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June 2002
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June 2002
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 7/4/2003 7:40:05 PM
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 It’s an action packed Soccer Italia this month as we reflect on a terrific title race and the 2002 World Cup Finals. We highlight how the championship was won by focussing on Juventus, but also comment on Roma and Inter’s gritty Scudetto challenges. There’s a round up of all the other Serie A stories plus a look at how Parma won the Coppa Italia. All eight World Cup groups come under the microscope as Football Italia brings you a guide to the Japan and Korea tournament. Azzurri hopes are highlighted and we bring you a special on Paolo Maldini and father Cesare who will both star in the Orient. Plus we wrap up our Mondiali Memories with Spain ’82.

April 2002
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April 2002
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 7/4/2003 7:40:05 PM
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 The city of Milan comes under the spotlight this month as we focus on Inter’s search for their first title in 12 years and talk exclusively to Ronaldo. But while things seem good on one side of the San Siro, we also reflect on the fortunes of Milan who have been struggling. As the World Cup edges nearer, we look in depth at Italy’s preparations and their March friendly against England. We highlight the players that could turn on the style in both Leeds and the Orient. Plus we have an exclusive chat with Chievo boss Luigi Del Neri, look at the flops of the season and take in a new instalment of Mondiali Memories as USA ’94 comes under the spotlight.

Jan/Feb 2003
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Jan/Feb 2003
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 7/4/2003 7:40:05 PM
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 Jan/Feb 2003

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While it’s been all doom and gloom on the financial front for Lazio, the side have shrugged it off and made themselves surprise title candidates. We look at the mighty influence of Coach Roberto Mancini and former Man Utd stopper Jaap Stam. There is also our annual New Year predictions, picking out seven players to watch out for in 2003. When we remind whom we chose 12 months ago, you’ll see our picks are worth following closely. There is also a special look at Hernan Crespo as he has replaced Ronaldo at Inter with ease. While we bring you the very latest from the Azzurri camp after their 1-1 draw with Turkey and look at the new faces brought in by Giovanni Trapattoni.

March 2002
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March 2002
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 7/4/2003 7:40:05 PM
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 Italian derby fever hits the Soccer Italia magazine this month as the ‘Derby della Capitale’ between Roma and Lazio plus the ‘Derby ‘d’Italia’ clash between Inter and Juventus come under the spotlight. There’s also a special look at the crisis at Brescia as they look to deal with the death of Vittorio Mero and the loss of Roberto Baggio to injury. And with the World Cup getting closer we focus on the Azzurri’s preparations, as we look forward to the March friendly against England. As well as take a look back to Italy’s 1978 Mondiali adventures.

May 2002
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May 2002
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 7/4/2003 7:40:05 PM
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 As the Serie A title race edges nearer to its conclusion Soccer Italia puts Inter, Juventus and Roma under the spotlight and uncovers some of their unsung heroes. We also have exclusive interviews with two of Italy’s brightest prospects in Cristiano Zanetti of Inter and Parma’s Marco Di Vaio. There’s a special Champions’ League post-mortem after another disappointing European campaign by Italian club sides. And with the World Cup on the horizon we look at the Azzurri’s final preparations and look back at how they did against England and Uruguay. The 1986 Finals also come under the spotlight in our Mondiali Memories series.

August 2002
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August 2002
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 7/4/2003 7:40:05 PM
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 The Italian national team comes under the spotlight this month in the aftermath of their shock World Cup exit. We take a closer look at what went wrong and what the future holds for the Azzurri. There is also a special analysis of how all 32 sides performed on the Orient while we profile Brazilian heroes Ronaldo and Cafu. But as one door closes another opens as the start of the new season draws closer. Catch up on all the latest transfer news in a difficult summer for cash strapped clubs. And don’t miss out on the Serie A new boys as we visit Como, Empoli, Modena and Reggina.

July 2002
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July 2002
Date:
 7/4/2003 7:40:05 PM
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 With the World Cup over Soccer Italia gives you the full low-down from the Orient. We chart the progress of Ronaldo and co on their march to glory while the Azzurri and Giovanni Trapattoni come under the microscope after their failings. The past Serie A season is also put under the spotlight as we bring you a team-by-team breakdown of the 2001/02 campaign, with informed comment accompanied by vital statistics. While there’s a chance to catch up with the latest transfer news

March/April 2003
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March/April 2003
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 7/4/2003 7:40:05 PM
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 Inter hero Javier Zanetti speaks exclusively to Calcio Italia this month as he and his teammates come under the spotlight. We assess Hector Cuper’s impact on the side and highlight the extraordinary striker that is Christian Vieri.

Over at Verona and Chievo continue to defy the critics who didn’t believe that they could replicate the success of last season. Boss Gigi Del Neri shares some of his secrets and we catch up with veteran striker Oliver Bierhoff.

We also put Mauro Camoranesi’s decision to play for Italy, and not Argentina, under the microscope and look at past players who have made a similar move. While we say farewell to Juventus Honorary President Gianni Agnelli who sadly lost his battle against illness.