* LEGA CALCIO: Udinese go joint top as Roma, Juve lose Oct 7, 2008
Italian Serie A Team P GD PTS 1 Lazio 6 7 13 2 Udinese 6 7 13 3 Inter 6 4 13 4 Palermo 6 2 12 5 Atalanta6 2 12 6 Napoli 6 2 11 7 Catania 6 2 11 8 AC Milan6 2 10 9 Fiorentina6 0 10 10 Genoa 6 2 9 11 Juventus6 1 9 12 Siena 6 1 8 13 Lecce 6 0 8 14 Roma 6 0 7 15 Torino 6 -3 5 16 Chievo 6 -4 5 17 Sampdoria6 -4 4 18 Bologna 6 -6 3 19 Reggina 6 -6 2 20 Cagliari6 -9 1 This story has been viewed 288 times. Advertising. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Inter beats Bologna; Lazio, Lecce draw Oct 5, 2008
Udinese and Catania also play Sunday and follow with 10 points each ... On Sunday, it's: Atalanta vs. Sampdoria; Chievo Verona vs. Fiorentina; Genoa vs. Napoli; Juventus vs. Palermo; Reggina vs. Catania; Siena vs. AS Roma; Udinese vs. Torino; and Cagliari vs. Milan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)
Mourinho cedes media duty Sep 24, 2008
True to form, the outspoken Mourinho has already gained attention just three games into his first season in Italy for a verbal war with Catania chief executive Pietro Lo Monaco. He was in the spotlight for his remarks again last weekend, after declaring that "no one is better than me.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Juventus back on top with Inter Sep 23, 2008
In Wednesday's full slate of games, Inter hosts struggling Lecce and Juve faces a Catania squad that has two wins ... After opening with a 1-1 draw at Sampdoria, Inter has hit its stride with a 2-1 win over Catania and a 3-1 victory at Torino last weekend ... Lazio, Palermo, Catania and Atalanta follow Inter and Juve with six points each, and Napoli is alone with five points. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Italy: Inter, Juventus lead Serie A Sep 22, 2008
Lazio, Palermo, Catania and Atalanta are next with six points each ... On Saturday, AS Roma snapped out of its early season funk with a 3-0 win over Reggina and Catania beat Atalanta 1-0 to end the Bergamo club's perfect start. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Mourinho says there's 'no one better than me' Sep 21, 2008
Two rounds into his first season in Italy, Mourinho has already been involved in a verbal battle with Catania chief executive Pietro Lo Monaco. After Inter beat Catania 2-1 last weekend with an own-goal by Catania defender Christian Terlizzi, Mourinho suggested that Inter could have won 5-1 ... Lo Monaco replied that Mourinho had insulted all of Catania and should have "his teeth smashed in." Mourinho then said he didn't know who Lo Monaco was. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Werder Bremen stuns German champs Sep 21, 2008
Atalanta's perfect start to the Serie A campaign ended in a 1-0 loss at Catania ... Now Catania, Atalanta and Lazio are tied with six points apiece. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Art for collection / Arte da collezione Sep 18, 2008
Artists participating in the exhibition include: Alberto Allup, Nunzio Bibbu, Orlando Campos, Simone Catania, Belinda Casanova, Jeorge Contreras, Maria Pia Daidone, Ines De Veer, Arnoldo Diaz, Mario D'Imperio, Sergio Fermariello, Antonio Fomez, Francesco Gallo, Amalia Guerrero, Giuseppe Antonello Leone, Franco Lista, Setyo Mardiyantoro, Vincenzo Montella, Adriana Montariello, Shin-Hye Park, Socorro Peraza, Nuccia Pulpo, Gisela Roberts, Michele Roccotelli, Alma Sauro, Sangeeta Singh, Marco... (AbsoluteArts.com)
* Soccer Shorts Sep 17, 2008
Inter coach Jose Mourinho was branded a bigmouth by the chief executive of rival Serie A side Catania yesterday after an exchange of insults between the pair. Mourinho, known for his inflammatory comments while coach of Chelsea, began the spat on Saturday when he said his side had deserved to beat Catania 5-1, despite only winning the match 2-1 ... Catania chief executive Pietro Lo Monaco hit back by saying Mourinho had insulted the whole of the Sicilian city, adding that he risked having... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Italy: AC Milan falls to 0-2 in Serie A Sep 15, 2008
On Saturday, 10-man Inter Milan rallied to defeat Catania 2-1 and give coach Jose Mourinho his first Serie A victory. Fabrizio Miccoli scored twice to help Palermo come from behind for a 3-1 win over AS Roma. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Roundup: Liverpool beats Man U in Premier League Sep 14, 2008
MILAN, Italy (AP) - Inter Milan rallied while playing a man down to defeat Catania 2-1 and give coach Jose Mourinho his first Serie A victory. Catania went ahead in the 42nd minute when Gianvito Plasmati, who played in Italy's third division last year, headed in a cross for his first Serie A goal ... Inter drew even a minute later when a cross by Ricardo Quaresma deflected off a Catania defender and into the net. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Italy: Short-handed Inter rallies past Catania Sep 14, 2008
Italy: Inter rallies to beat Catania 2-1 in Serie A - Soccer - SI.com ... Inter rallies to beat Catania 2-1 ... Inter Milan rallied while playing a man down to defeat Catania 2-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Crowd violence overshadows action on the pitch Sep 13, 2008
But instead it is violence on the tip of every tongue and football bosses are so worried that away fans have been barred from travelling to Fiorentina s trip to Napoli and Catania s journey to Inter Milan. It s because a group of about 1,000 Napoli fans, mostly ticketless, wrecked a train bound for Rome ahead of a Serie A opener two weeks ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kaka, Quaresma and Mutu to make season debuts Sep 11, 2008
Milan is at Genoa, Inter hosts Catania and Fiorentina visits violence-plagued Napoli ... Fans of Catania, coached by former Inter goalkeeper Walter Zenga, will be barred from the San Siro under government-enforced anti-violence measures. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
None of Italys big four make winning Serie A start Sep 2, 2008
In Sundays other matches, Torino beat Lecce 3-0 in Turin, Lazio came from behind to beat 10-man Cagliari 4-1 in Sardinia, Atalanta and Catania secured 1-0 home wins over Siena and Genoa, and Chievo beat Reggina 2-1 in Verona. Those teams join Bologna and Udinese, who beat Palermo 3-1 in their opening game on Saturday, at the top of Serie A. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mourinho content with Quaresma's arrival Sep 2, 2008
Quaresma is hoping to debut for Inter against Catania on Sept. 13. . (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Chelsea, Liverpool end perfect starts with draws Sep 1, 2008
"We needed something to kickstart the season to lift the season and give the players some confidence,'' Ramos said through a translator.Bent operated as the lone striker while Berbatov looks likely to wrap up his bitter move to Manchester United before the transfer window closes Monday night. Spurs completed the signing of Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko as Berbatov's replacement over the weekend.Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez was taunted at Villa Park for his part in the failed pursuit of... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Italy: Milan loses Serie A opener Sep 1, 2008
Also Sunday, it was: Torino 3, Lecce 0; Catania 1, Genoa 0; and Atalanta 1, Siena 0. On Saturday, Udinese defeated Palermo 3-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Inter seeks 4th straight Italian A title Aug 29, 2008
Siena, Cagliari, Reggina, Torino and Catania may well repeat last season's battle to avoid relegation. The three additions from Serie B are Chievo, Bologna and Lecce. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Inter starts Serie A defense against Sampdoria Aug 28, 2008
In other games, it's: Atalanta vs. Siena; Cagliari vs. Lazio; Catania vs. Genoa; Chievo vs. Reggina; Torino vs. Lecce. . (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
New Free Luxury Perks for Canadian Travelers Exploring Sicily and Piedmont on Exclusive Walking and Culinary Tours with Italian Connection Aug 28, 2008
"For the first time, we are delighted to offer our Canadian guests complimentary airport transfers and free accommodations in luxurious 4-diamond hotels in Catania, Turin, and Palermo," said Anita Iaconangelo, founder and CEO of Italian Connection ... Italian Connection's Splendors of Sicily tours are October 10-18 and October 20-28, and include complimentary Catania airport transfer and a free stay at a 4-diamond hotel in Catania ... Catania airport transfer. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Italy package deals for every type of traveler Aug 13, 2008
The package also includes breakfast daily, one dinner, and transfers to and from the Catania airport ... Getting there: A recent search on Kayak found a round-trip flight in late September between New York City and Catania starting at about $1,094 (Alitalia). (MSNBC -- Politics)
PHOENIX BLOCK's "Future Calling" #1 Most Added on ACQB Radio Chart Aug 8, 2008
Bassist Tony Catania was born in Sicily, Italy and studied classical guitar, flute and piano at the Music Conservatory Vincenzo Bellini ... Phoenix Blocks highly anticipated debut album Chemtrails was produced and mixed by Catania and recorded at Orange Glow Studios in South Florida. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Revealed: Italy is the home of wife swapping Aug 5, 2008
Lara, who grew up in the Sicilian town of Catania, recounted how she felt herself suffocating during her traditional upbringing, her father requiring her to be home by 9. 30pm. (Independent)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
SPAGNUOLO, 30, AND CATANIA, 28 Jul 27, 2008
June 29 - Francesca Catania and Anthony Spagnuolo hit the jackpot when they met in Las Vegas. The bride, a teacher at IS 281 in Brooklyn, was visiting Sin City with two friends when she bumped into Spagnuolo, the owner of painting company Finishing Touch. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Gay Man Wins Suit For 'Disabled' Label Jul 15, 2008
Giuffrida told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from his hometown, Catania, that he had hoped to avoid service and keep working to help support his family ... Giuffrida's lawyer, Giuseppe Lipera, said a military official sent his client's paperwork to motor-vehicle officials in Catania, who changed his standard driver's license to one for the disabled ... A judge in Catania, Sicily, ordered the transport and defense ministries to pay damages to Giuffrida in a ruling handed down last... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Janitors, Mafia and Back Pay: All in a Day's Work at the Federal Circuit Jun 28, 2008
at the Navy's Sigonella Air Base near Catania, Italy. The janitorial services company was owned by Carmelo La Mastra, who had been indicted by Italian prosecutors in 1997 for his alleged role in a mafia scheme to win construction contracts on the base. (Law.com)
Epidemic of deaths on the job plagues Italy Jun 28, 2008
They were cleaning in the vat at a plant located in Mineo some 35 Km (20 miles) from Catania in southern sicily. The fire chief in Catania told the Rai 3 television station that the six victims were not wearing masks which could have protected them from the toxic fumes. (Globe and Mail)
Europe ratchets up its pressure on immigrants Jun 20, 2008
During the floor debate that preceded the vote, Giusto Catania, an Italian leftist, called the measure "an insult to civilization in Europe.". The new policy part of a wide-ranging package of policies under negotiation in the EU that aim to create a common European approach to immigration is part of a widespread anti-immigrant backlash. (Christian Science Monitor)
Inter, Roma prep for fourth straight Coppa final May 23, 2008
To get to the final, Roma defeated Catania in the semifinals and Inter slipped by Lazio ... Roma players made acrimonious comments after Sunday's game, which the team drew 1-1 at Catania, with midfielder Daniele De Rossi saying the season had been "falsified" by a series of refereeing errors that favored Inter. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Inter Milan wins third straight Italian title May 18, 2008
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, returning from a six-week injury layoff, scored both goals to help Inter finish the season with 85 points, three more than AS Roma, which tied 1-1 at Catania ... It looked good for the Giallorossi when Mirko Vucinic scored in the eighth minute, but Roma let up after news of Ibrahimovic's goals reached Catania and Jorge Andres Martinez tied the score for the Sicilians in the 85th. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Ibrahimovic saves the day (and the title) for Inter May 18, 2008
They were slipping and sliding out of top spot, and the news from sunny Sicily was that Roma, the only opponent which could snatch the championship, was leading from very early on against Catania ... The circumstances were fraught at both matches, not only because the title was at stake but because the opponents Parma and Catania were both fighting to stay in the division ... So when Mirko Vucinic, the Serbian who is Francesco Totti's understudy, put Roma ahead with a sharp angled shot after... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Italian kingpin set for a flying visit with Jets May 16, 2008
AS Roma have moved to within a point of long-time leaders Inter Milan, and a win in their final match in Sicily against Catania could conceivably complete a remarkable title chase. Spalletti has been the mastermind of Roma's resurgence since arriving at the Stadio Olimpico in 2005 - notably successive quarter-final appearances in the UEFA Champions League, a run which this year included the prized scalp of Real Madrid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Parma sack Cuper with one match remaining May 13, 2008
On Sunday, they took the lead 1-0 at Fiorentina but ended up losing 3-1 and trail 17th-placed Catania by two points. If the Sicilians beat Roma this weekend, Parma will definitely go down. (CNN -- International)
Parma fires Cuper ahead of final league match May 13, 2008
Roma plays at Catania. Parma said youth squad coach Andrea Manzo will take over the team for the final game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Materazzi ruins Inter celebrations May 13, 2008
Inter visits relegation-threatened Parma and Roma goes to struggling Catania ... Luciano Spalletti's team visit a Catania side still in the relegation mix and coached by former Inter goalkeeping great Walter Zenga. (Xinhuanet, China)
AS Roma wins to close gap behind Inter Milan May 12, 2008
"This failure by Inter was unexpected and gives us a chance to keep trying,'' Roma coach Luciano Spalletti said. Inter leads the league with 82 points, while Roma has 81. In the final round, Inter travels to play Parma, which has to win to avoid relegation, and Roma plays at Catania, which will be relegated if it loses and Parma wins. If Inter loses and Roma draws next week, the two teams would finish with 82 points, but Inter has a better head-to-head record over Roma and would win its third... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Soccer: Down by 2, San Lorenzo rallies to oust River Plate May 10, 2008
ITALY AS Roma drew 1-1 with Catania on Thursday to earn a spot in the Italian Cup final for a fourth straight year. Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani scored on a penalty in the 27th and Catania responded two minutes later with Cristian Silvestri heading in a free kick to make it 1-1. (International Herald Tribune)
Roundup for Thursday May 9, 2008
AS Roma drew 1-1 with Catania Thursday to earn a spot in the Italian Cup final for a fourth straight year. Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani scored on a penalty in the 27th and Catania responded two minutes later with Cristian Silvestri heading in a free kick to make it 1-1 ... Though just one point clear of relegation in Italy's Serie A, Catania played Roma even for the first half. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Italy: Milan defeats Inter to tighten Serie A race May 6, 2008
In the last game of the season Inter plays at Parma and Roma visits Catania ... Also Sunday, it was: Atalanta 3, Livorno 2; Cagliari 2, Fiorentina 1; Catania 1, Reggina 2; Empoli 0, Udinese 1; Lazio 1, Palermo 2; Parma 1, Genoa 0; and Torino 2, Napoli 1 ... Catania is one point clear of relegation with 35 points while Reggina has 36 and Torino has 37. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Serie A leaders now six points clear of Roma Apr 22, 2008
Strugglers Catania beat nine-man Lazio 1-0 thanks to Gionatha Spinesis first-half penalty but Parma had three dismissed in a 2-1 home defeat by Napoli and remain in trouble ... Parma are one point above, Torino are four clear while Catania and Cagliari have a five-point cushion. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Italy: Totti, Roma lead Coppa semis, Inter held Apr 17, 2008
Italy: Totti, Roma top Catania in Coppa semi ... In an Italian Cup first-leg semifinal, Francesco Totti scored in the 46th and Roma defeated Catania 1-0 ... Totti fired a powerful shot from well outside the area that caught Catania goalkeeper Ciro Polito by surprise. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Italy: Roma wins; Inter Milan blanks Fiorentina Apr 14, 2008
Saturday, Juventus rallied for a 3-2 win against AC Milan and Palermo defeated Catania 1-0. Roma rebounded from its midweek 1-0 loss to Manchester United in the Champions League quarterfinals, which eliminated the Italian club 3-0 on aggregate. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Juventus tops AC Milan; Palermo beats Catania Apr 13, 2008
SI.com - Soccer - Miccoli's late goal gives Palermo win over Catania - Saturday April 12, 2008 4:34PM ... Juventus edges AC Milan; Palermo defeats Catania ... Also Saturday, Fabrizio Miccoli scored a late goal for Palermo to beat Catania 1-0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Juve beat 10-man Milan Apr 13, 2008
Elsewhere Fabrizio Miccoli curled home a spectacular late free-kick to give Palermo a 1-0 win at home to Catania in the Sicilian derby ... Catania remain just three points above the relegation zone and the pressure is rising on new coach Walter Zenga, the former Italy goalkeeper. (iAfrica.com)
Juve, Milan collide with Champions berth on line Apr 12, 2008
Palermo and Catania meet in a Sicilian derby Saturday. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Parma says fan's death was not due to violence Mar 31, 2008
The incident, which followed the death a policeman outside a Catania match in February 2007, caused riots and the suspension of the league for a week. Sunday's death has led to calls for all away travel in Italy to be banned. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Lead now down to 4 pts., Inter Milan visits Lazio Mar 28, 2008
On Sunday, it's: Catania vs. Torino; Empoli vs. Sampdoria; Genoa vs. Reggina; Juventus vs. Parma; Livorno vs. Siena; Milan vs. Atalanta; Udinese vs. Fiorentina; and Napoli vs. Palermo. Lazio is in mid-table and coming off two good performances -- a come-from-behind 3-2 victory in the derby against Roma and a 1-0 away defeat to Fiorentina. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Teresa Circle Mar 28, 2008
Teresa Tangusso was born in the Sicilian mountain town of Mineo, in the Italian province of Catania, in 1891. She was the daughter of Giuseppe T. Tangusso and Maria Nolfo. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
* Vieira helps Inter Milan stay ahead of AS Roma in Serie A Mar 18, 2008
Also on Sunday, it was: Fiorentina 3, Genoa 1; Atalanta 4, Empoli 1; Udinese 2, Lazio 2; Cagliari 3, Torino 0; Reggina 4, Siena 0; and Sampdoria 3, Catania 1. This story has been viewed 175 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Greg LalasOUTSIDE THE BOX Mar 18, 2008
Normally, to get my fix, I would've caught one of Sicily's two Serie A clubs, Catania or Palermo, but both were playing away on the mainland. So, Serie B it was. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Sunday roundup Mar 17, 2008
Also Sunday, it was: Cagliari 3, Torino 0; Reggina 4, Siena 0; and Sampdoria 3, Catania 1. Udinese and Lazio drew 2-2 on Saturday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Celebrated Tenor Di Stefano Dies at 86 Mar 4, 2008
"As a child growing up in Catania, I was greatly inspired by his magnificent voice, musicality, and dramatic sensibilities," Giordani said. "His passing is a tremendous loss to the world of opera, and most especially to the people of Sicily.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Italy: Napoli hands Inter its first loss of season Mar 4, 2008
Also Sunday, it was: Empoli 0, Siena 2; Livorno 1, Catania 0; and Reggina 0, Palermo 0. On Saturday, AC Milan drew 1-1 at home against Lazio and is in fifth place with 43 points. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Obituary: Giuseppe di Stefano Mar 4, 2008
Di Stefano was born in Anastasia, near Catania, in Sicily, but moved to Milan with his parents when he was six, and sang in a local choir. When he was 16, he burst into song after winning a game of cards, and the friend with whom he was playing said he must get his voice trained. (Guardian Unlimited)
Triple blow to Juve Mar 1, 2008
Milan were without several regulars for Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Catania and with the Champions League last 16 second leg against Arsenal looming next Tuesday, they may not want to risk the likes of Kaka in today's home match against Lazio. The World Player of the Year has a knee complaint he is hoping to shrug off for Tuesday, but at least the European champions have fellow Brazilian Alexandre Pato, who scored his fifth goal at Catania since arriving in January. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Three Lion fencers to represent country Feb 29, 2008
Emmanuil Kaidanov remembers exactly how he felt when he discovered three of his fencers had earned a spot on the Junior National Team that will compete in Catania, Italy in April. "How would you feel if your sister won the lottery?" the Penn State fencing coach asked, employing one of his patented analogies. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Late Zanetti goal earns Inter point Feb 28, 2008
Meanwhile, AC Milan slipped to fifth place as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Catania. Brazilian teenager Pato gave them the lead early in the second half with a skimming long-range shot but substitute Gionathan Spinesi's header earnt the Sicilians a point. (CNN -- International)
Roma must win at Inter to keep title chase open Feb 26, 2008
AC Milan will try to hold onto fourth place, and the last Champions League qualification positon, following their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Palermo on Sunday, with a trip to another Sicilian side, Catania. More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Italy: Suazo leads Inter Milan over Livorno Feb 17, 2008
Milan is now tied for fourth place with Fiorentina, which plays Catania on Sunday. Suazo started in attack with Hernan Crespo as Inter coach Roberto Mancini opted to rest his normal attack of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Julio Riccardo Cruz ahead of Tuesday's Champions League game against Liverpool. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Alcatel-Lucent to Deploy New Submarine Cable Network for IMEWE ... Feb 15, 2008
These include two in Mumbai, and one each in Karachi, Fujairah, Jeddah, Suez, Alexandria, Tripoli Catania and Marseilles. The turnkey system will be developed in collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent s subcontractor NEC. The latter will deploy its wet plant from Mumbai to Jeddah for the network. (TMCnet)
AS Roma edges out Reggina to trim lead Feb 11, 2008
Inter, which has 53 points from 21 games, can restore its eight-point advantage with a victory at Catania late yesterday. Fiorentina's bid for a Champions League berth suffered a setback when it was held 2-2 at Atalanta. (Xinhuanet, China)
Milan ready to welcome back Ronaldo and Inzaghi Feb 9, 2008
Champions Inter also face a tricky trip as they head off to Sicily to tackle Catania tomorrow. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
