Di Canio makes winning start in Italy

Paolo di Canio made an immediate impression for new club Lazio tonight - netting the only goal of the game at Sampdoria on the opening weekend of the Serie A season.

The former Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham and Charlton favourite netted from the penalty spot in the 29th-minute, after goalkeeper Francesco Antonioli had fouled Simone Inzaghi and been sent off.