Date, 13th July, 2008

Ledesma´s agent: He stays at Lazio

"Ledesma doesn´t move away from Lazio". This has been said by Vincenzo D´Ippolito, agent of the player, interviewed today to the microphones of "Siamo Tutti Ct" in Radio Kiss Kiss. "Ledesma is not necessarily moving on, he is not leaving Lazio. The boy is calm and is already concentrated on doing his best in the next season with the right motivation. His primary thoughts are not at all the contract, which remains unchanged, but only on running off to the next season on level with his competitors".

Source : www.repubblica.it

Translated by Sgt Pepper, LF-Team

Date, 15th July, 2008
Rimini-Lazio the 23rd July

La Lazio will be playing Rimini the 23rd July in a friendly game. The place will be Aurunzo di Cadore, where the squad is preparing for the upcoming season.
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Translated by Weninho - Laziofever Team
Source: riminicalcio.com / piazzadellaliberta.it

Date, 15th July, 2008
Libor Kozak in European Under 19 Championship

Today the final phase of the European Under 19 Championship started in Czech Republic. There are no Laziali in the Italian team, in which you'll find different names like the milanista Paloschi, the Italian-Argentinian Forestieri and Okaka. Mario Balotelli is missing as he does not yet have an Italian passport (despite living in Italy all his life). His place is taken by Fabio Zamblera from Newcastle.

The only Laziale in the tournament is recently signed Libor Kozak that will guide the Czech Republic's attack. His national team already won the opening game against England with 2-0 (even if Kozak was left on the bench). Czech Republic and England figure in the same group as Rocca's Italy, who tied their opening game, 1-1, against Greece thanks to Paloschi scoring a last minute penalty.
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Translated by Weninho - Laziofever Team
Source: piazzadellaliberta.it

July 16th

The outsider Mutarelli Zauri Inzaghi Berni payback.

From Formello: We want as for the general Figc rules our place in the summer training camp.
An official letter of each player has been posted yesterday to the Societa' Lazio and now President Lotito and Mr Delio Rossi are facing a huge problem with those player excluded for the new season.


By Corriere dello Sport.

Zauri's agent: "Lotito must respect the rules"


The marriage between Luciano Zauri and Lazio is turning to the end, and the player has now written a letter to the club, asking to be re-admitted in the group until he finally signs for another club. Tullio Tinti, Zauri's agent, explained the situation in the radio show "Noi Biancocelesti", on air on Nuova Spazio Radio. Tinti said: “Nothing in particular happened between Zauri and Lazio. This is how things work. It's possible that, suddenly, the strategies change. The club is no more interested in the player, and we have acknowledged it without any problem. I don't know about any problem, other than the club's needs. Regardless the technical decisions, however, a club cannot stop any player from training. There is a rule and the players who have not been admitted to the training camp ask the club to respect it; they want to train with the other players, in order to be ready when a new club will come up. Lotito has always spoken about rules, now it's time for him to respect the rules too. Both Zauri and Inzaghi's future is away from Rome, unfortunately. Now we are looking around to find them another club".
Tinti also spoke about Rolando Bianchi and Nicola Amoruso: "When he arrived in Rome, Bianchi was promised a contract with Lazio at the end of the loan. Clearly, in order to take hold of some players some times people lie. We did count on this promise. Next time we will not trust...
Amoruso? The two clubs had reached an agreement, but we could not reach a deal on the player's pay"

Source: piazzadellaliberta.it
Translation: Conn, Laziofever

July 16th

From Auronzo di Cadore.

More then 200 supporters are following SS Lazio since the first day in Auronzo and more are coming everyday to visit the training camp.
This afternoon the first match against a local Team in the Auronzo stadium that is already sell out: 1.200.-
By Michele from Auronzo

Date, 16th july, 2008

Grigioni stunned by Carrizo

Adalberto Grigioni, the Lazio goalkeepers manager, was enthusiastic about Carrizo after the first training session with the Argentinean goalkeeper: "Carrizo is very powerful and very fast; despite him being not used to the European kind of training, he has already showed great commitment thanks to his characteristic dedication to the work". About his assimilation of the Lazio's defensive schemes, Grigioni has no doubt about the success: "With a three players defense, the goalkeeper has only to follow one defender, but the rest remains unchanged for him". Concerning, on the other hand, the well known exploits of Carrizo, Grigioni reassured the fans: "I've already told Carrizo that in Italy it's better not to risk in such ways".
Grigioni also pointed at the improvements made by Muslera, and the great potential of Degré: "Fernando understood what's needed in Italian football; after having worked a lot on technical issues, he is now mature. Keep an eye on Degré too, because he has a lot of potential". Finally, Grigioni talked about Berni: "The club and Rossi have made precise choices. For his own sake, and given his qualities, I hope he can find a club where he can play with continuity".


source: lazialita.com

translation: Conn, Laziofever

July 16th

welcome to stephen Lichsteiner.

The new Lazio player is landed in Rome from Switzerland today-
Tomorrow the first check up at the Pidiea Hospital then visit in Formello.

By Piazza della Liberta'

Date, 16th July, 2008

Lazio-Bellunese: The statistics

Today Lazio played the first match of the season in the trainingcamp in Auronzo di Cadore. The opponents was Rappresentativo Bellunese.

S.S Lazio-Rappresentativo Bellunese 8-0

Lazio (first half) Carrizo - Siviglia - Rozehnal - Cribari - Belleri - Dabo - Ledesma - Meghni - Kolarov - Pandev - Zaratè

Lazio (second half) Muslera - Diakitè - Tuia - Radu - Faraoni - Mudingayi - Firmani - Cinelli (Mendicino) - Manfredini - Foggia - Makinwa, Trainer:Rossi

Rappresentativo Bellunese: Antole - A. Auberti - Lotti - Zoldan - Santin - Faso - Uberti - Da Rold - Gavaretti -D`Inea - Viel, The bench: Bee - Sella - Galli - Zanelli - Serafini - De Cesero - Viel, Trainer:De Bona

Goals : Zaratè (5), Pandev (2), Ledesma



Source : www.piazzadellaliberta.it

By Sgt. Pepper, LF-Team

Amnesty International with Gabriele Sandri's family against the lack of information

While waiting for the start of the trial, which should begin in September, and in a moment where Italians seem to have forgotten what had happened eight months ago, Amnesty International has included the facts connected to the death of Gabriele among the cases under control in Italy, involving the respect of the human rights.
"The 11 November 2007, Gabriele Sandri, a 26 years old guy, was killed by a bulled shot by a policeman. When he was hit, Gabriele was in a car with some friends, leaving a service station; they were heading to Milan to follow the Lazio match against Inter. On the case, enquiries are being undertaken." This is the sentence published on the official website of the International organisation.


source: Lazialita.com
translation: Conn, Laziofever

"Dear Lazio, I'll miss you"


After three seasons in Rome, Gabi Mudingayi leaves Lazio for Bologna. The operation will be closed at around five millions euro (it's likely that this amount will include the second half of Meghni too). In an exclusive interview to Lazialita.it, Mudingayi talks about his last day as Laziale, and thanks all the biancocelesti fans: "They have always supported me".

I: You seem very sad.
"I'm very sad - he says - I felt Laziale deep inside me, and I thought I could stay here until the end of my career. The thought of leaving Rome, my teammates and the fans makes me very sad".

I: When did you find out about the attention from Bologna?
"A few days ago my agent told me about that, but I thought it was just a rumour. I didn't think it was serious".

I: Then what happened?
"Yesterday I talked to Lotito and he confirmed the will of the club to bring the negotiations forward. Moreover, he told me that Lazio could not guarantee me with a spot in the starting eleven. Anyway, I want to stress the fact that I never asked for a spot in the starting eleven. I only complained about the treatment that I was given at the end of the past season. Afterwards, I started the preseason training sure to be able to play my cards, but it won't be like that now".

I: This summer you could end your contract with Lazio by exploiting the article 17, but you didn't do it.
"A form of respect towards Lazio. When I arrived I was welcomed in a great way from everyone. The fans always sided with me. I had been told about many bad things about the Lazio fans, but it was all false. They were always very nice to me and I will never forget their chants in the stadium".

I: You've started this season with Lazio. What's your opinion on the newcomers?
"Carrizo is very strong and confident. Zarate has great skills. I'm sorry to leave because I'm sure Lazio will do very well this season"

I: Did you have the chance to talk to Rossi?
"We saluted each other on the first day; in the last days we only talked about tactics. I was waiting for a few days to meet up and clarify what had happened in June between the two of us"

I: A new adventure for you is about to start.
"I'm happy about the interest from Bologna. I wanted to stay at Lazio, but then I understood the situation: on the one hand there was a club that wanted to sell me; on the other, a club that wanted me. So, i decided to leave."


source: lazialita.it
translation: Conn, Laziofever

Date, 19th July, 2008

Lazio-Auronzo 7-0

Lazio´s second trainingmatch finished 7-0 against a representative side from Auronzo di Cadore. Two goals each by Goran Pandev and the youngster Mendicino. Kolarov scored from one of his trademark freekicks. Mauri was tried in central midfield and scored as well, while Lazio´s new Argentine attatcker, Mauro Zaratè continued his great start from a few days ago by scoring again.

Lazio´s starting line up: Carrizo - Siviglia - Cribari - Radu - Belleri - Dabo - Ledesma - Mauri - Kolarov - Pandev - Zaratè.
Source : www.lazialita.it

Text by Sgt. Pepper, LF-Team

Date, 21st July, 2008

Lazio: Tuia, Kozak and the other youngsters

Generation 1989 and 1990. The road to succes goes through Alessandro Tuia, central defender with his future already assured. He turned 18 in June, has a five year contract in order to keep him at the club, a stamp as the future Nesta, which makes him one to look out for and he had a brutal injury to his shoulder. He is taking part in his second consecutive trainingcamp with the first team and he has Delio Rossi´s faith. Tuia is the leader of Lazio´s new growing baby-group. They are players in all positions. A goalkeeper like Degrè, a central midfielder like Cinelli, a right back like Faraoni, a fast attacker like Mendicino and a tall strong striker like the Czeck Kozak, the latest acquisition who will soon join the group.

Tuia - ahead of the others. In him the coach foresee a natural talent and a real character. He is considered the alternative to Rozehnal in this first fase of the trainingcamp. He is a central defender and represents the future Lazio defence. He is being inserted gradually in the team and this season he could be called up quite often. In Auronzo di Cadore he has fans only for him. There are a few members from his family, who follow him closely, there is his mum, who encourages him and there are a few friends, who have come from Civitacastellana (Viterbo). They have put up the only banner attached to the net around the pitch and that banner has his name on it: "Forza Alex", it says in huge letters. Tuia works well, knowing that he has to stay humble. But he also knows that the club counts on him and that this gives him a responsibility.

Mendicino - he was put on last Saturday in the second trainingmatch of the preseason: Two goals like Pandev, fast moves and runs, just like he showed a great technique. Ettore Mendicino did well and showed what he is made of. He still has to grow, compared to Tuia, but he is living the call up to the first team and has done that with maximum professionalism.

Faraoni - he is in the National Team of his age group and is playing as a right back. He dreams of taking the same road as De Silvestri has done. In the meantime he runs chilometres on the pitch and never gives up in training. Marco Davide Faraoni is practically born with Lazio. He can also play as a central defender, but he loves to show himself on the flank. Among his greatest qualities is his speed.

Degrè - he is the third keeper in Lazio, and the first keeper in the Primavera team. He trains together with Carrizo and Muslera. He is considered one of the most promising keepers in France. Degré closely follows the instruction of the goalkeeper coach Grigioni and since one week he is learning from the talented J.P Carrizo.

Cinelli - If you look carefully, he looks a lot like Zaratè. Their faces are similar, but Cinelli is a central midfielder and has been called to the trainingcamp 2008/09 by Delio Rossi. He is always waiting for a call to the National Team of his age group. It´s one of his dreams this season.

Kozak - he will soon become a member of the group. He is the surprise purchase, the youngster in whom the club have decided to invest. Libor Kozak is going to live his first Italian experience. He is very young, but is considered a very talented attacker. Rossi will find out during the Under 19 European Championship. With the Czeck Republic he is called as one of the protagonists.

Source : www.piazzadellaliberta.it

Translated by Sgt. Pepper, LF-Team

Date, 22nd July, 2008

Seasontickets: 10.000 sold

S.S Lazio have announced that the sale has now passed the number of 10.000 seasontickets sold.

Source : www.sslazio.it

Translated by Sgt. Pepper, LF-Team

Digos Police Chief: “Irriducibili did not know about where the money came”

The story involving the Chinaglia’s attempt to take over Lazio, which had already led to the several arrests in the past (including the four Irriducibili leaders) has seen today important developments. The Rome’s tribunal judges have emitted a custody determination for ten people; among them, there are Giorgio Chinaglia and his spokeman Giuseppe Bellantonio. Chinaglia, however, has not been taken into jail, since he is still in USA.

After the previous 2006 investigation by the Digos police, the judges had charged several people for financial manipulation. While that trial is still ongoing, further investigations have led to today’s determination, with the more serious charge of money laundering.
The enquiry showed that a crucial role was played by Giuseppe Diana, the boss of a gas company and linked to the Naples underworld Casalesi clan. He had already attemped twice to sponsor Lazio in order to launder the Casalesi’s money.
Before turning their eyes to Lazio, the Casalesi had already tried to take over some football club in the past, however without success.

“At the moment there is no evidence – said the Digos Chief Lamberto Giannini – that the fans knew about where the money came from. In any case, the Camorra attempt to take over a football club is something new, an important move from the organized crime”



Source: lazialita.it

Translation: Conn, Laziofever