Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Giovanni

Cobolli: "con la Samp solo sfortuna, ora pensiamo alla Champions"

2008-09-29T14:37:32+00:00

Domani c'è la prima trasferta del girone di Champions League in casa del Bate Borisov, ma la testa della Juventus è ancora ai due pareggi di fila in campionato contro Catania e Sampdoria. Prima però il presidente bianconero Giovanni Cobolli Gigli torna sul derby di Milano.

After yet another defeat, is it time Ramos packed his bags?

2008-09-28T14:10:00+00:00

Tottenham remain bottom of the Premier League after yet another defeat. This time they have been beaten by Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth to leave them with just two points from a possible eighteen, leaving manager Juande Ramos under severe pressure at the helm.

It was two former Spurs strikers that bagged all three points for Pompey.

Spurs Star Dreaming Of A TOP FOUR Finish

2008-09-05T17:42:01+00:00

Mexican hotshot Giovanni Dos Santos is aiming to fire Spurs into the Champions League this season, a feat they have been trying to achieve for years. The Lillywhites have come close in recent seasons but have so far failed, to crack the impenetrable top four. The former Barecelona attacking midfielder however, is adamant his new club must [.

Spurs Star Happy To Be Good Friends With Arsenal Striker

2008-09-05T17:19:38+00:00

The man hailed as the new Ronaldinho, Giovanni Dos Santos has said that Mexican team-mate Carlos Vela, will only be a foe on the pitch. The emerging Spurs star insists that he is good friends with Arsenal's new striker despite the great long running rivalry between the two's new clubs. Giovanni told FourFourTwo: ''We're only enemies on [.

Quotes of the Week

2008-09-04T13:24:00+00:00

"The story of me being locked in the toilet by Tiago is true. It's a shame it got out, as this was something I told a friend in confidence. In any case, Alessandro Del Piero responded to the noise of me punching the door and offered to break it down."

Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli on Tiago's reaction after the Serie A club tried to encourage him to sign for Everton or Monaco.

Spurs BEAT United And Chelsea To Land Star

2008-09-03T17:15:43+00:00

Spurs star Giovanni Dos Santos has revealed that he turned down offers from Chelsea and Manchester United before heading to White Hart Lane, Adam Khan-Patient. The 19-year-old Mexican, who was signed at the very end of last season from Barcelona also revealed that their was further interest in him from Italy, as well as the Premier [.

Tiago locked Juve president in the bathroom?

2008-09-03T15:26:00+00:00

Man I love Italian soccer. It always gives us the best content.

This story takes us to Turin -- or Torino if it's the Olympics -- where the moody Tiago was so upset that Juventus was trying to ship him out that he trapped President Giovanni Cobolli in the bathroom.

Cobolli was in there for an hour before released.

Tiago ha chiuso Cobolli Gigli in bagno??

2008-09-01T16:00:31+00:00

Apprendo solo ora di questa notizia: Il presidente della Juventus Giovanni Cobolli Gigli conferma: Tiago lo avrebbe chiuso in un bagno. Ai microfoni di Sky esce tutta la verita' sul caso legato al giocatore che ha rifiutato il trasferimento in Inghilterra: 'Ranieri, com'e' giusto, considera Tiago facente parte del nostro organico.

Menez o Suazo, la Roma decide (Il Romanista)

2008-08-25T09:11:00+00:00

L'AGENTE DI CASTILLO:«PRESTO L'INCONTRO CON PRADÈ.NERY VUOLE ESSERE GIALLOROSSO.POSSIBILE IL PRESTITO»

Menez o Suazo,la Roma decide

Il francese costa 15 milioni, troppi. L'interista può arrivare in comproprietà

Di GIANLUCA PIACENTINI
Menez e Suazo. Suazo e Menez, ma
con un occhio sempre alla situazione
di Florent Malouda al Chelsea.

Conclusiones del México vs Honduras

2008-08-21T18:23:05+00:00

Su servidor, habiendo tenido la oportunidad de "sufrir" este juego en el estadio Azteca, he identificado tres conclusiones principales de este juego: Los "chavos" estrellas como Giovanni y Vela no están listos para ser hombres claves y echarse al hombro la responsabilidad del gol en el tricolor.

What's going on at Spurs?

2008-08-20T12:38:00+00:00

As the days tick by I'm beginning to feel more and more uneasy about our dealings in the transfer market. We continue to be linked with literally dozens of players and, while a lot of this will be idle media speculation, we've still not signed reinforcements where most needed.

Our midfield is world class and a match for any Prem club, but we need the support at the back if we're to challenge for a coveted top four spot.

Quote of the Day...

2008-08-18T12:48:00+00:00

"Spurs without Berbatov are a different team."

"Tottenham need to make big signings to appease the fans but they need time to adapt. You saw that today with Giovanni, an excellent player."

Former Spurs Striker Mido sums up Tottenham's performance as his Middlesborough take the season opener 2-1 at the Riverside, via The Telegraph.

Tottenham Favourites For Premier League

2008-08-08T17:00:00+00:00

After just 5 hours of voting Tottenham have raced into a massive lead on the Football To You Who will win the Premiership poll. Readers seem to have been swayed by their activity in the transfer market including the signings of Giovanni dos Santos, Luka Modric and David Bentley. The north London club have also been linked with major names such as David Villa and Andrei Arshavin.

Striking out?

2008-08-07T19:54:00+00:00

Is it just me or are we linked with every striker in Europe that's around the £20m+ mark?

In the last week Spurs have been linked with Villa, Ashton, Arshavin, Pavlacheynko and even bloody Diego Forlan. And let's not forget it's only been a few weeks since we were apparently in the market for Lukas Podolski and Ruud Van Nistelrooy!

A Mexican Twist in the North London Derby

2008-08-04T10:46:51+00:00

The North London derby will have some new fans this upcoming season as many football fans in North America will be engaged in one of the world's great derby's for the first time. That's because perhaps the two best young players in the region, Giovanni Dos Santos (Gio) and Carlos Vela will now be part [.

Suazo Linked To Roma

2008-08-03T14:00:00+00:00

David Suazo, arguably most dangerous striker in CONCACAF, has been linked to AS Roma. The Honduran's agent, Giovanni Branchini, mentioned yesterday that a move from Inter to Roma was "possible."

New Inter boss Jose Mourinho is in the middle of a house cleaning in which he has his eyes on a few of his old Chelsea players, but the club must unload some talent to make room for any new signings.

Giovani Alex Dos Santos Ramírez

2008-08-02T17:27:20+00:00

If Americans hate Mexicans, they would love to see Giovani Alex Dos Santos Ramírez play football. Thierry Henry even believes that Giovanni Dos Santos has what it takes to be 'one of the best players in the world'. The kid impressed his new club Tottenham Hotspurs during the offseason friendlies against other English teams.

The North London Derby Becomes Bigger than Ever in North America

2008-08-01T02:28:33+00:00

Carlos Vela in Mexico colors The North London derby will have some new fans this upcoming season as many football fans in North America will be engaged in one of the world's great derby's for the first time. That's because perhaps the two best young players in the region, Giovanni Dos Santos (Gio) and Carlos Vela [.

One Hull Of A Revolution!

2008-07-24T19:55:00+00:00

Its no hidden fact Hull City face an uphill climb following a remarkable promotion
campaign last season. Many pundits have inevitably wrote The Tigers off already
this season, with many bookmakers saying a bottom placed finish is on the cards.

But Phil Brown has shown strong signals of Hulls intent to consolidate themselves
this season, by making 6 useful acquisitions to improve his squad already this summer,
and an apparent 4 or 5 more in the pipeline.

Liverpool midfielder not leaving

2008-07-16T08:20:00+00:00

It doesn't look like Xabi Alonso will be heading to Juventus. The Italian club had been linked with the Spaniard for most of the summer but have decided to pass. Juventus club president Giovanni Cobolli has said that the club...

Satisfied Juve Rule Out Alonso

2008-07-15T15:39:00+00:00

The chances of seeing Xabi Alonso in a Bianconeri jersey have dropped dramatically after Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli confirmed that the club's summer spending is over.

Cobolli Gigli's comments come a day after Juve manager Claudio Ranieri announced that Christian Poulsen would be their last addition ahead of next season.

Mexican Fans Prefer To Watch Arsenal’s Vela Than Tottenham’s Dos Santos

2008-07-11T16:36:28+00:00

Tottenham winger Giovanni Dos Santos has lost his crown as Mexico's most exciting export, to Arsenal striker Carlos Vela, as Mexican Sports Television are set to purchase the right to show all Arsenal fixtures for the coming campaign. Each year Mexican TV buys the rights to a season of games from a select club, which has [.

Addio a Giovanni Viola

2008-07-09T19:51:33+00:00

Tutto il mondo bianconero è in lutto. E' morto Giovanni Viola, uno dei più grandi portieri che abbiano indossato la maglia della Juventus. Aveva compiuto da poco 82 anni. Piemontese di San Benigno Canavese, Viola ha difeso la porta per dieci campionati. Dapprima nella stagione "post-guerra" 1945/46.

Carlos Vela Travels Back To Mexico After Organising Housing In London

2008-06-30T20:07:12+00:00

Arsenal striker Carlos Vela will begin his much needed holiday this week, after spending the last few days in London organising his housing situation. The 19 year old will be living in the same apartment block as fellow countryman Giovanni Dos Santos, but the pair will not be staying in the same flat.

Juventus Enhance Alonso Offer

2008-06-12T08:31:00+00:00

Juventus have increased their bid for Liverpool's Xabi Alonso as they attempt to lure the midfielder to Turin.

The Bianconeri are keen on the Spanish international and recently Giovanni Cobolli Gigli confirmed the club are in on-going talks with the Reds for the midfielder.

However, so far talks have hit a brick wall as Liverpool are not willing to budge on the £15m price tag.

Ramsey to share digs with Tottenham player

2008-06-11T15:33:00+00:00

By Aries In our last posting we talked about Carlos Vela and the fact that for the first time since his three year stint he will be living alone, in London, away from his parents. The same will happen to Spurs bound Giovanni Dos Santos who will also make the move to the capital without his parents who will stay behind with his kid brother who is in Barcelona's youth academy.

Lots of Carlos Vela

2008-06-11T14:21:00+00:00

Morning all. Decent amount of stuff to cover today so let's get right to it because I've got to mow the grass. I don't know how the weather is over in London but right here in Florida my thermometer currently says 99 degrees Fahrenheit. I don't know what that is in Celsius but let me tell you it is way too hot to be mowing the grass.

Goles de Giovanni con el Barcelona

2008-05-17T23:49:49+00:00

(Summary is not available.)

Namesakes: Giovanni

2007-10-25T10:26:00+00:00

There two main namesakes with this name, and both are too famous to confuse them. Giovanni Silva de Oliveira, ex-Santos, ex-Barcelona, now at Olympiakos, is finishing his career. The one who is more actual, is called Giovanni Deiberson. He was raised at Cruzeiro, then also played in Barcelona, and now is a leader of Manchester City.