breakers), Adam Gibson (Brisbane Bullets), Russell Hinder (Sydney Kings), Jacob Holmes (South Dragons), Joe Ingles (South Dragons), Luke Kendall (Sydney Kings), Daniel Kickert (Livorno), Alex Loughton (Perth Wildcats), Brad Robbins (Perth Wildcats), Damian Ryan (Perth Wildcats), Mark Worthington (Sydney Kings). 2007 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Italy on roll, but looks to forget Faeroe goal Jun 6, 2007
"We poured a bucket of cold water on their heads in Naples, so now Italy will play at full strength," said Danilevicius, who plays for Livorno in the Serie A. "It is going to be a good match.". Lithuania's regular goalkeeper, Zydrunas Karcemarskas, is suspended and will be replaced by the less experienced Paulius Grybauskas. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Pippo back for Italy May 30, 2007
Livorno forward Cristiano Lucarelli is rewarded for his 20 goals this season with a place in the squad but Francesco Totti, the Serie As top scorer with 26 goals, continues to take an extended break from the national side. AS Roma defender Max Tonetto and Sampdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella have kept their spots having been called up for the first time for the win over Scotland. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Inzaghi back in Italy squad for Euro 2008 qualifiers against Faeroe Islands, Lithuania May 28, 2007
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Marco Amelia (Livorno), Christian Abbiati (Torino) ... Forwards: Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus), Antonio Di Natale (Udinese), Filippo Inzaghi (AC Milan), Cristiano Lucarelli (Livorno), Tommaso Rocchi (Lazio), Fabio Quagliarella (Sampdoria). (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Summer cruise guide, Part I May 24, 2007
The itinerary alternates with 13-night Italy and Croatia itineraries that spend two full days in Livorno and Venice. Columnist Michael Coleman welcomes your feedback at cruiseguide@hotmail. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Reggina keep survival hopes alive May 22, 2007
However, six other teams are within three points of the relegation zone Cagliari, Livorno, Torino, Chievo Verona, Parma, and Catania. Meanwhile, Empoli clinched the final UEFA Cup qualifying spot for the first time in the club s 87-year history. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Italy: Reggina wins, clings to Serie A hopes May 21, 2007
However, six other teams are within three points of the relegation zone: Cagliari, Livorno, Torino, Chievo Verona, Parma, and Catania ... Also Sunday, it was: Chievo 1, Ascoli 0; Lazio 0, Parma 0; Sampdoria 1, Catania 0; and Torino 0, Livorno 0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Palmero needs win to qualify for UEFA Cup May 11, 2007
That prompted a brief rally when the Sicilian team beat Livorno 2-1 six days later for its first victory in 12 matches, but the slump continued Sunday with a 2-1 loss to visiting AS Roma -- Palermo's fifth straight defeat at Renzo Barbera stadium ... Lazio beat Livorno 1-0 on Sunday, while Inter won 1-0 at Messina, which was also relegated ... Also Sunday, it's: Udinese vs. Atalanta; Reggina vs. Chievo Verona; Siena vs. Empoli; Parma vs. Messina; and Livorno vs. Sampdoria. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ascoli and Messina relegated after defeats May 8, 2007
Lazio leapfrogged Milan into third and are close to securing their place in next season's Champions League qualifying stages after Luis Jimenez's scuffed strike gave them a 1-0 win over Livorno. Empoli continued their extraordinary season with a 2-1 victory over Catania which kept alive the small club's outside chance of Champions League qualification. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
European roundup May 8, 2007
Roma has 72 points with three games to go, 11 more than third-place Lazio, which beat Livorno 1-0. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune)
Roma beats Palermo to clinch second place May 7, 2007
With three rounds left, Roma has 72 points, 11 more than third-place Lazio, which beat Livorno 1-0. Palermo is sixth with 52 points. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Manchester United wins U.K. soccer title May 7, 2007
Roma has 72 points with three games to go, 11 more than third-place Lazio, which beat Livorno 1-0. Inter Milan, which won its second straight league title two weeks ago, has 90 points after defeating Messina 1-0, which was relegated. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lazio draw, 'keeper retires Apr 30, 2007
Palermo won 2-1 at Livorno to give new coach Renzo Gobbo a winning start, while Sampdoria improved their hopes of a UEFA Cup place next season by beating Siena 2-0. Catania edged Udinese 1-0 thanks to Gionatha Spinesi's 53rd-minute penalty. (iAfrica.com)
Soccer: Stuttgart gains in Bundesliga race Apr 30, 2007
Elsewhere, Palermo's new coach, Renzo Gobbi, began with a 2-1 victory win at Livorno, ending his team's streak of 11 matches without a victory and lifting it to fifth on 52 points. Ascoli became the first club to be relegated after a 3-2 defeat at home to Reggina. (International Herald Tribune)
* Inter claim Serie A title with 2-1 win Apr 24, 2007
Also on Sunday, it was: Chievo Verona 2, Livorno 1; Empoli 0, Torino 0; Lazio 0, Fiorentina 1; Reggina 1, Udinese 1; and Parma beat 10-man Palermo 4-3 to climb out of the relegation zone. On Saturday, Milan beat Cagliari 3-1 and Sampdoria downed Messina 3-1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Inter Milan supporters celebrate the second straight Serie A title for the Nerazzurri. Apr 23, 2007
Also Sunday, it was: Chievo Verona 2, Livorno 1; Empoli 0, Torino 0; Lazio 0, Fiorentina 1; and Reggina 1, Udinese 1. Palermo hosted Parma in the late game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
ARNAUD DE BORCHGRAVE: Multicultural boondoggle Apr 12, 2007
From Leeds in the U.K. to Livorno in Italy and from Luxembourg to Slovenia's Ljubljana, multiculturalism is pretty much of a bust. Quicksand is the only common ground between Western values and militant Muslim fundamentalism. (Washington Times)
* Milan keep qualification hopes alive Apr 9, 2007
Also on Saturday, it was: Atalanta 1, Chievo Verona 0; Fiorentina 4, Ascoli 0; Parma 1, Livorno 0; Sampdoria 1, Torino 0; and Siena 2, Udinese 2. At San Siro, Ronaldo gave Milan the lead, befuddling Empoli's defense with some trademark stepovers and shooting into the roof of the net for his fourth goal in seven games. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Portsmouth beats Manchester United 2-1 Apr 8, 2007
Giuseppe Rossi, a Parma forward eligible to play for the national teams of the United States and Italy, scored the lone goal to help his team defeat Livorno 1-0. Rossi scored with a volley in the 90th minute for his fifth goal of the season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Inter strolling home Apr 6, 2007 Hernan Crespo, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring Inter Milan's second goal in the 70th minute. Apr 2, 2007 Europe entices mass-market cruise lines Mar 23, 2007 Small Oil Spill from Tanker Hits Italian Coast Mar 20, 2007 Italy full strength for qualifier with Scotland Mar 19, 2007 Threat of relegation brings out Ascolis fighting spirit Mar 17, 2007 Celebrity Quest Presents Cruises Through a Europe Less Traveled Mar 16, 2007 Ronaldo to face former team in Milan derby Mar 9, 2007 Man United stays 9 ahead of Chelsea Mar 6, 2007 Behind Rigano, Messina knocks off Palermo Mar 5, 2007 Inter rises from Italy's soccer wasteland Mar 4, 2007 European soccer: Man U keeps distance Mar 4, 2007 Behind Ibrahimovic, Inter edges Livorno 2-1 Mar 4, 2007 Inter's 17-game win streak halted with draw Mar 1, 2007 Inter's Mancini wants to wrap up title quickly Feb 28, 2007 Inter hammers Catania for 17th straight win Feb 26, 2007 Inter Milan, AS Roma, AC Milan switch focus to Serie A after Champions League play Feb 22, 2007 Palermo misses shot to close gap on Roma Feb 19, 2007 Ronaldo's big game carries Milan over Siena Feb 18, 2007 Soccer: Spartak Moscow ties with Celta Vigo in UEFA Cup Feb 16, 2007 Ronaldo set to make first start for AC Milan Feb 16, 2007 German hiding for Ajax Feb 16, 2007 Football focus Feb 12, 2007 Twins' Mauer continues home stretch Feb 12, 2007 Adriano put Inter Milan ahead early with a strike from the edge of the penalty box. Feb 12, 2007 Italy approves hooligan measures Feb 11, 2007 Italy teams to play to empty seats Feb 10, 2007 Imagine Football Without Fans Feb 10, 2007 Ronaldo set for Milan debut in empty stadium Feb 10, 2007 AC Milan wants fans at Sunday's match Feb 10, 2007 Some Italian football to resume Feb 10, 2007 Italy get tough on fans Feb 9, 2007 Italian fans pay price for tighter security Feb 9, 2007 AC Milan wants some fans in San Siro for Livorno game Feb 9, 2007 Italy approves decree on violence Feb 8, 2007 Italy backs closed-doors football Feb 8, 2007 Soccer violence Feb 8, 2007 Italian soccer resumes after police officer's death; empty stadiums for 11 games Feb 8, 2007 Soccer: England illuminates path from darkness Feb 7, 2007 Italy reeling from death of police officer Feb 6, 2007 Isolate hooligans or risk ban, CONI tell clubs Feb 6, 2007 Italian clubs urged to get tough Feb 5, 2007 Latest death may be turning point Feb 4, 2007 Walters finding his voice Feb 3, 2007 Palermo offered Cassano Feb 1, 2007 AC Milan beats Parma behind Inzaghi's goal Jan 29, 2007 Barcelona and Sevilla still neck and neck Jan 29, 2007 Ronaldo sees AC Milan held in cup Jan 26, 2007 Totti banned one match for violent conduct Jan 24, 2007 Henry delivers for Arsenal Jan 22, 2007 * Palermo held to scoreless draw at Reggina Jan 22, 2007 Adrianohelps Inter extend run of wins to 13 Jan 22, 2007 Soccer: Barcelona edges ahead of Sevilla Jan 22, 2007 Palermo held 0-0 at Reggina; Juventus wins Jan 21, 2007 Inter hosts Fiorentina, Roma visits Livorno Jan 18, 2007 Inter Milan set Serie A win record Jan 14, 2007 Artwork collected by Toscanini goes on display Jan 11, 2007
SUPER 14 PREVIEW Last weekend was an absolute disaster, but at least SA rugby is guaranteed of one win this weekend, promises our sports editor. Editor Rob Peters (L) and Assistant Ed Rory O'Connor (R). (iAfrica.com)
AC Milan tries to stay in hunt for fourth place Apr 6, 2007
Also Saturday, it's: Atalanta vs. Chievo Verona; Fiorentina vs. Ascoli; Parma vs. Livorno; Sampdoria vs. Torino; and Siena vs. Udinese. In the Serie B, league leader Juventus plays Albinoleffe on Friday and then third-place Napoli on Tuesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Cristiano Lucarelli scored a hat trick as Livorno routed 10-man Catania 4-1 ... The win marked a victorious debut for new Livorno coach Fernando Orsi, who replaced the fired Daniele Arrigoni. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Trips include stops in Livorno, Naples, Messina and Venice; Barcelona; Cannes; Izmir and Istanbul, Turkey; Athens, Rhodes and Katakolon, Greece; and Dubrovnik, Croatia ... The entire MSC Cruises fleet of eight ships will be positioned in Europe for the majority of the year, with departures available from Genoa, Livorno, Naples, Rome, Venice, Bari and Barcelona. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
The tanker spilled oil into the sea off Livorno, a port city on Italy's west coast, according to the Environment Ministry ... The ship, the Panama-flagged Chem Star, was able to enter Livorno's port, he said. (Planet Ark, United States)
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Marco Amelia (Livorno), Cristian Abbiati (Torino). Defenders: Andrea Barzagli (Palermo), Daniele Bonera (AC Milan), Massimo Oddo (AC Milan), Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Marco Materazzi (Inter Milan), Manuel Pasqual (Fiorentina), Max Tonetto (AS Roma), Gianluca Zambrotta (FC Barcelona). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
The 30-year-old Greek has kept his place for four matches after Gianluca Pagliuca was forced to miss the trip to Livorno last month because of flu. While Inter have a seemingly straightforward task, Roma face a difficult trip to Fiorentina who have lost just once at home. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The ship then presents a 14-night "Best of Italy" cruise from Rome that holds true to the itinerary's name, with overnight stays in Sorrento, Venice, and Livorno (Florence/Pisa), and visits to Monopoli, Ravenna and Sardinia, Italy, as well as Split, Croatia, and Taormina, Sicily ... At the height of her European season, Celebrity Quest's unparalleled 14-night Mediterranean sailings round-trip from Rome from May through September feature overnight stays in both Livorno and Barcelona, Spain; and... (PR Newswire)
" In Inter's 2-1 win over Livorno last weekend, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the star, scoring one goal and setting up another. The Sweden striker was then criticized for his lackluster play against Valencia, a game that ended with a brawl. "It's time to start winning again," Ibrahimovic said. "It's going to be a great challenge against Milan and when there's a big game it requires a big performance. " Inter striker Adriano should be well rested after sitting out the game against Valencia. Under... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
MILAN, Italy (AP) - Inter Milan moved 16 points ahead at the top of Serie A after beating Livorno 2-1 with striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scoring one goal and creating the other. Cristiano Lucarelli put home team Livorno ahead in the 27th minute with a bending free kick, but Ibrahmovic set up Julio Ricardo Cruz for the tying goal in the 35th and netted the winner with a 66th-minute free kick. (News & Observer -- Sports)
On Saturday, Inter beat Livorno 2-1 and AS Roma was held to a 1-1 draw at last-place Ascoli. Also Sunday, Tommaso Rocchi scored his third goal in three games to help fourth-place Lazio beat Sampdoria 1-0; Nicola Pozzi's 18th-minute volley gave Empoli a 1-0 win over Udinese; and Italy striker Luca Toni scored twice in three minutes in Fiorentina's 5-1 rout of Torino. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
On Saturday, just as the team prepared for its 22nd victory from 26 contests in Serie A this time in the Tuscan port of Livorno news came that Benito (Veleno) Lorenzi had died ... Mancini was sent off for the vehemence of his protest at Livorno when one of his players, the Brazilian Maicon, was sent off late in the game ... The points by then were already won, goals by Julio Cruz and Zlatan Ibrahimovic overhauling the early strike for Livorno from Cristiano Lucarelli. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
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SI.com - Soccer - Ibrahimovic helps Inter edge Livorno 2-1 - Saturday March 3, 2007 12:23PM ... Ibrahimovic, Inter edges Livorno; Roma held to draw ... MILAN, Italy (AP) -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored one goal and set up another on Saturday to help Inter Milan beat Livorno 2-1 and move 16 points clear atop Italy's Serie A.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Also Wednesday, it was: Ascoli 0, Parma 0; Empoli 3, Messina 1; Lazio 3, Catania 1; Reggina 1, Fiorentina 1; Sampdoria 2, Atalanta 1; Siena 0, Livorno 0; and Torino 1, Cagliari 0. Udinese had the early play, and nearly led in the seventh minutes when striker Gyan Asamoah was unable to reach teammate Andrea Dossena's pass across the face of the goal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Also Wednesday, it's: Ascoli vs. Parma; Empoli vs. Messina; Lazio vs. Catania; Reggina vs. Fiorentina; Sampdoria vs. Atalanta; Siena vs. Livorno; and Torino vs. Cagliari. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Edgar Alvarez hit a 90th-minute winner to help Messina beat Siena 1-0, and Livorno was held 0-0 at last-place Ascoli. AC Milan played Sampdoria later Sunday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
The Associated Press Published: February 22, 2007. MILAN, Italy: Inter Milan, AS Roma and AC Milan all need to make sure midweek disappointments don't become part of a slump. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Also, it was: Ascoli 2, Udinese 2; Livorno 2, Messina 1; and Reggina 1, Atalanta 1 ... Livorno's Armando Picchi stadium and Ascoli's Cino e Lillo Del Duca stadium were also closed to the public on Sunday for failing to meet new security standards, which include closed circuit surveillance cameras and turnstiles at the entrances of arenas with more than a 10,000-spectator capacity. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ronaldo impressed on his first start for the Rossoneri, after making a lively 30-minute debut in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Livorno. The 30-year-old striker looked sharp and linked up well with Brazil teammate Kaka. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
On Wednesday night, Espanyol of Barcelona beat Livorno before a crowd of only 400 in the only game played in Italy as European club competition resumed after the winter break with games in the UEFA Cup. Striker Walter Pandiani converted a 28th-minute penalty and El Yaagoubi Moha added a second in the 59th minute on Wednesday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
5mil-euro move from Real Madrid last month, made his debut last weekend as a substitute for the final half hour of a 2-1 win over Livorno. He produced a lively performance, capped by three shots on goal, one a dipping drive from outside the area that was tipped around the post. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Espanyol striker Walter Pandiani took his tally in this season's competition to eight goals, netting the first from the penalty spot in a 2-1 win over Livorno at a deserted Stadio Armando Picchi, which does not yet meet new security regulations introduced in Italy. A last-minute strike from Fabrizio Miccoli gave Benfica a 1-0 home triumph over Dinamo Bucharest while Paris St Germain, battling to avoid the drop in Ligue 1, earned a morale-boosting 2-0 victory in Greece over AEK Athens. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spectators were to be allowed into the San Siro stadium for the overnight Serie A match between AC Milan and Livorno after emergency works brought it into line with security regulations. The news came a few hours after play resumed in the country's second division. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Milan beat Livorno, 2-1. Ronaldinho scored his 14th and 15th goals of the season to help FC Barcelona beat Racing Santander, 2-0, and increase its lead to three points over Sevilla in the Spanish league. (Boston Globe)
Milan beat Livorno 2-1 ... " At San Siro, which was open to Rossoneri season ticket holders only, Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso scored in the 29th from close range for Milan's first goal. But Livorno captain Cristiano Lucarelli equalized two minutes later, after three excellent saves by goalkeeper Marco Storari, who also made his Rossoneri debut. Left back Marek Jankulowski scored the winner with a hard drive, five minutes after the 30-year-old Ronaldo entered the game. Ronaldo looked lively... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
AC Milan season ticketholders will be allowed into the San Siro stadium for Sunday's game with Livorno as football makes a low-key return to Italy. All football across the country was suspended last week after the death of a policeman in crowd trouble in Sicily. (Yahoo News -- Italy)
MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -- Workers scrambled on Friday to bring the San Siro, Italy's most famous soccer venue, in line with security regulations to prevent this weekend's game between AC Milan and Livorno from being played without fans. The match is one of 11 games in Italy's top two divisions which will be off-limits to spectators, barring last-minute emergency works at the stadiums, after Italy approved tough anti-hooligan measures earlier this week. (CNN -- International)
The stadium in Milan, known as San Siro, is regarded worldwide as one of the most hallowed soccer grounds - but it may be full of echoes, not the usual 45,000 fans, when AC Milan plays Livorno on Sunday. San Siro is one of 25 stadiums in Italy that the country's security and sports officials condemned for not having in place certain security measures aimed at cutting down on fan violence. (The Ledger)
In Milan, Ronaldo and goalkeeper Marco Storari are expected to make their debuts against Livorno. Ronaldo, 30, joined Milan from Real Madrid, returning to the city where he spent five years with Inter. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Raleigh Durham Cary Chapel Hill. " Milan's sport and security assessor Giovanni Terzi added that the club was "installing 28 turnstiles" to allow "at least 50,000" people to enter the arena on Sunday. San Siro, which is also home to Inter Milan, was one of 25 stadiums in Italy's top two divisions closed on Thursday for failing to meet new security standards - approved by the government after the killing of a policeman in rioting at a Serie A game between Catania and Palermo on Feb. 2. Also, UEFA... (News & Observer -- Sports)
One of those closed will be the famous San Siro stadium for AC Milan's game with Livorno. Eleven of 22 matches in Italy's top two divisions will be played behind closed doors this weekend. (BBC News)
Livorno striker Cristiano Lucarelli, who represents his Serie A club at the Italian players' union, warned earlier that fellow Serie A players could stage a strike in protest at the new measures banning fans. "We respect the government's decisions, but we cannot accept that certain teams play without a crowd and others with full stands," said Lucarelli. (iAfrica.com)
Those out of compliance are Milan, Ascoli Piceno, Bari, Bergamo, Bologna, Brescia, Catania, Cesena, Empoli, Florence, Lecce, Livorno, Mantova, Messina, Modena, Naples, Parma, Perugia, Pescara, Piacenza, Reggio Calabria, Salerno, Trieste, Udine and Verona. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
"We hope to have finished enough of the work by Saturday morning, when the inspectors return, to permit at least season ticket holders to attend the game against Livorno.". Milan's sport and security assessor Giovanni Terzi added that the club was "installing 28 turnstiles" to allow "at least 50,000" people to enter the arena on Sunday. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
As clubs from Naples to Livorno accused politicians of impeding their right to reap profits from the $7 billion- a- year industry, more disturbing details emerged about the assault on Raciti. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The mayor of Livorno, whose team play in the top-flight Serie A, said clubs will "almost certainly" go on strike after the government's measures, and warned Italian football risked more damage to its image when European games resume next week. "Livorno still doesn't know whether next week's UEFA Cup match against Espanyol will be played behind closed doors," said Alessandro Cosimi. (CNN -- International)
As clubs from Naples to Livorno accused politicians of impeding their right to reap profits of a $7 billion-a- year industry, more disturbing details emerged about the assault on Raciti ... Alessandro Cosimi, the mayor of Livorno, repeated the notion of clubs going on strike ... Mindful of the fact that Livorno is to host a UEFA Cup match next week, he said that Italian soccer risked more damage to its image abroad. (International Herald Tribune)
In Milan, Ronaldo and goalkeeper Marco Storari are expected to make their debuts for the Rossoneri against Livorno. Ronaldo, 30, joined Milan from Real Madrid, returning to the city where he spent five years with Inter. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
But if she did, she would have seen the reports of the most sick banner in Livorno, in Tuscany. "Death to the cop," the scrawl read, "Revenge for Carlo Giuliani." This, like other disturbing things to come out of the weekend, was not related to sport. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Taking aim at one of Verona's dearest symbols - the story of Romeo and Juliet - Naples fans held up the banner: "Juliet, You Are A Tramp.'' Cross-town rivalries can be the most violent ones. In 1979, Lazio fan Vincenzo Paparelli died when a rocket fired by AS Roma supporters during a derby hit him in the eye. In 1995, 25-year-old Genoa fan Vincenzo Spagnolo was stabbed to death before a match between his team and AC Milan. Adding to the rivalries, fans are often politically aligned - bringing... (MSNBC -- Sports)
A day after the riots, anti-police graffiti was scrawled on walls in Rome and the northern Italian town of Livorno widely attributed to radical football supporters called ultras who have resisted any measures to control their behaviour. Raciti was the 13th person to be killed in or around Italy s football stadiums since 1962. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
A day after the riots, anti-police graffiti was scrawled on walls as far north as Livorno, near the border with France. One called for the deaths of more policemen and another used the English acronym ACAB, meaning "All Cops Are Bastards". (CNN -- International)
Last Sunday, for example, the day after Licursi died, Fiorentina fans stabbed a Livorno supporter before a game in Florence; Atalanta fans battled with police guarding coaches carrying visiting Catania supporters; and a match in the fourth division Serie D was suspended after a linesman was hit by a drum thrown from the crowd. Raciti's death could be a turning point in Italy. (CNN -- International)
His current vocal instructor at WSU is professor of voice Vernon Yenne who helped Walters and others in the program go to Italy and sing in a young artists performance program in Livorno, Italy. Yenne is one of the best tenor teachers in the region and is well known for producing great tenors, Walters said. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Torino also sold midfielder Stefano Fiore to Livorno. Also, Fiorentina signed midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic to a 4-year contract from Swiss team FC Basel, Sampdoria acquired Swiss midfielder Reto Ziegler from Tottenham, Ascoli signed defender Stefano Lombardi from Arezzo and Siena took midfielder Roman Eremenko from Udinese, which ceded Italy under-20 defender Michele Rinaldi to Parma. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Also Sunday, Takayuki Morimoto scored an 88th-minute equalizer to hand Catania a 1-1 draw with Atalanta; Luca Toni scored one and set up another as Fiorentina rallied to beat Livorno 2-1 in a Tuscan derby; Reggina beat Cagliari 2-0 to climb out of the relegation zone; Ascoli snatched a 2-1 victory over Messina on late goals by Michele Paolucci; and Empoli was held to a 0-0 draw at Chievo Verona. On Saturday, Lazio beat Palermo 3-0 and Udinese beat Torino 3-2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
After drawing their last two games against Messina and Livorno, Roma desperately needed a win Sunday to close the gap on the runaway leader, Inter. The first-choice striker, Francesco Totti, was suspended but it had its chances to take the lead in the first half at the Olympic Stadium. (International Herald Tribune)
Roma was bolstered by the return of Pizarro and Daniele De Rossi, who were suspended from the 1-1 draw at Livorno in the Serie A on Sunday. But it was Milan which started quicker. (CNN -- International)
The Roma captain pushed Fabio Galante in the final minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Livorno in retaliation to an apparent elbow by the defender. He received a direct red card. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
AS Roma is second, 11 points behind, after drawing 1-1 at Livorno. Cristiano Lucarelli put Livorno ahead with a 20th-minute penalty, but Roma captain Francesco Totti made it 1-1 in the 74th with a shot from five yards. (USA Today -- Sports)
Inter hosted Fiorentina yesterday, looking for its 13th straight win, while Roma traveled to Livorno. In the Serie B, Alessandro Del Piero scored on his 500th club appearance and Juventus beat Bari 4-2 to take the sole lead of Italy's second division. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
AS Roma is second, 11 points behind, after drawing 1-1 at Livorno ... In Livorno, Cristiano Lucarelli put the host ahead with a 20th-minute penalty after being fouled by Roma defender Matteo Ferrari ... Totti was sent off in the 90th for pushing Livorno defender Fabio Galante, who appeared to elbow the forward seconds before. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
The second-place AS Roma lost more ground to Inter as its captain, Francesco Totti, was sent during in a 1-1 draw at Livorno ... Roma, meanwhile, traveled to Livorno knowing it could ill afford a repeat of last weekend's performance, when it conceded a stoppage-time penalty in a 2-2 draw at Messina. (International Herald Tribune)
Inter hosts Fiorentina on Sunday, looking for its 13th straight win, while Roma travels to Livorno. In the Serie B, Alessandro Del Piero scored on his 500th club appearance and Juventus beat Bari 4-2 to take the sole lead of Italy's second division. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Roma visits Livorno on Sunday, four days after squeezing into the Italian Cup semifinals with a 2-2 draw against Parma that set up a 4-3 aggregate win ... Livorno fired coach Daniele Arrigoni following a 5-1 loss to Atalanta last Sunday, but rehired the 46-year-old on Tuesday after the players lobbied for his reinstatement. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Oct 25, 2006: Inter 4 Livorno 1 Oct 29, 2006: AC Milan 3 Inter 4 Nov 05, 2006: Inter 2 Ascoli 0 Nov 12, 2006: Parma 1 Inter 2 Nov 19, 2006: Inter 1 Reggina 0 Nov 26, 2006: Palermo 1 Inter 2 Dec 03, 2006: Inter 2 Siena 0 Dec 10, 2006: Empoli 0 Inter 3 Dec 17, 2006: Inter 2 Messina 0 Dec 20, 2006: Lazio 0 Inter 2 Dec 23, 2006: Inter 2 Atalanta 1 Jan 13, 2007: Torino 1 Inter 3. FOOTBALL MAILBAG. (CNN -- International)
They will travel to Italy for exhibitions in Parma and Livorno. 2007 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
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