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Zarate the new Lazio star

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September 25, 2008

When Lazio signed Zarate this summer no one expected that he will have such an impact.

Zarate, who arrived on loan from Qatari club Al-Saad already scored four goals in this season debut.
His excellent form didn’t pass unnoticed as he was already compared with Signori. Signori recognized that the Argentinian characteristics are similar to his and added that he could became a complete player.
Beppegol declared that he wasn’t expected the Argentinian to adapt so fast and that he has huge potential.
Lazio coach Delio Rossi is excited with the team performances and he is full of praise for his player.
Lazio are currently second in Seria A table with 9 points from 4 matches.

Benzema worth’s 100 millions?

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September 24, 2008

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Benzema has attracted interests from a host of top European Clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Milan, Real Madrid or Barcelona.
The 20 years old French international was the top goalscorer in France last season and also won the Player of the Year award. Benzema already scored five Ligue 1 goals this season and one important goal in the 2-2 draw against Fiorentina in Champions League.
Lyon can not afford to lose their starlet and they put a 100 m price tag on France international.
According to club president Jean-Michel Aulas, Benzema has signed a new contract that lasts until 2013.
Even with this huge price tag there might be interested clubs. Manchester City could be one of them, a club that is preparing for a massive transfer activity in January.

Zanetti to achieve 600 mark with Inter

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September 23, 2008

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Javier Zanetti was signed by Inter from Banfied in 1995. Zanetti is the third most capped Inter player behind Giacinto Facchetti and Giuseppe Bergomi.

Il Trattore will make his 600 apearence for Inter on Wednesday in the Serie A clash against Lecce.
Zanetti will wear an anniversary armband created specially for this event.
The Argentinian international declared that he is very proud of what he archived until now with Inter but he still has a long career ahead.
Zanetti also declared that he would not accept to play for other European club then Inter.
The 35 year old is one of the most consistent players of the last decade.
Zanetti is the perfect example both professionally and as a footballer and I’m sure that every club would be proud to such a legend.

Trezeguet out for five months

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September 23, 2008

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Trezeguet has been hampered for some weeks by swollen tendons. The Frenchman opted for surgery to avoid career-threatening risk.

Trezeguet mentioned about Ronaldo who snapped the tendon in his left knee in February and he still hasn’t recover.
Trezeguet is confident that he made the right choice and this will extend his career with 4 or 5 years.
After today’s surgery Trezeguet will have to rest for 15 days before starting the special rehabilitation.
Latest reports suggest that the player will be out for five months. The loss of Trezeguet is a blow for Juventus.
Trezeguet scored 115 goals in 188 Serie A games and 26 in Champions League for Juventus.
This could be a good chance for Giovinco to establish into the starting XI.

Milan regrets Gilardino already

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September 22, 2008

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Gilardino moved to Fiorentina this summer after three difficult years spent at Milan. Gilardino was expected to rise to the top of world class football but his style never match his team.

Gilardino, a World Cup winner two years ago, lost his place in Roberto Donadoni’s squad at Euro 2008.
The Viola player admits that he was given a new release of life following his move from Milan to Fiorentina. Gilardino hopes to find his place in Italy’s squad again.
Gilardino has a superb start of the season with Fiorentina managing to score in every match that he played.
On Sunday, Gilardino starred again against Bologna, scoring the only goal of the game and providing the first victory of the season for Fiorentina.
Coach Cesare Prandelli has only words of praise for his player. Also Adrian Mutu believes that they will form a lethal partnership up front this year.
Milan‘s coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted some regrets over the sale of Gilardino.