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Cannavaro Issues Italy Warning

Cannavaro Issues Italy Warning

OUTGOING captain Fabio Cannavaro insists changes are needed in Italian football or the team could face a lengthy wait before regaining the World Cup. 26 Jun 2010
Italy Go 'Home In Shame'

Italy Go 'Home In Shame'

THE Italian press pulled no punches this morning as they dissected the Azzurri's World Cup failure after failing to win a game in South Africa and finishing bottom of Group F. 25 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Day 13

World Cup Insider Day 13

DAY 13 of our tour proved unlucky for reigning champions Italy and the thousands of Italian fans at Ellis Park as the Azzurri crashed out in the group stages finishing rock bottom of Group F. 25 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Day 13 - Italy v Slovakia Picture Special

World Cup Insider Day 13 - Italy v Slovakia Picture Special

The lads headed to Ellis Park to see Italy crash out in spectacular fashion. Here's all the pictures of the fans, the stadium and action from the day. Pics by Andy Jackson 25 Jun 2010
Lippi Holds His Hands Up

Lippi Holds His Hands Up

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi took full responsibility for his side's World Cup group exit, admitting his side had played with "terror in their heart, head and legs". 25 Jun 2010
Italian Fans' Disbelief In Sydney Pic Special

Italian Fans' Disbelief In Sydney Pic Special

The night started out with such hope for the Azzurri faithful. With thanks to Papa Cafe and Caffe Moretti both in Sydney's Leichhardt. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 25 Jun 2010
Slovakia Fans Celebrate In Sydney Pic Gallery

Slovakia Fans Celebrate In Sydney Pic Gallery

Slovakia proved karma's a kruta suka (Slovakian for 'cruel bitch', lingua-fact fans) as they sent Italy home with a 3-2 win - and we found Sydney's Slovakian fans celebrating the win. And wouldn't you know, they work at Caffe Moretti in Sydney's Little Italy precinct of Leichhardt. Oh, the irony. Pics by Aidan Ormond 25 Jun 2010
Italy v Slovakia Pic Gallery

Italy v Slovakia Pic Gallery

World champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup without so much as a single win to their name as Slovakia swept past them 3-2 in the final group stage match. Pics by Getty Images. 25 Jun 2010
Italy Champions No More

Italy Champions No More

Champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup as first-time qualifiers Slovakia booked a surprising place in the last 16, with English referee Howard Webb and his assistants denying the Azzurri an equaliser with the tightest of offside decisions. 25 Jun 2010
Cannavaro Calls For Azzurri Improvement

Cannavaro Calls For Azzurri Improvement

AZZURRI captain Fabio Cannavaro is confident "the best is yet to come" from traditional World Cup slow starters Italy. 24 Jun 2010
Lippi Looking for Improvement

Lippi Looking for Improvement

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi was remaining calm ahead of his team's final World Cup Group F match against Slovakia. 24 Jun 2010
Gilardino: We Have The Will To Win

Gilardino: We Have The Will To Win

ITALY striker Alberto Gilardino has told his teammates to step up their game against Slovakia or they will "deserve to go home" from the World Cup. 22 Jun 2010
Herbert Hails Greatest Day for All Whites

Herbert Hails Greatest Day for All Whites

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert celebrated one of the greatest results in his country's sporting history after holding world champions Italy to a draw tonight. 21 Jun 2010
New Zealand v Italy Puc Spishel

New Zealand v Italy Puc Spishel

All the match action from the Kiwis awesome 1-1 draw with defending World Champions, Italy. Choice, bro. Pics by Getty Images. 21 Jun 2010
New Zealand Hold Italy

New Zealand Hold Italy

NEW Zealand earned a giant-slaying draw with defending World Cup champions Italy after the title-holders had to rely on a controversial Vincenzo Iaquinta penalty to spare their blushes. 21 Jun 2010
Lippi Not Thinking About Absent Stars

Lippi Not Thinking About Absent Stars

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi claims his team are growing in confidence and can thrive even without their biggest stars. 20 Jun 2010

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