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Wednesday 30 October, 2007
Blog: A dangerous precedent
Marcelo Zalayeta’s ban for simulation was revoked, but did his silence speak a thousand words? Susy Campanale fears we’re forgetting the point of this punishment
When the Disciplinary Commission introduced new rules allowing video evidence to be used against divers, it was greeted with praise from all quarters. At last, the cheats will be punished and discouraged from doing it again! Yet nine weeks into the season and we have hit our first impasse. When is a dive not a dive?

Marcelo Zalayeta made no contact with Gianluigi Buffon – this is beyond dispute – but whether or not he had a tiny shove from Nicola Legrottaglie makes little difference. He catapulted himself over the Juventus shot-stopper and simultaneously dragged his foot along the ground to seek contact. Let us for the sake of argument take Napoli’s word for it, that the Uruguayan was only trying to avoid a dangerous collision with his former teammate. “He jumped over him in a gentlemanly fashion, immediately getting back up without making a meal of it,â€

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Lippi: Juventus Could Win The Scudetto

Former Juventus boss Marcello Lippi believes that his former side are capable of winning the league but accepts that Inter are the strongest side in the championship.


The two teams meet in the Derby d’Italia on Sunday, with much more at stake than just three points.

Juventus are fired up for the encounter at the Stadio Olimpico, following their demotion to Serie B last year.

The Bianconeri have made an excellent return to the top-flight this campaign and currently sit in third position, just four points behind leaders Inter.

“It will be a high quality game,â€

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