Palermo close to the Champions League

As Palermo reclaimed the fourth spot in the standings following this afternoon’s victory over Livorno, coach Delio Rossi refused to get caught in the wave of emotions as he looks to take things one week at a time in the race for Europe.

“We are still breathing the winter air,” he declared to SkySport after being probed on his side’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League.

“The city of Palermo must continue to reason in a serious manner, and it is important we don’t get too carried away.

“I am a rational person but am also instinctive. We missed the chance to go ahead early on but we were clever to take advantage when the timing was right.

“If we don’t take on these encounters with the right level of tension, then we simply cannot win them. After a long series of positive results, it is easy to start taking things for granted.”

“Being the side we are, however, we simply have to remain on the ground and start each game with the right mentality. If we do this, then we are a match for anyone,” he concluded.


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The Garibaldi Tall Ships Regatta 2010

April 11, 2010 11:00 am

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April 18, 2010 11:00 am

The Garibaldi Tall Ships Regatta 2010 takes place from April 11 to 19. The main protagonists of the event are the Tall Ships, the amazing “vessels with tall masts”, owned by the most important international Maritime Training Schools, navies, charities and organizations, which will be berthed in the host ports of Genova (April 8 to 11) and Trapani (April 16 to 19). The Tall Ships will be available for visits on board and will “entertain” the two cities with a variety of events and additional activities.

The event is promoted by Sail Training International (STI) and organized in our Country by Sail Training Association-Italia, a non-profit association founded in 1996 by the Italian Navy and the Italian Yacht Club.

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Palermo coach Delio Rossi hardly slept after the victory over Juventus in Turin

Palermo coach Delio Rossi is proud of his side’s 2-0 win over Juventus, so much so that he hardly slept following the game.

“I only slept an hour because I started to respond to all these messages, but I am not good with technology, so it took forever,” Rossi told Telegiornale di Sicilia referring to messages of congratulations after the win in Turin.

Goals from Fabrizio Miccoli and Igor Budan sent Palermo into fourth, and Rossi acknowledged improvement compared to recent games.

“When we played in Milan were went on the pitch unaware, but it was different against Juventus as we played for something against an important team,” he concluded.

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The Alpine Ski World Cup 2010 stops on Mount Etna

February 20, 2010

From the Alps to the Dolomites and even as far as the snows of Mount Etna. The World Cup 2010 will stop on Mount Etna this weekend. It started out in Pila, Valle d’Aosta on December 18. It was followed by the Transclautana race on the snows of Claut in Valcellina, at the entrance to the Dolomiti Friulane Regional Park on January 23. 
On February 7, it was the turn of Charmey, in Switzerland with the Trophée des Gastlosen before the southernmost stage of the tour on February 20, the Trofeo Internazionale dell’Etna on the charming snows of Europe’s highest active volcano. Thirteen countries will compete for the trophy.

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Roma vs. Palermo: can the goalfest be repeated?

These two sides played out a six goal thriller in Sicily back in September, and given Palermo’s approach in their last three games under Delio Rossi, there’s every chance that there’ll be more goals in the early evening Saturday game at the Stadio Olimpico.

After seeing the dignity with which Rossi negotiated his shoddy treatment at Lazio, it’s great to see him doing such a good job at Palermo, and after a fairly cautious start to his time in charge, he really has the men in pink playing. They were brilliant in the 3-0 dismissal of Fiorentina, desperately gung ho in that 4-2 defeat in Bari, and a mixture of both against Parma last week when they won 2-1.

Roma are on an unbelievable run of form, having won their last 8 in all competitions, and even though they’re not the free scoring side of old, they’re still a team which is happy to get involved in an open game if the opposition come to play that way, and that’s exactly what I think that Palermo will do. Roma are the likelier winners, but I don’t think that 1.76 offers much value. I’m happier to take a bigger price about there being four goals or more.

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Kick Off: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 18:00 CET.
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Catania will host the next Fencing World Cup in 2011

Catania defeated Budapest to host the next Fencing World Cup in 2011. Enjoy this video (4:07 sec)!

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Good news for Palermo fans

Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini insists Fabrizio Miccoli will be staying at the club, despite rampant speculation he was in the course of leaving.

The hitman was substituted after missing a penalty against Napoli on Sunday as the teams drew 0-0. There was widespread talk that a laser was shone in the player’s eyes as he took the kick, making him miss.

Miccoli looked annoyed as he was taken off and claimed he was really disappointed after the game.

However, Zamparini has put the sweeteners on the gloom, claiming Miccoli is happy in Sicily, and that he has no plans to leave.

“Miccoli is a great player and he is happy to stay with Palermo. We must not create a problem. It’s normal for a player who is attached to the shirt to be upset when he comes off,” the chief told 7 Gold.

“I repeat, we must not create a case where one doesn’t exist.”

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Catania Sign Former Barcelona Striker Maxi Lopez

Catania have captured former Barcelona striker Maxi Rodriguez from FK Moscow, the club have announced.

Lopez has been playing in Brazil for Gremio on loan, but he arrives in Sicily on a permanent basis and has signed a four-year deal.

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Palermo wins against Atalanta

Palermo midfielder Javier Pastore enjoyed his side’s 1-0 win over Atalanta in Sicily, claiming it was fundamental for their confidence. The Rosanero starlet also spoke about his experience adapting to Italian football since arriving from Huracan.

“For us, it was an important victory after the draw with Sampdoria,” he told Sky, referring to last week’s 1-1 draw with the Blucerchiati.

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Catania coach Sinisa Mihajlovic in survival pledge

New Catania coach Sinisa Mihajlovic believes he can help push the team out of the relegation zone and keep them safe come the end of term.

Mihajlovic took over from the sacked Giuseppe Atzori and he has pledged to turn fortunes around in Sicily. He believes his side have the right strength and mentality to be able to fight their way out of trouble.

“I am very motivated and feel big resposibility. This will help me. Sometimes the motivation of a coach helps the cause. The more responsibilty I am given then the more I will deliver,” Mihajlovic told the press.

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