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January 2, 2009
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Genova International has established a new network and partnership with 1st division Mexican team Puebla FC. Planning is underway to establish a fulltime school from July 2009 through collaboration between Puebla FC and GISS professional coaches. This new international partnership will open a pathway for talented Mexican players to play abroad, and for players from other nations to play in the richest league in Latin America, Mexico's Primera divicion.
Read the news article in Mexico's national newspaper, Melenio.com, December 26, 2008, here.
(left: Gustavo Moscoso, Director Puebla FC, with Morris Pagniello, January, 2009.) |
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18's tour - December 6
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A superb 2 week lifetime experience for the 18 GISS participants chosen from Australia and Canada to represent MPFC has finished today. The players made GISS proud, playing great football against some of the world's strongest national youth teams including Juventus, Genoa CFC, AS Monaco FC, Valenzana, Vado FC, and Ovada Calcio.
Final results:
 Juventus 2 v 0 GISS/MPFC
Monaco 4 v 0 GISS/MPFC
Genoa 1 v 0 GISS/MPFC
Vado 0 v 2 GISS/MPFC
Ovada 0 v 0 GISS/MPFC
Valenzana 2 v 1 GISS/MPFC
Participating players: Oscar Brooks, Jack Turner, Kian Herrman, Paco Torres, Chris Vartaci, Anthony De Sensi, Adam Centofanti, Nick Modaffari, Emmanuel Kambouris, Jonathan Agostino, Daniel Fotopoulos, Alex Taleski, Marcel De Belis, Robert Pelle, Dogan Cokacar, Kerim Tansel.
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Staff: Director Morris Pagniello; Coaching staff: GISS Australia Head Coach Joe De Martino, Roberto Conti, Roberto Briata
Physio: Vincenzo Agostino; Team managers: Peter Vartaci, Gino Centofanti
Admin staff: Angela Costantino, Karla Velez
Directors comments: This has to be one of the most successful GISS tours.
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November 15 update
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GISS congratulates Canadian GISS player Mathew Macri who has officially played his first game for Vicenza Calcio, defeating serie B team Rimini 2-1...
and Domenico Marafioti, Melbourne GISS player who has scored 2 goals against serie D Casale for US Pro Vercelli Calcio, winning 2-0. |
November 2 update
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GISS player Ralph Napoli has signed with 3rd division Swiss team FC Sursee...
Canadian GISS player Johnny D'amato has played his first official game in Italy with Vado FC. |
October 29 update
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Italian GISS player Roberto Conti has offically signed for Vado FC, becoming the 6th GISS player signed with the club this season...
GISS star Daniele Cacia scores his first serie A goal of the season for Lecce against Palermo, levelling 1-1.
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October 25 update
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| GISS players Dimitri Kolstov and Riccardo Albarello have officially signed with Vado FC, joining other GISS players Canadian Johnny D'amato and Australian George Markelis. |
October 20: Canada campus clinics
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 Yesterday was the last day of the As Roma/Genova International Canada Campus in Toronto @ the Hershey Complex Centre. The Campus saw over 200 participants, girls and boys, and was hosted by Erin Mills FC. Coaches included GISS director Morris Pagniello, AS Roma Technical Director Maurizio Turone, GISS coach Mauro Zironelli, and GISS Canada coaches Fausto Macri and Vincenzo Ballo. The campus finished on a very high note, creating interest from all over Canada according to GISS Canada representatives Alberto Corso and Deborah Lucchetta. The next campus will be held in March 2009 in Toronto and Montreal.
View images of the clinic... >>
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As Roma Australia clinic, Melbourne , September 29 - October 3
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The AS Roma Australia clinic held at Genova International Australia Melbourne headquarters, Reggio Calabria Club, Parkville, from September 29 to October 3, was an outstanding success with over 80 players attending across both age groups. Coached by Benedetto Mangione, several players new to Genova International were subsequently invited to join the November 18's tour of Italy, and have continued their training at GISS headquarters in preparation.
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u14 tour, September 2008: update September 26
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September 20: a good start to the beginning of the September 2008 under 14s GISS/MPFC representative team tour ... steady results and good play shown by the Australian and Isalanders Sardegnian Italian GISS players. Results: MPFC 0 v 1 Juventus, MPFC 0 v 1 Torino Calcio, MPFC 0 v 2 Biellese, MPFC 2 v 3 Sc.Gabbetto.
September 26: the last two games saw MPFC play the most exciting game of the tour against Vado FC under 15's youth team, finishing 3-3. The team showed great determination coming back from a 3-1 score, the 4 participating Melbourne players Paraskevas, Carbone, Carter, and Goulopoulos being the backbone of the team, and showing the Italian teams that MPFC was no pushover, and playing up to the level.
Yesterday the final game of the tour against serie A giants Genoa CFC (the strongest team they competed against, with 25 players), the score was 2-2 at half time and then MPFC legs just ran out... but a great show of spectacular goals and play shown by both teams, finishing 6-2 for the home team! The players had not only learnt by playing and training but also were very fortunate to see three live Serie A games: Juventus v Catania in Torino at the new Olympic stadium, Sampdoria v Chievo, where GISS star D'anna plays, and Sampdoria v Juventus in Genoa. Then to head home on the 28th. (more images...>>)
Squad Members: Zackery Paraskevas, Joe Carbone, Anthony Carter, James Goulopoulos, Matteo Carboni, Gabriele Carboni, Daniel Muceli, Laconi Serafino, Luigi Deidda, Andrea Depau, Giavanni Battista, Antonello Giacu, Bruno Silva, Marco Giribaldi, Gianluca Ponte.
Coaches: Morris Pagniello, Mauro Zironelli, Roberto Conti, Dimitri Kolstov. |
September 17 update
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Ralph Napoli approached by Civittavechia Calcio (serie D)...
Michael Matriciani is trialing with Savona Calcio (serie D)...
George Markelis signs with Vado FC, joining Canadian GISS player Johnny D'Amato...
Australian GISS player Ralph Napoli is now trialing with Switzerland 3rd division team FC Sursee...
Domenic Marafioti, Melbourne GISS player has officially signed a contact with US Pro Vercelli Calcio...
GISS partner Amantino Mancini signs with Inter Milan, Cosimo Sarli signs with Siracusa Calcio... |
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Nick Terezakis, 15yr old Australian GISS and Melbourne Phoenix FC player, has had official trials with Genoa CFC national u16 youth team, and earned an invitation to join the team in the May 2009 national tournament.
Nick joined the 18+ tour group to train in preparation for his Genoa trial and played 6 out of 7 games against serie A and B 1st teams. Nick is the youngest Australian player ever to have played against Serie A teams, and had previously toured Italy with the GISS 2007 Elite Squad. |
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Mathew Macri, 18yr old Canadian GISS player has signed with Italian team Vicenza Calcio Serie B. Mathew played with Catanzaro last season, and in July 2008 participated in the GISS Italy 18+ tour, from where he was scouted ...
Giss congatulates Mathew on his scoring a goal on his debut at the team's 2-0 win at Ascoli. |
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Melbourne GISS player Julien Canizzaro (right, with Pro Vasto coach Di Meo) has officially signed with top club Pro Vasto Calcio.. .
Canadian GISS player Johnny D'Amato has officially signed with prestigious Italian club Vado FC, first ever club to have won the Italian Cup, defeating Udinese in the final match. (www.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.C_Vado)
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u14's 2008 Tour of Italy
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September sees the Genova International under 14's squad tour Italy, playing five official games against Serie A and Serie B teams. Participants from Australia, Canada and Europe, under the coaching of GISS director Morris Pagniello, and Vicenza coach Mauro Zironelli, will rise to the challenge presented by the success of the GISS 2007 u14's tour.
If you would like to be a part of this tour, please email Genova International now. Only a limited number of places available. |
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August 12 update
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Theo Markelis is currently in Japan with the second team of Valencia under 20's....
George Markelis is trialling in 3rd division in Spain...
The July senior trials tour officially finished August 9th, and all participants, including the VIP players:
Simone Pavan (ex Bologna, Livorno, Modena, Sampdoria)
Emanuele Triose, (ex Napoli, Bologna, Salernitana and Terana)
Ivan Vokomanovic (ex National Serbian team, Stella Ross Belgrade Bordeaux, Dynamo Moscko Lokeren)
and VIP coaches: head coach Luciano Miani (ex Juventus, Fiorentina, Vicenza, now 2nd Coach of Seirie B Vicenza)
Mauro Ziornelli (ex Fiorentina, Chievo, Vicenza, Modena)
Dimitri Kolstov (ex Sparta, Pistioese, Ancona, Chieti)
made GISS and Melbourne Phoenix FC very proud.
Players who went on to further trials and transfers include:
Emanuele Triose - signed with 1st Division Belgium
Michael Matriciani - Montecchio Malcio Serie D, Italy
Ralph Napoli - Sanbonafacese Calcio Serie C, Italy
Julian Cannizaro - Pro Vasto, Serie D Italy
Domenic Marafiotti - Pro Belvedere, Serie D Italy
Mathew Macri - Vicenza Calcio, Serie B Italy
Nick Terezakis - trialing with Genoa, Serie A, Italy
Gareth Fitzgerald - trialing with Vado FC
Johnny D'Amato - trialing with Vado FC |
Melbourne Phoenix FC tour rising stars
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| Michael Matriciani, ex-Adelaide United, now trialling with Montecchio |
Melbourne based Ralph Napoli, awaiting trials with Sanbonaficese |
ex-Livorno star Simone Pavan, currently negotiating with Queens Park Rangers |
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| Ivan Vukomanic transferring to Livorno Calcio Serie B |
Dimitri Koltsov trials with Bassano Serie C |
Emanuele Triose signs with Greek Division one club Panthrakikos |
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Bologna v Melbourne Phoenix
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A report on the Bologna v Melbourne Phoenix (18+ tour) from the Bologna FC website. Read it in Italian here, or in English here. And, some video here.
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2008 Serie A, B and C second Italian Tour Trials, July 28-August 10, 2008
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GISS is proud to announce a second 2008 seniors tour of Italy, offering 22 players aged 18+ an unprecedented second opportunity in 2008 to experience professional competition in Italy. Competition begins 28th July at the city of Lecco. The program of games includes Monza serie C1 (29th July) Chievo serie A (31st July), Albinoleffe serie B (3rd August), Palermo serie A (4th August), Atalanta serie A (5th August), and Lecco serie C2 (9th August). Coaches include Romano Matte, Gigi Posente, and Massimo Marini.
To join the tour and participate in these trials, download an information brochure here, or email Genova International.
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AS Roma clinic, Hervey Bay, Queensland, September 22 - 26, 2008
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| The AS Roma clinic in Hervey Bay has been postponed until January 2009. For further details, call Genova International on 1300 793 505. |
2008 Serie A, B and C Italian Tour Trials, July 15-30, 2008: update July 11
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All places are booked for the first 2008 Italian Tour Trials over July 18 - July 30. Special guest players include Simone Pavan (Livorno serie A 2005/08) and Paolo Negro (Lazio serie A and Italian national player). Confirmed games include Livorno serie B (18th July), Padova serie C1 (22nd July), Chievo serie A (23rd July), Bologna serie A (25th July), Mantova serie B (27th July), Bassano serie C2 (28th July), and Lazio serie A or Cittadella serie B (30th July). If you missed out on a place in this tour, please see above for details of the second tour, announced today.
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GISS v. Fiorentina, 2007 |
Romano Matte, Morris and Cesare Prandelli |
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July 14: the Markelis brothers to Europe
This week, Theo Markelis leaves for Valencia, and George Markelis flies to Italy to train with the first Italian Tour Trials group, prior to his arrival at Elenche. The Melbourne Phoenix u18's farewelled George and Theo after their July 13 match, and GISS Melbourne celebrated Theo and George's achievement that evening at the Reggio Calabria club headquarters of Genova International Australia. Some images in the gallery...
Ovada campus clinic, June 9-20
The second GISS Ovada campus clinic has begun at the Genova International home base in Ovada, Italy. Staff include GISS Director Morris Pagniello, with head coach Roberto Briata, and coaches Canepa, Picasso, Galliardi, Oliva, Jacabucci, and Teti. Over 150 players from throughout the Piedmonte and Liguria regions will attend the Ovada campus for an intensive clinic over 10 days.
Just For Kicks YKK Kids Football Clinics, Dhaka and Jakarta
Genova International and AS Roma have recently completed a series of clinics in Bangladesh and Indonesia which drew 800 young players between the ages of 10 and 14, and over 70 coaches interested to develop their skills under the guidance of Ramon Turone, Morris Pagniello, Mauro Zironelli and Joe De Martino.
Daniele Cacia scores for Fiorentina
21st February 2008: Daniele Cacia, GISS's biggest name scored the winning goal for Fiorentina against Rosenborg in the UEFA Cup, and now will play against Tim Cahill's Everton in the next round.
GISS association with Catania Calcio Youth Academy
GISS is currently involved in discussions with serie A club Catania Calcio in regard to the possibility of an ongoing association which would see GISS players travelling to Italy in 2008 to train at the Catania Youth Academy.
Morris Pagniello with Catania Calcio coach Baldini and director Piero Lo Monaco.
New full time Italian Academy 2008
As of September 2008, Morris Pagniello and the famous Gigi Maifredi ((left)) - Juventus 1st team coach in the 80's and 90s' - are to jointly open a new football academy. Gigi Maifredi is renowned as one of Italy's major icons in the football world.
The Maifredi family management group will also be GISS's Fifa agents for Italy. Christian Maifredi (pictured on the right) visited Australia in January and met with Gaby Priolo (GISS Australian Administrative Director) and Joe De Martino (Head Coach, GISS) to discuss future plans for the Australian academy.
Morris commented: "I'm very honoured and excited that the Maifredi family have chosen to work with GISS (Italy), as it proves that we have been able to take players and turn them into professionals in a short span of time. Players must realize that football is not just a game, if you want to earn an income playing football as a career, you must dedicate your whole life to it.... and enjoy the world's most famous game!"
Let's do lunch!
James Goulopoulos, best on ground, AS Roma Melbourne clinic, September 2007, is off to lunch with Francesco Totti, Morris, and Vito Scala, team trainer for AS Roma firsts.
Morris Pagniello, Francesco Totti, James Goulopoulos and Vito Scala. (Click for larger image.)
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| From left: Francesco Totti (World Champion), Ramon Turone, Bruno Conti, Morris Pagniello, and Daniele De Rossi (World Champion) |
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Latest news pics
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Jerome DeBontin, President AS Monaco, Morris Pagniello, Monaco, December 2008
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Juve's Amauri, Morris Pagniello, December 2008.
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Amantino Mancini, Morris Pagniello, Milan, November 2008.
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MPFC v Bologna
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Christian Doni, Morris Pagniello.
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Morris, Totti, James Goulopoulos, and Vito Scala.
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Ramon Turone and Domenico Marafioti at Lavagnese.
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Theo Markelis, Morris Pagniello at Valencia FC
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ex-Socceroo/A League John Aliosi and GISS coach Dimitro Koltsov at Central Coast, January 2008.
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Obafemi Martins, Morris Pagniello, Theo Markelis
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Morris Pagniello addresses press conference, Vicenza, July.
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Morris Pagniello discusses future plans at AC Milan.
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Morris Pagniello with Kim Song, Director, Singapore Football Federation
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September European Tour Trophy winners
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