A late own goal from Nicola Legrottaglie handed Genoa a valuable point from a 1-1 Serie A draw at Catania. The Sicilians were within sight of only a second win of the season thanks to Pablo Barrientos' goal on the hour mark, but their former Juventus defender Legrottaglie headed the ball into his own net three minutes from time. The result leaves Genoa and Catania with five points apiece and t...Full Story »

AC Milan regained third spot in the Serie A standings by twice coming from behind to beat Catania 4-2 at the San Siro. Nicola Legrottaglie headed the visitors in front on the half-hour mark, only for Mathieu Flamini to equalise on the stroke of half-time. Gonzalo Bergessio restored the Sicilians' lead after 65 minutes, but two goals in four minutes from substitute Giampaolo Pazzini turned the ...Full Story »

Catania survived a late onslaught and the dismissal of Nicola Legrottaglie to continue their march towards Europe with a 2-1 victory at Parma. The Sicilians knew that three points from the Stadio Ennio Tardini would give them a share of sixth place with Fiorentina, whose game at Bologna was postponed, and first-half goals from Francesco Lodi and Keko were enough to see them through. Parma, who...Full Story »

AC Milan built on last weekend's victory over champions Juventus by coming from behind to post a hard-fought 3-1 Serie A victory over Catania at the Stadio Angelo Massimino. Nicola Legrottaglie opened the scoring after 11 minutes with a powerful header, but it all started to unravel for the Rossazzurri after the interval. Midfielder Pablo Barrientos was sent off three minutes into the second h...Full Story »

Palermo and Catania had to settle for a share of the spoils as a Sicilian derby ended 1-1 at the Stadio Renzo Barbera. Nicola Legrottaglie put visitors Catania in front in the 25th minute as Vincenzo Montella's side dominated the first half. Fabrizio Miccoli equalised soon after the break as the Rosaneri enjoyed the better of the second period of a match played in hot and humid conditions. Al...Full Story »

A goal 10 minutes from time from Nicola Legrottaglie gave Catania a 1-0 victory over Champions League-chasing Lazio. Legrottaglie struck towards the end of a game that had looked to be heading for a stalemate. The visitors were unlucky not to equalise at the death when Catania midfielder Francesco Lodi deflected Stefano Mauri's cross off his own post. Lazio are in third place but could drop...Full Story »

Catania's Serie A clash with Roma was abandoned after 65 minutes due to a waterlogged pitch at the Stadio Massimino with the score at 1-1. Nicola Legrottaglie had put the home side in front in the 24th minute of the game with Daniele De Rossi equalising four minutes later. Catania dominated the first half and missed a hatful of chances to lead, but the conditions deteriorated when the teams em...Full Story »

Catania defender Nicola Legrottaglie is confident his team can make life difficult for AC Milan when the two sides meet at the San Siro on Sunday. Milan have won their last four league games while the Sicilian outfit are unbeaten in six matches and lie just three points behind the Rossoneri, who are fourth. Catania have held Juventus and Lazio to 1-1 draws and have also claimed two big scalps ...Full Story »

Released AC Milan defender Nicola Legrottaglie may walk away from football. If he does not find a club, then Legrottaglie has another plan for his future. The former Juventus stopper revealed: “I feel in good shape and think I can play on for another two years, but if there are no offers, then I cannot create them. “I will dedicate myself to my main mission – the Bible....Full Story »