Serie A 2004-2005 #13 De ontknoping!

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Wat een dag voor Napels is het geweest. De hartstochtelijke stad was al dagenlang in de ban van de mogelijke komst van zijn verloren zoon. Maar niemand geloofde werkelijk dat hij ook zou komen. Totdat het bericht rond half één 's middags kwam dat hij was geland op vliegveld Capodichino. Er brak een chaos uit in de stad. Vanuit het centrum trokken fans op scooters in lange colonnes naar San Paolo, waar een jacht op kaartjes ontstond.

Kaartjes, die een dag eerder nog voor 5, 50 euro van de hand gingen, wisselden voor het tienvoudige van dat bedrag van eigenaar. Het stadion raakte in een mum van tijd alsnog uitverkocht. Bijna 80.000 fans waren gisteren de gelukkigen op een historische avond. Vooraf zei jubilaris Ferrara, die zijn oude vriend in de armen sloot: ,,Het is fantastisch hem weer te zien. Helemaal nu hij weer in goede fysieke gezondheid is. Zijn komst is het mooiste cadeau. Voor mij en voor Napels. Maradona heeft mij laten winnen, hij heeft Napels laten winnen. Hij is onvergetelijk, uniek. Voor hem lag al dagenlang het shirt met nummer 10 klaar.''

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Op vrijdag 10 juni 2005 17:16 schreef methodmich het volgende:
Collina fluit in één van de play-offs ook zijn laatste duel. Nooit meer priemende ogen.

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Op vrijdag 10 juni 2005 11:52 schreef -Vaduz- het volgende:
Fantastisch is dat geweest zeg, als hij 30 oktober daadwerkelijk z'n kicksen nog een keer aantrekt moet je er als liefhebber zeker naartoe gaan Digger!

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Serie A: 2005-06 calendar drawn up

The new Serie A season will kick off on Sunday August 28 and conclude on May 14, with five midweek rounds.

The campaign will kick off on Saturday August 20 with the Italian Supercup clash between Scudetto holders Juventus and the winners of the Coppa Italia, which will be either Inter or Roma.

Today the Lega Calcio drew up the basic structure of the Italian season and there will be five midweek rounds – all of them on a Wednesday. They are September 21, October 26, December 21, January 18 and February 8.

Space will be left for the remaining World Cup qualifiers and a potential play-off to reach the tournament in Germany. These rest weekends will be on September 4, October 9 and November 13.

The full fixture list will not be drawn up until around a month before the season kicks off.

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Op vrijdag 10 juni 2005 19:23 schreef Elegantly Wasted het volgende:
Dan scoort Juve iig nooit meer een buitenspel goal en eindigen de wedstrijden van Milan bij een gelijke danwel negatieve score voor de Milanezen ook exact op de 90 minuten

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Op dinsdag 14 juni 2005 12:07 schreef DIGGER het volgende:
En Alex del Piero is sinds zondag een getrouwd man, met Sonia Amoruso, heimelijk getrouwd voor slechts 12 gasten in een klein kerkje in Turijn.
Jammer voor Marty....

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Op dinsdag 14 juni 2005 12:08 schreef DIGGER het volgende:

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Op dinsdag 14 juni 2005 12:11 schreef DIGGER het volgende:
Kun je gelijk je Italiaans weer oefenen

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Op dinsdag 14 juni 2005 12:29 schreef -Vaduz- het volgende:

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*Weer wat Italiaanse woorden aan woordenschat toegevoegd heeft

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Op woensdag 15 juni 2005 08:01 schreef DIGGER het volgende:
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Op donderdag 16 juni 2005 19:03 schreef pfaf het volgende:
Dat SS niets van Maradona's terugkeer in Napels liet zien.

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Op vrijdag 17 juni 2005 10:11 schreef -Vaduz- het volgende:
Doed Napoli goed, ze hebben Ascoli toch maar even in de uitwedstrijd gepakt. Hoe denk je over de finale Digger?

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Op donderdag 16 juni 2005 21:41 schreef pfaf het volgende:
Ze blijven me verbazen daar in Napels, wįt zou ik die club graag in de Serie A terug willen zien.

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Omkoopschandaal promotie Genua

De politie heeft voorzitter Enrico Preziosi van Genua aangehouden voor verhoor. Diens voetbalclub promoveerde vorige week naar de Serie A na winst tegen Venetiė.

Algemeen directeur Pino Pagliari van Venetiė werd dinsdag aangehouden met 250.000 euro cash in een tas op de achterbank van zijn auto. Daardoor dreigt het succes van Genua een wrange bijsmaak te krijgen.

Voorzitter Enrico Preziosi, zijn zoon Matteo en directeur Stefano Capozucca zijn officieel beschuldigd van omkoping. De laatste en beslissende wedstrijd in de Serie B tegen Venetiė, die op 11 juni werd gespeeld en eindigde in een 3-2 overwinning voor Genua, is besmet verklaard. De nederlaag maakte voor Venetiė niets meer uit, de club was al gedegradeerd.

Pagliara kon geen overtuigende verklaring geven voor de herkomst van het geld, dat werd aangetroffen bij een zogenaamd toevallige controle langs de snelweg van Milaan naar Venetie.

In werkelijkheid wisten de agenten al wat ze zouden vinden, omdat ze een telefoongesprek hadden afgeluisterd tussen Pagliara en een topman van Genua, die hem verzocht om naar hem toe te komen 'om onze zaken even af te wikkelen'.

Het onderzoek begon nadat de politie vreemde gesprekken had afgeluisterd op de mobiele telefoon van Massimo Barbagallo, een aanvaller van Venetiė wiens toestel al langer werd afgetapt omdat hij wordt verdacht van het manipuleren van uitslagen ten behoeve van de clandestiene toto.

Kort voor de wedstrijd tegen Genua werd Barabagallo opgebeld door een speler van Genua en door directeur Capozucca, die in verhulde termen een akkoord voorstelden, dat 'heel veel rozen voor iedereen' beloofde. Op grond daarvan vroeg en kreeg de politie toestemming om afluisterapparatuur aan te brengen in Barabagallo's hotelkamer in Genua.

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Op zaterdag 18 juni 2005 21:50 schreef -Vaduz- het volgende:
Nog steeds 2-0, ze zitten in de 62e minuut. Dat gaat de goede kant op!

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Op zaterdag 18 juni 2005 20:59 schreef PirE het volgende:
Hebben jullie dit al gelezen/gehoord?

Uit het AD van vandaag.
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Lijkt mij dat dit nog wel een staartje zal krijgen.

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Van der Meyde shown exit

Andy Van der Meyde is looking for a new club after Inter told him he is no longer needed at the San Siro.

The Dutchman has struggled to settle with the outfit and his two-year stint in Milan will end this summer.

"I’ve been told that I am not a part of their plans for the future," the international winger revealed.

"There is no space for me in the team. They’ve offered me a few solutions but nothing has been decided yet."

Van der Meyde, who arrived from Ajax in 2003, has numerous options available to him after being linked with a host of clubs.

Everton and Middlesbrough are keen on him in the Premiership, while he could be offered to Valencia in exchange for Stefano Fiore.

The midfielder could also remain in Italy though as Roma and Fiorentina have been associated with his swoop.

Inter are likely to replace the 24-year-old with Real Madrid winger Santiago Solari, who could complete his move over the next week.

The Milan giants also want to sign Roma wide-man Amantino Mancini in an effort to finally solve their width problems.

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Op maandag 20 juni 2005 09:02 schreef -Vaduz- het volgende:
Jammer van Napoli inderdaad, ze kwamen net iets tekort. Volgend jaar moet het met wat versterkingen zeker lukken.

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Avellino - Chris Lenders, geboren in Maasbree, is freelance journalist in Napels. Samen met vijf vrienden brengt hij als 'Napoli-fan' een bezoek aan het beladen duel in en tegen Avellino. Promoveert de oude club van Maradona naar de Serie B? Een verslag van een bizarre dag.
,,Napels eet, drinkt en ademt voetbal.'' Mario van 'Bar 2000' kijkt serieus terwijl hij speciaal voor mij langzaam en duidelijk spreekt. ,,De wedstrijd van vandaag is de belangrijkste van het jaar, Napels hoort niet in de Serie C.'' Het is zondagmorgen 19 juni 2005. Avellino - Napoli staat op het affiche. De zo begeerde bevrijding uit de donkere kerkers van het Italiaanse betaalde voetbal is het doel.

Na de begrotingsproblemen, ontdekt eind vorig jaar in de serie B, is Napoli teruggezet naar de Serie C. Een schande voor de stad. Woedend hebben de tifosi tijdens een massale protestactie hun seizoenkaarten verbrand. Maar het voetbal is Napels te dierbaar. Ze verlangt terug naar de successen eind jaren tachtig. Aan de hand van God Maradona werd Napoli twee keer de grootste van Italiė en won het een UEFA Cup.

Vergane glorie. De club is diep gevallen. De wedstrijd in en tegen aartsvijand Avellino is de laatste van het seizoen. Een beslissende heen- en terugwedstrijd voor een plaats in de Serie B. Vorige week zondag eindigde de thuiswedstrijd in het kolkende San Paolo stadion, tot aan de nok toe gevuld met 85.000 uitzinnigen, in een uiterst teleurstellende 0-0. De confrontatie is beladen. Het stadion in Avellino draagt een gitzwarte herinnering met zich mee. In 2003 viel een jonge supporter van Napoli van een hoge muur, opgejaagd door tientallen Avellino-fans. Hij overleed later in het ziekenhuis.

Om ons heen loopt de stad leeg. De snelweg van Napels naar Avellino is van de supporters. Letterlijk. Dertigduizend Napolitanen reizen hun ploeg achterna. Slechts een kleine zevenduizend hebben een kaartje kunnen bemachtigen. De honderden politieagenten bij de blokkades laten alleen de wagens door waarvan de inzittenden een kaartje voor de wedstrijd kunnen tonen. De mensen zonder kaartje worden teruggestuurd. Ze pikken het niet en gaan op de vuist met de oproerpolitie. Ik ben onder de indruk. Bang. Maar ik laat het niet merken aan de anderen. Voorbij de blokkades voeren we onze snelheid op tot honderdtachtig per uur. We lijken te zweven, vliegen van de linker naar de rechter rijstrook en terug. Harde beatmuziek schalt uit de open ramen. Ik werp een blik door de voorruit. Een zee van blauwe vlaggen boven het asfalt. Mijn hart klopt in mijn keel. Vandaag moet het gebeuren.

Vijf minuten voor het begin van de wedstrijd in Avellino wordt het onrustig in het grauwe betonnen uitvak. Onze leider is gearriveerd. Een man met een indrukwekkend postuur loopt trots de trap af. Een lange paardenstaart en een gitzwarte snor. Zijn dikke pens hangt over een legerbroek. Zijn aankomst blijkt voor de Napoli-supporters het sein om wakker te worden. Met een staande ovatie begroet de harde kern hun leider. Hij loopt naar voren, er is speciaal voor hem een schavot geplaatst op de tribune. Hij klimt op een trap en neemt een microfoon in de hand. Terwijl hij spreekt slaan de aanwezigen in het vak de armen om elkaars schouders. Mijn beide buurmannen omarmen mij. De leider schreeuwt en zwaait zijn hand de lucht in. Zevenduizend mensen springen tegelijk op, arm in arm. Ze zingen hun liederen, de tribune trilt, de klanken galmen tegen de muren. Ik voel me onderdeel van een leger, de man met de lange haren is de generaal. Even later besluit ik dat het zo is. Dit is een leger. Dit is geen voetbalwedstrijd, maar een strijd om leven en dood. Degene die de tifosi het leven schenkt, is God. De taferelen rondom het bezoek van Diego Armando Maradona vorige week lijken nu opeens logisch en rationeel. Ik geloofde niet wat ik zag. Nu wel. Het is vier uur. De spelers komen het veld op, de wedstrijd gaat beginnen. ,,Ik heb angst'', zegt Maurizio nog. De fluit klinkt. De bal rolt, er is geen weg meer terug. Nu moet het gebeuren. Maar het gaat mis. Drie minuten voor rust scoort Avellino 1-0. En onmiddellijk breekt de pleuris uit. In het Napoli-vak wordt een vuurpijl afgeschoten richting eretribune. De mensen stuiven uit elkaar als een kudde op hol geslagen paarden. Flessen, blikken en stokken vliegen over en weer tussen de supportersgroepen. Dit is oorlog. Drie meter links van mij valt een Bengaalse fakkel in de nek van een ME'er. Hij zakt in elkaar. Tot overmaat van ramp wordt het 2-0 voor Avellino en speelt Napoli met tien man verder omdat Bonomi van het veld wordt gestuurd. De laatste vijf minuten rest er alleen nog hoop. Maar verder dan de 2-1 komt Napoli niet. Een explosie van geweld volgt. Het duel eindigt in een enorme chaos als honderden tifosi over de hekken springen. Ze bestormen het veld terwijl de wedstrijd nog bezig is. De spelers vluchten naar binnen. De ME raakt op en buiten het veld slaags met de supporters. Na tien minuten wordt de laatste minuut uitgespeeld. Het is voorbij. Aan de westzijde begint de ME met het schoonvegen van de tribune. Terwijl we teleurgesteld en zwijgend de trap aflopen, klinken in de verte de harde dreunen van vuurwerkbommen. Ik denk terug aan de sfeer voor de wedstrijd. In slechts negentig minuten werd kracht hoop, werd hoop teleurstelling en werd teleurstelling geweld. Zes mannen zwijgen in een kleine Punto. De radio staat uit. We luisteren naar het gezoem van de banden op het wegdek. Ik kijk naar de zijkant van het strak vertrokken gezicht van Maurizio, zijn lippen bewegen: ,,een dolk zit diep in mij.''

Napels huilt. Nog een seizoen van ultieme vernedering voor de armzalige erfenis van Diego Maradona. Maar ook volgend jaar zijn ze er weer. Stadion San Paolo, bomvol met trotse Napolitanen. Mario heeft gelijk. Napels eet, drinkt en ademt voetbal. Altijd en overal.

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Op dinsdag 21 juni 2005 13:21 schreef kollie het volgende:
Leuk verhaal
dit soort verhalen wil ik vaker lezen

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Op woensdag 22 juni 2005 10:24 schreef Dylan Dog het volgende:

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Lees dan eens "Een seizoen met Hellas Verona" van Tim Parks...

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Op woensdag 22 juni 2005 12:21 schreef DIGGER het volgende:
DD: http://www.tuttonapoli.net/vis.php?idnotizia=10714

Een stukje over de financiele problemen van veel Serie B clubs, waardoro Napoli wel eens komend seizoen terug in de Serie B zou kunnen geraken.

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Op woensdag 22 juni 2005 10:24 schreef Dylan Dog het volgende:

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Lees dan eens "Een seizoen met Hellas Verona" van Tim Parks...

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Op woensdag 22 juni 2005 14:28 schreef ChAoZ het volgende:

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Er is ook zo'n boek over Castel di Sangro: Het wonder van Castel di Sangro van Joe McGinniss. Ook erg de moeite waard

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Op woensdag 22 juni 2005 12:11 schreef DIGGER het volgende:
Transfergeruchten/nieuws:

- Als Fiorentina niet definitief wil happen op Miccoli (Juve nog steeds voor 50% eigenaar), dan is volgens zijn agent Roma een serieuze gegadigde.

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Op donderdag 23 juni 2005 12:25 schreef DIGGER het volgende:
Als er maar voldoende failliet gaan zodat Napoli komend seizoen terug in B speelt

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Italian champions Juventus have completed deals to keep Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved and French defender Lilian Thuram with the club until 2008. Juve said in a statement the pair had signed two-year extensions to their contracts, which were due to run out at the end of next season.

Nedved, European Footballer of the Year in 2003, previously suggested he could retire in 2006 but the new deal means the 32-year-old's contract now runs for three more seasons. However, Czech news agency CTK quoted Nedved's agent Zdenek Nehoda as saying the 32-year-old had reserved the right to end his contract with the Turin club at the end of any season.

Both players joined Juventus in 2001 with central defender Thuram arriving from Parma and Nedved bought from Lazio. The pair have been a key part of three title successes with Juve, including last season's victory under coach Fabio Capello.

Nedved was instrumental in helping the Czech side reach the Euro 2004 semi-finals in Portugal but he retired from the national team last year. Czech fans hope he may return for the final stages of the qualifying campaign for next year's World Cup in Germany. The Czechs trail Group One leaders Netherlands by a point.

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Op woensdag 22 juni 2005 10:24 schreef Dylan Dog het volgende:

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Lees dan eens "Een seizoen met Hellas Verona" van Tim Parks...

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Op vrijdag 24 juni 2005 12:16 schreef zjroentje het volgende:

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Vast en zeker niet in de bibliotheek te verkrijgen?

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Op vrijdag 24 juni 2005 16:55 schreef methodmich het volgende:
Bol.com heeft hem vast wel zjroentje.

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Zeman to lead Parma revolution?

Parma are set for massive changes as a Swiss company is in final takeover talks that could bring in Zdenek Zeman and ex-Roma director Franco Baldini.

The Tanzi family has been trying to sell the club ever since the Parmalat empire was plunged into uncertainty by a financial scandal. This week administrator Luca Baraldi resigned, paving the way for the new owners – said to be Swiss company Ticino Hosting.

The IT outfit is owned by Naples-born Gaetano Valenza, who has been working in Switzerland for the last 20 years. Sources claim the deal will be finalised on June 30.

With this influx of cash will come a new Coach and staff, so newspapers have suggested talks are in full swing for Zeman to take the bench.

The former Lecce and Lazio boss had been heavily linked with Roma and Brescia, but could be enticed by the promise of more Serie A football at the Stadio Tardini.

Parma’s team will also need to be restructured and the man to organise this revolution is Franco Baldini, who earlier this year resigned as Roma’s director of sport.

“There is a good chance I’ll join Parma,” confessed Baldini. “Everything depends on the timing of the situation with the new ownership. It does seem to be a solid option for me and I’d gladly give up my holiday time if it meant getting started on this new job.”

Baldini walked out on the Giallorossi following a difference of opinion on their transfer strategy with de facto President Rosella Sensi. He was dismayed that the club was trying to build bridges with arch rivals Juventus and Milan.

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Il Genoa rischia la C1

ANTEPRIMA - "In caso di sentenza calcistica negativa, bene che gli vada, il Genoa rischia di restare in B" perché secondo la gravitą del presunto "illecito" il Consiglio Federale potrebbe persino relegare il Genoa in C.

Gli atti dei magistrati consegnati al capo dell'Ufficio indagini federali Italo Pappa sancirebbero la B al Genoa di Preziosi. Per responsabilitą "diretta e oggettiva" del club ligure nell'illecito sportivo di Genoa-Venezia. Č questa l'ipotesi scaturita da una attenta e comparata lettura del codice di giustizia del calcio rispetto alle indiscrezioni sulle indagini dei carabinieri e sui riscontri dei sostituti procuratori genovesi Arena e Lari. Ma alcuni giuristi affermano che "in caso di sentenza calcistica negativa, bene che gli vada, il Genoa rischia di restare in B" perché secondo la gravitą del presunto "illecito" il Consiglio Federale potrebbe persino relegare il Genoa ancora pił in basso: retrocederlo in C1.

Ma c'č persino dell'altro, sempre stando alle indiscrezioni sugli atti passati dai magistrati al generale Pappa. Perché sussisterebbero altre responsabilitą "oggettive" di Preziosi junior e del dirigente Stefano Capozucca. Per i dirigenti ipoteticamente(per ora) "responsabili" dell'illecito sportivo scatterebbe "una squalifica per un periodo minimo di tre anni".

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Op vrijdag 24 juni 2005 16:58 schreef Dylan Dog het volgende:

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Moggi: We want Vieira

Juve director general Luciano Moggi has confirmed they’re ready to push for Patrick Vieira and are playing the waiting game with Antonio Cassano.

“I think that Juventus are more willing to make a play for a midfielder rather than Cassano, as this is the area we most need to strengthen,” he told Turin-based newspaper ‘Tuttosport’. “If Vieira was on the market then we’d already have made a bid. He’s undoubtedly a champion, but Arsenal don’t want to release him.”

This might not be entirely true, as the Frenchman is said to be increasingly unhappy with the lack of European success at Highbury. He will be out of contract in 2007 and, as he approaches 30, is eager to test himself in Serie A again following a brief spell at Milan under Fabio Capello.

The money to bring Vieira in could come from another Premiership club, as Chelsea have made an offer for David Trezeguet.

“We have spoken to the Stamford Bridge side, certainly,” confirmed Moggi. “It was the same kind of conversation we had with Real Madrid for Gianluigi Buffon. We answered that our stars are not for sale.”

The transfer guru is notorious for manipulating the media and it is widely believed Trezeguet will leave Turin this summer. If Chelsea are willing to pay £20m for the oft-injured Frenchman, then that cash could be re-routed to sign Vieira and perhaps even Cassano.

“At the moment I have to say that Cassano will stay at Roma. If by August 31 he was still available and the Giallorossi didn’t expect £13m, then we might reconsider the situation.”

There are new reports that Real Madrid are reviving their interest in the fiery youngster and would appease Roma by offering to keep him at the Olimpico on loan until 2006. With this in mind, Juve are trying to resolve the status of Fabrizio Miccoli, Enzo Maresca and Giorgio Chiellini – all part-owned by Fiorentina – to use them as part of their transfer deals.

Marcelo Zalayeta is another valuable option on the market to cut down some of these superstar prices.

“Zalayeta has asked us for a meeting and would gladly stay at Juve for life, but he is frustrated at spending so much time on the bench,” concluded Moggi. “I understand his position, although it isn’t easy for us to part with such a good player.”

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Inter enquire after Vucinic

Lecce announced they have told Inter that Mirko Vucinic is not for sale after the San Siro giants made enquiries.

“The Nerazzurri did contact us to ask about Vucinic and whether he was available for transfer,” revealed director Carlo Regalia on ‘Radio Radio’. “We explained that we have no intention of releasing him.”

Vucinic has made quite an impact on Serie A since Lecce’s top scorer Valeri Bojinov moved to Fiorentina in January, netting 19 goals in 28 appearances.

Milan are also said to have shown an interest in the Serb, but he seems set to stay on at the Stadio Via del Mare.

“I told Vucinic to remember that the most difficult year is the one where you must confirm your talents,” added Regalia. “He told me he’ll gladly stick with us.”

Lecce have a long history of selling their top stars for a good price, such as Javier Ernesto Chevanton and Bojinov, so the move is not entirely out of the question.

“The problem is that his wages are just £100,000 per season. If someone comes in with an offer of £1.4m, then Vucinic won’t be quite as happy to remain with Lecce.”

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Lazio bid for Bolano

Lazio are interested in Parma midfielder Jorge Bolano, while Espanyol man Toni Soldevilla is preparing to move to the Stadio Tardini.

The Biancocelesti have reportedly already lodged an offer for Colombian Bolano, who has spent the last six years in Italy with Perugia, Sampdoria and Lecce.

The 28-year-old has been specifically requested by new Coach Delio Rossi (pictured), who already worked with the player at the Stadio Via del Mare in 2003-04.

It’s claimed there is a £1m price-tag on Bolano’s head, so Lazio are more likely to sign him on a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Parma are looking to bring in a new defender to replace Daniele Bonera, who is expected to move on to Juventus in the summer.

Toni Soldevilla will be out of contract from Espanyol in 2006 and wants to make the move on loan for the final year.

“I will join an Italian club, but for the moment I cannot say anything more,” explained the Spaniard. “At the moment, the important thing is for me to leave Spain and start a new chapter in my life. I hope to have the same success I had here.”

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Pizarro and Ricardinho for Roma

David Pizarro has confirmed his desire to join Luciano Spalletti at Roma, while the club is also in talks for Brazilian midfielder Ricardinho.

“David was already interested in joining the Giallorossi before, let alone now that Spalletti is in charge,” explained his agent Fernando Hidalgo.

The Chilean midfielder has also been linked with Juventus and Inter over the last six months, but seems to have set his heart on the Stadio Olimpico.

“Udinese know that he wants to leave. As soon as a concrete offer is received, we will go to the directors and put pen to paper. Roma are without a shadow of doubt his preferred option.”

Pizarro is not the only South American who is of interest to the Giallorossi, as reports suggest they are in negotiations for Ricardinho.

The 29-year-old Santos midfielder is considered to be a perfect replacement for Emerson and already has an EC passport. His price-tag is £4.4m, but Roma face competition from Real Madrid and Turkish outfit Fenerbahce.

Talks are also continuing with Diego Placente, who is out of contract from Bayer Leverkusen. The 28-year-old left-back’s agents have been in the city since Friday and it’s believed the final details will be whittled down on Monday.

Completing this signature quickly is an imperative, as there is the possibility that FIFA will impose a ban on Roma’s overseas transfer activity as a result of the Philippe Mexes saga. If their appeal against Auxerre’s protest is not successful, this could stop them signing new players for a year.

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Makinwa: I'll join Inter on Monday

Nigerian sensation Stephen Makinwa has told a television station that he expects to be wearing the Inter jersey by Monday.

“I hope that my move to the Nerazzurri is completed on Monday,” said the striker. “I am very happy to have reached this stage of negotiations so quickly.”

The 21-year-old has made quite an impact on Serie A since joining Atalanta in the January transfer window, scoring six goals that almost saved them from relegation, and is still co-owned by the Bergamo club and Genoa.

He had been heavily linked with Milan and Palermo, but his friendship with fellow Nigerian Obafemi Martins proved to be the key.

“I chose Inter because it is my dream to play for a big club where I can challenge for the Champions’ League and Scudetto. Besides, I’ll have no problem settling in if I can hook up with my good friend Martins.”

However, with so many strikers already at Roberto Mancini’s disposal and his similarity in style to Martins, it is possible that Makinwa will be loaned out to gain some more top flight experience.

“Nobody has spoken to me about spending time at another club,” assured the former Modena hitman. “As far as I can see, that isn’t going to be an issue.”

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Mancini turns his back on Roma

Amantino Mancini’s new agent has confirmed that the Brazilian has no intention of staying at the Stadio Olimpico, alerting Juve, Inter and Real Madrid.

“Amantino wants to leave Roma,” announced new representative Gilmar Veloz. “At this moment in time he is not at the centre of any negotiations, but the club knows full well what his intentions are and he has already put in a transfer request.”

Mancini was a gamble when he was signed two seasons ago as a replacement for Marcos Cafu, as he had spent most of the previous campaign on the bench at Serie B minnows Venezia.

However, he turned into one of their most impressive players and scored some spectacular goals, including a backheel flick in the Rome derby.

It has become clear for several weeks that he wishes to move on and even changed representative – taking on Emerson’s agent Veloz – to facilitate the next step in his career.

Inter, Real Madrid and Juventus have all expressed an interest in the winger, although reports suggest Mancini wishes to join Fabio Capello and Emerson in Turin.

The situation could yet turn ugly, as he only renewed his contract with the Giallorossi a few months ago. “I wasn’t his manager at the time,” explained Veloz. “At this stage, it’s all up to Roma.”

Should Juventus fail to capture Mancini, then they are looking overseas for viable alternatives. These include Arsenal man Robert Pires and Real Madrid starlet Guti.

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Sheva "offered to Real Madrid"

Transfer guru Ernesto Bronzetti has revealed that Milan once offered Andriy Shevchenko to Real Madrid, while Walter Samuel is on the verge of joining Inter.

“I was on the boat on the coast of Ibiza with Real President Florentino Perez and Rossoneri Vice-President Adriano Galliani when Shevchenko was offered to us,” revealed the consultant. “The striker was coming off a difficult period of his career, but Perez preferred to sign Ronaldo instead.”

As Ronaldo left Inter in 2002 and Shevchenko had scored just 14 Serie A goals that season, it is easy to track back to the time of this sensational offer.

Real and Chelsea have repeatedly made £30m bids for the Ukrainian in recent years and all have been rejected out of hand by Galliani. There were even reports that Ronaldo was interested in a return to Serie A football.

“It’s all talk! Ronaldo and David Beckham are the only players they will never sell because they are talented and precious commodities on a media level.”

Bronzetti continues to work for Madrid and gave the ‘Corriere dello Sport’ newspaper some insight into the rumoured double move for Walter Samuel and Santiago Solari.

“The deal to bring Samuel and Solari to Inter should be completed on Monday or Tuesday. We are waiting for the Confederations Cup to end, as Samuel is a consummate professional and wants to concentrate on Argentina’s campaign.”

The Santiago Bernabeu outfit has also been linked with a bid for Antonio Cassano, but again Bronzetti believes otherwise.

“The only Coach who can control Cassano is Fabio Capello, so he’ll go to Juventus. I expect Roma’s Amantino Mancini to do the same.”

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Brescia zoom in on Zeman

Newspapers in Italy claim that Parma have agreed a deal with Zdenek Zeman, but Brescia insist they are going to make one last stab for his services.

“I have been tracking this Coach for the last 20 years,” confessed Brescia President Gino Corioni. “I still believe we can bring him to the Stadio Rigamonti. We are courting him openly and if Zeman doesn’t come now, then he never will.”

The Rondinelle are looking to rebuild following their relegation to Serie B, but face stiff competition from top flight outfit Parma.

“We have had a few problems in negotiations over the last few days, but hope to have a final answer next week.”

President Corioni also made an intriguing statement on star striker Andrea Caracciolo, who has been linked with Juventus, Lazio and Roma. “I believe that Palermo is in his destiny,” said the patron.

Another player unwilling to stay with Brescia in Serie B is Luigi Di Biagio, who in his time with the club has developed from a midfielder to a classy central defender.

“We have had a chat with Lazio representatives, but so far nothing more than that,” noted his agent Dario Canovi. “He has a contract with Brescia and must speak with President Corioni before making a decision on his future, but I think at the end of the day he’ll find a Serie A club.”

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Samp bring back Bazzani

Fabio Bazzani admits he’s set to return to Sampdoria and will be replaced at Lazio by Bologna’s Igli Tare.

“I honestly haven’t heard from anyone apart from my agent,” explained the striker. “In any case, my contract is owned by Sampdoria and I must wait for their decision.”

Bazzani was loaned out to Lazio in January following a bitter row with Coach Walter Novellino, but failed to make an impact in the capital and scored just three goals in 15 Serie A appearances.

“What happened at Samp, even if it wasn’t terribly clear, is in the past now,” added the Italian international. “If the club decides to keep me then I would be honoured to wear that jersey again.”

The Blucerchiati shelled out £2.5m to sign the striker from Perugia in 2002 and are not ready to release him for less than that now.

Lazio will not meet that price-tag, especially as they are looking at cheaper alternatives for the centre-forward role. The current favourite is Bologna’s Albanian giant Igli Tare, who in turn should make way for Udinese benchwarmer Dino Fava.

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Materazzi considers Viola move

Cesare Prandelli outlines his plans for the new Fiorentina and Italian international Marco Materazzi admits he could join in.

“I haven’t heard anything from Inter yet and have a contract until 2009, so I don’t think they are eager to sell,” stated the defender in newspaper ‘Il Giornale della Toscana’.

“We have received an offer from Fiorentina and if the clubs think it a good idea then I would certainly evaluate the situation. The Viola are a very important side in Italian football and I’d be willing to look at this opportunity, although I have never pushed Inter to release me.”

There have been reports throughout this year that Materazzi’s time at the San Siro was coming to an end, although up until now he had mainly been linked with Lazio.

Fiorentina are looking to reinforce every area of the team after just avoiding relegation and will build around new Coach Cesare Prandelli’s tactics. Several new signings – Christian Brocchi of Milan and Parma goalkeeper Sebastien Frey – have already been completed on loan deals.

“Brocchi is a fantastic player, especially when it comes to character,” said the ex-Parma tactician. “Frey has natural talent and can yet improve, while Manuel Pasqual is also impressive. We already have an explosive trident attack with Fabrizio Miccoli, Giampaolo Pazzini and Valeri Bojinov, while Hidetoshi Nakata just needs to find his confidence again. Everything is possible and we need to ensure the squad is balanced.”

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Palermo threaten to turf out Toni

Despite scoring 50 League goals in two seasons, Palermo admit they are ready to sell Luca Toni and bring in Andrea Caracciolo as his replacement.

“Toni cannot expect to get any more money out of Palermo,” slammed President Maurizio Zamparini. “His current wages will not be increased. It is true that he is now an Italian international, but it’s not as if we cut his salary when we were in Serie B.”

Fresh from netting 20 goals in 35 appearances this season – almost half of the Sicilians’ total tally of 48 – Toni’s agent requested a meeting to discuss his future, but was given short shrift.

“If Toni wants to earn more money then he’d better hope that Milan, Juventus or Inter come to buy him,” added Zamparini.

The notion that this is no mere empty threat came when Brescia patron Gino Corioni revealed this weekend that the club had made an offer for Andrea Caracciolo. “I think Palermo is in his future,” he confirmed.

Caracciolo’s similarity in style and stature to Toni would suggest he is being drafted in as a replacement rather than a partner.

This has alerted all the big clubs to Toni’s availability and the former Brescia man could be a cheaper alternative to Alberto Gilardino for Milan.

Zamparini himself also pointed out that Fiorentina are another option. "I know that Cesare Prandelli likes Toni a lot, so they would certainly be interested in signing him."

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Op maandag 27 juni 2005 07:37 schreef DIGGER het volgende:

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Zou wat zijn, als je look-a-like naar Fiorentina zou gaan...

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Op maandag 27 juni 2005 00:10 schreef -Vaduz- het volgende:
Torino dus back in A. De verlenging bood geen uitkomst dus telde de hogere plaats van Torino op de ranglijst.

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Genoa in ‘match-fixing’ probe

The 2004-05 campaign is over but Serie B champions Genoa may still not be playing in the top-flight next term, as an investigation into alleged match-fixing gathers pace.

The port club secured their place in the First Division with a 3-2 win over Venezia on the last day of the season.

However, an enquiry has since been launched with club officials from both sides being formally suspected of collaborating to achieve sporting fraud.

Local magistrates, from Genoa and Monza, have already questioned Genoa chief Enrico Preziosi, his son Matteo and director general Stefano Capozucca.

A probe was launched after police acquired recordings of numerous telephone conversations between players and officials.

Venezia’s sporting director Giuseppe Pagliara has also been assisting the enquiry after he was found with a suitcase containing 250,000 Euros. He insists that cash was for transfer market operations between the two sides.

Although the prime focus of the investigation is on the Genoa-Venezia game, the Rossoblu’s matches with Cesena, Empoli, Catanzaro and Piacenza are also being looked into.

All clubs deny any wrongdoing and the investigation continues.

If found guilty, Genoa could be handed an array of punishments ranging from a fine, points deductions or possible exclusion from Serie A.

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Toni ponders Fiorentina option

Luca Toni says he would consider joining Fiorentina after Palermo surprisingly opened the door for his exit.

The giant target man was a key figure in the club’s UEFA Cup qualification after scoring 20 goals in Serie A.

But Palermo are ready to cash in on the forward amid claims that the Italian international wants a salary increase.

"Is my future in Florence? Having enjoyed a good season, there are a number of teams interested in me," Toni said on Monday.

"Fiorentina are a great club and are returning to the stage that they deserve when you look at their past.

"They have a solid structure and have a great Coach in the shape of Cesare Prandelli. We’ll see what happens because there is nothing for the time being."

Toni looked like he was certain to remain in Sicily, but the fact that the club are closing in on Brescia’s Andrea Caracciolo speaks volumes.

"I don’t know what can happen in the future because a lot of things are changing at Palermo," he added.

"Caracciolo? He is a great player and would be a good signing. We are not the same type of player but we are not wildly different either.

"It certainly won’t be easy to play together but it isn’t up to me to decide whether we can play together. That is up to Coach Gigi Del Neri to decide."

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Juve take back Chiellini

Juventus have completed the signing of Giorgio Chiellini from Fiorentina, but a blind auction will be needed to resolve the futures of Fabrizio Miccoli and Enzo Maresca.

All three players spent last term in Florence as a result of co-ownership deals that were struck in the summer.

Juventus took up their option to re-sign Chiellini after his impressive form this term led to a full international call-up for the Under-21 starlet.

The Turin giants have paid £3m for the left-back, despite initially trying to offer Stephen Appiah and Ruben Olivera, and they now own 100 per cent of his contract.

However, no deal was agreed regarding Miccoli and Maresca despite Juventus’ desire to sell, as they look to raise the cash necessary to fund their summer transfer campaign.

Fiorentina refused to meet Juve’s asking price as they instead wanted to extend their co-ownership deals for another season.

That means that the two clubs will now each submit one secret bid to the Italian Football League, with the team who offers more money taking control of the player.

Fiorentina will also need to make blind bids with Udinese and Perugia in order to resolve the futures of Martin Jorgensen and Christian Obodo respectively.

In other transfer news, Everton have completed the £5m capture of Danish international defender Per Kroldrup from Udinese.

Roma now fully own Under-21 international goalkeeper Gianluca Curci as he was previously shared with Palermo.

The two clubs also renewed their co-ownership deals for Cesare Bovo, who spent last term on loan at Parma, and Valerio Virga. The first will stay at Roma, while Virga will move to Sicily next season.

Palermo will also have Massimo Bonanni on their roster after Roma had earlier today brought him back from Vicenza.

Emiliano Bonazzoli will remain with Reggina after they agreed to renew their co-ownership terms with Parma.

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Collina hasn’t blown final whistle

The Italian Football authorities are set to give Pierluigi Collina special permission to continue refereeing in Serie A and B.

The official, renowned as the world’s best, should have retired this summer because he had reached the maximum age for a referee.

But the man in black, who turned 45 in February, is to be given special dispensation to work for one more season, once the new rule is passed by the Italian Football Federation.

Collina will therefore be able to take charge of Italian League and European Cup games next term, but will not be eligible for the 2006 World Cup Finals - as his new retirement date will be June 30, 2006.

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Gerrard is real Juve target

Despite being linked with Arsenal star Patrick Vieira, reports today suggest that Steven Gerrard of Liverpool is actually Juventus’ real transfer objective.

The Italian champions are looking for a new central midfielder, as the club confirmed yesterday when they expressed their admiration for Vieira.

"I think that Juventus are more willing to make a play for a midfielder rather than (Roma’s Antonio) Cassano, as this is the area we most need to strengthen," said director general Luciano Moggi.

"If Vieira was on the market then we’d already have made a bid. He’s undoubtedly a champion, but Arsenal don’t want to release him."

Reports are now gathering pace in England that the Frenchman could be on the move, but whispers in Turin claim that Juve are actually more interested in Gerrard.

Boss Fabio Capello is believed to have asked his club to make a bid for the Liverpool captain, as the Coach desperately wants a new partner for Emerson in the heart of the team.

The England international is undoubtedly one of Europe’s best which has also seen him linked with a move to Real Madrid and Chelsea in the past.

However, tempting Gerrard to quit his hometown club for Turin, especially after winning the Champions’ League last term, will be some task.

Other possible midfield targets for the Bianconeri include Inter’s Cristiano Zanetti and Santos Mozart of Reggina.

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Fiorentina lose star trio

Fiorentina have been dealt a heavy blow after they failed to keep Fabrizio Miccoli, Enzo Maresca and Christian Obodo on Tuesday.

All three spent the last campaign at the Stadio Franchi in co-ownership deals, the first two with Juventus and the latter with Perugia.

Fiorentina were forced to enter a blind auction for the trio and lost out on all three, even if financial details of the moves have yet to be revealed.

Miccoli and Maresca, much to their discontent, are now totally owned by the Turin giants yet again.

However, it is unlikely that either player will remain at the Stadio Delle Alpi, with Miccoli being tipped to join Roma as part of the deal to sign Antonio Cassano.

"Fabrizio has loved all of the clubs he has played for," stated his agent Francesco Caliandro, who opened the door to a capital switch.

"He will also love his next team if there are the right conditions in place to do that. I think that Roma are a great club and my client has respect for them."

Obodo, one of Serie A’s best young midfielders, will return to Serie B side Perugia for now – even if he is likely to be targeted by a number of other top-flight sides.

Fiorentina have managed to keep Martin Jorgensen though. They outbid Udinese for the other half of the Danish winger.

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Op dinsdag 28 juni 2005 09:23 schreef Dylan Dog het volgende:
*kick

Fiorentina toont interesse in Denny Landzaat.

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Op dinsdag 28 juni 2005 20:50 schreef Elegantly Wasted het volgende:
Volgens diverse Italiaanse Media is RvN al mondeling rond met Milan, zou ie mogen gaan voor een bedrag tussen 10 en 12 miljoen pond en is z'n agent momenteel in Milaan om de zaken verder af te handelen.

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Op dinsdag 28 juni 2005 20:53 schreef -Vaduz- het volgende:
Lijkt me niet het ideale spitsenduo eigenlijk.

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Op dinsdag 28 juni 2005 20:55 schreef Elegantly Wasted het volgende:

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RvN is wel redelijk van het kaliber Inzaghi.

Neus voor de goal, alleen scorend van binnen de 16 en een vreselijke irritante naaier.

en vaak geblesseerd

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Op dinsdag 28 juni 2005 21:05 schreef Dylan Dog het volgende:
En Chiellini ook naar Juve

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Op dinsdag 28 juni 2005 21:17 schreef zjroentje het volgende:
10-12 miljoen pond.

En ik doe natuurlijk mee met Siena.

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Op dinsdag 28 juni 2005 20:50 schreef Elegantly Wasted het volgende:
Volgens diverse Italiaanse Media is RvN al mondeling rond met Milan, zou ie mogen gaan voor een bedrag tussen 10 en 12 miljoen pond en is z'n agent momenteel in Milaan om de zaken verder af te handelen.

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Op woensdag 29 juni 2005 15:57 schreef -Vaduz- het volgende:
Fausto Rossini, Marco Motta, Massimo Gotti en Piermario Morosini van Atalanta naar Udinese, Thomas Manfredini en Antonino D'Agostino van Udinese naar Atalanta.

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Op woensdag 29 juni 2005 07:48 schreef DIGGER het volgende:
Pfaf:
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Op donderdag 30 juni 2005 20:09 schreef methodmich het volgende:
Je hebt al mail terug, als het goed is!

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Op vrijdag 1 juli 2005 12:19 schreef DIGGER het volgende:

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De clubnamen kun je vast wel lezen

http://www.gazzetta.it/Ca(...)lio/01/perugia.shtml

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Op vrijdag 1 juli 2005 16:32 schreef DIGGER het volgende:
Als het btw NL - Italie wordt, ga ik daar denk ik wel heen, supporteren voor Italie natuurlijk.
Ik verwacht DD dan ook