Late Gerrard penalty keeps Liverpool atop league Oct 30, 2008
ROME (AP) - Udinese and Napoli won to extend their surprising runs atop the Serie A on Wednesday, while Inter Milan dropped behind following a 0-0 draw at Fiorentina ... Argentine striker German Denis racked a hat trick as Napoli defeated last-place Reggina 3-0 to celebrate the reopening of the curves at San Paolo Stadium ... Napoli next visits AC Milan, which beat Siena 2-1 with Filippo Inzaghi scoring once and earning a penalty that Kaka converted. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Inter and Roma seek quick fix Oct 29, 2008
Mourinho s Inter, joint leaders with Udinese and Napoli, travel to on-form Fiorentina having drawn 0-0 with Genoa on Sunday in another dull display in Milan. The champions have no trouble ripping teams apart away from home but they have struggled to find creativity at the San Siro, with Mourinho especially angry with a lack of width on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Eto'o leads Barcelona into Spanish league lead on Saturday Oct 27, 2008
Calls were being made for Coach Claudio Ranieri to lose his job after a loss to Napoli last weekend, but now Juve has won two big games in five days, including a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League. With 12 points, Juventus moved back into the top half of the standings. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Italy: Juventus ends drought, wins Turin derby Oct 26, 2008
Calls were being made for coach Claudio Ranieri to lose his job following a loss to Napoli last weekend, but now Juve has won two big games in five days -- including its 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday ... In Sunday's other games, surging AC Milan is at Atalanta, Udinese hosts struggling AS Roma and Lazio plays Napoli. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Who's next for the ax? Oct 22, 2008
Admittedly, Napoli did go top of Serie A after their 2-1 victory on Saturday, but Juve took the lead and the southern club have not been seen as serious title contenders since the heady days of Diego Maradona in the 1980s. Compounding this for Ranieri, he was then given the dreaded "vote of confidence" by his board on Sunday, a sure sign that the end is nigh. (CNN -- International)
Madrid side in high spirits against Juve after derby win Oct 21, 2008
Real top Group H with six points and Juventus, who come off a 2-1 loss at Napoli in Serie A, have four. Both teams hope to stay ahead of Belarussian club BATE Borisov (one point) and Zenit St Petersburg (none), who meet in Russia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Real clash coming at bad time for Old Lady Oct 21, 2008
Saturday s 2-1 defeat at Napoli has hit confidence hard but Ranieri is remaining defiant ... Of course a defeat such as this weighs heavy with regards the Champions League, but we have to keep working hard, he said after the Napoli match ... And while Juve were going down to Napoli, Real were winning the Madrid derby against Atletico 2-1, thanks to a penalty deep into injury time from Gonzalo Higuain. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Attacking footballers relishing key Champions League ties Oct 21, 2008
Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Napoli has hit confidence hard but Ranieri is remaining defiant. "Of course a defeat such as this weighs heavy with regards the Champions League, but we have to keep working hard," he said after the Napoli match. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* LEGA CALCIO: Napoli down Juve to head table Oct 20, 2008
LEGA CALCIO: Napoli down Juve to head table ... Napoli went top of Serie A on Saturday after rallying for a 2-1 win over struggling Juventus ... Napolis lead at the top will likely last less than 24 hours, but their victory was reward for a disciplined performance and thrilling comeback. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Inter Milan beats rival AS Roma 4-0 in Serie A Oct 20, 2008
Inter improved to 16 points, two ahead of Udinese, Catania and Napoli, while Roma remained on seven points. Ibrahimovic received a pass behind the defense and calmly lifted the ball over charging goalkeeper Alexander Doni in the fifth minute as Roma waited for an offside call that never came. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ron scores twice to manintain Milans revival Oct 20, 2008
Udinese are top by goal difference on 14 points ahead of Catania, 2-0 winners in the Sicilian derby against Palermo, and Napoli, who beat Juventus 2-1 on Saturday. Champions Inter Milan could take over at the head of the pile if they win at AS Roma in the late match. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Maradona owes Italy millions in taxes Oct 20, 2008
ROME: Argentina legend Diego Maradona still owes the Italian tax-man 36mil, outstanding from his seven-year spell at Napoli from 1984-1991 ... Maradona joined Napoli from Barcelona in 1984 and helped the southerners to win their only two Serie A titles before his time in Italy came to an end following a positive test for cocaine that saw him cop a 15-month ban. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Italy: Big day for both Milan teams Oct 20, 2008
Inter improved to 16 points, two ahead of Udinese, Catania and Napoli ... On Saturday, Napoli defeated Juventus 2-1 and Fiorentina beat Reggina 3-0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Roundup for Sunday Oct 20, 2008
Catania, Udinese and Napoli all have 14 points, with Udinise topping the table on goal difference. Lazio, Milan, Fiorentina, Atalanta and Inter Milan - which plays AS Roma later Sunday - have 13 points. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
On Saturday Hoffenheim takes over lead in first Bundesliga season Oct 20, 2008
ITALY Napoli moved to the top of Serie A on Saturday after a late goal by Ezequiel Lavezzi secured a 2-1 come-from-behind home victory over Juventus ... The Argentine striker then pounced on a loose clearance and sprinted into the area to fire Napoli to victory in the 80th minute ... Napoli has 14 points from seven games, one more than Lazio, Udinese, Inter Milan and Fiorentina. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Italy: Napoli beats Juventus, jumps atop Serie A Oct 19, 2008
Napoli defeats Juventus 2-1, takes Serie A lead - Soccer - SI.com ... Napoli defeats Juventus 2-1, takes Serie A lead ... NAPLES, Italy (AP) -- Marek Hamsik and Ezequiel Lavezzi scored Saturday as Napoli came from behind to beat struggling Juventus 2-1 and take top spot in the Serie A.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
New Jersey-born Rossi pleased with Italy debut Oct 14, 2008
Manager Marcello Lippi called up Rossi, Napoli defender Fabiano Santacroce, Christian Maggio and Udinese forward Simone Pepe, with all four eager to make their debuts for the national side. The young Villarreal striker came on towards the end of the match to win his first cap and give the Italian public an idea of his capabilities. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* LEGA CALCIO: Udinese go joint top as Roma, Juve lose Oct 7, 2008
Atalanta are up to fifth after a 4-2 win over nine-man Sampdoria, while Genoa held on to beat Napoli 3-2, Alberto Gilardino continued his rich goal-scoring form since his move from AC Milan as he bagged the second in Fiorentinas 2-0 win at newly-promoted Chievo. 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... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Roma and Juventus beaten as minnows fly high in Italy Oct 6, 2008
Atalanta are up to fifth after a 4-2 win over nine-man Sampdoria while Genoa held on to beat Napoli 3-2, inflicting the first defeat of the season on Diego Maradona s old team, despite also losing two players to red cards. Alberto Gilardino continued his rich goal-scoring form since his move from AC Milan as he bagged the second in Fiorentina s 2-0 win at newly-promoted Chievo. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lippi tabs Italy squad for World Cup qualifiers Oct 6, 2008
The four players making their debut are Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi, Udinese forward Simone Pepe, Napoli defender Fabiano Santacroce and Napoli midfielder Christian Maggio ... Defenders: Daniele Bonera (AC Milan), Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Andrea Dossena (Liverpool), Alessandro Gamberini (Fiorentina), Fabiano Santacroce (Napoli), Gianluca Zambrotta (AC Milan) ... Midfielders: Alberto Aquilani (AS Roma), Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus), Daniele De Rossi (AS... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Inter beats Bologna; Lazio, Lecce draw Oct 5, 2008
Napoli has 11 points and plays at Genoa on Sunday ... 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)
* AC Milan reach Cup group stage Oct 4, 2008
Benfica turned around a 3-2 first-leg loss to beat Napoli 2-0, with goals from Jose Antonio Reyes and Nuno Gomes. Milan didnt need to exert themselves to defend a 3-1 lead from the first leg at the San Siro two weeks ago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
AC Milan eases into UEFA Cup group stage Oct 3, 2008
Benfica turned around a 3-2 first-leg loss to beat Napoli 2-0, with goals from Jos. Antonio Reyes and Nuno Gomes. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Juventus back on top with Inter Sep 23, 2008
Lazio, Palermo, Catania and Atalanta follow Inter and Juve with six points each, and Napoli is alone with five points ... The Sicilians now face southern rival Napoli, which has weathered a rough opening schedule with decent results against Roma, Fiorentina and Udinese plus a 3-2 win over Benfica in the UEFA Cup. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Italy: Inter, Juventus lead Serie A Sep 22, 2008
Napoli moved to five points after holding on a for a scoreless draw at Udinese with 10 men. Fiorentina has four points after beating Bologna 1-0 with a goal from Alberto Gilardino, the Italy forward's fifth in all competitions this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Werder Bremen stuns German champs Sep 21, 2008
Torino, Inter Milan, Napoli and Juventus are next with four points each. France. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
AC Milan opens UEFA Cup bid with win Sep 19, 2008
Violence-plagued Napoli got a 3-2 victory over Benfica despite a bottle thrown onto the pitch in southern Italy, while Udinese won 2-0 at Borussia Dortmund ... Napoli beat a quality opponent for the second time in four days, edging Benfica 3-2 Thursday in the first leg of the UEFA Cup's opening round ... The areas behind the goals where Napoli's "ultra'' - or hard-core - fans sit has been closed for league games until next month after supporters of the club rioted on a train to Rome for the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Real Madrid wins first match in title defense Sep 15, 2008
MADRID, Spain (AP) -Defending champion Real Madrid won its first match of the season 4-3 over Numancia on Sunday after Jose Maria "Guti'' Gutierrez scored the 5000th Spanish league goal in club's history.Gonzalo Higuain and Rafael van der Vaart also netted for Madrid, with the game at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium decided by Numancia left back Domingo Cisma's own-goal.Juan Carlos Moreno scored twice and Jose Javier Barkero had Numancia's other goal as the promoted team came close to emulating its... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Italy: AC Milan falls to 0-2 in Serie A Sep 15, 2008
After two games, Lazio and Atalanta top the standings with six points while Juventus, Torino, Inter Milan and Napoli are next with 4 points. Marek Hamsik and Christian Maggio scored second-half goals to rally Napoli to a 2-1 victory over visiting Fiorentina. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Adored Zola is back among the fans Sep 14, 2008
He first came to prominence at Napoli, where he understudied Argentina great Diego Maradona and absorbed all he could from one of the most talented players in football history. I learnt everything from Diego, Zola admitted later. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brosque Sydney's third way Sep 13, 2008
" Newcastle have bolstered their defensive options ahead of tonight's match by adding Daniel Piorkowski as an injury-replacement player for Shaun Ontong. Piorkowski, 24, spent three seasons at Melbourne Victory and recently trialled with Derby County and Walsall before signing an eight-week contract with the Jets last night. Upton spark: Zola can revitalise Hammers LONDON: Few foreign footballers have proved as popular in England as Gianfranco Zola, the former Chelsea and Italy striker unveiled... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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 ... But a Napoli fans group has hit back at the bad press the club have since received not only bad press, sanctions too as all Napoli fans were banned by... (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 ... Roma drew 1-1 with Napoli in its opener and visits Palermo, which made a coaching change after only one round, hiring Davide Ballardini to replace Stefano Colantuono ... In Naples, both ends of the stadium behind the goals will be closed, shutting down the area where hardcore or "ultra" Napoli fans usually sit. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Judge closes part of Napoli's stadium after riots Sep 9, 2008
MILAN, Italy (AP) -- A sports judge ordered parts of San Paolo stadium in Naples closed until next month on Monday, shutting down where hardcore Napoli fans usually sit. The Italian Football League said Napoli had also been fined $14,200 after its fans caused a riot on a train to Rome earlier this month ... A group of several hundred Napoli supporters launched firecrackers, broke windows, slashed seats open and made $730,000 worth of damage to the train. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Sport Briefs Sep 5, 2008
The hooliganism that marred Napolis Serie A opener at AS Roma last weekend may have been orchestrated by the Naples Mafia, the Camorra, Italys police chief Antonio Manganelli said on Wednesday ... There were also scuffles outside Romes Olympic stadium between police and Napoli fans and more incidents on the supporters return journey after the match. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Now, Milan fans banned Sep 5, 2008
ROME: Following the violence and destruction caused by Napoli fans in Rome on the opening Serie A weekend of the season, AC Milan and Fiorentina supporters will be banned from travelling to their club s next away matches ... Napoli fans were on Monday night barred from all away matches this season by Italian Interior Minister Roberto Maroni ... And now CASMS have said that in next weekend s championship matches Milan fans will be excluded from their match in Genoa while Fiorentina s fans will... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Generex Biotechnology to Sponsor International Diabetes Symposium in Rome Sep 4, 2008
Opening remarks by Professor Paolo Pozzilli, University Campus Bio-Medico * Epidemiology of Diabetes, the New Epidemic by Dr. Nicola Napoli, University Campus Bio-Medico * New International Diabetes Federation Guidelines on Post-Prandial Glucose by Dr. Jaime Davidson * Clinical Implementation of the IDF Guidelines by Dr. Gerald Bernstein * New Routes of Delivery for Prandial Insulin by Dr. Jaime Guevarra * Controlling Side Effects of Tight Glycemic Control by Dr. Manon Khazrai. About Generex... (Primezone Releases)
Italy to ban Napoli fans from away games Sep 3, 2008
ROME (AP) -Napoli fans will be banned from away games for the rest of the season after a riot on a train to Rome on Sunday ... A group of several hundred Napoli supporters launched firecrackers, broke windows, slashed seats open and committed ... At least four railway workers were injured and more violence erupted when the train reached the capital for the AS Roma-Napoli game, which ended 1-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
None of Italys big four make winning Serie A start Sep 2, 2008
Last years runners-up AS Roma drew 1-1 with Napoli, who had defender Fabiano Santacroce sent off for a second yellow card in the 54th minute ... Marek Hamsik knocked in the rebound of his own header on to the crossbar to level for Napoli shortly after Santacroces sending off. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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
Inter Milan drew 1-1 against Sampdoria on Saturday, while AS Roma only managed a 1-1 tie with Napoli which had 10 men for most of Sunday's second half. Roma pulled ahead in the 29th as Alberto Aquilani trapped a pass from Daniele De Rossi with his chest and then fired into the net among several Napoli defenders ... Galvanized by the goal, Roma continued to pressure and had several chances to make it 2-0 before Marek Hamsik drew Napoli level a minute after Fabiano Santacroce's expulsion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* LEGA CALCIO: Star striker says champs are still the team to beat Aug 30, 2008
Milan have a less demanding challenge in a home match against Bologna while Roma host Napoli. Both sides will be desperate to get off to a winning start to ensure they dont cede any early ground to Inter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Inter starts Serie A defense against Sampdoria Aug 28, 2008
Roma which has finished second behind Inter in the last two seasons opens at home against Napoli ... He will sit out the game against Napoli to nurse a slight ankle injury sustained in that match ... Napoli was to play the return leg in the UEFA Cup qualifying round against Albanian team Vllaznia. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Soccer: As the window snaps shut, the action starts Aug 27, 2008
Carlo Hermann/Agence France-Press Amauri, in a match against Napoli on August 21, became this summer's costliest purchase. Text Size. (International Herald Tribune)
No clogs in Capri, and no British scoffing welcome Aug 20, 2008
"Only on one point do I agree with the British correspondent: the excess and diversity of laws" in Italy, said Osvaldo Napoli, a center-right lawmaker and vice president of Anci, the Italian National Association of Municipalities, in a statement. He conceded that there was a need "for greater coordination" between city halls, particularly since Interior Minister Roberto Maroni signed a decree Aug. 5 giving mayors extra powers to deal with crime and security issues. (International Herald Tribune)
A procession of faith, tradition Aug 18, 2008
Chiacchio likened yesterday's march to processions his grandparents joined in Napoli, Italy. Celebrating the Mass was Arch Bishop Oscar Julio Vian Morales, Metropolitan Archbishop of Los Altos, Quetzalenango-Totonicapan, Guatemala, along with John Mor timer Smith, bishop of Trenton, and the Rev. Jeffrey Lee, pastor of Our Lady of the Angels. (NJ.com -- Times)
* SOCCER FOOTBALL: Italy go out after bad-tempered match Aug 17, 2008
The good work almost came undone two minutes later when Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen was red-carded for dragging Napoli striker Andrea Russotto down in the box as he was shaping to shoot. Villareal forward Guiseppe Rossi converted the penalty to put the Italians 1-0 up, but they failed to take advantage of their numerical superiority and Belgium continued to attack. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Italians go wild Aug 12, 2008
(Playing well) is one of our targets, the former Napoli, Parma and Chelsea player said. We want to go onto the pitch and enjoy the game, the way we did yesterday and the result is going to be a consequence. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brazil wins its third straight Beach World Cup Jul 28, 2008
Brazil downed an Italian team that had never advanced past the first round and featured the son of soccer great Diego Maradona, who once starred for Napoli. "We still want to do more and prove to the entire world that we are the best," Brazil forward Benjamin said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Berlusconi pushes through law granting himself immunity from ... Jul 26, 2008
The new immunity bill enters into force once President Napolitano signs it ... Critics of Mr Berlusconi say that he hopes to be elected President after Mr Napolitano when the current legislature ends, and thus secure "infinite" immunity since the head of state serves for seven years ... gennaro, napoli, italy. (Times Online)
* Sports Soccer Shorts Jul 20, 2008
Matuzalem played for Italian sides Brescia, Napoli, Parma and Piacenza before joining Shakhtar in 2004. ENGLAND. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Generex Biotechnology Sponsors Generex Oral-lyn Education & Training Symposium in Middle East Jul 17, 2008
The education and training sessions will be conducted by the following endocrinologists and diabetes clinical researchers: Dr. Sami Azar of the American University of Beirut; Dr. Bassam Abdul Maseh, Chairman of the Syrian Endocrine Society; Dr. Nabil Esseh of the Syrian Endocrine Society; and Dr. Nicola Napoli of University Campus Bio-Medico in Rome, Italy ... Evidence of Diabetes Treatment with Generex Oral-lyn with Dr. Azar * Glycemic Control & Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes with Dr.... (Primezone Releases)
Bella Napoli Jun 23, 2008
An old saying in Italian refers to Naples' beauty; vedi Napoli e poi muori. In English, see Naples and die. (Suite101.com)
East meets West at Singapore Arts Festival Jun 21, 2008
The Temple, a play about the unique multi-layered experiences of seven people, which was staged by the Singapore's Cake Theatrical Production, will also be shown at the Napoli Teatro Festival in Italy later this year. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Hunt for profitIs safety compromised in the container shipping industry? Jun 7, 2008
Meyer led the inquiry into the beaching of the container ship Napoli off the Devon coast last year ... The Napoli was considered huge when built in 1991, with a capacity to carry 6000 containers ... Mr Meyer says that when the Napoli was built, safety standards had not kept up with the growth of the vessels. (BBC News -- Business)
The Animal calls it quits Jun 1, 2008
The 37-year-old, known to supporters as The Animal , enjoyed a career that saw him play in Italy for Fiorentina and Napoli, Japan and his native Brazil. He also picked up 42 caps for his country, winning the Copa America in 1997, and a runners-up medal at the World Cup in France a year later. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Final squads for Euro 2008 May 29, 2008
Defenders: 14-Gyorgy Garics (Napoli), 12-Ronald Gercaliu (Austria Vienna), 17-Martin Hiden (Kaernten), 13-Markus Katzer (Rapid Vienna), 16-Juergen Patocka (Rapid Vienna), 4-Emanuel Pogatetz (Middlesbrough), 15-Sebastian Proedl (Sturm Graz), 3-Martin Stranzl (Spartak Moscow). Midfielders: 6-Rene Aufhauser (Salzburg), 5-Christian Fuchs (Mattersburg), 10-Andreas Ivanschitz (Panathinaikos), 11-Umit Korkmaz (Rapid Vienna), 8-Christoph Leitgeb (Salzburg), 19-Juergen Saeumel (Sturm Graz), 2-Joachim... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The final squad EURO 2008 May 29, 2008
Defenders: Gyorgy Garics (Napoli), Ronald Gercaliu (Austria Vienna), Martin Hiden (Austria Carinthia), Markus Katzer (Rapid Vienna), Jurgen Patocka (Rapid Vienna), Emanuel Pogatetz (Middlesbrough), Sebastian Proedl (Sturm Graz), Martin Stranzl (Spartak Moscow). Midfielders: Rene Aufhauser (Salzburg), Christian Fuchs (Mattersburg), Andreas Ivanschitz (Panathinaikos), Umit Korkmaz (Rapid Vienna), Christoph Leitgeb (Salzburg), Juergen Saeumel (Sturm Graz), Joachim Standfest (Austria Vienna), Ivica... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The Roving Feast: A taste of Campania in Chicago May 29, 2008
Along with a group of mozzarella makers, there would be tomato growers, vintners, olive farmers and artisanal pasta makers in town to promote Napoli and its specialities at a food trade show. I already knew many of them from my visits to Campania, the region in which Napoli is located as the center of government ... And I rediscovered this life energy in Napoli and its people. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Morality comes to the Croisette May 25, 2008
A piercing depiction of a swathe of Italian society in the choking grip of the Napoli Mafia, the Camorra, it is the only chef d'oeuvre on show. Director Matteo Garrone, working from the bestseller by Roberto Saviano, has created a modern classic that blends documentary inquiry with a thrilling crisscross of stories and characters all caught in the web of slavery and poverty spun by the Mafia. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
AS Roma wins to close gap behind Inter Milan May 12, 2008
Napoli defeated AC Milan 3-1 and pushed the Rossoneri out of fourth place and the last spot in next season's Champions League. Milan can make the Champions League if it defeats Udinese and Fiorentina fails to win against Torino. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Lega Calcio: Milan down Inter to move into fourth spot May 6, 2008
If Milan win their last two league matches, against Napoli and Udinese, they will definitely play in Europes premier competition next season. For the first time in months, they are not relying on others to slip up. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Italy: Milan defeats Inter to tighten Serie A race May 6, 2008
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. In its victory at Sampdoria, Roma got second-half goals from Christian Panucci, David Pizarro and Cicinho. (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. Livorno, Empoli and Reggina are in the relegation zone, all with 30 points. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Romas title bid suffers double blow Apr 21, 2008
Livorno remain in the relegation zone but are just a point behind fourth bottom Parma, who host Napoli on Sunday. Fiorentina midfielder Marco Donadel grabbed the only goal with a 25m shot after 29 minutes to give them a boost ahead of Thursday's UEFA Cup semi-final, first leg at Rangers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
