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Juventus may be without Patrick Vieira and Zlatan Ibrahimovic this weekend because of injury.
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The pair are doubts for the Messina clash after returning from international duty with fitness problems.
Vieira was forced out of the 4-0 win over Cyprus after just 24 minutes of last night’s World Cup qualifier.
The central midfielder was already struggling with a groin problem during Saturday’s 0-0 draw in Switzerland.
"He was in some real pain, he could not go on any longer even if I’m no doctor," said Les Bleus boss Raymond Domenech.
Vieira may now not be risked for Saturday’s clash seeing as Juve have an important Champions League trip to Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Ibrahimovic may also be absent from boss Fabio Capello’s next starting teamsheet.
The giant striker netted in the 3-1 win over Iceland on Wednesday but is thought to have aggravated a knee injury.
The striker picked up the initial problem following Marco Materazzi’s horror challenge during the 2-0 win over Inter in Week 6.
There are also still doubts over David Trezeguet’s fitness after he suffered a slight thigh strain in the same game.
Capello may opt to field Alex Del Piero in attack after his scintillating display against Moldova for Italy.
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Serie A stars up for FIFA award Thursday 13 October, 2005
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Nine Serie A players, including three Italians, have been short-listed for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.
The Milan duo of Paolo Maldini and Alessandro Nesta have been joined by Juventus’ Azzurri No 1 Gigi Buffon.
Kaka, Marcos Cafu, Andriy Shevchenko, Adriano, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Pavel Nedved are the peninsula’s foreign players included on the 30-man list.
The respective Coaches and captains of every national side will be asked to vote over the next month.
The names of the three players in contention for the ultimate prize are expected to be released in late November.
FIFA will announce the winner on December 19 in Zurich.
Barcelona and Brazilian star Ronaldinho won last year’s poll.
Shortlist: Adriano (Inter), Michael Ballack (Bayern Munich), David Beckham (Real Madrid), Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Cafu (Milan), Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd), Deco (Barcelona), Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Michael Essien (Chelsea), Samuel Eto'o (Barcelona), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Juventus), Kaka (Milan), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Paolo Maldini (Milan), Pavel Nedved (Juventus), Alessandro Nesta (Milan), Jay-Jay Okocha (Bolton), Raul (Real Madrid), Juan Roman Riquelme (Villarreal), Arjen Robben (Chelsea), Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid), Robinho (Real Madrid), Ronaldinho (Barcelona), Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Wayne Rooney (Man Utd), Andriy Shevchenko (Milan), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Man Utd), Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid).
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Capello Reveals Behind The Scenes Transfer To Juve
10/14/2005 6:34:00 AM
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The Bianconeri’s mentor had told the Roma officials that he was in negotiation with the Old Lady.
Former Giallorosso Sports Director, Franco Baldini, now football pundit on Sky Sport, interviewed Fabio Capello, and asked him what the official version why he left Roma was.
“I have always told you, all the negotiations I had, therefore I officially declare it. You just have to re-conform it,” declared Capello.
“With Juventus it was all done in a moment. I warned you on Tuesday when we spoke about Mexes. I had received a phone call the previous day and I said: on Friday I’m meeting Juventus. On the phone the conversations were quite positive…”
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Iaquinta Wants Goal Against Siena
10/14/2005 7:37:00 AM
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The international player also hopes that Udinese can reach the next stage of the Champions League.
Vincenzo Iaquinta is ready to leave behind him the problems of the past weeks, and lead the Friulani towards the top positions in Serie A and Europe.
For this reason, the striker is targeting to score a goal against Siena on Sunday and also help his side qualify from the Champions League group stage.
“I want to return to score from action and especially I want to pass the Champions League turn,” said Iaquinta.
In the mean time, good news for Udinese who have recovered defenders Felipe and Vincent Candela.
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Parma chief: Sanz will decide Frey future
tribalfootball.com - October 14, 2005
Parma director general Oreste Cinquini admits the future of Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastien Frey is in the hands of new owner Lorenzo Sanz.
It's been suggested Sanz may recall Frey from his loan in Florence in January and Cinquini said: "Frey's future will be decided by Sanz.
"He is one of the best goalkeepers available and it will be up to Sanz if he stays, is sold to another club or even remains with Fiorentina.
"Everyone at Parma likes the boy. If he asks us to stay in Florence, then Fiorentina will definitely have an advantage."