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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.

 

“Germany humiliate Brazil with 7-1. Miroslav Klose 16 goals record. Prandelli says Balotelli not a champion,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Wednesday 9 July 2014

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Good morning my friends.  Wow, guys, actually, don’t know whether it is a good morning at all. Ok, I buy it.  It is a good morning for Germany, Lazio, and Sampdoria fans seeing their players getting a historical victory with Germany National team against Brazil with the mega goleada 7-1 in the World Cup Semifinal.    Brazil 1 – 7 Germany   So, today, I prepared my big Cappuccino cup to follow the news.  I totally agree with the headlines praising Germany, especially, Lazio forward Miroslav Klose amazingly at 36 years old  becoming now the most prolific goalscorer in World Cup history scoring 16 goals leaving behind Brazilian forward Ronaldo with 15 goals.   Sampdoria defender Shkodra Mustafi was called up but did not play in this match for injury.

However, let me tell you that the headline really making me forget Italy’s elimination is precisely the one about the ex Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli!!!!!  Why?  Mamma mia, you got to be kidding, I had to double read even inside the news to confirm that it was true, Prandelli actually saying that forward Mario Balotelli is not a champion!  BAM!   Though, wait a minute,  Prandelli must be suffering amnesia!   Was not Prandelli the one insisting so much not only on having Balotelli, but also forming his team around him!!!!!  Sure, now it is too easy to blame Balotelli and saying that he lives in a virtual world….   That’s not all, Prandelli’s declaration saying Fiorentina forward Giuseppe Rossi disappointed him on human level just gave me a headache?? What is Pradelli talking about??!!!! And thinking Prandelli did not call up neither Luca Toni the second top scorer in Serie A nor Rossi…. hello… look at Klose, 36years old and made a difference!!!!

No way!  what’s going on with transfer market?  I am totally upset seeing current Colombia Captain and defender Mario Yepes moving from Atalanta to newly promoted Serie A team “CESENA!” ????? No offense to Cesena, but  come on, Yepes had a great World Cup and still a top defender, rather see him stay with Atalanta or move to a middle team….. maybe the fact of being “38” the obstacle? … oh well..

 

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Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Wednesday 9 July 2014

 

La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Wednesday 9 July 2014

 

The race for the FICG. The President Bianconero not using half words and takes sides.
Agnelli wants to change football “Tavecchio is not adequate”
“A caretake is not needed, but an authorized reformer.
Albertini fits the identikit like Vialli, Maldini, and Cannavaro”

Historica:  Germany defeat Brazil 7-1
All sadness
The Germans, beautiful and ruthless throw a country in a drama

The other semifinal tonight (22 hour) in Sao Paolo Netherlands and Argentina playing for the spot against Muller and company on Sunday in Rio De Janeiro.
Robben and Sneijder also look to derail Messi

The new life. The ex coach has started his adventure in Istanbul
Prandelli now goes on the attack
“Balotelli is not a champion, he lives in a virtual world. Rossi disappointed me on a human level. I would make the same decisions.”
Bitter outburst of the ex Italy head coach at the presentation to Galatasaray. “My family and I had received threats after the World Cup elimination.”

Market, the Chilean arriving
Inter, Thohir also moves for Medel and there is Jovetic…

The investigation by La Gazzetta
So much to learn from the B team. Spain are the example

 

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport  Wednesday 9 July 2014 - Mercoledi' 9 Luglio

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Wednesday 9 July 2014

Humiliated 7
Historic collapse from Brazil: Germany fly to the final
Today Netherlands – Argentina

Hot market
Morata-Juve: done. Inter, medel too
Bianconeri swoop: the Real striker will cost €22 million. And Evra is very close. The Nerazzurri sign the Chilean from Cardiff.

FIGC, Agnelli calls for Vialli: no to Tavecchio
But the amateur Lega nominates the president Malago: huge consensus.

And Prandelli goes on the attack
“Disappointed by Rossi. Balotelli is good, but he is not a champion.”

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Corriere dello Sport  Wednesday 9 July 2014 - Mercoledi' 9 Luglio

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Wednesday 9 July 2014

 

Agnelli calls Vialli
The Juve president takes the field: “The FIGC need people like Nedved: just like Vialli, Albertini, Costacurta, Cannavaro..” The ex-Juve striker: “Flattered.”

Brasati
7-1 by Germany.
Incredible in Belo Horizonte: Brazil concede five goals in the first 29 minutes, they finish humiliated and throw the whole nation into a drama. Tonight Netherlands-Argentina will give the other finalist.

Juve-Morata we are there! Here are the numbers
€22 million to Real. In two years the Madrid side can sign back the striker from the bianconeri for €33 million.

Imminent announcement
Toro, the yes from Quagliarella today
Perez euphoria: “Here they play like in Spain.”

There is the pitbull Medel. Now Inter have their Ringhio

The Chilean defender for Mazzarri.
Zamparini: “Palermo four signings. Astori to Lazio, Cesena-Yepes.

 

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Tutto Sport  Wednesday 9 July 2014 - Mercoledi' 9 Luglio

 

Palermo and Joma Agreement for 3 Seasons starts on 2014 – 2015

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Palermo returning to Serie A in the 2014 – 2015 season after being promoted from Serie B.   Palemo choosing Joma the Spanish sports clothing manufacturer to be responsible for their technical clothing and sports teams for the next 3 seasons.

Palermo focusing club strategies to a more youthful and dynamic line to conquer the fans.

Mirko Annibale, Joma Responsible in Italy says: ” We are landing in the South through the front door, binding to Palermo in the year of their well-deserved return to Serie A, and from now on we hope to climb the summit together.”

Joma founded in 1965 after an idea of Fructuoso Lopez, and today is one of the best sports brands in the market (Top 10 world ranking) with seven branches in the world including  in Spain, Italy, United States, Latin America, Denmark, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, and Hong Kong.  Joma’s  presence  increases year after year in more than 70 countries.

Joma also has agreement with Fiorentina and Brescia.

PALERMO E JOMA INSIEME PER TRE STAGIONI

“Kaka leaves AC Milan. Inter retire Zanetti Shirt #4. Lazio signs Parolo. Suarez apologizes to Chiellini,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Tuesday 1 July 2014

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Good morning my friends.   Coffee anyone or tea?  I have my Peppermint tea with a low calorie cake.  Hope you are doing fine.  My goodness sake! There is finally a moment of honesty with Uruguay forward Luis Suarez finally admitting that he did bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini!!!  What makes me happier is to see Chiellini already forgiving him and wishing Suarez that the FIFA might reduce his suspension.  That’s class! Bravo Chiellini.

Let me tell you so many things going on with Serie A transfer market causing a big turning point among Milan fans.  It’s official Kaka leaves AC Milan and saluted the fans while majority thanking him for what he represented.

Another transfer market is Inter president Eric Thohir confirming the naming of the ex Inter Captain Javier Zanetti as Vice President.  Moreover, I am so happy for this great gentleman.. Zanetti’s shirt number 4 will be retired now in honor of his contribution to the Club.  Come on guys, no matter whether you root for another team, but the fact is that Zanetti can only be admired.

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Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Tuesday 1 July 20132014

 

La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 1 July 2014

The turning point. Meanwhile Kosovo offer him a place where he can play immediately.
Suarez finally admits: “Yes, I bit Chiellini”
The Uruguayan on Twitter: “I am sorry and I ask for forgiveness. It will not happen again.”
The Azzurri star: “I’ve already forgotten about it, I hope they reduce your ban.”

France and Germany will square off in the quarter-finals in the Maracana.
Pogba and Ozil,
There is Europe
A goal from the young Juve star launches France against Nigeria (2-0 final).
The Germans also suffer: they beat Algeria (2-1) only in extra-time with a back heel from Schurrle and a left footed striker from the ex-Real Madrid player.

Argentina-Switzerland today
Sabella crowns Messi: “With him we can win the title.”
The Coach: “He is like Maradona, he will make us win.”
USA against Belgium. Obama pushes them forward and the audience is greater than the NBA finals.

Italian Football Federation. The president of the Dilettanti is the favorite for the presidency.
Tavecchio on pole position. Barbara: “A youngster is better.”
The assembly on August 11, there is the risk of a remote commissioner. Then right after the choice of a new coach: Tardelli comes up.

Milan, the Brazilian says good bye
Kaka gifts the number 22: “It will only be yours, I will change my number.”

Zanetti, number 4 retired and Thohir nominates him as vice-president

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport Tuesday 1 July 2014, Martedi' 1 Luglio Luis Suarez finally admits: "Yes, I have bitten Chiellini"

 

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 1 July 2014

 

What a struggle Germany. Pogba goal, France ok

Argentina risk everything: There is Switzerland

Barbara Berlusconi: “Space for 40 year old’s.”
“Let’s change this calcio.”

  • The heir to the Cavalier asks for a change, people and new ideas are needed.
  • No agreement on the after-Prandelli, it will be decided by the successor to Abete.

Tavecchio: “For the coach no millionaire contracts”

The Interview / 1
Trapattoni: “Mancini is the right man.”

The background
Now the minority look for a name for the president

The Interview / 2
Ranucci: “It is time to renew, a Renzi is needed.”

Official way to the market
Lazio-Parolo: yes. The day of Iturbe
The midfielder signs for five years with the Biancocelesti. AC Milan, meeting for the winger today, Juve relaunch.

Thohir opens up to Cerci.

Future at risk
Registration stop for for Reggina, Brescia and Siena

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Corriere dello Sport Tuesday 1 July 2014, Martedi' 1 Luglio

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 1 July 2014

 

Toro unleashed!
The season with the return to Europe begins: Granata at work today with Benassi and Ruben Perez. Agreement with Malmo: Jansson available right away.

The Juve transfer market heats up amidst renewals and departures.
Buffon 2016. Vucinic leaves
The goalkeeper will clinch an option for 2017 as well. The Montenegrin to Abu Dhabi for €6 million, money that Marotta can use for the assault on Iturbe.

Germany suffer and go through. Pogba leads France. Suarez asks for forgiveness

Inter, Thohir speaks: “Cerci? I like him.”
The Nerazzurri are looking at player options to lower the value.
Zanetti’s number 4 is retired.

The rescission is official.
AC Milan, Kaka says goodbye: “Never again with the number The rescission is official.
The Rossoneri’s last deal with Raiola will be the sale of Balotelli.

Five-year deal. The president will not stop: “A signing for the defense will soon arrive.”
Lotito announces: “Parolo to Lazio.”

Perotti to Genoa, Lazaros to Verona

Gonalons: no to Napoli.
De Laurentiis looks to Sandro. Roma and Fiorentina retry for Adriano.

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Tutto Sport Tuesday 1 July 2014, Martedi' 1 Luglio