Udinese...

Danilo and Di Natale knocks (“knock out”, considering there are two of them”?) out Cagliari

Udinese confirm their strength at the Friuli by beating Cagliari 2-0

[ 06.10.2013 ]

Udinese has raised (“has risen”?) again after beating Cagliari 2-0 at home after a well-played match and thanks to the goals (“thanks to goals scored by”?) scored by Danilo and Di Natale. Cagliari make a better start and take Udinese by surprise with their 4-3-3 game plan, but Guidolin elaborates his countermove. Udinese use the classic 4-4-2 game plan with Nico Lopez and Di Natale. The situation gets broken through by Danilo after Totò Di Natale's free-kick.

The second half starts with Maicosuel in place of Nico Lopez, and the performance of the squad increases at once. The second goal comes through Di Natale, who is closer and closer to the all-time top scorer ranking. Cagliari try (“tries”?) to react but don't (“doesn’t”?) manage to score. Udinese finally manage to win and score the 22nd home success in a row. Which is all that matters now.

Giaretta: "A pity to play in San Siro behind closed doors"

Udinese Sports Manager Cristiano Giaretta was interviewed on Udinese Tonight

[ 07.10.2013 ]

Hosted on Udinese Tonight last night, Udinese Sports Manager Cristiano Giaretta talked about the situation of the team starting from the breaking news of the day, the match AC Milan-Udinese that will be played behind closed doors: "It is a pity to play in Milan behind closed doors. Unfortunately the Club is responsible for its supporters and the decision has to be accepted. Galliani asks himself if this is the right way to make these choruses (“chants”?) stop, but it's hard to find an answer. The bad thing is that we cannot enjoy the away match as we would, but the decision has been made. Other nations are examples of sportiveness (???), Italy is not. Possible solutions might be to make stadia private or to eliminate organized groups of supporters, even if it is not so easy in Italy".

Inevitable (“It’s inevitable…”?) to analyze the performance difference between home and away matches. AC Milan can be the right way to start over again: "We know the Friulian fan is not getting tired of the team. The stadium is temporary and is not full, but we know that as soon as we make the stadium perfect, we will have more people coming to the stadium and it will be full again. I am pleased by the fact that we do well at home. We need to improve our performances away (“our away matches”?). We haven't scored any points away so far, but we'll do so soon, it is a necessary step if we want to aim at something more than avoiding relegation. It's right to respect one's opponent, but sometimes we are too respectful. We are a strong team indeed. Sometimes we should be more aware of our strength. Muriel hasn't shown his full potential year, as well as other players, such as Pereyra or Badu. As soon as we recover these important elements we'll start flying high (hopefully not on drugs!). We need to win an away game, and AC Milan is the right chance. I don't think we are less than them".

The Sports Managers (why, are there are several of them?) is not (“are not”?) afraid of the next terrible fixtures scheduled for Udinese: "These matches give you an extra boost, they make you play at 150%. These are ideal matches to make a jump in quality. Tough fixtures are not a bad news, because they are a good spur (??). The 4-2-31 game plan? The coach is a strategist, he understood the tactical disposition of Cagliari and reacted. I don't know if this game plan is the future, but it is indeed an alternative. Bruno Fernandes? His time will come, as well as for other young players. All the boys are making the most of the midweek friendly matches. Also Jadson is being monitored. He'll have his chance as the others. They only have to do their best and be always ready".

Allan: "I have matured a lot in Udine"

The Brazilian midfielder Allan told us something about him (“himself”) during Udinese Tonight

[ 14.10.2013 ]

Hosted in last night's episode of Udinese Tonight, Udinese Brazilian midfielder Allan talked about his Italian experience: "Last year I didn't expect I would play so much and so well. I've been lucky, now I need to do more and more. I must work hard to make this be my special year. I feel to have matured a lot as a man and as a footballer, because playing away from your home, from your family makes you grow up".

A spectacular adventure so far, with one only regret, the lack of a goal: "Last year I didn't score any goals. In Parma I was very close. I think I didn't score because I was not very relaxed. This year I am working to try and score to help the team. Beyond my personal objectives, what matters to me is to play well for the team and win together".

Allan looks forward, thinking of the Seleçao: "I always think of my national team, even if it's hard to get in (??). it's impossible to be chosen for the World Cup because it's near and the group is hardly going to change, there are several players ahead of me, but perhaps my time will come in a few years' time. Udinese is a beautiful experience. I was perplexed when I first got here, but I feel fine here, I live well and it's possible to work very well thanks to the good environment, the coach and the trainers. I like the gratitude and affection of the fans, because it means you're doing a good job".

Focus (“Focused”?) on the next championship game, in Milan: "I don't like football without supporters, it would have been a shame to play in such a beautiful stadium as San Siro without supporters. AC Milan is a tough team to face, they are going through a negative time (“period”?) and they are eager to get out of it. It's going to be a battle, we need to play very well, be careful, follow the coach's instructions and score some points".

Udinese....

 

Udinese for Life inaugurates the "life path" at Moretti park

The non-profit organization will inaugurate the "life path" in the park on Saturday 28th September

[ 26.09.2013 ]

Here we go! Udinese for Life kept its promise to complete the recreational and sportive (“sports”?) area at the Udine Moretti park. Saturday 28th September at 15.00 will take place the inauguration of the "life path", an entertaining and effective training plan that develops strength, agility and resistance achieved thanks to suggestions and recommendations coming from cardiologists, nutritionists and doctors in motor science (“sports science” or “physical education”?). The Friulian sportsmen (and what about women?) who enjoy physical activity can now practice near home (“new their homes”?)! At the Moretti park they will find an equipped circuit throughout the park, characterized by the presence of signals (“signs”?) which indicate the right way to carry out an exercise and how many times (“and how many times to do that exercise”?), according to the athlete's age and preparation (“background”?).

Two of Decathlon's qualified technicians will be at the park from 15.00 (“3 pm”?) to teach all the people the right way to use the equipment. The "Free Time" agency will animate the afternoon until 17.00 (“5 pm”?). 

Come to the Moretti park to take a walk down the town's first "life path".

Summer perhaps?

From the "Il Venerdi'" magazine, which is part of "La Repubblica".  I think they meant "d'estate" (summer), and not "d'estare"!

 

Udinese....

"I want to conclude my career in Udine"

[ 21.06.2013 ] Udinese captain Antonio Di Natale clears doubts concerning his future and announces that he still wants to play for Udinese

Little talk and many facts. We've got used to this attitude of his in the past nine years spent (“that he’s spent”?) in Friuli, nine seasons in which he has become one of the world's top players allowing him to become one of the fans' all-time favourite players. Totò Di Natale was interviewed this morning by Udinese Channel: two minutes were enough, essential: "I've been staying in Udine (“I’ve been in Udine now for three days…”?) for three days for my daughter's recital - said the captain -. I couldn't miss it, it will play (???) tonight. I took the chance to come visit President Pozzo. We had a chat in his office, then I went and say (“then I went and said hi”?) hi to the children of the City Camps".  What about the rumours of you going to Milan?  "I feel flattered to feel the interest from top clubs after so many years of football. My contract with Udinese lasts another year, but I hope I can stay here even more. I have an appointment with Gino Pozzo next Monday to discuss a renewal of the contract. I've ever (??) said I want to conclude my career in Udine".

Udinese...

New Friuli stadium, renewal works (“renewal work has started”?) have started! 

The official note for the commitment of the works (“work”?) to move the football ground

[ 05.06.2013 ]

The long-awaited D-day for the Friulian fans has finally arrived! The renewal works (“work”?) at the Friuli stadium have finally begun yesterday (“finally began yesterday”?).

Yesterday morning the bulldozers have (“started”?) started the first works  (“work”?) that will lead to the renewal and movement of the football ground, to the realization of new benches for the teams and the referees, the enclosure of the construction site, the installation of the first row of seats of the West (“west”?) stand and the modification of its ditch.

The count-down to the new Friuli has begun!

Notice of contract awarded

1. Contracting authority: Udinese SpA, Via A. and A. Candolini n. 2, 33100 Udine, Italy - tel. +39.0432.544911 - Fax +39.0432.544933;

2. Chosen award procedure: negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to art. 57 paragraph 2 letter c) of the D.L.vo 163 2006;

3. Renewal of the "Stadio Friuli" - First Operational Lot - Rebuilding and moving of the football field, new benches for layers and referee's assistant, construction site enclosure, installation of west stand front row seats, modification of the parapet of the west grandstand ditch involving a total expenditure of € 1,669,255.34 - CPV 45210000 - CIG 470458063A;

3.1. Works (“work”?) subject to reduction of the auction € 953,719.63 for works on auction base; security charges amounting to € 23,024.14, not subject to auction reduction, the total amount of works: € 976,743.77;3.1.

3.2 prevailing Category: OS 24, Table II, spin-off Category likely to be subcontracted at the extent to art. 37, paragraph 11: OS 28, Table II;

4. Date of contract award: 04.06.2013;

5. Award criteria: the lowest price;

6. Number of offers received: 1;

7. Contractor: Adriacos S.r.l. Impresa Costruzioni Generali (parent company), based in Latisana (UD), Via Giovanni Agnelli. 2, loc. Crosere, C.F. and P.I. 01997529397; E.D. Plant S.r.l. (Principal), headquartered in Cividale del Friuli (UD), Via Crafts n. 69, C.F. and P.I. 01655110300; Paradello Green Jug Bertazzoli Snc (Principal) based in Rodengo Saiano (BS), Via Paradello 9, CF and P.I. 03276030172; Bauma Sportimpianti S.r.l. (co-opted Principal), headquartered in Villaorba (TV), via Verdi n. 65, C.F. and P.I. 00199260266;

8. Reduction offered: 19.20%;

9. Amount of the contract: € 793,629.60;

10. Delivery date works (“work”?): 06.05.13;

11. For further information: tel. +39.0432.544911, Fax. +39.0432.544933;

12. Name and address of the body responsible for review procedures and introduction of appeals: Regional Administrative Court of Friuli Venezia Giulia - Italy Piazza Unità d'n. 7, Trieste, 34121 - tel.: +39.040.6724711

Udine, 5 June 2013

The Chairman of the Board of Directors

Dott. Franco Soldati

"Udinese is the university of football"

Cristiano Giaretta: "I am proud to become a part of this Club (“club”?), I can't wait to start working"

[ 05.06.2013 ]

Udinese President Franco Soldati has presented this morning, in the press room of the Friuli stadium, Cristiano Giaretta as the new Sports Director of the club: "The new Director will start working from the 1st July and represents a very important piece of our organizational chart. We chose him for his abilities and because he is thought to match up with the standards that such a delicate role requires and to be the right substitute for Fabrizio Larini. He will be the point of reference and the glue between the club and the team and the club and fans".

Cristiano Giaretta is a former central defender with almost 20 years of experience lived (ah, not died???) on the Serie C pitches, in Lombardia (“Lombardy”?): "And with a period spent in the Serie B - said, laughing, the new Director - with Monza. In 88/89 I man-marked (ah, not dog-marked?) Totò De Vitis here at the Friuli, he gave me a hard time and even scored a goal". He started his managerial career right after quitting football: "I have been doing this job for seven years, the last two of which I spent in Novara. Udinese represents a great opportunity for my growth and to mature professionally because it's the University of football (yes siree, right up there with Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge…!). I feel excited and I am willing to learn. I will do my best to fit in this new group at once. I feel a great responsibility because Udinese have been doing great things in the past few years and I'd like to continue on that tradition and - possibly - make it better. I am proud to be part of this club and I can't wait for the 1st of July to arrive!".

How useful can the Serie B championship be for Udinese?

"The Serie B is an important market that has never been underestimated by Udinese. They are relying on their youth. It's a very important sector where we can find some interesting players".

What can your contribution be for the via (?????) Candolini club?

"My experience and some potentially innovative ideas. My priority right now is to adjust (“to adjust”?) in, in such a perfect machine. I have never worked for such an important club, but I am willing to give a good contribution to this club".

Have you had contacts with the fans yet?

"You can feel what being a Friulian means as you walk through the stadium's doors. There is a collective participation here, a whole region is involved as nowhere else. The Friulian people are extremely attached to this squad and I will be always available for them to talk of anything".

The Europa League is a new chapter in your career. What do you expect from this international adventure?

"We are all focused to pass the playoff (“play-off”?) rounds of this charming (???) competition".

What do you think of the renewal project for the Friuli stadium?

"It represents the brick that will allow this club to make a jump in quality" (literal translation of “salto di qualita’”?).

How did you like the just-finished season?

"Coach Guidolin has managed to make the best of the young talented players he had at disposal, many of whom have constantly grown. They got eight wins in a row, a hardly reachable (???) goal in the Serie A. Di Natale? I feel astonished by his stats, and some of his goals are just amazing. He is the benchmark of the squad".

Udinese...

Di Natale on Udinese Tonight: "I want to celebrate in Milan"

The captain and his well-rounded interview on Udinese Channel

[ 15.05.2013 ]

It was a special night on Udinese Channel yesterday: the special guest of Udinese Tonight was Antonio Di Natale, Udinese captain, whose interview ranged from the current subjects to his whole career in Friuli. The first, inevitable, question concerned his condition in view of the last match of the championship: "My recovery proceeds, I've worked on the bicycle today, my legs hurt a bit but it's normal since it's a different preparation that running on a pitch. My calf muscle still hurts too, but I want to play on Sunday, I want to be there with my team-mates to celebrate, we can win Inter (“we can beat Inter”?). It's a tough match, I'll try to do whatever I can, perhaps I'll score, to try and achieve our goal, Europa League".

The umpteenth great season for Udinese. Would you ever have expected so?

"We have been doing great things for three years despite bad starts. We didn't expect such a hard start though, but we have worked very hard and both younger and older players have done their best for the squad. As they say, "we are in Rome and we want to see the Pope" (Italian saying, translator's note). (What????) We want to honour this splendid season playing these last 90 minutes at best and accomplish our goal".

Is the change due to the new game plan or is there something more?

"I don't think it was just the game plan, I think it is due to the physical condition… if you're doing OK you can play with several game plans… the coach tried out many game plans and in the end all the players know what needs to be done. We must keep this attitude in Milan too".

Muriel was another positive contribution to the cause. How do you like him?

"We knew his qualities and we hope he can score again. He's young, and I think he could score 30 goals next year, without injuries. If I were the president, I would keep him".

Which were your hardest and nicest moments in Udine?

"I've never faced problems here in Udine. 4-5 (“Four or five”?) years ago we fought to avoid relegation until the very end of the championship, but we all suffered, not just me. We have ever (???) fought for good in the past nine years and I've had some great satisfactions (like the Rolling Stones?) here. Wearing this shirt, having so many people around me…it's just great. My sweetest memory is when I first got here: I had said my word was worth more than a signature, and so was it".

You live far from your home town. Did that fact have an influence on your career?

"I miss Naples all the times (“all the time”?), I am proud to be Neapolitan, but Udine is like a second home to me. I feel extremely fine here, and I feel the people's affection. When Juve came asking for me, I told the president I wanted to stay here, so the Club decided this would have been my team for life. There is no pressure, you can lose a few matches and still keep working at ease. Our results do the speaking: they all work hard here, the players, the coach and the club".

Who's the best defender you have ever faced? And a champion you were inspired by?

"The toughest defender I've ever faced is Ivan Cordoba: he was as fast as me so I could not run away in a jerk (???). A player I was surely inspired by was Maradona, then Baggio, Del Piero, Totti… great inspiring champions, it's a pleasure to see them play. When I first came to Udine Bertotto and Sensini taught me a lot, I saw them as older than me. Valerio was a great example and he remains a great captain to me".

Italy team manager spoke very highly of you, also when mentioning the World Cup…

"I have a good relationship with Prandelli and I'm flattered by what he said. We did great things at Euro (“the Euro”?) championship, we came second after Spain, which are stronger. Last year I didn't play, not even friendly matches, but I was capped for the competition. But right now all I am focused on is Internazionale, then I'll need to take some time off, it's been a tough season. The president and I will decide whether to continue for one, two, three seasons. I'll try to do my best and if I'm OK I won't turn down a shirt such as the national team's, which is something to be proud of".

Was your goal against Chievo the most beautiful of your career? Or was it the one you scored to Spain (“against Spain”?)?

"I was a great goal, but the most complicated I've ever scored was the one against Reggina, which was way much harder. I had a team-mate by my side, the defender ahead, I stopped and kicked all very quickly. The one I scored against Spain with Italy was the most beautiful of my career because it was my personal redemption for the damned wrong penalty, I knew I could score if I was given the chance, I had told Buffon before the match and so was it. That was the best match Italy played in the whole tournament".

What about that exultation that cost you a disqualification?

"I had the chance to meet Califano, I hadn't kept score of my bookings and I made a mistake, but in the end "tutto il resto è noia" ("all the rest is boring", the title of an Italian song, translator's note.  Should be “All the rest…”?) brought me good luck. I scored seven goals after that and many wins have come!".

What do you see in your future? Perhaps a career as a coach, as Udinese chairman suggested?

"Perhaps coach for the youth team.. the pitch is my passion, but I'd like to continue the path with children, they make me feel young and I want to put my experience at their service. As for my future as a player, I only need to rest a bit, I was tired before the beginning of this season. The president knows that, a bit of rest and everything will be OK. And speaking about this season, I'd like to thank the coach, Guidolin, and my trainer Paolo Artico, who allowed me to work well after the Euro championship. I never thought I could score another 22 goals, but I did".

Your relationship with Guidolin? And with the Pozzo family?

"I have a good relationship with the coach, a few days ago I made a joke with him about his future. Sometimes it happens to have a bad moment as in Palermo.. sometimes it's me, sometimes it's him… I told him to stay here, he's a good relationship with the team and the fans. I want to thank Mr. Pozzo for the good words he said about me, I have a special relationship with him, everything I've done was for him and his family".

With 175 goals you rank 12th in the all-time Serie A top scorer ranking..

"When I see that ranking, I feel I've done my best. If I search the low end (“low-end”?) it's me, perhaps! Being one of the top 12 makes me proud, if I am given the strength I will try and get to the top 8. I can do it. When they gave me the shoe for my 100th goal I didn't think I could achieve more, yet here we are, at 175… One day I wish I could tell my children I broke a higher record, perhaps 200".

You have a complicated relationship with penalty kicks, despite being such a great scorer…

"If we look at statistics, every year I get one penalty wrong, this year I failed twice. I had the chance to meet Baggio and he told me that "it's normal to fail when you score a lot". If you think about it, Totti himself failed lots of penalty kicks, yet he's scored 200 goals. I actually think it's more annoying to fail when you're one meter away from the goal. It was nice when, against Roma, the president and his son, Gino, told me "you're nuts!". Totti didn't tell me anything, the goalkeeper looked askance… the best scorer is Balotelli, he has the ability to stop and look straight at the goalkeeper, it's not easy. Sometimes you can fail too".

Do great football stars still exist?

"Not really. Only few remain… Totti, Maldini, Del Piero, even if I didn't like how his relationship with Juve ended. I feel I belong to this shirt, I am proud of it, I've had a rich career full of satisfactions".

You brought your commitment in football to Udine with your football schools for children..

"It was my dream, to run a football school. Ancona and Donatello are two important teams, we have been working with the mayor to set up a great sports centre as we did for Ancona. I said "yes" to the Donatello project at once, we want to have our boys trained as soon as possible: I hope the works can start before leaving for holidays".

Totò then said something about the non-profict (“non-profit”?) auction for the statuette realized for the 150th goal scored against Pescara: "I hope a great bid will be made, it would be important for Udinese's non-profit organization Udinese for Life. I also want to greet the convicts of Udine prison, I went to visit them a few days ago. We want to organize a football match in September or October for them, to make them smile". Another proof, in case you need it, of the captain's great heart…

Udinese...

Franco Collavino: "Ethics are our scudetto"

Udinese DG was awarded last night in Montenars for the values Udinese represents

[ 14.05.2013 ]

"Ethics are our scudetto, Udinese Calcio are determined to bring forwards (“forward”?) a high-level attitude, from the right way of supporting a club - with the positive experience of the New Generation - to economical (??) fair play and many other initiatives we carry out. I am very pleased to be given this award by Montenars and Friul Tomorrow". So said Udinese Director General, Franco Collavino, as he received an award by the town of Montenars and the Association led by Don Davide Larice.

The plaque was delivered by the mayor of Montenars, Claudio Sandruvi (who welcomed the guests in a council room full of citizens and fans), together with some representatives of the Friul Tomorrow 2018 committee: Daniele Damele, Monica Moranduzzo, Mauro Amoruso and Dario Andrian. Other awards were given to Andrea Carnevale and Luigi Infurna, to the non-profit organization Udinese for Life, to Edy Morandini (President of the Association Udinese Clubs) and to the journalists (“journalist”, seeing that we’re talking of just one, Grande?) Pierluigi Grande. Mr. Sandruvi also gave some books to Udinese footballers Andrea Lazzari and Diego Martin Rodriguez, who signed lots of autographs (“for”?) to their supporters.

Carnevale and Grande then presented their book "The codes of victory": the money raised by the book will be given to Udinese for Life. The event, realized (“organized”) in collaboration with the sports association Montenars, aroused great interest and enthusiasm in Montenars and was attended also by the Chief officer of Udine (“Udine’s”) Police Headquarters, Giovanni Belmonte, and by the mayors of Gemona del Friuli, Paolo Urbani, and Artegna, Aldo Daici. "The idea of holding such an event - said Mayor Sandruvi - came from continuous tests (??) to Udinese's ethical attitude and to their fans' behavior, carried out with my vice-mayor Luigi Augusto Lucardi". The mayor underlined that the "latest positive examples of the season that should be highlighted are the treatment of the referee from Trieste, Piero Giacomelli, during Udinese-Bologna, and the match Cagliari-Udinese, played in Trieste, but there would be many more…".

Di Natale meets convicts

Udinese captain: "These men should try not to make mistakes again, life outside is beautiful and they don't have to make the same mistakes"

[ 14.05.2013 ]

Totò Di Natale was visibly thrilled (???) as he walked through the gates of the prison of Udine, yesterday at 9.30 am. Still suffering after last Sunday's injury, Udinese (“Udinese’s”?) captain kept the promise he had made to the convicts to spend a morning with them to talk about football and also about ordinary life, the life they will be living once they have paid their debts with justice.

Di Natale, guided (“led by”?) by the director Irene Iannucci, was accompanied by Andrea Carnevale. They both spoke to the convicts after watching the video shot to celebrate Totò's 150th goal for Udinese. Each goal was followed by a clapping, a comment, a chorus..

"I've lived an amazing experience - said Totò to Udinese Channel as he left the prison -. I've met the less fortunate, I've spoken to them and tried to make them understand that once they are out of the tunnel they must try not to make the same mistakes again, because life is beautiful".

Where did you get this idea, were you the one to ask to meet them?

"I know someone who works inside this prison, and as we were talking about the convicts' life, I felt the need to meet them as a normal person. I'm glad I came, it's the most beautiful "goal" I've scored lately".

What stroke (“struck”?  A “stroke” in Italian is also an “ictus”!!!!!!) you most?

"Little cells, gates, everything… I told those men that life goes on and that the time they are spending in jail is a lesson to learn. You pay for your mistakes, then you mustn't repeat them".

Andrea Carnevale underlined how he himself is an example of redemption…

The tour ended with a "stadium" chorus sung by the convicts.

Udinese Channel will air a special feature on the event tonight at 7pm and 10.10 pm.

Udinese...

The show begins at the table at the Friuli stadium!

The restaurants of the stadium will be open also on the occasion of the match against Lazio[ 18.04.2013 ]

The restaurants under the Friuli stadium's stands will be open on the occasion of the championship match Udinese-Lazio (Saturday 20 April 2013, 8.45pm).

The fans with a season ticket or a regular ticket for a stand seat can enjoy the dishes served by Dall'Ava DOK, which runs the restaurant of the stadium, from 7pm.

As with Chievo, surprises and music will liven up the evening. All those who choose the 15€ DOK Menu will have the chance to win the jersey of Udinese's young forward Luis Muriel, who will be at the restaurants (“restaurant”?) before the match and will deliver his jersey to the winner in person.

Udinese...

Udinese and Torino: football philosophies in comparison

Analysis of this Sunday's match at the Friuli 

Udinese-Torino means Giampiero Ventura-Francesco Guidolin, a chance to see two different tactical modules and football styles. Torino coach (“Torino’s coach”?) has given new life to the 4-2-4 scheme (??), with two midfielders, two wings forward (“two wing forwards”?) and two complimentary forwards ready to take advantage of the few long balls. Ventura's tactics, which can become a 4-3-3 scheme when needed, starts from a well-reasoned football, with action being built from the basis (“from the base”?), from the goalkeeper. One of his favourite players is Gillet, very good with his feet. Ventura's game does not fear pressure and can hurt on the flanks, where we find another benchmark of the 65-year-old coach: Alessio Cerci, whom he used to coach in Pisa and has finally been taken to Torino. On the other side we find (“we have”?) Francesco Guidolin, a faithful user of the 3-5-2 or 3-5-1-1 scheme. His game is made of few touches and sudden plays forward, to get the best of the speed and athletic features of two quick forwards such as Di Natale and Muriel. Domizzi and Lazzari are asked to trigger them off (like a bomb?) with their good feet. The centre-backs and Pinzi are ready to fill the void created by the forwards' run. The goal scored to AC Milan (“scored against”?) is the proof. We don't know which tactical module is going to win this time, countermeasures (like in war?) have been studied and are ready to be put in practice. The last word is left to the pitch!

Udinese...

Pozzo: "Celebrating the greatest man in this club's history"

Di Natale: "I wish I could score more in the last four matches. Getting an access to the Europa League would feel like winning the Scudetto".

[ 02.05.2013 ]

Earlier this afternoon the press conference was held to deliver the statuettes - made by Idea Prototipi with a coloured resin inserted in a solid (“solid what”?) of crystalline transparency - that portray the 150th goal scored by Antonio Di Natale for Udinese, scored at the Adriatico stadium in Pescara on the 3rd of March 2013. A brief speech by Udinese President Franco Soldati introduced the Friulian company: "Idea Prototipi is known worldwide for their patents and activities. It's also thanks to one of this company's ideas if we are here today to celebrate our captain".

Idea Prototipi - company set in Basiliano by Massimo Agostini, which had "frozen" Totò's shoes on the occasion of the captain's 100th goal - has "capped" the captain in its laboratory, situated inside the Area Science Park (Padriciano) where the captain underwent a special treatment. Di Natale was photographed using a special technology that allows (“a”?) tridimensional scan with structured light. "It is an important achievement, even I didn't think I could make it - said the Friulian top scorer -. I wish I could score more in the last four matches. Getting an access to the Europa League would feel like winning the Scudetto".

"After 27 years of football it is an honour to be here to give the well-deserved credit to the greates (“greatest”?) player Udinese has ever had in its 100-years-long history (“100-year-long-history”?)- said Udinese chairman Gianpaolo Pozzo proudly -. Totò is 35, but he doesn't show them (show what? Should be “But he doesn’t show his age”?). He is in perfect condition and he still has so much to show us! I hope his actions can become even more famous in the new stadium. He's a great champion, a great person, as his feelings prove" (???).

Idea Prototipi made two copies of the same object: one was given to Antonio Di Natale, the other will be put up for auction. The money raised will be given to Udinese's non-profit organization "Udinese for Life": "It is an honour to give our technology to a noble cause - said Massimo Agostini -. Perhaps with the new stadium we will be able to have a museum full of statuettes of Udinese's greatest champions".

The auction starts next Saturday on Ebay and ends two weeks later: "Our non-profit organization will use the money to continue our project of assistance to those less fortunate - said Udinese for Life president Andrea Bonfini -. We are celebrating the splendid actions of a sportsman, but also his great heart".

The Udinese Club Association - promoter of the initiative together with Idea Prototipi - took part to the event (“took part in the event”?) through its president, Edy Morandini: "We indeed hope the money raised will be adequate to (“for”?) such an incredible work of both artistic and sports value. And we are already thinking of a project for his 200th goal…".

The strange case of poor Italian journalism!

This is the title of a famous book which has also been made into countless movies:

"The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde".

Here below instead is what Federico Rampini, of "La Repubblica" fame, wrote twice in his article of April 20th, 2013!

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Guidolin: "When Udinese play like that, I'm the happiest man on earth"

"Great football for one hour. Piotr Zielinski did good (“did well”?). I dedicate this win to the fans".

[ 14.04.2013 ]

Francesco Guidolin feels extremely happy after the good win at the Tardini stadium in Parma: "Without Totò we never did anything great - said the coach from Castelfranco Veneto when asked about the captain's absence - but we played a great match today, managed very well by all players (“all the players”?). The match was not over until the end, but we were good because we never lowered our guard. When Udinese play (“plays”?) like that, I feel the happiest man on earth. Muriel? He played as a champion, but he needs to do better. He can be explosive when he possesses the ball. We are a bit late for the rush for Europe, we must recover but we're back in the running. We expressed our potential only at 60-70% away this year: I keep saying we could have done great things even away, and Parma fans noticed it, and they clapped at us. I dedicate today's win to our fans, who have followed us here. And I was also pleased to receive applauses, I take those memories with me. Muriel and Totò? It's not easy to make them live together, but I have to do it and the group must support them. I had been meaning to make Zielinski play for a long time, he's always great in training sessions. Why today? I got inspired by foreign football, where they make room for younger players in important matches".

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150 times Totò: the captain goes… tridimensional!

"Idea Prototipi" will make two statues to portray Di Natale as he scored the goal in Pescara

[ 09.04.2013 ]

Antonio Di Natale is Udinese's recordman (“record man”?). The forward (“The forward is able”?) able to break any exisiting (“existing”?) record wearing Udinese jersey (“wearing the Udinese jersey”?). Udinese captain (“The Udinese captain”?) will get another satisfaction soon: he will be portrayed in a statue made with resin coloured (??) and inserted in a solid (solid what?) of crystalline transparency that, for the first time ever, is developed using a tridimensional scan of the exact position in which Di Natale was as he scored in Pescara his historic 150th goal for Udinese.

Idea Prototipi - the company from Basiliano owned by Massimo Agostini, which had "frozen" Totò's shoes on the occasion of the captain's 100th goal - has "capped" the captain in its laboratory, situated inside the Area Science Park (Padriciano) where the captain underwent a special treatment. Di Natale was photographed using a special technology that allows (“a”?) tridimensional scan with structured light.

A few weeks are needed to finish the works (“the work”?). The "Idea Prototipi" will make two identical copies of the statue: one will be given to the captain and the other will be auctioned to raise money for Udinese (“Udinese’s”?) non-profit organization "Udinese for Life".

"It is a right (??) and proper gift - said Massimo Agostini - not only for the player Di Natale, but also for the man, Totò. We are honoured to make such a statue and, for the first time ever, to use such a technology".

Even Di Natale was thrilled and happy: "It's a honour (“an honour”?)- said the captain - it's a good thing, a really good thing for me, and I am very pleased that Massimo, once again, has proven a great sensibility as he decided to make two copies, one for Udinese for Life. I hope we can raise a good lot of money".

Also Dimitri Quaglia, representative for the Association Udinese Club, was in Padriciano yesterday: "We are happy to collaborate with Idea Prototipi - he said - this project will do good (“do well”?). I thank Udinese Calcio and Di Natale who allowed us to take part in the initiative, we will do our best to raise as much money as we can".

Udinese in prayer (“praying at”?) at Castelmonte Shrine

The squad and the managerial staff took part to the (“in the”?) traditional Mass held in the Friulian shrine

[ 09.04.2013 ]

The annual pilgrimage of Udinese Calcio and its staff to the shrine "Beata Vergine" (“to the “Beata Vergine” shrine”?) in Castelmonte was made yesterday. The spiritual meeting, which has been held since 1994-95, was sealed (as in an envelope?) by the Mass held by the Archbishop of Udine, Monsignor Andrea Bruno Mazzocato, the Archbishop emeritus of Udine Monsignor Pietro Brollo and the Bishop of Concordia-Pordenone Monsignor Giuseppe Pellegrini.
"We are here to ask for the intercession (!!) of the Virgin Mary on what is most important to us: health and affection of our loved ones - said Monsignor Mazzocato, who underlined the importance of the footballers as social examples in such harsh times -. Who was blessed (“Who IS blessed”?) by their destiny must find a way to help others and be an example for all".

"In twenty years I have seen many players, but it's a pleasure to see well-known faces as the coach, Di Natale and Pinzi - said Monsignor Brollo, mentioning the masterpiece scored by the captain against Chievo -. Di Natale really surprised me last Sunday with an extremely beautiful athletic gesture. I'd love to address a special greeting to the director of this orchestra, coach Guidolin, for the harmony he's created in such a variegated (????) group".
The Mass was closed by Monsignor Pellegrini with a special wish to all the footballers: "May you all be a sign of communion and happy coexistence for the young generations".

After the Mass, Udinese captain (“Udinese’s captain”?) Di Natale presented the three bishops with three jerseys.

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150 times Totò: the captain goes… tridimensional!

"Idea Prototipi" will make two statues to portray Di Natale as he scored the goal in Pescara

[ 09.04.2013 ]

Antonio Di Natale is Udinese's recordman (“record man”?). The forward (“The forward is able”?) able to break any exisiting (“existing”?) record wearing Udinese jersey (“wearing the Udinese jersey”?). Udinese captain (“The Udinese captain”?) will get another satisfaction soon: he will be portrayed in a statue made with resin coloured (??) and inserted in a solid (solid what?) of crystalline transparency that, for the first time ever, is developed using a tridimensional scan of the exact position in which Di Natale was as he scored in Pescara his historic 150th goal for Udinese.

Idea Prototipi - the company from Basiliano owned by Massimo Agostini, which had "frozen" Totò's shoes on the occasion of the captain's 100th goal - has "capped" the captain in its laboratory, situated inside the Area Science Park (Padriciano) where the captain underwent a special treatment. Di Natale was photographed using a special technology that allows (“a”?) tridimensional scan with structured light.

A few weeks are needed to finish the works (“the work”?). The "Idea Prototipi" will make two identical copies of the statue: one will be given to the captain and the other will be auctioned to raise money for Udinese (“Udinese’s”?) non-profit organization "Udinese for Life".

"It is a right (??) and proper gift - said Massimo Agostini - not only for the player Di Natale, but also for the man, Totò. We are honoured to make such a statue and, for the first time ever, to use such a technology".

Even Di Natale was thrilled and happy: "It's a honour (“an honour”?)- said the captain - it's a good thing, a really good thing for me, and I am very pleased that Massimo, once again, has proven a great sensibility as he decided to make two copies, one for Udinese for Life. I hope we can raise a good lot of money".

Also Dimitri Quaglia, representative (“the representative”?) for the Association Udinese Club, was in Padriciano yesterday: "We are happy to collaborate with Idea Prototipi - he said - this project will do good (“do well”?). I thank Udinese Calcio and Di Natale who allowed us to take part in the initiative, we will do our best to raise as much money as we can".

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Domizzi: "Playing sport helps! We want to win with Chievo"

Udinese defender teacher for a day at the Liceo Copernico in Udine

[ 04.04.2013 ]

Professor for a day for an important cause: Maurizio Domizzi made a speech earlier today in (“at”?) the Liceo Copernico of Udine in order to make aware (“to inform” or “to warn”?) the young students during the 17th stop (?) of the initiative "Don't score an own-goal", promoted by the AIOM (Italia Association of Medical Oncology) in collaboration with the Presidency of the Council, the Coni and FIGC.

The conference saw the participation of the head of the Liceo, Andrea Carletti, together with the AIOM representatives Fabio Puglisi and Simon Spazzapan.  (“The”?) Udinese defender talked about a number of themes, bringing his experience to the students who attended the meeting: "Professor? Don't overdo it - said Maurizio - I'm here to give my testimony of what can be the right life style (“life-style”?) to try and have an healthy (“a healthy”?) life and prevent many problems. I found out for myself that something little is enough to make important steps".

Sport has a fundamental role in the sensibilization (???) campaign, at its third edition, by involving all the Serie A team (“teams”?) in 16 Italian cities: "I think sportsmen can be a good example, but everybody, though without being a professional, can make the most of some physical activity with little sacrifice and with few daily expedients (???) that can turn out to be very helpful. Just a quick example: after just one week of inactivity, in the summer, I feel the urge to train, to run a bit, because it is a personal need and a good habit".

Topics also close to Udinese Calcio, which has an important tool to be close to social issue thorugh (“through”?) the non-profit organization Udinese for Life: "Especially here in Udine, more than any other city, the team and the club represent an entire region. We must build on this as the sporting exploits and Udinese have a great impact on the region. The children here are still too young, but in the fourth and fifth grade they are not so distant from the age of our youth. Making a joke for the students we can say that today we still have time to straighten them out a bit! It is not easy because we were all young, if you can help your kids with a little advice and even just with our presence and witness (to an accident?), you do it very willingly ".

Domizzi obviously answered the questions concerning the next championship match in the league against Chievo: "We want to get back to winning because we haven't won for a bit. Despite having recently faced top clubs, because before Bologna we had faced Napoli and Roma and got two good draws, we haven't won at home for too long. Hopefully Sunday may be the right time, the occasion can be right because they are a good team with a good ranking, but at the Friuli we can win against any opponent, and we want to start on Sunday ".

About young people, Domizzi expresses his feelings on the attitude of the very young players who played last Saturday: "Udinese (“Udinese’s”?) young players are always given the opportunity to show off, the test is every day . these (“These”?) last eight matches will be interpreted as all the others, there will be no experiments and as usual the players on top condition will play. Our young people have always had their chances, do not think of this as a showcase or a trampoline (???) for someone."

Finally, when connected to Rai Sport, Domizzi mentioned the chance of qualifying for a continental event for the upcoming season and the current form (“shape”?) of Captain Antonio Di Natale: "Europe has always had a special charm compared to the championship, but this year I believe that the strength and organization of the teams that precede us make everything much more difficult, though not impossible. It's just a bad period for Totò, if he had scored the penalty everyone would have forgotten his brief abstinence. He will come close to scoring 20 goals even this year, I am ready to bet that you (you or he as in Di Natale???) will reach that threshold."