Showing posts with label Soccer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Soccer. Show all posts

Friday, June 23, 2006

Italy 2 - 0 Czech

I'm so happy for my boys last night! I was screaming like mad everytime they scored. Luckily, yesterday the match started at 10pm. It wasn't so late like 3am. XD Anothing thing... Happy to know that SPY was watching too. HAHA.




Few pointers here.
+They are playing a new formation and I'm so worry for them.Poor Gila, he didn't seem to get any ball from the midfielders but well thankfully, they won after all.
+ Materazz scored! I hated it when he came on to the pitch! I thought he was going to give away penalty like 2 years ago, but it never came.
+ Canna & Buffon was rock solid at the back. I know I can relied on them to do the job.
+ Though I was happy that Pippo scored, still I just wanna said, he missed several other good chance to score.
+ Seem like Totti was trying his best last night, he got a few shot saved by the GK...Those shot are rather weak....Just hope to see him score real soon to silence those haters.
+ Gattuso got a yellow card for nothing!

We're meeting Gus Hiddink agin!!! Erm.. I mean Australia. I can never forget what happen 4 years ago.It's time for some revenge!



I'm too happy that I'm gonna give Monz a treat..erm excluding Ht. Lol.

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Italy 1- 1 USA

This is a crazy match. Even my Dad woke up in the middle of the night to watch!! The referee was throwing cards around like confetti.


Totti don't deserve the yellow at all! It was so unjustified! He was aiming the ball and not the player's leg.


De Rossi made a silly mistakes and cost himself a bad reputation and a red card! Zaccardo's own goal was a SO DUMB! He really suck at that. He is too young and inexperience! Gosh! I can't imagine 4 years later, when Canna and Nesta retired from the national team!! If only human don't grow old. I miss Maldini in the old Azzurri team.

Gila disappeared after the goal, I think he's the one who should've been subbed and not Toni. Iaquinta was bad today, shouldn't Super Pippo be playing instead of him? Maybe Oddo & Camoranesi should play for the next match? Get rid of Zaccardo and bring in Oddo!


Italy couldn't finish off the 9 men USA team. I'm disappointed with my boys. I can't say Italy deserve to win, a draw is fair enough.

The Americans looks like they are playing American football. James was equally pissed off as me and he said this to me, "F the Americans!" Yea, Fuck the Americans! LOL. No offence though.


On the other side, Gila cut his hair!! The heat over at Germany must be unbearable. Also,the way he celebrated his gaol by kneeling and pretending to play the violin was so cuteee. This is the only thing that can make myself happy -.-

Ghana’s 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic was a major shocked. In Group E, any of the teams could still qualify. Italy will be through on top if they win against Czech. A shock First Round exit will be something that I don't wish to see. By hook or by crook Italy has to win the Czech!

FORZA AZZURRI!!

Friday, June 16, 2006

Piu Bello

Woohaaa.. I spent another $20 on clothes!! OMG! I'm geting broke! Anyway, before we end the day, we sat at the food court and chatted for around 1 hour? It was nice and I hope we can talk more. Haha.

SPY was asking me about my crush. She then bring out that Dex again. -.- I have no crush on him please! LEMME TELL YOU!! My crush is always from ITALY!!! FOREVER AND EVER! I don't mind if you mention that Vampire! =D


Although the lighting makes him looks like he has white hair, I still LURRVE this photo and of cos him! I looked through the Sport Week magazine, all the yandaos & Shuaigeis od Italy is there but no Totti =(

HOOO... I got a new layout up over here.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Football mania

Maybe next time I shall comment after all the matches that I have watched. LOL. Imgaine my blog is flooded with ONLY comments of those football matches!!!!!! However so far I think I have been considerate. Lol. My friends who is reading... maybe during the world cup season, it's not a good time to read my blog. =p

Spain 4 - 0 Ukraine

So far, it was the WORST lost ever! I start to wonder how the hell did Ukraine qualify. Is it because Turkey, Greece and Denmark are too lousy or is it Spain is too good for them. Everyone was predicting a draw because Spain has been playing badly, I guess the Spaniards have prove the critics wrong. Sheva was totally nothing nothing much today. Too bad for him, he got no support. No good ball was pass to him either. Anyway, this group (Spain, Ukraine, Tunisia & Saudi Arabia) doesn't really has any good team other than Spain so Ukraine still has a pretty much chance to qualify.

Saudi Abrabia 2 - 2 Tunisia
James said if Saudi can win, pigs can fly and his surname will follow mine. LOL. Too bad that didn't happen.

All the previous matches I shall not recap because it's already 2-3 days back. XD I shall do that the next time.

Going out today! It's time to get my jersey printed with Pirlo's name & no.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Italy 2 - 0 Ghana

Ghana make the boys worked very hard to win the game. Credit to Ghana who played extremely well considering their opposition. Essien was the only player doing all the shooting... and he's moves were easily read by Cannavaro and Nesta. I didn't like Essien's attitude (fouls, elbows, etc). Great game by both of them. Del Piero looks like his career is ending for the Azzurri, sorry to say that but it's so true.

Not forgetting to mention that my dear Pirlo's goal was amazing!!

Pirlo's goal celebration is priceless. He repeatedly kissed his ring... One for his son, wife and the God. Aww.. What about me? Lol.


I wish Gila score too .. but he was unlucky .. just like in champions league games with Milan .. I am sure he will score soon.. in the next game!! Toni looks like he is always hungry for goal, hmmm he was unlucky not to score too. Totti took powerful a freekick but too bad the ball was caught by the GK.

Aw... I just love their way of celebrating.





*Look at the last picture* Canna looks like a little boy over there.

At the end of match, Totti was so sweet.. He kept comforting his fellow Roma's teammates, Kuffour. On the other side...Totti got a new hair cut!!

Haha. He looks like a new schoolboy! Lol! No longer that "Zhen dian" but I still like him. Hohoho!

During the match, James and I were exchanging smses about the match. At the end of the match, James joked that he smsed me more than his gf. Lol.

Ciao!


Monday, June 12, 2006

Forza Azzuri!

Today my dear Italians will be playing against Ghana!! It shouldn't be a problem for them yea?!
I can finally see my Totti, Pirlo and Gilardino!!



Hmm... Anyway, here something about me here. I think Im like a female warrior. I will fight for my rights till the end. No fear no nothing. Whatever the guys can do, I think I can do it too. When my armor is removed, it will be the same old me - a plain typical girl. If there are any troubles, it will be keep inside me until it's gone or it's solve by myself. I can cry inside but I would hardly say out my problems. At the end of the day, I'm still the happy me because I tend to look on the bright side and throw aside all the unhappiness. Still, it's always not easy to be me.

Another good news, I'm no longer deaf!!!!! HAHAHA.HOOOOO!!!

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

A night of misses

Milan 0 - 1 Barcelona
We played a great first half, and at the begging of the second half we were doing even better, but their goal came, and everyone they started to lost confidence. Milan did marked Ronaldinho pretty well, until the pass for the goal came. Damn but still kudos to Ronaldinho. No matter how they marked Ronaldinho, he just did a great assist and it's a goal for Barcelona.

It's disappointing to lose the game and it's more disappointing that we can't make attackin' changes to try & level things towards the end of the game. What will happen if Pippo play the game instead of Gilardino? Gila wasted a golden opportunity to score after Pirlo passed a long ball to him. I wish I could blame Gila for missing those chances but the problem is not solely on him. Pirlo has been in a really bad form. It was no wonder the was being sub-out during the half time.

A night of misses might just cost my dear Milan to miss a place in the final. It seem like it's going to be a mission impossible to win at camp nou but I have faith in them.

Oh no! My pennis is too small!
I heard this piece of news from Grassy.....

This Chinese guy is from a top school. He has a wonderful family and a loving girlfriend. However, he decided to end his life by jumping down from his flat. What a tragic you must be thinking. Do you know why does he did that??? It's because he felt that his private part is too small!!!!! He felt his life has become meaningless because of that and decided to kill his life. How dumb was that. I really pity his family.

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Buon Compleanno, Fabio!

mood | cheeky



Auguri per i trenta -due anni! Ti auguro una giornata speciale!
Happy 32nd birthday to Fabio!

Everything seems like just yesterday. I still remember when I watched World Cup 2002, he was only 29 years old! *sigh* Time passes by so fast...That time his hair is still long... *Yum*.

Last year, I was only 16 years old. I read many good composition and copy down those good phrases and hopefully I can use them for my 'O' level English composition. Right now, I don't even do that anymore! I will just use simple English whenever I blog. Many Singaporean speaks singlish so I don't have to be so particular about my English. Haha.

I always think that my English suck so I will always feel so amused when I think of that day that the 2 girls thought I was not local because they felt that I speak good English with an American accent! Haha! I swear I didn't "pretend" or "act" to have have that American accent. I think both of them are either deaf or crazy. I rather they said that I sound/looks like an Italian. LOL.

I hope after I get my Diploma, I will find a job and work for half a year then I will fly off to Italy! (2-3 years later? *sob*) It is always my dream to go there. I have the feeling that my parent will never bring me there. Although my mom has mention about going to Rome, I felt that she is just trying to make me happy. *sigh* I will have to work hard and get the money! I don't know by that time will I still be able to see Canna & Maldini playing? *sob* WHY AM I NOT RICH? Haha. Whatever. I die die also have to go there!

Anyway, about yesterday issue, I have think of a brillant idea to tell that 2 girls. I am very sure it will works. I am not trying to be mean, I just want to teach them some lesson. Don't they know that how important is it to be punctual?

Steph: I have not collect my CD yet. My friends wanna go out on Thurs. So I will bdragging them along to HMV. Haha!

Chau: Hey! Just letting you know that I have been visiting your site but sometime Im too lazy to comment. Haha!

Bon Jovi| Have a nice day

Monday, September 12, 2005

What makes me happy

I'm happy when I see this picture of my dar dar, Andrea!


You may not think he is hot or anything but to me, he is drop-dead gorgeous!

Milano asked me did Andrea reply anything after I sent the birthday card to him. I didn't answer him. I didn't wish for a reply, I just wish that Andrea really received the card and understand my Italiano. Haha. I will try it again next year. Next year, I will make sure that I write his name on the envelope and slot in a Singapore stamp.

Who wanna go HMV with me? Haha. I have been waiting for so many weeks, finally The person from HMV called me on Saturday and said that my Tommyland: The Ride is ready for collection! Yay! I'm such a weirdo. I didn't want to bother my friends, I guess I will just go there myself.Let's see then...

Thursday, May 26, 2005

Heartbroken

My fav team, Milan lost to Liverpool in the Champion League final. I don't know what the hell has happen to Milan. They were 3-0 up in the 1st half but they conceded another 3 goals in the 2nd half to allow Liverpool to equalise. At the penalty shootout... I'm so upset with Pirlo & Sheva! They're supposed to be the one that will shoot in the goal but they didn't. *sigh* Milan played well but not the madness of 6 min that they conceded 3 goals! Whatever it is....FORZA MILAN!

Im changing a new layout soon. By then, I will return all comments.

Saturday, September 18, 2004

Romanisti Per Sempre!

Mood: Angry
Listening: Scott Stepp - Relearn Love

Fuck those people who kept saying "Shame on Roma". Can't you people realized that IT'S ONE STUPID FAN'S ACTION that lead to the whole problem. It's none of Roma players' fault! You people shouldn't just point finger at them. Now Roma might face a hefty fine and might even ban from Champion League, which I hope it won't happen. I hate read those stupid comments from some people's blog. Can you people be more sensible? Even if you hate Roma, it's not right to attack them this way. It's not fair to them! Fuck you people!

Romanisti Per Sempre!

Btw, today is Saturday, nothing much about it. I wanted to buy Roma's jersey today but I think it'd be better if I'll make my POSB card first then I can use it to buy!! Somehow I can't make up my mind whether I want a the name 'Totti' or 'Cassano' at the back of the jersey. Never mind, I guess I still have time to think.

That day I found tons of lovely Ian's photos. I kept drooling over those photos. Lol! I kept disturbing my friends, saying how handsome he was. Haha! Hm.. can't believe what Kim said yesterday. Although I have heard a lot about this, I can never really accept when people says that he's a gay. Whether he is or not, it don't really affect me. Well, I really don't buy that theory. I guess I just hope he swim well for all events, it doesn't matter if he's gay or not because I know he will never be mine. Haha!


I'm SO HAPPY! I manage to get rid of the gettymage tag!!!!!

Anyway, I realized that I blog again in less than 24 hours! Haha! So I don't mind having only 3 comments. Haha!

Plug: Joey, Jojo, Mark

Sunday, September 12, 2004

Infatuation...

Feeling: Excited
Listening: My Dad is listening to his oldies' song again!

I can't help it when I see him. I'll jump up and down. Haha! I'm so smitten with my new neighbor. He is young and has a shoulder length, dyed hair. Medium built. Handsome. Tan. About the type of guy that I like. Haha!

The first time I saw him was when I was walking to the lift, his house's door was opened and I saw him mopping the floor and he was shirtless! Whaoooo... I kept looking at him and I only turned away when he look at my direction. That was the time I have fallen for him. Haha! My sis told me that he was looking at me. If that was really true, I'll be flying. Haha!

It's not easy to see him as his door is always close. So sad right? Haha! There was also another time that I played with his son when he's not around. Haha! His son is sooooo cuteeee. How I wish I can play with him again. *sigh*

Yesterday night was a total madness. I saw his door opened! Sadly, he wasn't around. But that was enough to make me felt so great. Haha! I kept chuckling to my sis but later it end up in some bad inccident with my Mum. *sigh*

This afternoon when my family was going to eat lunch, I saw him again!!! I was so excited and I tried to look at him but I turned away when he looked at my direction. I saw him smiling. Aww...He's so cute. I think I'm crazy. He's married and he got 2 children! Don't you think I'm mad? Haha! Yes, I think I am. I don't stand any chance at all! I'm only 16 and I don't know how old he is. I remembered that I told my sis that I wanted to leave a note at his doorstep. Haha! I'm crazy, insane, mad. nuts & obsessive. Ok don't talk about this. Hehe!

Milan draw 2-2 with a newly promoted club. Dida was sent off. This was bad enough but Roma fans said that Milan cheated. One of their goal was offside. Argh. I don't know. Who ask me to like Roma and Milan.

Ok, I'll have my Chem prelims tomorrow. Good luck to me. Bye!

Plug: Jojo, Luthien, Jeni, CJS

Monday, September 6, 2004

Girly Totti.

Feeling: Great!
Listening: Maroon 5 - This love

I found these photos last night and I just can't help it but to laugh.


Haha! If you're those young teenagers who regularly went to take the neoprints. You'll know why. Haha! So girly! Haha!


OMG! I can't believe that Totti went to has his hair straighten!! Argh! Missed his wavy hair. *sob* Can you un-straighten your hair back?

Well, what you guys thing about guys having their hair straighten? Well, it all depends for me. Usually guys don't look really great with their straighten hair. It's more suitable for girls!!

I wanted to post another pic but I think it's too obscene. Lol! So I decided not to. Haha! I'm also looking for suitable Ian's pic to compare with Ibrahimovic. I have so much to say about the lost twins. Haha!

Today was a great day. Chemistry practical was the simplest practical I ever did!! Haha! After that during Math lesson we got back our Paper 1. I didn't pass but I just need 5 more marks to pass. It's a great achievement for myself because I'll usually get some shitty marks. Lol! I must work harder during this 1 week holiday. I always say that but I'm not sure if I'll do it. Hehe!

Hopefully, I will pass as my future is important. I'm going to study for the rest of this 1 week except for tomorrow because I'm going to buy my Roma jersey!! Well, there goes my money. Haha! But to me, it's always worth it. If I can't get the new jersey, I might get something else. I'm not sure yet!

Also, that stupid Mirza said that Roma won't get the top 3 spot for this season.
I'm sure that he's wrong!! I can't deny Milan is great and I like Milan too. Hehe! Inter? Cannavaro have left them and their defence will be leaking because Materazzi suck! Juve? If they continue to use Del Piero, all their summer shopping will gone down to the drain. Haha!

easy-as-life.net has closed for don't know whatever reason. I didn't know this is going to happen and almost all my fanlistings that is hosted there has lost all it's members!! *sob* I have moved them to my domain now. Only the members' list at Cannavaro Fl is safe. Other Fls members' lists is gone. *sigh*

Wednesday, September 1, 2004

Last post... before I prepare for prelim

Feeling: Ok
Listening: Nickelback - How you remind me

Thanks Jojo for reading my crap. I promise this is my last post! *swear* I'll blog again after my Prelims and I'll do a new layout after my prelims. I Promise!

Ok, before I go, I just wanna ask... Anyone know what's the real meaning of being a friend?

Also leave me some message while Im away ok? Lol!

[EDIT] *Heartache* Canna with Ibrahimovic (The guy that people said he looks like Ian Thorpe.)




No matter where he go I'll still like/support him. All the best to him!
[/EDIT]

Monday, August 30, 2004

Quick note for the day...

Mood: Okay
Listening: Counting Crows - Accidentally in love

I know I said that I doesn't want to blog. But... Well, I just can't resist. Here's a list of things that's has been going on for these days.

+ Cannavaro is joining Juventus! It totally sucks!Sorry Luthien, Nedved is a great player but I hate Juventus. All Roma fans love to hate them. Roma will still beat Juventus 4-0! Inter Milan is so stupid to sell him to Juventus. Stupid! I don't want to hate Canna!! He rank 2nd for my favourite footballers of all time, I don't know if he's going to drop?! Pirlo might be replacing him. *sad*
+ Lippi didn't call up Canna and Panucci for the World Cup Qualifying round! OMG! How can Lippi leave out Canna, Italy's captain?
+ Roma beat 5-3 against Iran in yesterday friendly match. Totti scored thrice, Cassano & Mexes scored once. The presentation of the whole squad was awesome. Although I don't get to see it, those photos I have saw was good enough.
+ Tomorrow is Teacher's Day! Happy teacher's day!
+ Melvin is heart broken because the girl he likes doesn't love him. I'm sad for him. I read the letter that he's going to give to her, I felt really sorry for him. I knew that he really likes her. I told him that he's a great guy, there's always other girls out there. Did I just say he's a great guy? Duh!
+ Linghui has been going out with Jasper & Jiesi these days. I smell something fishy. Lol!
+ Olympics has ended. *sob*
+ I'm nuts! I keep listening to Counting Crows, Accidentally in love!
+ It's the first time I got 10 comments (from the previous blog)! Wow! Thanks everyone who commented!

Question of the day:
Is any of your friends is homosexual?

Love you guys: Chreezy, Jojo, Crissy, Ashley, Dani, Betty, Iman, Luthien, Angela

Saturday, August 28, 2004

Forza Azzurrini!

Mood: Extreme happy
Listening: Counting Crows - Accidentally In Love

FORZA AZZURRINI
Italy beat Iraq 1-0 and clinched the bronze medal!



Italia! Italia! Donadel and another Italian sang really loud. Lol!



Sports bring countries together!


Flower given by Iraqi captain for memory of a late Italian journalist killed in Iraq.
Dear Pirlo, you look really fierce. Lol!


I was waiting for this moment! Lol! *Yelling*
I used my phone to take this photo.


I'm accidentally in love with you...

I was overjoyed! I was so happy that they won. Although it's just a bronze, I'm very happy too! :) Pirlo played well today. He passed the ball nicely to Gilardino and he scored and that's the only goal for the match. Pirlo also created a few chances but the others didn't manage to score. Pirlo even tried to score but I guess he kicked too light. Well, it's ok, they won! Their defence was quite solid, especially Peli! He managed to save a few goals. He should be the man of the match!! Ferrari did well too! Hehe! Hopefully, Peli and Ferrari will do their best for Roma too! ;) Forza Azzurrini!

Prandelli is really leaving. *sigh* All the best to him and hope Roma and quickly get a striker that they wanted. Gilardino? If it's Ibrahimovic... Not too bad but not advisable. Haha! Well, maybe... Haha! By the way, he looks like Ian Thorpe! Lol! It's true! Not only me, many Roma's fans agree too. Haha!

Being nasty and mean are somehow the same as being a bitch. I just don't like the word 'bitch', that's why I rather be nasty and mean. Lol! Anyway, looks like people prefer to be a bitch? Not just the ones who commented but also my friends too :)

Question of the day:
Have you ever love someone so deeply and knowing that you'll never get him/her?

P/s: I won't be blogging for about 1 week or more because my prelims is coming. I have to study hard for it. See ya guys! I'll be back soon! ;)

Plug: Jojo, Betty

Friday, August 27, 2004

Bad start for giallorossi

Feeling: No idea.
Listening: Simple Plan - Addicted

I really don't know what's going on. Everything seem so bad for Roma.

1. Prandelli might quit!!!
2. Roma are group with Bayer Leverkusen & Real Madrid for Champion League!
3. Roma has lost more for friendly matches than winning it. Hope it don't reflect much.
4. Mexes's deal not really fully done yet!
5. They can't get Gilardino!! Hopefully, they can get Zlatan?
6. Cassano & Mancini still lack match fitness.
7. Dacourt is injured.
8. Chivu won't be back so fast.

Isn't that bad enough? The worse is Prandelli might quit!!! OMG! This is the worst thing that can happen right now. I was so taken aback when i see this news. How i wish it's just a rumour. The new season starting soon and he's going to leave Roma?! I really really hope he can stay and hope his wife can get well soon. That's so sad. When all Roma fans is so optmistic about the new season., hoping they could get the scudetto this season and suddenly such things happen.

Btw, Ling Hui asked me that if I rather be a bitch or a slut? I answered her that I wanna be neither. I'd rather be someone who is mean and nasty. Lol! What you rather be??

[EDIT] I have revamped the gallery section. I have added more photos! Go check it out if you want to ;) [/EDIT]

Plug: Chelsea, Snth

Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Sleeping queen

Feeling: Dying
Listening: Nothing

How much longer can I take, I feel like dying already. I feel so exhuasted almost everyday. What have I done? Why am I always so tired, frankly, I'm not doing sex at night, so why am I so tired? Lol! Yesterday, I slept during the 2 periods of Geo lesson, 2 period of POA lesson, 1 period of reading period and 1/2 alseep during math. Luckily, I didn't sleep that much today.

Dammit! Math test on Thurs and Fri. It's killing me! I guess I'm gonna fail again. I lack of practice. I'm so sleepy now so I'm not sure if later I can really practice some questions. I went to take a nap just now and I still think I don't have enough sleep. I'm slowly turning in a human-pig.

By the way... I don't know what to say about this morning match, Italy VS Argentina. I can't really criticize Italy because those players are just young boys. Lol! But getting a 3-0 lose was rather bad. They lose concentration during the 2nd half and they go forward too much. That's probably the reasons why they lost.

One last thing is... Pirlo!! I don't wish to say him because I like him but his freekick was so lousy. I don't know what to say, he was a magnificent player when he plays for Milan and his freekick is so breathtaking!

But when he played for the Azzurrini, his freekick is just so damn fucking lousy. :x I don't want to scold him. *sob* I feel so hurt too but I just feel disappointed. Pirlo has not been playing well for all the matches. He only play well for Milan?? Ok, on the brighter side, they might be getting a bronze if they can beat the Iraqis for the next match. For now, Argentina is the red hot favourite to win the Olympics football. No more comments.

Andrea Pirlo
My darling, Pirlo.

My virtual family

1. Husband - Totti
2. Outside affair - Cannavaro
3. Outside affair - Pirlo
4. Brother - Cassano
5. Best bud - Ian
6. Cousin - Mexes

Blah... so bored. That's all rubbish.

Plug: Betty, Melody, Kelly, Wendy, Jojo, Heather

Friday, August 13, 2004

Friday the 13

So what's the big deal with that? Lol!

Happy birthday to my sis! I never bought her any present. Hehe! So sorry! I'm too busy to buy anything for you. But I give my big heart to you ok? Lol!

I watched Italy VS Ghana this morning so Im worn out when Im in school. Italy draw with Ghana. I'm satisfy with the result. I believe there's hope for the young Italian team. Gilardino was great. But his action always reminded me of Inzaghi. Lol! Kinda expected that Pirlo was going to be the captain because he's the oldest there. Lol! Actually, he's only 24. Haha!

Olympic soccer is only for players under 23 and they only allow 3-4 over-age player. The moment I saw Pirlo, I was like. Aiyo! That sleepy face again! Haha! Pirlo was wearing jersey no. 10. Weeee! Totti's number! Haha! No wonder in the senior team. When there's Totti, there wont be Pirlo. When there's Pirlo it means no Totti. Haha!

Tuesday, July 27, 2004

Get well soon

Christian was injured! Canna papa is sure very anxious about it. So poor thing. Here's the news:

SAITAMA CUP: CANNAVARO TO REMAIN IN ITALY Sunday,

MALPENSA - After having lunch at Angelo Moratti Sports Centre and after arriving at Milan's Malpensa airport just after two o'clock this afternoon, Fabio Cannavaro received a telephone call when the Inter players were boarding their plane for Japan. From his expression it was immediately apparent that something serious had happened. The defender was informed that an accident had happened to one of his sons, currently on holiday with his mother who is pregnant with the Cannavaro family's third child. The boy has suffered a deep cut to a toe and after receiving medical assistance at the accident & emergency services in Ischia will need to remain in hospital.

Informed about what happened, Massimo Moratti (present at the airport for the team's departure) and the Saitama City Cup organisers have understood the serious and sudden situation. Cannavaro has asked to be exempted from the Japan trip and has been given permission to join his son in Naples. Deeply shocked, the defender has said he is sorry he cannot be in Saitama with his Inter teammates and immediately made contact with Nerazzurri chief of medical staff Franco Combi to organise appropriate examinations