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World Cup Final: Match Officials, Referee Nicola Rizzoli to direct Germany vs Argentina, Sunday 13 July 2014

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FIFA announcing the match official for the World Cup Final game, Germany vs Argentina on Sunday 13 July 2014 at the Estadio do Maracana  in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil at 16:00.  It is Italian Referee Nicola Rizzoli to direct the game.  Rizzoli, 42 years old, born in Bologna, Italy.   Rizzoli will be assisted by his compatriots Renato Faverani and Andrea Stefani, who are both 44 years old while the fourth official will be Carlos Vera from Ecuador.

Nicola Rizzoli will be the third Italian referee in the history of the FIFA World Cup to officiate a final, following in the footsteps of Referee Sergio Gonella in 1978 and Referee Pierluigi Collina in 2002.

Background – Rizzoli

  • Nicola Rizzoli  has already refereed three matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, taking charge of Spain-Netherlands and Nigeria-Argentina in the group stages and the quarter-final between Argentina and Belgium.
  • Rizzoli started his international career in 2007, going on to referee the final in each of the two main European club competitions. He was the man in the middle for Atletico Madrid-Fulham at the climax of the 2010 UEFA Europa League, followed by the all-German decider between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 UEFA Champions League.
  • In 2011, Rizzoli was selected for the FIFA Club World Cup, where he presided over two games. In 2012, Rizzoli was tasked with handling Spain-France in the quarter-finals of UEFA EURO 2012 and two more matches during the same competition. Last year, he was in Turkey for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he took charge of two fixtures.

 

Nicola Rizzoli to referee Final
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“Torino, Quagliarella or change. The Milan Inzaghi era starts. Higuain costs 100 million euros. Prandelli DNA escape,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Friday 11 July 2014

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Good morning my friends.  How are you?  Coffee for everyone today.  It seems it’s a day of hope for AC Milan fans.  La Gazzetta dello Sport main  headline showing the big photo of the new coach Filippo Inzaghi starting a new era for a poor Milan looking to shine again as Champions.    Let’s not forget the poor performance from Milan last season resulting in being out of Champions League and Europa League this season.  Will Inzaghi bring back the glorious days? That’s the question.

A headline hitting me big time is about Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain…. according to the clause he is worth 100 millions!!   Moreover, guys, BAM !  Fiorentina president Della Valle saying that coach Cesare Prandelli has in his DNA the escape factor!

 

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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 Friday 11 July 2014

La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Friday 11 July 2014

A new era bein in AC Milan
Inzaghi, three reasons to believe (with reasons)

Pippo presents himself with Barbara and Galliani: “Whoever doesn’t fight cannot play for me.”
His pluses: the friendly atmosphere, the managing of the group and the shirt as value.

Market
Mazzarri: “A fighting Inter.” And Pereyra arrives

Juve unleashed
Evra deal done, Morata on Tuesday and now interest in Romulo

De Laurentiis: “There is a €100 million clause for Higuain.”

The World Cup
Germany-Argentina: there isn’t only Messi against the Germans

Countries in comparison
Angela and Cristina, criminals and pilots, it is a complete battle

The final of the two Pope’s, I imagine it like this

The Viola owner attacks the ex-coach of the national team.
“Prandelli? Escape is in his DNA.”

Diego Della Valle: “He already ran from Fiorentina.”
Andrea: “Angered by the words on Rossi

 

 

Corrriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Friday 11 July 2014

 

Juve, all done for Evra now for Iturbe and Morata
Definitive agreement with Manchester.

Inzaghi, his AC Milan start: “Those who follow the rules will play.”

The coach warns Balotelli. Rami signed.

“Higuain costs €100 million”
De Laurentiis reveals: “This is the value of his buy-out clause, but he only wants Napoli. Barca and Atletico want Callejon but he will remain. And I will buy two players: I will make some surprises. The Supercoppa with Juve will be in Italy, not in Rome.”

The attack to the ex coach
Della Valle: “Prandelli is used to running.”

The attack to the top
Pallotta: “Let’s close out with the antique calcio.”

World Cup: Argentina-Germany on Sunday.
Romero, the toss away becomes a star
The Samp goalkeeper has multiplied his value. But there also those who have been devalued: Hulk

 

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Corriere dello Sport Friday 11 July 2014 - Venerdi' 11 Luglio

 

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Friday 11 July 2014

 
Evra and Morata to Juve. Signed!

After the young talent Coman, the Bianconeri close another two deals. The Frenchman has signed a two year contract for €3.5 million per season. For the Spaniard there is an agreement with Real Madrid. The striker is expected in Torino for his medical tests and presentation: “I can’t wait to work with Conte.” Talks continue with Verona for Iturbe.

Messi-Muller, guaranteed show
The two stars of Argentina and Germany already light up the final in Rio.

Toro: Cairo warns Juve.
“Quagliarella right away or I will change target.”

Inzaghi sets the rules.
“Come on AC Milan, let’s try to imitate Atletico.”

 

Photo: Front Page - Prima Tutto Sport Friday 11 July 2014 - Venerdi' 11 Luglio

“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

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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.

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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 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.”

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport  Thursday 10 July 2014, Giovedi' 10 Luglio

 

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

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Corriere dello Sport  Thursday 10 July 2014, Giovedi' 10 Luglio

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
Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Tutto Sport  Thursday 10 July 2014, Giovedi' 10 Luglio

 

 

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!!!


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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