Fiorentina trainer Rossi attacks Ljajic, fired

Delio-RossiFiorentina coach Delio Rossi was fired after attacking central midfielder Adem Ljajic during his side’s 2-2 draw with Novara. An incredible episode, that took place at the “Franchi” stadium. At the 32nd minute, with the visitors ahead 2-0, Delio Rossi decided to take out Ljajic for Olivera, the young Fiorentina striker sat down on the bench and then with a gesture provoked the reaction of the coach, who hurled himself at Ljajic starting a small dust up which was fortunately ended quickly.

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Fiorentina’s fight to stay in Serie A continues

Stadio azzurri d'ItaliaAtalanta beat Fiorentina 2-0 this afternoon at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia in Bergamo. Goals from German Denis in the 11th minute and Giacomo Bonaventura in the 51st gave the hosts all three points, while Fiorentina’s Stevan Jovetic had a second-half penalty saved by Andrea Consigli. The result means that Atalanta are mathematically safe, while Fiorentina’s fight to stay in Serie A continues.

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Season’s end for Fiorentina’s Amauri

AmauriFresh out of their away win against AS Roma, Fiorentina have to contend with several key players’ injuries. Subbing for Cerci 9 minutes into the second half, Italian-Brazilian midfielder Amauri suffered an abductor tendon lesion. With a 3-week prognosis ahead of him, Amauri is therefore off the cards until season’s end. Placing their hopes in Amauri to avert relegation, Fiorentina also have to contend with Cerci’s injury.

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Fiorentina is three points above the relegation

Bad times for FiorentinaFiorentina is three points above the relegation places after being held to a 0-0 draw at home by Palermo. A run of one win in six games has the Viola sitting dangerously close to the drop zone, but the hosts will feel unlucky not to take all three points from Wednesday’s game. Matija Nastasic saw his first-half header hit the post for Fiorentina before Amauri thought he had won the game for the hosts nine minutes from time, only to have his goal called back for a handball.

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First goal of Amauri, Fiorentina to win at Milan

San Siro, MilanAC Milan allowed a 90th-minute goal by Fiorentina striker Amauri to lose 2-1 at home on Saturday. Milan took the lead with a penalty from Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the 31st at the San Siro but Stevan Jovetic equalized in the 47th after taking advantage of a Milan defensive lapse. Amauri then finished off an exchange with Jovetic for his first goal since transferring from Juventus in January.

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Golf, special shot today in Piazza Signoria

Giulia SergasSpectacular moment with golf today in Florence for “In CityAudi 2012″: the golfer Giulia Sergas will try to send the ball into the hole from tee toplace 77.31 meters in height on the Tower of Arnolfo of Palazzo Vecchio. The ball will bepulled from an estimated distance of 65 meters from the hole, which was formed in a”green” artificial than 200 square meters in Piazza della Signoria.

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Defeated by Chievo, Fiorentina goes to hell

Artemio FranchiAn initially silent Artemio Franchi stadium grew increasingly loud as Fiorentina was defeated by Chievo at home. The match made for a poor spectacle as the gameplay was tense and the result means trouble for Fiorentina who are now fourth to last with a mere 5 point advantage over Lecce. In the second half Liajic scored the equalizer from a well executed free kick, but 88 minutes in Rigoni scored the winning goal off an assist by Paloschi.

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ACF Fiorentina: Corvino’s contract expires

Pantaleo CorvinoACF Fiorentina wishes to announce that, in agreement with the director, Pantaleo Corvino’s contract as technical and sporting director will not be renewed once it expires. Fiorentina announces that the first team will stay in Montecatini from Tuesday 20 March until departing for Liguria ahead of next Sunday’s Serie A match against Genoa, in order to find the maximum concentration to prepare properly for the game.

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