European Soccer Weekly

European Soccer Weekly

LATEST NEWS BRIEFS

(FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12)

ITALIAN SERIE A

JUVENTUS have their way with a Baggio-less BRESCIA.

After a disappointing 3rd place finish last season, Juventus attempted to re-structure the squad. Starting with a new coach in FABIO CAPELLO, followed by several key signings; FABIO CANNAVARO from Internazionale, JONATHAN ZEBINA and EMERSON from rivals Roma, MANUEL BLASI from Parma, and ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC from Ajax. All 5 players saw action on Sunday's week 1 of the Serie A season.

2 first half goals from PAVEL NEDVED and DAVID TREZEGUET gave Juve enough breathing room to start playing at ease. IBRAHIMOVIC then entered the field as a 2nd-half substitute, and did not disappoint in his debut with the Bianconeri. An excellent solo effort created space for him to power home Juve's 3rd goal of the match. But more importantly, gaining the adoration of the Juventini.

BRESCIA 0 JUVENTUS 3

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

INJURIES & TRANSFERS

GIOVANE ELBER is out for the season

Ex-Bayern Munich striker GIOVANE ELBER fell victim to a broken ankle during Lyon's Ligue 1 match against Metz on Sunday. ELBER was carted off the field in a stretcher, showing signs of exruciating pain. It was later determined that ELBER had broken his ankle, although some reports claim a fractured fibula and dislocated right ankle are his injuries.

UPDATE: Lyon striker GIOVANE ELBER must sit out the rest of the 2004-2005 season after seeing just 3 weeks of action. It was confirmed that ELBER suffered a fractured right fibula and dislocated right ankle after landing awkwardly as he pursued a jump ball. ELBER's tally this season stands at 1 goal, as he marked the lone goal against Nice in week 1.

Czech striker MAREK HEINZ makes a move to Germany.

After having a hand in putting Germany out of the Euro 2004 competition, former Banik Ostrava striker MAREK HEINZ will make his move to Borussia Moenchengladbach.