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“Argentina in the World Cup Final with Germany. Brazil no jogo bonito. Attack to Agnelli and Yes to Mancini. Market,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Thursday 10 July 2014
By Anna Italia
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Good morning my friends. How are you? I hope you are doing well and enjoying the final games of the World Cup. I totally agree with the headlines that the Semifinal match Netherlands – Argentina was boring! Come on, I expected more of this game instead it went to penalty shoot outs. Sure, I also agree the hero of the match is goalkeeper Sergio Romero and not Lionel Messi. Romero saving 2 penalties and showing the “grinta” to encourage his teammates to believe until the end. Argentina will play the final against Germany on Sunday at the Maracana.
Headlines also on the ongoing “He says, they say” for the election of the Italian Football Federation and new Italy Head Coach. Reportedly, Juventus president Agnelli is being attacked and criticized by Macalli…. oh well, here is a whole mess…..
Just before I forget, I also agree 100% with the headline on why Brazil have fallen so low! Sure, the fact is that “the jogo bonito” has disappeared and Brazil no longer plays beautifully. Brazil far from being the feared team has become a joke… Brazil should take a pause and go back to their jogo bonito. Let’s see how it goes in the game for the 3rd place against Netherlands… come on… minimum, Brazil must win this game.
Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Thursday 10 July 2014
La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Thursday 10 July 2014
Tango Romero but how boring!
Messi and Robben disappoint: Argentina and Netherlands a blocked and boring game. The South Americans resolved on penalties thanks to the Sampdoria goalkeeper. In this way two continents in the final. And two Pope’s…
Brazil, here is why you have fallen so low
The disappearance of the joyous ‘futebol’ and a decline that started after Zico.
Market. A five year contract is ready for the player.
Juve-Iturbe, now it is almost done
Economic agreement with Verona: €25 million and two more in bonuses. For Evra a question of days. And Morata: “I can’t wait.”
Milan, the gathering today
Inzaghi: it starts. All of the secrets and superstitions
Elections FIGC, what an attack!
Macalli bum bum: “The Agnelli have stripped the flesh off Italy.”
Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Thursday 10 July 2014
World Cup semi-final: Netherlands lose on penalties (4-2).
It is Argentina!
- It will be Messi to challenge Germany on Sunday at the Maracana.
- Ugly 0-0, from the spot the errors are from Vlaar and Sneijder.
A country under shock
Brazil, the fans are revolting and Tite is coming
Incidents and fights, Scolari accused: goodbye Selecao and the replacement has been chosen.
The battle for the federation
Attack on Agnelli. A yes for Mancini
Macalli challenges Andrea: “His family has taken the skin off Italy.” Tavecchio: “I would want Roberto as coach.”
Market
Evra-Juve we are there. United give the ok
Iturbe is closer. And Morata talks as a Bianconero: “What an occasion.”
Shaqiri to Roma with Benatia to Bayern
Medel and M’Vila, Inter are in a hurry
Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Thursday 10 July 2014
Morata: “Juve I am arriving.”
The Spanish striker should be presented at the start of the week at the retreat in Vinovo, the lawyers are writing the clauses of the agreement with Real: “I am happy.” Even the Evra deal in the process of being defined.
After the hit out, Agnelli is attacked by Macalli and ‘hit at’ by Tavecchio.
Sunday World Cup final with Germany
Romero is Argentinta’s hero. Netherlands lose on penalties
Listen to Nocerino: “I would throw myself into fire for this Toro.”
Market
Napoli, Lucas Leiva encourages the restart
Ibarbo-Biabiany sprint for Inter
Samp on Bergessio while waiting for Samuel
World Cup Semifinal Result: Netherlands 2 – 4 Argentina, Wednesday 9 July 2014
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53% Ball Possession NETHERLANDS and 47% Ball Possession ARGENTINA
Netherlands 0 – 0 Argentina 
. (2-4) Argentina winning in penalty shootouts.
Argentina qualifying for the World Cup Final in penalty shoot outs after defeating Netherlands on Wednesday 9 July at the Arena Sao Paulo. Argentina will play against Germany who defeated Brazil. Netherlands will play for the third position against Brazil.
There are 8 Italian Serie A players called up for the World Cup Semifinal game Netherlands vs Argentina.
Netherlands: 1 Italian Serie A Player called up with Netherlands National Football Team:
- AC Milan midfielder Nigel De Jong, played 62 minutes after being replaced by Jordi Clasie.
Argentina: 7 Italian Serie A players called up with Argentina National Football team:
- Catania goalkeeper Mariano Andujar, did not play, listed among subs.
- Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain, played 82 minutes and replaced by Sergio Aguero.
- Napoli defender Federico Fernandez, did not play, listed among subs.
- Inter defender Hugo Campagnaro, did not play, listed among subs.
- Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia, played all game.
- Inter Milan midfielder Ricardo Alvarez, did not play, listed among subs.
- Inter Milan forward Rodrigo Palacio, played 9 minutes and extra time after replacing midfielder Enzo Perez in the 81st minute.
In the 15th minute, Argentina with a clear chance to score from a direct free kick. Forward Lionel Messi delivering a right footed shot passing the barrier, but the ball directly to the arms of Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen saving with both hands.
In the 17th minute, match delay with a super head clash between Netherlands mifielder Georginio Wijnaldum and Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano… it is Mascherano to have the worst part and fall on the ground…. it seems a sub? Mascherano receiving medical attention… and he is returning back to the field… he will continue…
Referee Cuneyt Cakir giving the first yellow card of the match to Netherlands defender Bruno Martins Indi after a foul on Argentina forward Lionel Messi in the 45th minute.
Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong challenging Argentina forward Lionel Messi.
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal starts the second half with a substitution in the 45th minute replacing defender Bruno Martins Indi with defender Daryl Janmaat.
In the 49th minute, Referee giving a yellow card to Argentina defender Martin Demichelis after a foul on Netherlands midfielder Arjen Robben.
2 Italian Serie A players in action. Argentina and Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia challenged by Netherlands and AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong.
Netherlands replacing AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong in the 62nd minute with midfielder Jordy Clasie.
Argentina making a substitution in the 81st minute replacing midfielder Enzo Perez to bring Inter Milan forward Rodrigo Palacio.
In the 82nd minute, Argentina replacing Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain to bring forward Sergio “Kun” Aguero.
Going to extra time…..
In the 96th minute Netherlands replacing forward Van Persie with the ex AC Milan forward Klaas Jan Huntelaar.
Staring lineup: NETHERLANDS (3-5-2): Jasper Cillessen; Ron Vlaar, Stefan de Vrij, Bruno Martins Indi; Dirk Kuyt, Georginio Wijnaldum, Nigel de Jong, Wesley Sneijder, Daley Blind; Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie.
The AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong in the starting lineup. There is also the ex Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder.
Starting lineup: ARGENTINA (4-3-3): Sergio Romero; Pablo Zabaleta, Ezequiel Garay, Martin Demichelis, Marcos Rojo; Enzo Pérez, Javier Mascherano, Lucas Biglia; Ezequiel Lavezzi, Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuaín.
Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain and Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia in the starting lineup. There is also the ex Napoli forward Ezequiel “El Pocho” Lavezzi.
Towards the end of the game Netherlands closer to the goal with midfielder Arjen Robben and cleared by Javier Mascherano.
Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta challenged by Netherlands midfielder Daley Blind.
I love this photo seeing the innocence of the boys rooting for their teams without violence, but enjoying the game. Netherland and Argentina fans…
Argentina fans before the match ready to support the team
2014 FIFA World Cup Semifinals
Netherlands vs Argentina
Wednesday 9 July 2014
Arena de Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil
17:00 Local Time
Referee: Cuneyt CAKIR (TUR)
Assistant Referee 1: Bahattin DURAN (TUR)
Assistant Referee 2: Tarik ONGUN (TUR)
Fourth official: Jonas ERIKSSON (SWE)
Goals:
Official Starting Lineups – formation
NETHERLANDS (3-5-2): Jasper Cillessen; Ron Vlaar, Stefan de Vrij, Bruno Martins Indi; Dirk Kuyt, Georginio Wijnaldum, Nigel de Jong, Wesley Sneijder, Daley Blind; Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie.
Coach.: van Gaal
ARGENTINA (4-3-3): Sergio Romero; Pablo Zabaleta, Ezequiel Garay, Martin Demichelis, Marcos Rojo; Enzo Pérez, Javier Mascherano, Lucas Biglia; Ezequiel Lavezzi, Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuaín.
Coach: Alejandro Sabella
| Netherlands | Match Stats | Argentina | ||
| 2 | Goals | 4 | ||
| 53% | Dangerous attacks | 47% | ||
| 40 | Dangerous attacks | 31 | ||
| 7 | Total attempts | 8 | ||
| 5 | Deliveries in Penalty area | 5 | ||
| 18 | Clearances | 18 | ||
| 656 | Passes Completed | 490 |
What do you think of the result?
History: Italy winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup on 9 July. Watch Videos
By Anna Italia
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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.
World Cup, Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to reach the final
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