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NEWS
6 LA GAZZETTA
Up-to-date news including the latest comments from Francesco Totti regarding his Azzurri future and the FA appoint Fabio Capello
8 WORLD BEATERS
Milan are on top of the world after beating Boca Juniors to win the Club World Cup. Susy Campanale has all the details
10 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Inter, Milan and Roma made light work of their Champions League groups, but could Lazio make it a fantastic four for Serie A?
13 UEFA CUP
Another solid month on the continent for Fiorentina has left the Viola on the verge of a place in the next phase, as James Sugrue explains
14 EURO DRAW (Cover Feature)
Every major tournament has a Group of Death – and Euro 2008 isn’t any different. Giancarlo Rinaldi reports on a tough draw for the Azzurri
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REGULAR FEATURES
43 BLAST FROM PAST
Turning back time with a hero of old. This month we remember the late Agostino Di Bartolomei, one of Roma’s greatest captains
44 AROUND PENINSULA
Our popular feature highlighting the humorous and the off-beat lurking behind the headlines
56 OFFSIDE
Our sideways look at the Italian scene featuring weird characters, odd events plus Ludovic Giuly’s doppelganger and Picture of the Month
58 DECADES – THE 60s
As Giancaro Rinaldi discovered, the 1960s was a decade which belonged to the two Milan clubs
73 ALTAFINI SPEAKS
In the latest instalment of his Calcio Italia column, Serie A legend Jose Altafini questions the value of loyalty in the modern game
77 CALCIO ARCHIVES
Remembering classic Calcio Italia editions and stories of the past, this month featuring January 2004 when we looked ahead to Italy’s European Championship group
79 FLORENCE POSTCARD
While others are annoyed at Italy’s tough Euro 2008, John Pitonzo believes that it could actually be a good thing for the Azzurri
80 IN OFF THE POST
Your views on everything Italia plus Corrispondente
84 CLASSIC CLASHES
As far as Italian football goes, games don’t come much bigger than the Milan derby. Serafino Ingardia looks back at previous San Siro battles
96 LAST WORD
Susy Campanale is happy that England won’t be at Euro 2008, but she has backed an Italian to turn around the Three Lions’ fortunes
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GREAT OFFERS
72 EXACT EDITIONS
Calcio Italia goes digital! Find out how you can get a virtual subscription to Calcio Italia on your PC or Mac
76 BACK ISSUES
Your chance to go back in time and catch up with those missing copies
86 SUBSCRIPTIONS
Great new offers. Save money, get copies delivered straight to your door
94 ITALIA WEB
Your pointer on where to get the most comprehensive minute-by-minute information on Serie A and all that’s good in Italian football
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SPECIAL FEATURES
18 GOLDEN KAKA (Cover Feature)
It had been on the cards since May, but now it is official – Kaka is the world’s best player. Susy Campanale analyses the Milan hero’s year after his Ballon d’Or triumph
22 BIG RON (Cover Feature)
Once regarded as the world’s best striker, Ronaldo is now a shadow of his former self. Dominique Antognoni caught up with the Brazilian for an exclusive chat
24 QUACK ATTACK (Cover Feature)
Alexandre ‘The Duck’ Pato is seen as the man to rescue Milan’s season, but Steve Wilson wonders if the pressure will be too much for the wonderkid
28 EIGHT FOR ’08 (Cover Feature)
Although Alexandre Pato is getting all the headlines, there are still plenty of other youngsters to watch out for in the New Year – our team highlight the best of the bunch
36 REJUVENATION PROCESS (Cover Feature)
Juventus’ return to Serie A has gone better than expected, but can the Bianconeri harbour serious title aspirations? Antonio Labbate thinks not
38 CASE FOR THE DEFENCE
Giorgio Chiellini and Nicola Legrottaglie both looked set to leave Juventus last summer, but now Antonio Labbate reveals how they are keeping the Old Lady’s defence together
40 SHOOTING STAR
Vincenzo Iaquinta has had to work harder than most in his football career. Paul Watson explains how the lanky hitman has finally hit the big time with Juventus
62 HAIL CESAR (Exclusive)
Aparecido Cesar has been the revelation of Inter’s season, so we sent Dominique Antognoni for a chat with the popular Brazilian
66 TRANSFER GURU
If there’s a deal to be done between Italian and Spanish clubs then it will invariably involve Ernesto Bronzetti. Dominique Antognoni profiles the man behind the transfers
68 RECOBA’S RETURN (Exclusive)
A forgotten man at Inter last term, Torino new boy Alvaro Recoba reveals to Dominique Antognoni all the secrets of his Nerazzurri stint
74 CATANIA CITY GUIDE
If beautiful beaches and delicious food are your cup of tea then Catania could be right up your street. Sarah Lane brings you the lowdown on the Sicilian city
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PICTURE SPECIALS
46 PULL-OUT POSTERS
A New Year special, with a Euro 2008 wallchart giving you all the dates and information you need ahead of the big kick-off next June, plus your 2008 Calcio Italia calendar
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RESULTS SERVICE
82 SERIE A REVIEW
Can Inter be stopped? Giancarlo Rinaldi is not so sure, but he has been impressed by the high quality of Serie A this term
88 SERIE A RESULTS
All the stats including results, scorers, tables, attendances, red cards and referees
92 SERIE B REVIEW
Pre-season title favourites Bologna are finally living up to their top billing in the Cadetti. Paul Watson rounds up the month’s events, plus a look at Verona’s Serie C struggle
95 SERIE B RESULTS
Your complete guide to every result and fixture plus tables and scorers
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