Beppe Marotta hardly set the transfer market alight, but Antonio Labbate calls for understanding when judging the Juventus official. More
Blog: The doubts about Di Natale
Antonio Labbate on the positives and negatives of Juventus’ proposed swoop for Serie A Capocannoniere Antonio Di Natale. More
Blog: Defeated in victory
Davide Santon is eager to get back on the path to greatness after a season to forget, writes Antonio Labbate. More
Blog: Not as easy as ABC
Antonio Labbate reflects on Cesare Prandelli’s problems in proposing a quality and offensive Italian national side. More
Blog: Toni key to Genoa revival
Genoa have spent wisely this summer but, as Antonio Labbate explains, they need their gamble on Luca Toni to pay off. More
Blog: Balo sale a no-brainer
Selling Mario Balotelli this summer is one of the easiest decisions Massimo Moratti has ever had to make at Inter, argues Antonio Labbate. More
Blog: Steal of approval
Inter have made plans for the future by snapping up Andrea Ranocchia, a signing that Antonio Labbate feels makes perfect sense. More
Blog: The return of the fantasista
The new Italy will be spearheaded by Cassano and Balotelli in attack – or will it? Antonio Labbate ponders Prandelli’s offensive weapons. More
Blog: Rough diamonds and Pirlo
After taking a look at Cesare Prandelli’s goalkeeping and defensive options, Antonio Labbate turns to the men in the middle. More
Blog: Ministry of Defence
Cesare Prandelli needs to rebuild an Italian tradition. Antonio Labbate takes a look at the defensive talent immediately available to him. More
Blog: Headache No 1
How will Cesare Prandelli replace Gigi Buffon now and in the distant future? Antonio Labbate scouts for Italian goalkeeping talent. More
Blog: Under Lippi
Marcello Lippi in charge of the Italian Under-21 side? Antonio Labbate explains the reasoning behind his perhaps madcap theory. More
Blog: A far cry from Tardelli
Claudio Marchisio hasn’t had a good World Cup so far, but Antonio Labbate fears too much was expected of the youngster. More
Blog: Sales technique
Antonio Labbate on why Beppe Marotta can’t be solely judged on what players he buys for Juventus this summer. More
Blog: Signori 1994 = Di Natale 2010
Antonio Labbate on why Italy can’t afford to waste Antonio Di Natale as Giuseppe Signori was at USA 1994. More
Blog: Bagging a bargain
Antonio Labbate applauds the work of Fiorentina after they bagged Gaetano D’Agostino from Udinese. More
Blog: Doubting the champions
Italy have arrived in South Africa but, as Antonio Labbate warns, the Azzurri are not in great shape. More
Blog: Lost in time
In the summer of 2006, Antonio Labbate predicted Italy’s 2010 World Cup squad. Find out how he did… More
Blog: Defending Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro is becoming an easy target for critics of the Italian national side, but Antonio Labbate explains why the veteran is still needed. More
Blog: All too predictable…
Marcello Lippi has named his preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup. Antonio Labbate takes a closer look at his selections. More
Blog: How good is Prandelli?
Fiorentina boss Cesare Prandelli is hot property in the Italian game, but Antonio Labbate reveals a possible flaw. More
Blog: Better out than in
Antonio Labbate on why missing out on qualification for the Europa League may actually be in the interests of a Champions League deprived Juve. More
Blog: Julio teaser
Although not blaming Julio Cesar for Inter’s recent domestic slip up, Antonio Labbate believes the Brazilian’s form has been a contributing factor. More
Blog: It’s one or the other
Antonio Labbate on why Cesare Prandelli and Giampaolo Pazzini won’t simultaneously be at Juventus next season. More
Blog: Giovinco or Candreva?
Giovinco and Candreva are vying for Diego’s shirt this weekend. But, as Antonio Labbate outlines, they’re also fighting for their Juve futures. More
Blog: A touch of Pizzazz
Roma’s shock Scudetto bid has been shaped by one of the most underrated players in Europe, says Antonio Labbate. More
Blog: Same old Cassano
Antonio Cassano returns to Bari this evening. Nine years may have gone but, as Antonio Labbate notes, little has changed. More
Blog: The stinging sixties
Has there been a poorer Juventus side than this? Antonio Labbate delves into the calcio archives in search of an answer. More
Blog:Just like Ronaldo…
After hobbling off against Chievo, Antonio Labbate doesn’t expect to see David Beckham in Serie A again. More
Blog: Experience counts
Marcello Lippi may select a few new faces for the Cameroon friendly, but Antonio Labbate is hoping an old flame will return to the national fold. More
Blog: City slicker
Antonio Labbate on why Manchester City have a real chance of landing Inter’s Douglas Maicon in the summer. More
Blog: Rejuvenation process
Juventus’ high number of players over the age of 30 is another headache for a club in crisis, writes Antonio Labbate. More
Blog: Premature adulation
Despite their recent success and top four standing, Antonio Labbate is yet to be convinced by the Napoli project. More
Blog: A goal for Buffon
Juventus shouldn’t consider retiring Gigi Buffon’s No 1 shirt when he hangs up his gloves. Antonio Labbate has another suggestion. More
Blog: Another Juventus gamble
Antonio Candreva is a potential star of the future, but Antonio Labbate questions the timing of his arrival at Juventus. More
Blog: No regrets
Despite Juventus’ current crisis, Antonio Labbate insists that the club shouldn’t rue the departure of Claudio Ranieri. More
Blog: Ran out
Antonio Labbate on why the serious injury sustained by Andrea Ranocchia is not just bad news for Bari, but Italy and Juventus too. More
Blog: Foreign matter
Antonio Labbate on how the actions of Manchester City may see a foreigner take over from Marcello Lippi at the helm of the Azzurri. More
Blog: A contract too far
Francesco Totti has signed a new contract at Roma. Antonio Labbate questions the wisdom of the lengthy and costly terms agreed. More
Blog: Ham it up
Parma have taken Serie A by storm so far this season. Antonio Labbate hands a transfer Oscar to the Ducali. More
Blog: Melodrama
Felipe Melo and Diego may be in the line of critics’ fire but, as Antonio Labbate argues, they’re not Juventus’ worst summer signings. More
Blog: Tough love
Sell Mario Balotelli to Arsenal for £20m? No, Antonio Labbate suggests Inter should send him packing back to the Primavera side instead. More
Blog: Only time will tell
Ciro Ferrara’s coaching ability is being questioned after some dodgy performances and results, but Antonio Labbate defends the Juve boss. More
Blog: In the mind of Lippi
There are only a handful of squad places left in Marcello Lippi’s World Cup plans. Antonio Labbate explores the current thinking of the Azzurri boss. More
Blog: Countdown conundrum
Gifted genius or Serie A flop? Antonio Labbate takes a closer look at Palermo enigma Javier Pastore. More
Blog: The boy’s a bit special
Antonio Labbate urges Italy boss Marcello Lippi to call up a kid from Bari – and he’s not talking about Antonio Cassano… More
Blog: Forza Inter or bust
Inter got their Champions League bid back on track in Kiev. Antonio Labbate explains why that is only good news for the 2009-10 Serie A season. More
Blog: Polluting star
Juventus are insinuating that they’ll add a third star after their next Scudetto success. Antonio Labbate urges them to re-count and reconsider. More
Blog: Week 9 that was
The top three all won, but Inter’s case for a fifth straight title is getting stronger and stronger. Antonio Labbate looks back at the latest action. More
Blog: Man for the occasion
Italy will reportedly be looking for a new boss after World Cup 2010. Antonio Labbate thinks one Coach in particular should be seriously considered. More
Blog: Back in 2006
What happened when Antonio Labbate tried to predict Italy’s 2010 World Cup squad just weeks after their 2006 triumph… More
Blog: Irreplaceable Cesar
Manchester United are apparently keen on signing Julio Cesar, a player that Antonio Labbate believes Inter can’t afford to lose. More
Blog: Missing Carletto
Antonio Labbate on why Milan must surely be regretting the departure of Coach Carlo Ancelotti. More
Blog: Week 4 that was
Three men and an Old Lady. Antonio Labbate looks back on the latest intriguing Serie A action. More
Blog: Is he worth it?
Francesco Totti is set to sign a new contract at Roma. Antonio Labbate hopes the figures being reported don’t correspond with the truth. More
Blog: On the offensive
Italy’s problems in front of goal recently are, as Antonio Labbate writes, raising more doubts over Marcello Lippi’s selection policy. More
Blog: The importance of Nesta
Alessandro Nesta has returned to action and, as Antonio Labbate argues, Milan will need him to stay fit if they want to be competitive. More
Blog: Why sell Zanetti?
Antonio Labbate questions how wise it was for Juventus to sell Cristiano Zanetti to Fiorentina. More
Blog: Myth of Aquilani
Alberto Aquilani is on the verge of joining Liverpool in a move which, as Antonio Labbate writes, is as risky as they come. More
Blog: Ferrara’s first
Juventus kicked off their season with a friendly win over Cisco Roma. Antonio Labbate ponders what lessons, if any, were learnt. More
Blog: Waiting for D’Ago
Antonio Labbate on why Juventus and Udinese must agree terms for midfield marvel Gaetano D’Agostino. More
Blog: Flat slack four
Italy’s defensive struggles at the Confederations Cup was also bad news for Juventus, writes Antonio Labbate. More
