[1] During his time in Veneto, Firmani headed south for a year, spending the 1998–99 campaign on loan at Reggina and splitting 2001–02 between Chievo (co-ownership with Vicenza) and Bologna.

[2] The goal, which was scored in the 90th minute, came only a week after the death of his good friend Gabriele Sandri, who was shot by a policeman, and the player's celebration with fans in Curva Nord earned him their recognition; due to injuries, he only managed seven appearances for the season but still netted three times, the other two being successful strikes against Palermo and Napoli.

He did however, receive a red card during the 1–4 home loss to Cagliari, when he reacted to an incident involving opponent Daniele Conti and Goran Pandev.

The club suggested some Saudi teams, but the player instead requested to join Al-Wasl in the United Arab Emirates;[4] subsequently, the Italians accepted the latter offer.

[5] Firmani returned to Lazio in July 2009, starting preseason training in the northern town of Auronzo di Cadore and trying to earn himself a place in new coach Davide Ballardini's team.