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Italian television station RAI announced they will release an interview with Luciano Moggi this evening, in which the Juventus general manager says Mauro Camoranesi has decided to make himself available to play for the Azzurri.
The Argentine born right wing was asked to confirm this speculation after today's Atalanta match, however he avoided to provide any answers that could confirm or deny Moggi's words.
Italy boss Giovanni Trapattoni went to see Juve's game today, with some journalists alluding he went there specifically to scout Camoranesi.
The Argentine born right wing was asked to confirm this speculation after today's Atalanta match, however he avoided to provide any answers that could confirm or deny Moggi's words.
Italy boss Giovanni Trapattoni went to see Juve's game today, with some journalists alluding he went there specifically to scout Camoranesi.
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Camoranesi picks Italy
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Monday 3 February, 2003
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Juventus director general Luciano Moggi has confirmed that Mauro Camoranesi has decided to play for Italy.
"The player has authorised me to state that Camoranesi has opted to play for the Italian national team," Moggi told ‘La Domenica Sportiva.’
The Argentine-born winger has been at the centre of an international tug-of-war ever since it was revealed that he could star for the Azzurri.
The former Verona man made up his mind some time ago but has only just announced his decision.
The winger has never represented the South American nation at any level and was again ignored by Marcelo Bielsa for Argentina’s game against Holland on February 12.
And it now seems certain that national boss Giovanni Trapattoni will select him for Italy against Portugal on the same night.
"I spoke to him about a month ago and am waiting for his answer," Trap said after the Atalanta-Juventus game yesterday.
"Am I ready to pick him? I would say yes, without a shadow of a doubt."
Meanwhile, Trap also hinted that he is likely to field Juventus’ Gianluca Zambrotta in his new left-back position for the Azzurri.
"I must say that he looks quite familiar with that role," added the former Milan midfielder. "He played very well against Atalanta. I was impressed with how he attacked and defended."
Zambrotta has been playing at left-back since Christmas after his midfield right-hand side duties were taken by Camoranesi.
Camoranesi picks Italy
:cheesy:Monday 3 February, 2003
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Juventus director general Luciano Moggi has confirmed that Mauro Camoranesi has decided to play for Italy.
"The player has authorised me to state that Camoranesi has opted to play for the Italian national team," Moggi told ‘La Domenica Sportiva.’
The Argentine-born winger has been at the centre of an international tug-of-war ever since it was revealed that he could star for the Azzurri.
The former Verona man made up his mind some time ago but has only just announced his decision.
The winger has never represented the South American nation at any level and was again ignored by Marcelo Bielsa for Argentina’s game against Holland on February 12.
And it now seems certain that national boss Giovanni Trapattoni will select him for Italy against Portugal on the same night.
"I spoke to him about a month ago and am waiting for his answer," Trap said after the Atalanta-Juventus game yesterday.
"Am I ready to pick him? I would say yes, without a shadow of a doubt."
Meanwhile, Trap also hinted that he is likely to field Juventus’ Gianluca Zambrotta in his new left-back position for the Azzurri.
"I must say that he looks quite familiar with that role," added the former Milan midfielder. "He played very well against Atalanta. I was impressed with how he attacked and defended."
Zambrotta has been playing at left-back since Christmas after his midfield right-hand side duties were taken by Camoranesi.
it's great news. but i just don't feel that joyous about camoranesi playing for the azzurri just because argentina didn't pick him. it's like italy was only his 2nd choice and wasn't really up for it. anyway, i'm sure he'll do wonders for the NT. let's just hope he kicks some "argentine a$$es" when they play against each other... "RELEASE THE FURY!!!
Benvenuto Camo
Now is official :thumb:
and with Miccoli too
Camo will join the NT on Monday at 12.30 a.m. by an hotel in Genova and at 5.30 p.m. will get his first training with the azzurri shirt; finally Wednesday at 8.45 p.m. his debut vs. Portugal.
Here are the names:
Portieri: Buffon (Juventus), Toldo (Inter), Pelizzoli (Roma);
Difensori: Birindelli (Juventus), Cannavaro (Inter), Ferrari (Parma), Legrottaglie (Chievo), Nesta (Milan), Panucci (Roma);
Centrocampisti: Camoranesi (Juventus), Zambrotta (Juventus), Zauri (Atalanta), Ambrosini (Milan), Fiore (Lazio), Perrotta (Chievo), Pirlo (Milan); Tommasi (Roma), Zanetti (Inter);
Attaccanti: Delvecchio (Roma), Inzaghi (Milan), Miccoli (Perugia), Vieri (Inter).
Now is official :thumb:
and with Miccoli too
Camo will join the NT on Monday at 12.30 a.m. by an hotel in Genova and at 5.30 p.m. will get his first training with the azzurri shirt; finally Wednesday at 8.45 p.m. his debut vs. Portugal.
Here are the names:
Portieri: Buffon (Juventus), Toldo (Inter), Pelizzoli (Roma);
Difensori: Birindelli (Juventus), Cannavaro (Inter), Ferrari (Parma), Legrottaglie (Chievo), Nesta (Milan), Panucci (Roma);
Centrocampisti: Camoranesi (Juventus), Zambrotta (Juventus), Zauri (Atalanta), Ambrosini (Milan), Fiore (Lazio), Perrotta (Chievo), Pirlo (Milan); Tommasi (Roma), Zanetti (Inter);
Attaccanti: Delvecchio (Roma), Inzaghi (Milan), Miccoli (Perugia), Vieri (Inter).
Umm, thats just what I said in my previous posts...
++[ originally posted by primo_calcio ]++
it's great news. but i just don't feel that joyous about camoranesi playing for the azzurri just because argentina didn't pick him. it's like italy was only his 2nd choice and wasn't really up for it. anyway, i'm sure he'll do wonders for the NT. let's just hope he kicks some "argentine a$$es" when they play against each other... "RELEASE THE FURY!!!
it's great news. but i just don't feel that joyous about camoranesi playing for the azzurri just because argentina didn't pick him. it's like italy was only his 2nd choice and wasn't really up for it. anyway, i'm sure he'll do wonders for the NT. let's just hope he kicks some "argentine a$$es" when they play against each other... "RELEASE THE FURY!!!
I haven't seen that pic before...Very nice 
I like! 