On This Day: Germany 0-2 Italy
On this day in 2006, Italy beat Germany 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final, in one of the best matches in modern times. The Azzurri had beaten Australia and Ukraine…
On this day in 2006, Italy beat Germany 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final, in one of the best matches in modern times. The Azzurri had beaten Australia and Ukraine…
On this day in 2006, Luca Toni struck twice as Italy beat Ukraine 3-0 to reach the World Cup semi-final. Having come through a nervy final group game with the…
Alessandro Del Piero believes Italy “have everything we need” to win Euro 2016. The former striker was part of the World Cup-winning side of 2006, scoring the second goal against…
Italy defender Mattia De Sciglio expects a “harder, more difficult game” against Germany. The Azzurri defeated Spain in the Last 16 of Euro 2016, but now face the world champions…
Cristian Zaccardo looks back on Italy’s triumphant 2006 World Cup campaign in an exclusive interview, including that own goal. “I can joke about it now.” The Carpi defender spoke to…
Fabio Cannavaro said he “will return” to the Nazionale one way or another and defended Antonio Conte’s Euro 2016 picks. The former defender has been tipped for a management role…
FIFA has launched an official investigation into alleged bribery in the bidding process for the 2006 World Cup. Reports emerged last year that seemingly irregular payments had been made to…
Reports in Germany claim bribes were paid to FIFA members to allow the country to host the 2006 World Cup. The tournament was awarded to Germany ahead of South Africa,…
Alessandro Del Piero said Berlin’s Olympiastadion “will always be magical and hopefully even more special after tonight.” The Juventus legend won the World Cup here with Italy in 2006, but…
Marcello Lippi believes the current Juventus side is following the same path as his all-conquering team from the 90s. Lippi won three Scudetti, the Coppa Italia and the Champions League…
Marcello Lippi sees similarities between Juventus and his World Cup winning Italy side - ‘I hope the outcome is the same’. The Bianconeri advanced to their first Champions League final…
Gigi Buffon said it was “destiny” that Juventus reached the Champions League Final in Berlin, where he won the 2006 World Cup. The Bianconeri will face Barcelona on June 6…
Marco Materazzi thanked Zinedine Zidane for the World Cup, slammed “dishonest” Rafa Benitez and told Mario Balotelli he’s “throwing it away.” The former Inter and Italy defender spoke to Mediaset…
Antonio Conte warned being Italy Coach is “twice as difficult” than in 2006, but “we’re working to make our dreams come true.” The Azzurri boss spoke at a public event…
Marcello Lippi looked back over the 2006 World Cup triumph, Zinedine Zidane and penalty shoot-outs. The former Italy Coach sat down with Gazzetta TV and said he feels for current…
World Cup winner Marco Materazzi says that he aspires to work as a Coach in Germany, and condemns Italian football as ‘corrupt’. The World Champion and former Inter defender, globally…