Juventus are considering making a summer bid for Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, according to reports emanating from Italy.
The 27-year-old has been chosen by sporting director Giuseppe Marotta as an alternative to Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, who seems destined to move to Premier League outfit Manchester City.
According to TuttoSport, the Bianconeri are prepared to offer the Gunners €27 million for the Dutch international, but the fee could be lowered as midfielder Felipe Melo might be used in a player-plus-cash deal.
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger is said to be highly interested in the Brazilian.
Super agent and transfer consultant Ernesto Bronzetti has dismissed suggestions of a swap between Juventus and Fiorentina involving Amauri and Alberto Gilardino.
The 30-year-old Amauri has failed to impress with the Bianconeri over the last couple seasons and they have reportedly turned their attentions to the Viola hitman in search of a pure goal-scorer, prompting speculation of a player swap in the Italian press.
"Amauri has no plans of moving from Turin," Bronzetti told Sky Sport 24.
"I can say that everything regarding a hypothetical exchange with Gilardino in January or June is the result of pure invention."
Amauri has not scored for Juventus this season, sliding down coach Luigi Del Neri's pecking order, while Gilardino has five goals in 14 Serie A appearances.
TORINO Già votato tra le cinquanta stelle da incastonare nel nuovo stadio, Zibi Boniek viene rimesso in discussione dalla Juve, che ha deciso di riaprire la votazione dei tifosi. All'ex campione polacco, che in bianconero vinse tutto, erano andate le preferenze degli abbonati al sito Juventus member e dei Club doc, e le ire degli altri: «associazioni e tifoserie organizzate - scrive la società - che asseriscono di rappresentare la maggioranza dell'opinione pubblica bianconera». Era così una campagna lanciata dall'associazione Italia bianconera e altri gruppi: quelli che giudicano Zibi un nemico, per via di critiche rivolte negli anni. Da fine gennaio si sceglierà la cinquantesima stella tra i 53 nomi rimasti esclusi. Si voterà a suffragio universale: su juventus.com, chiunque può accedere.
Juventus are warming up for the transfer market and have focused their attention on Sampdoria midfielder Andrea Poli.
Mohamed Sissoko looks increasingly likely to leave the club in January and Poli will reportedly come in as his replacement.
The 21-year-old Italian was launched by Luigi Del Neri at Sampdoria, and the coach wants him back in Turin.
Current Samp boss Domenico di Carlo has afforded Poli little in terms of playing time, putting his future there into further doubt.
Meanwhile, Tuttosport claims Juve are still after Schalke 04 striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, but that move is unlikely after the player's agent denied there was contact.
Alberto Aquilani has hailed the impact made by Gigi del Neri on Juventus this season.
The Italy international midfielder has rediscovered his best form after an injury-plagued couple of years in Rome and Liverpool.
Aquilani said: “I wished to return to Italy and find Serie A again. Juventus have given me that chance. I would like to repay their faith.
“I feel fine. The injuries are behind me. I went through difficult times, but with work and the help of those who love me, I have overcome them.
“I have found a system of play again that foresees two central midfielders: if one of us participates in attack, the other must stay back so as not to unbalance the team.
“At Liverpool I often came to be used at the tip of a midfield diamond behind the strikers.
“Del Neri insists a lot on the concept of the group. We all work together to get the maximum while looking to put our individuality to one side.”
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Lazio could use Sunday's big game against Juventus to hold talks for Amauri and Mohammed Sissoko.
Serie A's high-fliers are looking to maintain their run towards the top and they know that reinforcements in January are essential.
Il Corriere dello Sport claims Lazio have identified Amauri, 30, currently injured until January, as a welcome addition in Edy Reja's squad.
The Italo-Brazilian has never really settled since his arrival from Palermo in the summer of 2008. The explosive form of Fabio Qugliarella has also seen him drop down in the pecking order.
Mohammed Sissoko, 25, is also on their list. Reja sees the Mali man as a great driver for his midfield to carry and announce their Scudetto ambition.
The coach wants to maintain an effective Lazio - and both players are the tools to provide it.
Juventus have announced their penchant for Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson directly to Liverpool in a meeting between Giuseppe Marotta and Damien Comolli.
Part of those talks centred around Alberto Aquilani as Juventus want to keep him permanently, but the majority of attention focused on the two defenders.
Il Corriere dello Sport claims Marotta has asked Liverpool about Agger and Johnson as Juventus are eager to bolster in January.
They have made no secret of a will to expand. Marotta himself said he was watching for chances to strengthen.
However, Agger has been linked with Wolfsburg, whereas Johnson is valued at €14 million - mechanisms which could weaken interest or force Juve to reconsider.
The FIFA Executive Committee has chosen Russia to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, while the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ was awarded to Qatar. FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter announced the result of the FIFA Executive Committee's secret vote on Thursday 2 December 2010 in Zurich’s Messe.
In lauding the victorious nations, the FIFA President also made a point of praising those who missed out. He said: “I have to say thanks to to the Executive Committee of FIFA because for 2018 and 2022 we go to new lands, because the FIFA World Cup has never been in eastern Europe or the Middle East. So, I'm a happy president when we speak of the development of football.
"But I have to give big compliments to all the bidders for the big job they have done and the messages they have delivered. All have delivered the message that football is more than just a game. Football is not only about winning; it is also a school of life where you must learn to lose, and that is not easy.”
England, Netherlands and Belgium, Spain and Portugal, and Russia all submitted bids for the right to stage the 2018 finals. Both England and Spain are previous FIFA World Cup hosts, with the 1966 tournament on English soil ending in the Three Lions' only world crown to date. The Iberians staged the 1982 edition of world football’s showpiece event, when the Trophy was won by Italy.
For 2018 and 2022 we go to new lands, because the FIFA World Cup has never been in eastern Europe or the Middle East.FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter
Igor Shuvalov, Russia's deputy prime minister, vowed that his country would justify the faith placed in them by the Executive Committee. He said: “You have entrusted us with the FIFA World Cup for 2018 and I can promise that you will never regret it. Let us make history together.”
Five candidates were bidding to stage the 2022 edition of the world’s greatest sporting event. As well as eventual winners Qatar, Australia, Korea Republic, Japan and USA also submitted bids for the highly-sought after hosting rights. USA, Japan and Korea had all previously staged the FIFA World Cup finals, with Japan and Korea becoming the tournament’s first joint-hosts back in 2002. The 1994 finals took place in the US.
A clearly delighted Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Thani also expressed gratitude for the honour of hosting football's greatest tournament, while insisting that Qatar's historic FIFA World Cup would meet all expectations. "Thank you for believing in change, for expanding the game and for giving Qatar a chance," he said. "You will be proud of us - and you will be proud of the Middle East. I promise you this
The final presentations and the announcement of the host nations for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups was one of the biggest media events ever seen in Switzerland. Some 70 TV stations reported live from the official announcement at Zurich Exhibition Centre, where around 1,000 reporters from all over the world also covered the event.
The FIFA Executive Committee has chosen Russia to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, while the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ was awarded to Qatar.
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter announced the result of the FIFA Executive Committee's vote on Thursday 2 December 2010 in Zurich’s Messe.
The contenders for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, other than Russia, were England, a joint bid from Belgium and the Netherlands, and a joint bid from Spain and Portugal.
Meanwhile, for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™, Australia, Japan, Korea Republic and the USA were competing with Qatar.
Here are the full results of the voting rounds:
22 members of the FIFA Executive Committee were entitled to vote. 12 votes were needed for an absolute majority and therefore to obtain the right to host the FIFA World Cup.
2018 FIFA World Cup™
Round 1: England 2 votes, Netherlands/Belgium 4 votes, Spain/Portugal 7 votes and Russia 9 votes (as no absolute majority was reached, the candidate with least amount of votes, England, was eliminated)
Round 2: Netherlands/Belgium 2 votes, Spain/Portugal 7 votes and Russia 13 votes (Russia obtained an absolute majority)
2022 FIFA World Cup™
Round 1: Australia 1 vote, Japan 3 votes, Korea Republic 4 votes, Qatar 11 votes, USA 3 votes (Australia eliminated)
Round 2: Japan 2 votes, Korea Republic 5 votes, Qatar 10 votes and USA 5 votes (Japan eliminated)
Round 3: Korea Republic 5 votes, Qatar 11 votes, USA 6 votes (Korea Republic eliminated)
Round 4: Qatar 14 votes and USA 8 votes (Qatar obtained an absolute majority)
The decision on the hosting of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup™ tournaments will be revealed in Zurich on Thursday 2 December. You can watch all the candidates’ presentations and the announcement of the winners, LIVE here on FIFA.com. The Bidders for 2022 presented their bids on Wednesday, while the candidates for 2018 presented their bids on Thursday. You can relive the presentations here on FIFA.com.
Click HERE to watch the Bidders' Presentations
A host of VIPs and renowned personalities from the worlds of sport and politics will be present in Zurich, supporting their home nations’ bids. The world’s media will also turn out in force, with some 1,000 journalists accredited to cover the event, and nearly 70 TV stations broadcasting live from Zurich.
The final presentations by the nine candidates began on Wednesday at the Home of FIFA in Zurich. Proceedings opened with the contenders to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The running order started with Australia at 14.00 CET, followed on the hour, every hour by Korea Republic, Qatar, USA and Japan, who have the final starting slot at 18:00.
The candidates for the 2018 FIFA World Cup took to the stage on Thursday morning. Belgium and the Netherlands started the ball rolling at 9.00, followed by Spain and Portugal, England, and finally Russia at 12 noon. The running order was previously determined by the drawing of lots.
Now that the Bidders' presentations are over, the FIFA Executive Committee will gather to consider its verdict and vote for who has the right to be hosts of the FIFA World Cup for 2018 and 2022 respectively. The announcement is expected at approximately 16.00 CET, when FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will open the envelopes to reveal the names of the winners before a live audience and the global media representatives at the Zurich Exhibition Centre.
Lech Poznan took the lead early on through an Artjoms Rudņevs header, however a late Vincenzo Iaquinta goal brought Juventus level, but the Italians could not find a winner and tumbled out of the Europa League.
The home side started much stronger than their opponents with Rudnevs being the first to have a meaningful chance at goal with a rasping shot from 25 yards out that forced Alex Manninger into an acrobatic save.
Despite having more of the ball Lech almost gifted Juventus an equaliser when Giorgio Chiellini pounced on a dropped catch by Krzysztof Kotorowski, but his shot went wide of the post.
Then just moments later the home side took the lead when Rudnevs leapt above Chiellini to power home at the near post from a Semir Stilic corner.
Not long after, the striker almost made it two, as he peeled off Chiellini once again but he headed wide this time.
Lech's spell of dominance gradually came to an end as Juve moved up a gear, driven on by Momo Sissoko who stumbled his way through the home side's defence but Manuel Arboleda cleared for a corner when the ball had been bouncing around the six yard box.
Kotorowski spilled another ball, this time an Alessandro Del Piero free kick then with the ball falling to Leonardo Bonucci, the defender was four yards out and should have scored but he his effort hit a scrambling and somewhat lucky Kotorowski.
As the second half began the referee used his common sense and produced an orange ball after the break as snow dusted the Stadion Miejski during the half-time interval.
With the change in ball, the home team changed their approach by dropping deeper and looking to hit the Bianconeri on the counter attack. As a result Juventus were able to pile on the pressure but their lack of incision in the final third made life easy for Lech to repel attack after attack.
Simone Pepe did have a notable effort in the freezing conditions but he pulled his shot from the edge of the area wide.
Juventus though, nearly paid for their inability to break down a stubborn defence when Marcin Kikut took the ball off Chiellini on the edge of the area and made his way into the penalty box only to fluff the opportunity as he scuffed his shot and the ball trickled wide of Manninger's post.
Snow continued to fall and Juventus struggled in the sub-zero conditions, though they plugged away with Milos Krasic causing problems on the right side with his direct running.
The Serb then created a glorious chance for Del Piero as his cross was put on the head of the Juve captain but he nodded wide from six yards out. But just as it looked as if the Italians were dead and buried, Iaqunita brought them level.
It was Krasic who provided the assist as he played the ball through on the right for the striker who expertly tucked the ball into the far left corner.
Alberto Libertazzi almost won the match for Juve when he found himself unmarked three yards out but his header could only find the welcoming arms of Kotorowski.
This result coupled with Manchester City's win over Red Bull Salzburg, means Juventus have been knocked out of the Europa League.
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