http://www.mail.com/int/people/1589330-stephan-el-shaarawy.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/people/1589330-stephan-el-shaarawy.html http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096220-milan-secures-champs-league-spot-with-dramatic-win.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan secured third spot and a place in the Champions League after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Siena on Sunday in the final Serie A round of the season. Fiorentina crushed Pescara 5-1 but remained in fourth spot and will play in the Europa League next season. Mario Balotelli leveled for Milan after it was contentiously awarded penalty... Sun, 19 May 2013 22:20:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096220-milan-secures-champs-league-spot-with-dramatic-win.html 2013-05-19T22:20:12Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2091330-balotelli-el-shaarawy-headline-italy-squad.html ROME (AP) — Mario Balotelli and AC Milan strike partner Stephan El Shaarawy headline Italy's squad for upcoming matches against San Marino and the Czech Republic, while Antonio Cassano remained left out. The Azzurri will host San Marino in a friendly in Bologna on May 31 then visit the Czechs in Prague on June 7 for a World Cup qualifier. In Group B of Eu... Thu, 16 May 2013 19:19:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2091330-balotelli-el-shaarawy-headline-italy-squad.html 2013-05-16T19:19:20Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2049706-juventus-beats-torino-2-0-serie-derby.html MILAN (AP) — Juventus needed two late goals to beat Torino 2-0 in the Derby della Mole on Sunday as the defending champion inched closer to its 29th title. Arturo Vidal scored three minutes from time to give Juventus the victory, shortly after Torino had been denied what looked a clear penalty. Torino defender Kamil Glik was then sent off in the final min... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:51:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2049706-juventus-beats-torino-2-0-serie-derby.html 2013-04-28T20:51:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2018458-10-man-milan-draws-1-1-napoli-serie.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan and Napoli played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at San Siro in a battle for an automatic Champions League spot on Sunday. It was a mixed night for Mathieu Flamini, who fired Milan into the lead in the 30th minute but was sent off 18 minutes from time. Milan's lead lasted just three minutes before Goran Pandev took advantage of poor de... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2018458-10-man-milan-draws-1-1-napoli-serie.html 2013-04-14T22:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2012750-napoli-faces-ac-milan-champions-league-spot.html ROME (AP) — A Champions League spot will be on the line when second-place Napoli visits Mario Balotelli-less AC Milan on Sunday in Serie A. With seven rounds remaining in the Italian league, Napoli holds a four-point lead over Milan, with the top two finishers qualifying directly for the top European competition and the third-place finisher going into the... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:37:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2012750-napoli-faces-ac-milan-champions-league-spot.html 2013-04-11T10:37:01Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html LONDON (AP) — Spain put its World Cup defense back on track Tuesday by beating France to seize control of their qualifying group, while Germany and the Netherlands claimed big victories to push them closer to the finals in Brazil. Pedro Rodriguez scored the Spain goal that secured a 1-0 victory in Paris and lifted the reigning champions out of a slump fol... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:42:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html 2013-03-26T23:42:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1980964-balotelli-scores-twice-italy-wins-2-0-malta.html TA'QALI, Malta (AP) — Mario Balotelli scored twice as Italy overcame a shaky start to beat Malta 2-0 on Tuesday, extending the Azzurri's lead at the top of their World Cup qualifying group. Balotelli put Italy ahead with a penalty after seven minutes at Ta'Qali National Stadium and doubled the lead in the 45th, taking his tally to 10 goals in nine matches... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:35:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1980964-balotelli-scores-twice-italy-wins-2-0-malta.html 2013-03-26T22:35:09Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1975478-el-shaarawy-sees-future-balotelli-partnership.html FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Stephan El Shaarawy is relishing his partnership with Mario Balotelli and believes they can lead the attack for Italy and AC Milan for many years to come. El Shaarawy, 20, and Balotelli, 22, have become symbols of Italy coach Cesare Prandelli's focus on youth. "Mario and I represent a new and young Italy," El Shaarawy said, ahead of... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:45:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1975478-el-shaarawy-sees-future-balotelli-partnership.html 2013-03-23T18:45:14Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1971228-italy-to-draw-2-2-with-brazil.html GENEVA (AP) — Mario Balotelli scored a stunning goal as Italy came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Brazil in an entertaining friendly in Geneva on Thursday. It looked as if Italy would pay for its missed opportunities when Brazil took a 2-0 halftime lead thanks to goals from Fred and Oscar. However, Daniele De Rossi pulled one back nine minutes ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:39:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1971228-italy-to-draw-2-2-with-brazil.html 2013-03-21T22:39:11Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1961216-cerci-debut-italy-call-up-brazil-malta.html MILAN (AP) — Torino winger Alessio Cerci has been given a debut Italy call-up for the friendly against Brazil and World Cup qualifier against Malta, while Mattia De Sciglio and Luca Antonelli were also included in the 27-man squad on Sunday. Cerci has represented Italy at all youth levels but the 25-year-old has never been part of the senior squad. Genoa ... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:27:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1961216-cerci-debut-italy-call-up-brazil-malta.html 2013-03-17T19:27:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1945852-barcelona-goals-ac-milan.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Winning by a three-goal margin may be too much even for Barcelona. Three weeks after losing to AC Milan 2-0 in the first leg of the last 16 of the Champions League, Barcelona will have plenty of work to do on Tuesday at the Camp Nou. "I'm fairly optimistic despite the 2-0 from the away leg," Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez said... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:16:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1945852-barcelona-goals-ac-milan.html 2013-03-11T17:16:33Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1945150-barca-bidding-big-comeback-versus-milan.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Faced with a 2-0 deficit against AC Milan, Barcelona must achieve the one feat that has eluded it throughout its unprecedented run of titles — the major comeback. Barcelona's bid for a fourth Champions League title in eight years will be in the balance Tuesday when it hosts Milan in the second leg of the last 16. The Spanish powerh... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:43:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1945150-barca-bidding-big-comeback-versus-milan.html 2013-03-10T23:43:04Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1941888-ac-milan-wins-loses-2-key-players-to-injury.html GENOA, Italy (AP) — AC Milan warmed up for its second-leg match at Barcelona with a 2-0 win at Genoa on Friday — but lost two key players to injury just four days before the Champions League match in Spain. Forward Giampaolo Pazzini was already limping when he scored in the 22nd minute and defender Philippe Mexes also exited at halftime with an apparent i... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:26:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1941888-ac-milan-wins-loses-2-key-players-to-injury.html 2013-03-08T22:26:34Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1927576-ac-milan-beats-10-man-lazio-3-0-battle-3rd.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan cruised to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Lazio on Saturday in a direct battle for third place in Serie A and a spot in next season's Champions League. Lazio was seeking a first win at San Siro since 1989 but its chances grew slimmer when Antonio Candreva was controversially shown a straight red card after just 15 minutes. Candreva brough... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:33:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1927576-ac-milan-beats-10-man-lazio-3-0-battle-3rd.html 2013-03-02T22:33:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1925282-balotelli-left-milans-squad-with-bruised-leg.html MILAN (AP) — Mario Balotelli has been left off AC Milan's squad for Saturday's match against third-place Lazio with a bruised leg. Balotelli was injured in last weekend's derby when he collided with Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic. Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says Balotelli hasn't been able to train all week because of the bruise. ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:25:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1925282-balotelli-left-milans-squad-with-bruised-leg.html 2013-03-01T18:25:05Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1922178-ac-milan-extends-el-shaarawys-contract-to-2017-18.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan's high-scoring forward Stephan El Shaarawy has extended his contract with the club by one more year through 2017-18. Milan made the announcement on its website Thursday, after which El Shaarawy tweeted that he feels "pride and is honored to wear this shirt." Financial details were not disclosed. The extension comes after an impressiv... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:47:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1922178-ac-milan-extends-el-shaarawys-contract-to-2017-18.html 2013-02-28T17:47:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1916212-barcelona-drops-ap-football-rankings.html LONDON (AP) — With nine goals in one week, Bayern Munich has dislodged Barcelona from the top position in The Associated Press global football rankings. And despite scoring 38 goals so far this season, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was ousted from the top of the player rankings by 20-year-old Stephan El Shaarawy. El Shaarawy scored in AC Milan's 1-1 draw... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:19:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1916212-barcelona-drops-ap-football-rankings.html 2013-02-26T14:19:50Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1900376-milan-faces-true-test-revival-barcelona.html MILAN (AP) — After clambering its way back up the Serie A table, the true test of AC Milan's revival will come against Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. Milan had an awful start to the season and, lying 15th in the Serie A after eight matches, seemed to be heading for a relegation fight rather than a title battle. However, Mil... Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:08:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1900376-milan-faces-true-test-revival-barcelona.html 2013-02-19T19:08:41Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1898368-rampant-home-barcelona-bayern-focus-europe.html LONDON (AP) — With their domestic titles seemingly wrapped up during the two-month Champions League break, Barcelona and Bayern Munich now have the luxury of focusing on winning a fifth European Cup. Bayern Munich, 15 points clear in the Bundesliga, opens the knockout phase at Arsenal on Tuesday, while the first chapter in another blockbuster Barcelona-AC... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:10:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1898368-rampant-home-barcelona-bayern-focus-europe.html 2013-02-18T10:10:05Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1891556-ac-milan-parma-win-ahead-tough-week.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan would like a comfortable victory at home to Parma in the Serie A on Friday to ease into one of its toughest weeks of the season. Massimiliano Allegri's men face Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday before another expected heated derby against Inter Milan the following Sunday. Both sides are fighting for third, with Milan tr... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:13:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1891556-ac-milan-parma-win-ahead-tough-week.html 2013-02-14T15:13:58Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1869248-ac-milan-strikers-lead-italy-netherlands.html THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy had a dream start as AC Milan's new strike force. Now they are looking to take the chemistry to the international level when Italy faces the Netherlands in a friendly in Amsterdam. Balotelli marked his first match for Milan since his transfer from Manchester City by scoring both goals i... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1869248-ac-milan-strikers-lead-italy-netherlands.html 2013-02-05T14:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1867218-balotelli-praised-impressive-ac-milan-debut.html MILAN (AP) — Mario Balotelli is earning rave reviews after marking his return to Italy with two goals in his AC Milan debut. Balotelli scored both goals — including a stoppage-time winner from the penalty spot — in Milan's 2-1 win over Udinese on Sunday. "Super, super, super, it's really fantastic," Milan vice president Adriano Galliani said. "He could ha... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1867218-balotelli-praised-impressive-ac-milan-debut.html 2013-02-04T16:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1865700-balotelli-el-shaarway-headline-italy-squad.html ROME (AP) — New club teammates Mario Balotelli and Stephen El Shaarawy will lead Italy's attack in a friendly at the Netherlands next week. Balotelli joined AC Milan in a transfer from Manchester City this week and scored on his debut back in Serie A Sunday. El Shaarawy has scored 15 goals for Milan this season. Coach Cesare Prandelli also called up goalk... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1865700-balotelli-el-shaarway-headline-italy-squad.html 2013-02-03T19:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1854008-ac-milan-set-to-sign-balotelli-man-city.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Italy striker Mario Balotelli from the English champions. City declined to comment on reports that a deal had been struck for the 22-year-old forward, who joined the Premier League club from Milan's city rival Inter in 2010. However, speaking after the... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1854008-ac-milan-set-to-sign-balotelli-man-city.html 2013-01-29T23:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1853444-lionel-messi-ronaldo-lead-ap-player-rankings.html LONDON (AP) — Lionel Messi's four-goal burst ensured that he and Barcelona returned to the top of the Associated Press Global Football rankings this week. The romance of England's FA Cup, however, produced some unlikely names in the Top 10 teams and a previously unknown striker at No. 9. Thirteeen out of 18 panelists placed Messi at No. 1 on their list of... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1853444-lionel-messi-ronaldo-lead-ap-player-rankings.html 2013-01-29T13:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1845738-prandelli-mario-balotelli-will-best.html MILAN (AP) — Mario Balotelli will realize his true potential, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said, and Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is the right man to help him get there. "We've talked on the phone. I've given him personal advice, which will remain between us," Prandelli said in an interview with Friday's Gazzetta dello Sport. "The hope remains ... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1845738-prandelli-mario-balotelli-will-best.html 2013-01-25T15:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1769744-juventus-cruises-to-3-0-serie-win-atalanta.html MILAN (AP) — Defending champion Juventus strolled to a 3-0 win over 10-man Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday, scoring the opening goal after just 80 seconds. Mirko Vucinic, Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio all scored before Thomas Manfredini was sent off after picking up a second yellow card, leaving Atalanta with 10 men for nearly an hour. It was a really ... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1769744-juventus-cruises-to-3-0-serie-win-atalanta.html 2012-12-16T21:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1754318-juventus-beats-palermo-1-0-coach-contes-return.html MILAN (AP) — Defending champion Juventus celebrated coach Antonio Conte's return with a win, beating Palermo 1-0 in Serie A on Sunday. Stephan Lichtsteiner scored five minutes into the second half for Juventus, which also hit the goal-frame twice through Mirko Vucinic. Palermo had a first-half strike from Fabrizio Miccoli ruled out for offside and also ha... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1754318-juventus-beats-palermo-1-0-coach-contes-return.html 2012-12-09T21:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1747940-conte-returns-to-juventus-trip-to-palermo.html MILAN (AP) — Juventus coach Antonio Conte will be back on the bench following a four-month suspension as the defending champions visit Palermo on Sunday in Serie A. Conte was banned for failing to report match-fixing when he coached Siena two seasons ago. It comes as a timely boost for Juventus, with Napoli and Inter Milan just behind them in the league. ... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1747940-conte-returns-to-juventus-trip-to-palermo.html 2012-12-06T12:35:00Z