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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."