La dolce vita?
Friday, February 24, 2006
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Sunday's Rome derby has hit the news for the wrong reasons. The uefa.com magazine looks at how fans are working to improve the atmosphere.
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More than just a game
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Deco delight for Barcelona
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La dolce vita?
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Preud'homme's high Standard
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Gilberto faces the fans
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Scolari plots Portugal progress
Portugal's run to the UEFA EURO 2004™ final and a superb FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign has made them one of the favourites for Germany. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari speaks to uefa.com.
Fare play scandalises Argentina
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