Paolo Bandini
Paolo Bandini writes on Italian football and the NFL, and can sometimes be heard talking calcio with James Richardson on the Football Weekly podcast. Click here to follow him on Twitter
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Why Buffalo should be in the playoffs; a bad day for the Browns; the Eagles have hit a few problems; and Peyton Manning blocking
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Juve’s bogey team, Sampdoria, struck again - this time through Manolo Gabbiadini who is co-owned by the club he thwarted
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Previews of the key games including a crunch game for the Cowboys and a battle of the worst quarterbacks in the league
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The real Seahawks are back; Carolina’s late charge; Jim Harbaugh could go to Oakland; and Jeff Fisher’s trolling
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Paolo Bandini: Gian Piero Gasperini described the win over Milan as his ‘highest moment’ at the club. On this form, even greater ones lie ahead
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Paolo Bandini: Previews of the key games including a battle for control of the AFC North and the Cardinals in freefall
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Paolo Bandini and Max Whittle: Belichick greets an equal; Broncos get help in the running game; Manziel makes strides; and Fitzpatrick’s genius son
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Paolo Bandini: Logic, statistics and historical precedent suggested Torino had no chance of beating Juventus in the Derby della Mole but in the end could well have won. Only they didn’t
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Paolo Bandini: Odell Beckham’s brilliance could be forgotten; the NFC South asks awkward questions; and how the Seahawks got back in business
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Paolo Bandini: The fans came in their droves and the impressive banners were unfurled but neither side left the San Siro satisfied with the result
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Paolo Bandini: Previews of key games in NFL week 12, including Josh Gordon’s Cleveland return from his marijuana suspension, plus your chance to take part in our Pick Six contestWhat we learned in NFL week 11
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NFL: five things we learned Jonas Gray carries Pats to victory, and Chiefs beat Seahawks at their own game
NFL: Patriots running back tramples Colts with four touchdowns; Chiefs stop Marshawn Lynch and win at Arrowhead; Green Bay give opponents the chills; and JJ Watt continues his MVP form -
Paolo Bandini: Previews of key games in NFL week 11, including two former Brady backups meeting in Cleveland, plus your chance to take part in our Pick Six contest
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NFL: five things we learned Seattle have Marshawn Lynch on their mind, and Browns look good for the postseason
NFL: Seattle’s star running back scores four touchdowns against the Giants; first-placed Browns get a head rush in AFC North; Jets avoid a franchise-record ninth loss; and Niners do what they have to in New Orleans -
Paolo Bandini: It is wrong to describe Tevez as an heir to Del Piero but his confidence and talent means he will never be weighed down by inheriting his shirt
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Previews of key games in NFL week 10, including Dallas and Jacksonville’s day out at Wembley, plus your chance to take part in our Pick Six contest
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NFL five things we learned: Pats QB wins 11th duel against Peyton Manning; Roethlisberger makes the Steelers look super; Mark Sanchez – remember him?; and Tannehill on song as Dolphins blow out Chargers
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Paolo Bandini: After the murder of a Napoli fan by Roma Ultra last year, there was relief that Saturday’s match passed without incident
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Previews of key games in NFL week nine, including two QB greats going head-to-head at Foxboro, plus your chance to take part in our Pick Six contest
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Paolo Bandini: Actions off the pitch and a last-minute winner past Gianluigi Buffon on it has helped endear the defender to Genoa’s faithful
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NFL: five things we learned Cardinals embrace Bruce Arians's vision, and Brady makes the doubters look dumb
NFL five things we learned: Arizona improves to 6-1 and looks to be a contender; the Pats’ resident hunk throws a ridiculous 30 of 35 passes to down the Bears; and is Rex Ryan at a New York Jets crossroads? -
James Richardson is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and Paolo Bandini to review the weekend's action
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Paolo Bandini: Francesco Acerbi’s goal against Parma was his first since March 2012, since when he has battled and beaten cancer twice. He is only 26
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Matt Prater’s twice-taken kick earned Detroit Lions a nailbiting 22-21 victory over Atlanta Falcons at Wembley
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NFL talkboard: Previews of key games in NFL week eight, including Buffalo Bills v New York Jets, plus your chance to take part in our Pick Six contest
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NFL: five things we learned Peyton Manning breaks another record but Aaron Rodgers is the NFL's best QB
NFL five things we learned: Manning’s achievements should not be underestimated, but Rodgers has been the NFL’s form quarterback since 2011 -
Paolo Bandini: Fans expecting blood and thunder left disappointed as Inter v Napoli could barely muster cloudy skies and a light bruise
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Paolo Bandini: Previews of key games in NFL week seven, including Bengals v Colts, plus your chance to take part in our Pick Six contest
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NFL five things: After Week Six it’s the Cowboys and the Browns that impressed, but Eli Manning needs some help in New York for the Giants
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Sportblog Thierry Henry v Jermain Defoe – a rivalry that travelled from north London to North America
Paolo Bandini: New York Red Bulls will take on Toronto FC on Saturday with a playoff place at stake, and two star strikers hold the fate of the teams in their hands
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Previews of key games in NFL week six, including Steelers v Browns, plus your chance to take part in our Pick Six contest
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NFL: five things we learned Contrasting fortunes for Jets and Giants as Michael Vick gets his chance
NFL: Despite the grumbling, San Francisco coach’s job is safe, Browns are the comeback kings, New York duo have mixed fortunes and Philip Rivers keeps on flowing -
Podcast: AC Jimbo and co review the Premier League action and also look at the latest news in Scotland, Spain and Iceland
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Paolo Bandini: The performance of Gianluca Rocchi, who awarded three first-half penalties and handed out two red cards, left Roma feeling bitter in Turin as Juventus maintained their 100% start
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