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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009“There is no nightlife in Sivas,” states Sivasspor coach Bulent Uygun.
This is why his team are surprise leaders of the Turkish championship.
Located in Anatolia’s bleak central heartland, Sivas is a tortuous 12-hour drive from the temptations of Istanbul. Turkey’s glittering beach resorts aren’t much closer.
You’d have thought the 38-year-old Uygun might have a bit more […]
Should Tardelli even whisper the Italian anthem?
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Marco Tardelli is famous for that crazy goal celebration as Italy won the 1982 World Cup.
He loves his country so much that he is ready to whisper the Italian national anthem at Bari on Wednesday despite the fact he is now assistant coach to Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni.
At least he is honest, but it’s doubtful […]
Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi reacts during a press conference at the
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi reacts during a press conference at the end of the G8 Labor ministers meeting, in Rome, Tuesday March 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Italy ‘ s Pirlo controls the ball during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy’s Andrea Pirlo controls the ball during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence March 31, 2009. Italy faces Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match in Bari on April 1. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY)
Italy ‘ s Pepe controls the ball during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy’s Simone Pepe controls the ball during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence March 31, 2009. Italy faces Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match in Bari on April 1. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY)
Italy’s national soccer team coach Marcello Lippi walks behind a plastic figure
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy’s national soccer team coach Marcello Lippi walks behind a plastic figure during a team practice at Coverciano training grounds, near Florence, central Italy, Tuesday March 31, 2009, in view of the World Cup, group 8 qualifying soccer match against Ireland, scheduled in Bari, southern Italy, for Wedensday, April 1.(AP Photo/Lorenzo Galassi)
Italy player Pazzini looks at the ball during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy player Gianpaolo Pazzini looks at the ball during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence March 31, 2009. Italy faces Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match in Bari on April 1. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY SPORT SOCCER)
Italy coach Lippi gives instructions to Brighi during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy coach Marcello Lippi (R) gives instructions to Matteo Brighi during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence March 31, 2009. Italy faces Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match in Bari on April 1. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY SPORT SOCCER)
Italy player Brighi reacts during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy player Matteo Brighi reacts as he runs during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence March 31, 2009. Italy faces Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match in Bari on April 1. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY SPORT SOCCER)
Italy coach Lippi prepares to conduct a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy coach Marcello Lippi prepares to conduct a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence March 31, 2009. Italy faces Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match in Bari on April 1. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY SPORT SOCCER)
Italy player Rossi kicks the ball during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy player Giuseppe Rossi (R) kicks the ball in front of team mates Daniele De Rossi (L), Matteo Brighi (bottom) and Andrea Pirlo during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence March 31, 2009. Italy faces Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match in Bari on April 1. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito […]
Italy player Pepe kicks the ball during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy player Simone Pepe (R) kicks the ball in front of teammates Daniele De Rossi (L), Matteo Brighi (bottom L) and Andrea Pirlo during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence March 31, 2009. Italy faces Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match in Bari on April 1. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito […]
Italy coach Lippi conducts a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy coach Marcello Lippi conducts a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence March 31, 2009. Italy faces Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match in Bari on April 1. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY SPORT SOCCER)
Italy player Pepe kicks the ball during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Italy player Simone Pepe (R) kicks the ball in front of teammates Pasquale Foggia (L) and Matteo Brighi during a training session with the national soccer team in Coverciano near Florence March 31, 2009. Italy faces Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match in Bari on April 1. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY SPORT SOCCER)
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