Azzurri coach ready to allow families at World Cup base in Brazil.
All the latest headlines from the newspapers in Italy, as a study reveals that Serie A clubs have cut their wage bills down to under €1bn in total.
Image courtesy of La Gazzetta dello Sport.
– ‘The money in the pockets of Serie A’; wages are on the decrease for clubs in Italy’s top flight, as the total has now dropped to under €1bn.
– That hasn’t been the case since the 2009/10 season, with both AC Milan and Inter Milan on a ‘diet’, while Juventus spend the most. With UEFA’s FFP regulations coming into force gradually, several clubs have managed their finances better.
– ‘Another Balotelli gaffe’; Italy striker doesn’t present himself when Minister Kyenga arrives, and later sends a text to say sorry.
– Former Inter Milan striker Ronaldo is certain that his old club will beat bitter rivals Juventus on Saturday.
– Palermo boss Gennaro Gattuso celebrates as his side put on a show in their 3-0 win over Padova. The three points will ease the pressure on the former Milan midfielder, with speculation suggesting his job was at risk prior to the weekend.
Image courtesy of Corriere dello Sport.
– ‘A World Cup with the family’; Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is ready to revolutionise how the Azzurri prepare for the tournament, by allowing wives and children to accompany the players in Brazil next summer.
– The Azzurri base is an ocean oasis with 500 types of animals.
– Southampton striker Pablo Osvaldo has hit out at former club Roma, revealing that “they wanted me to go”.
– The most paid coaches in Serie A are Antonio Conte and Walter Mazzarri, following a study carried out which also revealed the level of player wages in Serie A.
– ‘Turbo Tevez’; In the week leading up to the Inter-Juventus game, Carlitos hits the accelerator.
– “The start has been extraordinary, the secret is the work with Antonio Conte. First we’ll think about the Scudetto, then the Champions League.”
– However, former Inter Milan striker Ronaldo provokes him by stating that the Nerazzurri will come out on top in the Derby d’Italia.
– Palermo secure their first win of the season, allowing coach Gennaro Gattuso to finally smile.
– Serie A returns on Saturday, with Tuttosport providing a team-by-team check-up as the international break continues.
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