History: Italy winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup on 9 July. Watch Videos

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Memory lane. A date to remember today 9 July.  Italy National Football team winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup after defeating France in penalties 5-3 after a 1-1 draw in Germany to win the fourth World Cup title.  It’s a special day for all Italian football fans.  Definitely, a standing ovation to each one of our players and coach Marcello Lippi who led the team to the coveted prize.

These are Italy 23-man official called up players for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.  Standing applause to each one of them.  Captain was Fabio Cannavaro and who can forget his winning smile?

Numbers Players Date of Birth Position Appearances
1 Gianluigi BUFFON 28/01/1978 GK 190
2 Cristian ZACCARDO 21/12/1981 DF 184
3 Fabio GROSSO 28/11/1977 DF 190
4 Daniele DE ROSSI 24/07/1983 MF 182
5 Fabio CANNAVARO 13/09/1973 DF 175
6 Andrea BARZAGLI 08/05/1981 DF 186
7 Alessandro DEL PIERO 09/11/1974 FW 173
8 Gennaro GATTUSO 09/01/1978 MF 177
9 Luca TONI 26/05/1977 FW 194
10 Francesco TOTTI 27/09/1976 MF 180
11 Alberto GILARDINO 05/07/1982 FW 184
12 Angelo PERUZZI 16/02/1970 GK 181
13 Alessandro NESTA 19/03/1976 DF 187
14 Marco AMELIA 02/04/1982 GK 190
15 Vincenzo IAQUINTA 21/11/1979 FW 186
16 Mauro CAMORANESI 04/10/1976 MF 174
17 Simone BARONE 30/04/1978 MF 180
18 Filippo INZAGHI 09/08/1973 FW 181
19 Gianluca ZAMBROTTA 19/02/1977 DF 181
20 Simone PERROTTA 17/09/1977 MF 178
21 Andrea PIRLO 19/05/1979 MF 177
22 Massimo ODDO 14/06/1976 DF 182
23 Marco MATERAZZI 19/08/1973 DF 193

 

Here is the Historical Video Penalties Shoot outs Italy 5 – 3 on penalties.  It is defender Fabio Grosso to convert the winner penalty defeating France goalkeeper Barthez with a left  footed shot and the rest is history!!!!

Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro lifting the World Cup trophy and it’s party time!!!


Anna Italia supporting Italy National team
Here is the complete video of the winner match Italy vs France.