11.   AC Milan and Samprodia are two other Italian teams involved in European competitions this week.

12.   According to speculation, Pantani will quit his Italian team, Mercatone Uno, and join a Spanish team at the last moment.

13.   But this time, as the Italian national team faced World Cup elimination and shame seemed certain, the proverb took on even more meaning.

14.   By year-end, several Italian teams are planning to join them.

15.   Despite all that talent, there may very well be a curse on the Italian team.

16.   Former Inter player and Italian national team assistant coach Sergio Brighenti and others pay tribute to Zenga and Ragazzi.

17.   Former Italian national team midfielder Alberto Di Chiara is negotiating with MLS officials Wednesday and hopes to join the MetroStars next season.

18.   Franco questioned the coach, Eddie Firmani, who once played for the Italian national team, at a news conference last Wednesday.

19.   Four Italian teams qualify for the UEFA Cup.

20.   He said he received an offer from the Italian team Kinder Bologna on a per-game basis.