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Buffon appreciates Italy focus Oct 11, 2011 Gigi Buffon admires Italy

Pirlo still key for Prandelli Oct 11, 2011 Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has underlined the importance of Andrea Pirlo to his Azzurri side ahead of tonight

Serie A Week 7 - 16-10-2011 (3:00 p.m.) - Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium - Verona Sorrentino reveals Juve bid October 11, 2011 Stefano Sorrentino has admitted that he could have been going into this weekend

Gianluigi Buffon: I would never play under Zdenek Zeman Although unconcerned by the Czech's doping allegations against his club, the experienced goalkeeper claims he would not sign for a team coached by the former Foggia man . Oct 11, 2011 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has hit out at Pescara's Zdenek Zeman and stressed that he would never work under the Czech coach. The well-travelled 64-year-old has been involved in a long-standing feud with the 27-time Scudetto winners since making allegations of doping, which were later found to be false by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Zeman accused the Turin giants of using performance-enhancing substances during his spell in charge at Roma from 1997 until 1999, and Buffon has not forgotten those comments. "His controversial anti-Juve allegations never touched me," the former Parma goalkeeper told Tuttosport. "For cities like this [Pescara], he is perfect. His reputation leads people to the stadium. "However, I would never be his goalkeeper or work under him." Buffon is preparing to appear in Pescara in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Northern Ireland. He will receive a special plaque and cap in the city on Thursday to recognise the fact he has passed the 100-game mark for Italy, an honour which has also been bestowed upon Dino Zoff, Paolo Maldini and Fabio Cannavaro.

Claudio Marchisio: Juventus always had faith in me The Italy international rubbishes suggestions that he was on the transfer list at Juve and claims that he is not intimidated to be compared to the legendary Marco Tardelli. Oct 10, 2011 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio says that he was never on the verge of leaving the Turin giants during the summer transfer window despite speculation that he would be offloaded. Marchisio was reported to be heading towards the exit before the start of the 2011-12 campaign after inconsistent performances in the first team following his development at Juve

Gullit on Pirlo-less Milan Oct 10, 2011 Ruud Gullit has become the latest former Milan player to criticise the club

Prandelli test for N Ireland Oct 9, 2011 Claudio Marchisio is available for Tuesday

Marchisio: 'So much for rumours...' Oct 9, 2011

Juventus are favourites for the Serie A title - Mazzarri Napoli coach believes that the Turin side are the team likeliest to win the Scudetto this season, and he also reveals that he would like to coach abroad in future. Oct 9, 2011 Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri believes Juventus are favourites to win Serie A this season - but also insists that there are a host of teams capable of lifting the title, including his own side. The Naples club currently occupy third place in the league after securing an impressive 3-0 away victory against Inter last weekend. But the 50-year-old has stated that current leaders Juventus are the team most likely to win the Scudetto this season. "Gigi Buffon says Napoli are strong but are in Europe, so he is right. Watch out for Roma too, but I consider Juventus to be the Scudetto favourites. After that, Milan, Inter, Roma, Lazio, us and then Fiorentina," Mazzarri told Corriere dello Sport. Mazzarri, who had spells in charge of Sampdoria and Reggina amongst others, also spoke of how it feels to be earning plaudits for his coaching ability. "For a long time I was underestimated as a coach, so now it is pleasing and also embarrassing to hear all these compliments," he added. "The success of a coach also depends on his players and the club. I think by now I have enough experience to deal with anything. "It's my eighth year in Italy and, sooner or later, I'd like to work overseas. I had many offers this summer, but never seriously considered leaving Napoli."