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Italy still 4th in FIFA standings

Italy held on to fourth place in FIFA's latest monthly rankings despite a 1-0 defeat to Egypt and a 3-0 loss to Brazil in the recent Confederations Cup in South Africa.

Juve wants Nedved on staff

Juventus wants former star Pavel Nedved to join its technical staff, Chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli said Wednesday.

Schiavone falls short

Francesca Schiavone on Tuesday failed in her bid to become Italy's first Wimbledon semi-finalist.

Casiraghi renews for two years

Italy's Under-21 coach Pierluigi Casiraghi has extended his contract for two years, the Italian Soccer Federation said Tuesday.

Acquafresca moves to Atalanta

Italy's Under-21 star Robert Acquafresca has completed a loan move from Genoa to Atalanta, the player's agent said Tuesday.

Melo extends contract with Fiorentina

Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo on Tuesday extended his contract with Serie A club Fiorentina by a year until June 2013, club sources said.

'No bid for Pirlo'

AC Milan has not received any bids for Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, club CEO Adriano Galliani said Thursday.

Fans will have 'real F1,' Ferrari chief

Ferrari fans will see a ''real Formula One'' next year now that the sport's ruling body FIA has climbed down from rule changes that would have penalised the top teams, Ferrari chief Luca Cordero de Montezemolo said Wednesday.

Acquafresca opts for Atalanta

Italy's Under-21 star Robert Acquafresca has accepted a loan bid from Atalanta, the player's agent told an Italian soccer transfer website on Wednesday.

Conte splits with Bari

Bari has split with coach Antonio Conte, the newly promoted Serie A side said Tuesday.

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