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Prandelli: Keeping tabs on Balotelli is impossible

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:57:27 -0400

RECIFE, Brazil - Mario Balotelli is so unpredictable that even his coach has trouble keeping tabs on the prized Italy striker.

Burberry showcases latest menswear in London

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:46:12 -0400

LONDON - Womenswear and accessories like handbags may be the mainstays of the luxury goods market, but right now menswear is where the growth is.

After Euro, Balotelli confirms worth in Brazil

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:07:19 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - If last year's European Championship was the moment Mario Balotelli revealed himself to a global audience, this year's Confederations Cup is shaping up as confirmation that he is a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.

La Scala presents Wagner's Ring cycle this week

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:44:50 -0400

MILAN - Daniel Barenboim is conducting the first week-long presentation of Wagner's Ring cycle at La Scala since 1938.

The new faces of Italy: Balotelli and El Shaarawy

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:57:25 -0400

ROME - Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy, both sons of immigrants, are the new faces of Italy.

Woman in "bunga bunga" scandal loved Berlusconi

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:25:09 -0400

MILAN - The former Italian dental hygienist charged with recruiting prostitutes to attend Silvio Berlusconi's infamous "bunga bunga" parties told a court Friday that she loved the then-premier and never invited anyone to attend his dinner parties.

Director of Salzburg Fest heads to La Scala

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:57:28 -0400

MILAN - Alexander Pereira will arrive at the Milanese opera house La Scala as general manager in 2015 with a unique set of work experience that may be just what's called for as European cultural institutions are squeezed financially: top Olivetti computer salesman, trained singer and veteran artistic director of the Zurich Opera and Salzburg Festival.

Six Pro Patria fans sentenced for racism vs. Milan

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:33:05 -0400

BUSTO ARSIZIO, Italy - Six fans of lower-division club Pro Patria have been issued jail sentences from 40 days to two months for inciting racial hatred during a January friendly against AC Milan.

FIFA approves stricter sanctions for racism

Fri, 31 May 2013 10:15:07 -0400

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius - Soccer teams face much tougher penalties for serious racist abuse, including being relegated or having points deducted.

Italian actress Franca Rame dies

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:27:33 -0400

MILAN - Franca Rame, an Italian actress and wife of Nobel laureate Dario Fo, died Wednesday at the age of 84 after a long illness.

Prosecutor seeks jail time for Dolce, Gabbana

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:25:47 -0400

MILAN - A Milan prosecutor is seeking a two year and six month sentence against the designing duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana for allegedly failing to declare 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in income to tax authorities.

Report: Gattuso in talks to become Serie B coach

Wed, 29 May 2013 05:36:09 -0400

MILAN - Former World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly in talks to become the coach of Italian Serie B side Palermo.

10 things to know for the Champions League final

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:59:24 -0400

LONDON - It's time for the biggest game in club soccer - brought to you by Germany.

Inter fires Stramaccioni, hires Mazzarri

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:30:21 -0400

MILAN - Inter Milan fired coach Andrea Stramaccioni on Friday and hired Walter Mazzarri as his replacement, five days after concluding the Serie A season with a highly disappointing ninth-place finish.

Milan signs defender Zapata on permanent deal

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:38 -0400

MILAN - AC Milan has completed the signing of Colombian defender Cristian Zapata from Villarreal on a permanent three-year deal on Thursday.

La Scala scales back on productions due to crisis

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:43:16 -0400

MILAN - La Scala has reduced the number of operas it will stage during the 2013-14 season due to Italy's economic crisis, the theater's general manager said Thursday.

Ocean not all that separates US, European fans

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:10:53 -0400

Imagine Derek Jeter leading the New York Yankees off the field because opposing fans were yelling racial slurs and throwing bananas at his team. Or a game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls halted because of unrelenting race-baiting from the crowd.

Italy coach calls for zero tolerance to racism

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:44:31 -0400

FLORENCE, Italy - Italy must adopt a zero tolerance policy towards racism in football if it is to eradicate the problem from the sport, national team coach Cesare Prandelli said Monday.

Allegri to meet Milan Wednesday to discuss future

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:07 -0400

MILAN - AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani will meet with Massimiliano Allegri on Wednesday to discuss the coach's future at the Serie A club.

Milan's Abbiati signs 1-year contract extension

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:11:51 -0400

MILAN - Veteran AC Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati has signed a one-year contract extension with the Serie A club.