Lippi: Nothing compares to World Cup
Marcello Lippi admits not even winning Juventus’ last Champions League compares to lifting the World Cup as Italy CT in 2006. Italy’s victory in Germany was made all the more…
Marcello Lippi admits not even winning Juventus’ last Champions League compares to lifting the World Cup as Italy CT in 2006. Italy’s victory in Germany was made all the more…
Daniele De Rossi admits he used to “have a terrible rapport with referees and deserved all my red cards,” confessing to his biggest Roma and Italy regrets. The 34-year-old midfielder…
Gennaro Gattuso admires Udinese and warns Milan not to get caught up in their own hype. “We’re not Brad Pitt, we’re as ugly as me and my beard.” It kicks…
Former France player Willy Sagnol blamed teammate Sylvain Wiltord for drawing attention to Zinedine Zidane’s 2006 World Cup Final headbutt on Marco Materazzi. The incident in extra time was the…
Claudio Ranieri is involved in a war of words with former France Coach Raymond Domenech - “I won’t listen to him about football!” The former Bleus boss criticised the Italian…
World Cup winner Marco Materazzi sent a message to the Italy squad ahead of their play-off with Sweden. “We are all playing tomorrow.” The Azzurri lost the first leg 1-0…
Today is the 43rd birthday of Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero, a World Cup winner with Italy in 2006. Born in Conegliano on November 9, 1974 the forward grew up…
Mauro Camoranesi trusts Italy will beat Sweden in the World Cup play-off, but insists Antonio Di Natale was more “technically-gifted” than Andrea Pirlo. The 2006 World Cup winner spoke to…
Raymond Domenech says it would not be a ‘tragedy’ if Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup but admits Marco Materazzi was his best opponent. Domenech coached France at…
Pippo Inzaghi looked back over his playing career, rapport with brother Simone, Carlo Ancelotti and why Milan should give Vincenzo Montella time. He is currently pushing for the top of…
World Cup winners Luca Toni, Mauro Camoranesi and Marco Amelia will all begin the course for their coaching badges on Monday. Next week’s class will include the trio, who lifted…
Marco Materazzi admits he was cheering on Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid in the Champions League Final. “I can’t support Juventus.” The former Inter defender was famously head-butted by Zidane in…
Simone Perrotta reflects on his 40th birthday, what he misses about football and not being told he’s got a statue in Ashton-Under-Lyne. “Today I will run a Half Marathon, then…
Words: Gaby McKay In years to come, Simone Perrotta will be a pub quiz answer. Which three World Cup winners hail from the Manchester suburb of Ashton-Under-Lyne? Words: Gaby McKay…
Marco Materazzi claims Inter legend Giacinto Facchetti stopped him from joining arch-rivals Milan before the 2006 World Cup. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday evening, Materazzi also revealed why Inter never…
Zinedine Zidane admits he is “not proud” of the infamous World Cup Final headbutt on Marco Materazzi. The current Real Madrid Coach saw his last match end in ignominy when…
Today is the 44th birthday of former Juventus, Milan and Italy striker Filippo Inzaghi. Famously described by Sir Alex Ferguson as having been “born offside”, Super Pippo was in fact…
Cristian Zaccardo has had “lots of offers” due to his LinkedIn advert, and will donate a Sport Business scholarship. The 2006 World Cup-winner caused a stir when he advertised his…
World Cup-winner Cristian Zaccardo is looking for a new club on LinkedIn - “I could play two more years at high levels”. The right-back last played for Vicenza in Serie…
Words: Luca LaPorta On this day in 2006, Italy beat France 5-3 on penalties in Berlin, winning their fourth World Cup. After beating hosts Germany in a nail-biting semi-final, the…