After watching the Italian national team’s disastrous exit from the World Cup, I could not help but think that such a flaccid performance was required not just once, but twice. Why? The myth of the 2006 champions has punished la Nazionale for far too long, and such a powerful story like being ‘i campioni […]
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Azzurri coach Marcello Lippi has come under heavy criticism in recent months despite Italy’s success in qualifying to the World Cup in South Africa. La Nazionale went through an alarming goal drought and was only able to overcome it after two unfortunate own goals from returning Georgia captain Kakha Kaladze. The Italians were expected to […]
It is quite difficult to compare the career path of Fabio Capello and Marcello Lippi. Both have been successful coaches and both hail from the Italian peninsula. They both coached Juventus of Turin during their glittering managerial career, yet the similarities end there. While Capello’s playing career far surpasses that of Lippi’s, the gap in accolades […]
Marcelo Lippi finalized his Azzurri squad for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and the big news is that Inter’s teenage sensation Davide Santon. The youngster played mostly left back for Inter but is seen as a player who can play on both sides. Three red-hot attacking players with breakout seasons in the 08–09 Serie A campaign […]
The midweek FIFA matches began with a massive clash between the two most successful clubs in World Cup history. 5-time champions Brazil & 4-time and current champions Italy. The match was a showcase of skill as the Brazilians defeated the Italians 2–0 in London’s Emirates Stadium. The play of the match had to be Robinho’s goal in the 27th […]
It is well known that Italy is a center of high fashion and style. The Azzurri jersey is naturally an extension of that fashion sense. The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup will see a new Italian shirt that promises to be a hot seller. Check it out: The new shirt will be worn by the 4-time World […]
