Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina takes a drink as he plays against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Wolfsburg's head coach Armin Veh, second left, watches his players during a training session at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Wolfsburg will face CSKA in a UEFA Champions League Group B soccer match on Wednesday.

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina serves against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Fernando Verdasco of Spain serves against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina serves against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Wolfsburg's head coach Armin Veh, center, directs his players during a training session at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Wolfsburg will face CSKA in a Champions League Group B soccer match on Wednesday.

Wolfsburg's players run during a training session at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Wolfsburg will face CSKA in a UEFA Champions League Group B soccer match on Wednesday.

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina serves against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain reacts during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina serves during the men's singles second round match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Fernando Verdasco of Spain plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)

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Bayern Munich's Dutch head coach Louis van Gaal (2ndM) and some players arrive for a training session on November 24, 2009 in Munich, one day ahead of their Champions League group A football match against Maccabi Haifa FC. Bayern Munich team manager Uli Hoeness has given the German giants' under-fire coach Louis van Gaal a guarantee of job security - for now. Van Gaal took over as Bayern coach on July 1, but nearly five months into his tenure Munich are seventh in the Bundesliga, effectively out of the running for Champions League contention and struggling for form. AFP PHOTO DDP / OLIVER LANG GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read OLIVER LANG/AFP/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich's players arrive for a training session on November 24, 2009 in Munich, one day ahead of their Champions League group A football match against Maccabi Haifa FC. Bayern Munich team manager Uli Hoeness has given the German giants' under-fire coach Louis van Gaal a guarantee of job security - for now. Van Gaal took over as Bayern coach on July 1, but nearly five months into his tenure Munich are seventh in the Bundesliga, effectively out of the running for Champions League contention and struggling for form. AFP PHOTO DDP / OLIVER LANG GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read OLIVER LANG/AFP/Getty Images)

(L-R) Bayern Munich's Croatian striker Ivica Olic, striker Mario Gomez, Italian striker Luca Toni and striker Thomas Mueller attend a training session on November 24, 2009 in Munich, one day ahead of their Champions League group A football match against Maccabi Haifa FC. Bayern Munich team manager Uli Hoeness has given the German giants' under-fire coach Louis van Gaal a guarantee of job security - for now. Van Gaal took over as Bayern coach on July 1, but nearly five months into his tenure Munich are seventh in the Bundesliga, effectively out of the running for Champions League contention and struggling for form. AFP PHOTO DDP / OLIVER LANG GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read OLIVER LANG/AFP/Getty Images)

Fernando Verdasco of Spain plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)

Wolfsburg's head coach Armin Veh, gestures, during a press conference at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Wolfsburg will face CSKA in a UEFA Champions League Group B soccer match on Wednesday.

Wolfsburg's head coach Armin Veh, seen, during a press conference at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Wolfsburg will face CSKA in a UEFA Champions League Group B soccer match on Wednesday.

France coach Raymond Domenech (seen here on November 17) has insisted he would never consider quitting his post despite his unpopularity with the French public which has deepened since last week's World Cup play-off furore.

This photo taken Nov. 2, 2009 shows Atlantic Yards, lower center, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that includes a new arena for the New Jersey Nets. A group of tenants and owners claim the seizure is unconstitutional. They say developer Bruce Ratner's proposed $4.9 billion, 22-acre Atlantic Yards project mainly enriches private interests, while the state constitution requires public use for taking land.

This photo taken Nov. 2, 2009 shows Atlantic Yards, bottom center, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that includes a new arena for the New Jersey Nets. A group of tenants and owners claim the seizure is unconstitutional. They say developer Bruce Ratner's proposed $4.9 billion, 22-acre Atlantic Yards project mainly enriches private interests, while the state constitution requires public use for taking land.

Bayern Munich's Dutch defender Edson Braafheid (L) and Bayern Munich's Dutch head coach Louis van Gaal attend a training session on November 24, 2009 in Munich, one day ahead of their Champions League group A football match against Maccabi Haifa FC. Bayern Munich team manager Uli Hoeness has given the German giants' under-fire coach Louis van Gaal a guarantee of job security - for now. Van Gaal took over as Bayern coach on July 1, but nearly five months into his tenure Munich are seventh in the Bundesliga, effectively out of the running for Champions League contention and struggling for form. AFP PHOTO DDP / OLIVER LANG GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read OLIVER LANG/AFP/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich's Dutch head coach Louis van Gaal overseas a training session on November 24, 2009 in Munich, one day ahead of their Champions League group A football match against Maccabi Haifa FC. Bayern Munich team manager Uli Hoeness has given the German giants' under-fire coach Louis van Gaal a guarantee of job security - for now. Van Gaal took over as Bayern coach on July 1, but nearly five months into his tenure Munich are seventh in the Bundesliga, effectively out of the running for Champions League contention and struggling for form. AFP PHOTO DDP / OLIVER LANG GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read OLIVER LANG/AFP/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain serves the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich's striker Miroslav Klose (L) and Bayern Munich's Italian striker Luca Toni attend a training session on November 24, 2009 in Munich, one day ahead of their Champions League group A football match against Maccabi Haifa FC. AFP PHOTO DDP / OLIVER LANG GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read OLIVER LANG/AFP/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina reacts during the men's singles second round match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina celebrates a point during the men's singles second round match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain celebrates a point the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina celebrates a point during the men's singles second round match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich's striker Miroslav Klose (L) and Bayern Munich's Italian striker Luca Toni joke during a training session on November 24, 2009 in Munich, one day ahead of their Champions League group A football match against Maccabi Haifa FC. AFP PHOTO DDP / OLIVER LANG GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read OLIVER LANG/AFP/Getty Images)

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Fernando Verdasco of Spain plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)

A.C. Milan's Dutch forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar takes part in a training session on the eve of his team's UEFA Champions League group stage football match against Marseille on November 24, 2009, at Milanello, the A.C Milan's sporting center in Carnago, 50 km north of Milan. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

A.C. Milan's Brazilian forward Pato (C), Brazilian forward Ronaldinho (2D-R) and Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf (R) take part in a training session on the eve of his team's UEFA Champions League group stage football match against Marseille on November 24, 2009, at Milanello, the A.C Milan's sporting center in Carnago, 50 km north of Milan. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

A.C. Milan's French midfielder Mathieu Flamini takes part in a training session on the eve of his team's UEFA Champions League group stage football match against Marseille on November 24, 2009, at Milanello, the A.C Milan's sporting center in Carnago, 50 km north of Milan. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

A.C. Milan's Brazilian forward Pato takes part in a training session on the eve of their team's UEFA Champions League group stage football match against Marseille on November 24, 2009, at Milanello, the A.C Milan's sporting center in Carnago, 50 km north of Milan. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

(From L): A.C. Milan's Brazilian players, defender Thiago Silva , forward Pato and forward Ronaldinho take part in a training session on the eve of their team's UEFA Champions League group stage football match against Marseille on November 24, 2009, at Milanello, the A.C Milan's sporting center in Carnago, 50 km north of Milan. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain serves the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Fans cheer for Fernando Verdasco of Spain as he plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

A.C Milan's Brasilian coach Leonardo (C) speaks to his players during a training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League group stage football match against Marseille on November 24, 2009, at Milanello, the A.C ilan's sporting center in Carnago, 50 km north of Milan. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

A.C. Milan's Brasilian forward Ronaldinho (L) and Brazilian forward Pato (R) take part in a training session on the eve of their team's UEFA Champions League group stage football match against Marseille on November 24, 2009, at Milanello, the A.C Milan's sporting center in Carnago, 50 km north of Milan. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

A couple of "terrorists" are taken into custody by BOPE (Batalhao de Operaoes Policiais Especiais) elite police unit personnel at Engenha stadium during a terrorist attack drill, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 24, 2009. French police's special unit Le Raid experts are training Rio's BOPE personnel in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO / ANTONIO SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain serves the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

(From L): A.C. Milan's Brazilian players forward Pato, forward Ronaldinho and defender Thiago Silva take part in a training session on the eve of their team's UEFA Champions League group stage football match against Marseille on November 24, 2009, at Milanello, the A.C Milan's sporting center in Carnago, 50 km north of Milan. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

"Hostages" are freed by BOPE (Batalhao de Operaoes Policiais Especiais) elite police unit personnel at Engenha stadium during a terrorist attack drill, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 24, 2009. French police's special unit Le Raid experts are training Rio's BOPE personnel in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO / ANTONIO SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/Getty Images)

BOPE (Batalhao de Operaoes Policiais Especiais) elite police unit's snipers rappel from a helicopter inside the Engenha stadium during a terrorist attack drill at in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 24, 2009. French police's special unit Le Raid experts are training Rio's BOPE personnel in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO / ANTONIO SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/Getty Images)

A. Milan's Brasilian coach Leonardo applauses a player during a training session on the eve of the team UEFA Champions League group stage football match against Marseille on November 24, 2009, at Milanello, the A.C ilan's sporting center in Carnago, 50 km north of Milan. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

BOPE (Batalhao de Operaoes Policiais Especiais) elite police unit's snipers deploy after being vertically inserted by a helicopter inside the Engenha stadium, during a terrorist attack drill at in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 24, 2009. French police's special unit Le Raid experts are training Rio's BOPE personnel in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO / ANTONIO SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/Getty Images)

Munich's head coach Louis van Gaal is seen during a training session in Munich, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. FC Bayern Munich will play against Maccabi Haifa during the Group A Champions League soccer match on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.

French police commander Didier Moisson (C) and lieutenant Genildo Rodrigues (L) talk with BOPE (Batalhao de Operaoes Policiais Especiais) elite police unit's lieutenant Silva (R) during a terrorist attack drill at the Engenha stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 24, 2009. French police's special unit Le Raid experts are training Rio's BOPE personnel in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO / ANTONIO SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/Getty Images)

BOPE (Batalhao de Operaoes Policiais Especiais) elite police unit personnel deploy during a terrorist attack drill at the Engenha stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 24, 2009. French police's special unit Le Raid experts are training Rio's BOPE personnel in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO / ANTONIO SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/Getty Images)

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)

Security personnel monitor the surveillance cameras during a terrorist attack drill at the Engenha stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 24, 2009. French police's special unit Le Raid experts are training Rio's police special unit BOPE (Batalhao de Operaoes Policiais Especiais) personnel in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO / ANTONIO SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/Getty Images)

Fernando Verdasco of Spain plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Munich's head coach Louis van Gaal, right, and goalkeeper Hans Joerg Butt arrive to a training session in Munich, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. FC Bayern Munich will play against Maccabi Haifa during the Group A Champions League soccer match on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina celebrates a point during the men's singles second round match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Munich's head coach Louis van Gaal arrives to a training session in Munich, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. FC Bayern Munich will play against Maccabi Haifa during the Group A Champions League soccer match on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.

Munich's Miroslav Klose, left, and Luca Toni talk prior to a training session in Munich, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. FC Bayern Munich will play against Maccabi Haifa during the Group A Champions League soccer match on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.

Newly hired Palermo's coach Delio Rossi, left, displays the team's scarf with team President Maurizio Zamparini, in Palermo, Italy, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Rossi replaces Walter Zenga who was fired Monday a day after a 1-1 draw with Sicilian rival Catania. With 17 points after 13 rounds, Palermo is 12th in the 20-team Serie A. Zenga, the former Inter Milan and Italy goalkeeper, led Catania last season and for the final seven rounds of the 2007-08 campaign. Rossi guided Lazio the past four seasons. Palermo owner Maurizio Zamparini is infamous for firing coaches, with Zenga the 28th he has let go in 20 seasons with Venezia and Palermo.

Newly hired Palermo's coach Delio Rossi talks to journalists during a press conference in Palermo, Italy, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Rossi replaces Walter Zenga who was fired Monday a day after a 1-1 draw with Sicilian rival Catania. With 17 points after 13 rounds, Palermo is 12th in the 20-team Serie A. Zenga, the former Inter Milan and Italy goalkeeper, led Catania last season and for the final seven rounds of the 2007-08 campaign. Rossi guided Lazio the past four seasons. Palermo owner Maurizio Zamparini is infamous for firing coaches, with Zenga the 28th he has let go in 20 seasons with Venezia and Palermo.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson speaks at a press conference at Old Trafford, in Manchester, north west England, on November 24, 2009, on the eve of their UEFA champions league group A football match against Besiktas at Old Trafford. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images)

Manchester United's English defender Wes Brown speaks at a press conference at Old Trafford, in Manchester, north west England, on November 24, 2009, on the eve of their UEFA champions league group A football match against Besiktas at Old Trafford. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Fernando Verdasco of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina returns the ball during the men's singles second round match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Fernando Verdasco of Spain plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a Singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

China's Lu Xiaojun strains in the clear and jerk of the men's group A 77-kilogram category of the World Weightlifting Championships. Lu won the gold medal with the world new records scoring total of 378 kilograms.(THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/ Lee Jin-man)

Portuguese former football player Luis Figo (R) and his wife Helen Swedin of Sweden arrive, in Barcelona to attend a diner of directors of FC Barcelona and Inter Milan on November 24, 2009 and the UEFA Champions League football match between Barcelona vs Inter Milan, at the Camp Nou stadium. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images)

Mariusz Fyrstenberg (L) of Poland and compatriot Marcin Matkowski play against Mahesh Bhupathi of India and Mark Knowles of Bahamas in a Doubles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Mahesh Bhupathi (L) of India and Mark Knowles of Bahamas play against Mariusz Fyrstenberg of Poland and compatriot Marcin Matkowski in a Doubles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year 2009 Yasuhito Endo (R) of Japan poses with AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam after receiving the trophy during the AFC Annual Awards 2009 in Kuala Lumpur November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA SPORT SOCCER)

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year 2009 Yasuhito Endo (R) of Japan holds his trophy as AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam claps during the AFC Annual Awards 2009 in Kuala Lumpur November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA SPORT SOCCER)

The future of Tour de France champion Alberto Contador's Astana team is again in doubt after cycling's ruling body made new demands for financial guarantees. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Laurent Rebours/ file)

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year 2009 Yasuhito Endo of Japan holds his trophy during the AFC Annual Awards 2009 in Kuala Lumpur November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA SPORT SOCCER)

Mariusz Fyrstenberg (R) of Poland and compatriot Marcin Matkowski play against Mahesh Bhupathi of India and Mark Knowles of Bahamas in a Doubles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)

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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year 2009, Yasuhito Endo (R) of Japan, poses with AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam after receiving the trophy during the AFC Annual Awards 2009 in Kuala Lumpur November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA SPORT SOCCER)

Mahesh Bhupathi (R) of India and Mark Knowles of Bahamas play against Mariusz Fyrstenberg of Poland and compatriot Marcin Matkowski in a Doubles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

India's Mahesh Bhupathi, right, and his partner Mark Knowles from The Bahamas, react to their point against Poland's Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski, during their ATP World Tour Finals tennis match at the 02 Arena in London, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohammed bin Hammam, left presents trophy to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year award winner Yasuhito Endo from Japan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

Mahesh Bhupathi (L) of India and Mark Knowles of Bahamas play against Mariusz Fyrstenberg of Poland and compatriot Marcin Matkowski in a Doubles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

India's Mahesh Bhupathi, left, seen with his partner Mark Knowles of The Bahamas, returns the ball to Poland's Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski during their ATP World Tour Finals tennis match, at the 02 Arena in London, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohammed bin Hammam, left presents trophy to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year awards winner Yasuhito Endo from Japan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

Mariusz Fyrstenberg (L) of Poland and compatriot Marcin Matkowski play against Mahesh Bhupathi of India and Mark Knowles of Bahamas in a Doubles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London, on November 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)