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Stuart Bathgate: Romanov’s ruinous reign at Hearts

AT the height of his power, Vladimir Romanov liked to host lavish parties in his adoptive home town of Kaunas. Waiters would circulate with trays of vodka and pickles, and at one do attended by Scots guests a bear turned up – apparently being admitted because it was mistaken for then Hearts…

Gennaro Gattuso appointed as Palermo boss as Italians seek instant return to Serie A

Former Italy and AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Palermo manager with the task of steering the relegated team straight back to Serie A, the club said on Wednesday.

Moratti could let Cassano go

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has refused to rule out sending striker Antonio Cassano to Parma as part of a swap deal for Ishak Belfodil.

Sunderland ponder loan offer for Udinese striker Matej Vydra

SUNDERLAND have tabled a loan offer for Matej Vydra as they look to bolster their squad.

Boss Garcia relishing Roma job

New Roma coach Rudi Garcia says the job holds no fears for him following his arrival at the club.

Napoli turn attentions to Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny

NAPOLI have become the latest club to register their interest in Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny.

Mario Balotelli to face Manchester City in pre-season as AC Milan drawn against them in Audi Cup

Mario Balotelli will go head-to-head with his former teammates during pre-season after AC Milan drew Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Audi Cup in Munich.

Confederations Cup: Zaccheroni aims for Japan victory over Italy - video

Japan's Italian head coach Alberto Zaccheroni says he is looking to defeat his home country when Japan face Italy in the Confederations Cup        

Juventus tie up Asamoah

Juventus have agreed to buy the remaining half of midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah's registration from Serie A rivals Udinese for nine million euros.