Chievo Verona News

Inter Milan defender Cristian Chivu is in stable condition after surgery on his fractured skull.

Verona, January 6 - Inter Milan and Chievo Verona fans got a surprise when they turned up for Serie A's first-ever lunchtime game Wednesday as Chievo Verona President Luca Campedelli offered them free panettone made by his company.

Inter and the striker had asked for a postponement of a few days in training ahead of the African Cup of Nations.

Chievo Verona s Luca Rigoni, left, kicks the ball in front of AS Livorno s Tomas Danilevicius during their Italian Serie A match at Armando Picchi stadium in Livorno, Italy, on Sunday.

AC Milan overcame a series of defensive lapses to beat Cagliari 4-3 on Sunday, while AS Roma captain Francesco Totti marked his return from knee surgery with a hat trick in a 3-1 win over Bari.

Sampdoria coach Luigi Del Neri admits their game against Chievo will be one of mixed emotions for him.

Roma midfield pair Simone Perrotta and David Pizarro have put pen to paper on contract extensions at the Stadio Olimpico.

Nesta struck both goals in the 2-1 win and Galliani said: "As for Nesta, he is fantastic.

With Inter Milan stumbling out of the blocks and drawing 1-1 against Bari, Juventus manager Ciro Ferrara knew that he couldn't let a golden chance to get ahead of his closest rival slip away.

Inter held by Bari Inter Milan forward Samuel Eto'o gestures during the Italian Serie A match between Inter Milan and Bari at San Siro Stadium in Milan, on August 23, 2009.