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Time For Curtains On Materazzi
To a man and woman, we’re all thankful for Marco’s performance in the summer of 2006. We’re thankful he stepped in for a fallen legend and provided much more than expected. We’re thankful for his goal against France. And we’re damn sure thankful he said not nice things about Zizou’s sister. But it’s time to call curtains on his Azzurri career.
Marco added another unfortunate line to his CV today by getting sent off via a hack job tackle on Goran Pandev only 15 minutes after he’d come on. Not sure the Inter tifosi are too upset, though, as it means he’ll be out of the final.
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04-05: Juventus Scudetto parade*
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* - You know.
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China not big enough for Rossi !
China isn’t enough for the youngster;
Beppe Rossi wants to go to the Austrian Swisses. He feels like, scoring 11 goals in 19 games in one of the strongest leagues in the world not called Serie A, is enough to take that last striker spot on the Senior Squad. And if ... [read]
Is Pippo still Azzurri worthy ?
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I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with Inzaghi. As a youngster, Inzaghi was one of my favourite players. Even the fact that he wore the Yankee-esque pinstripes of Juventus didn’t smother my appreciation for the striker. It’s purely irrationnal, i just like the fact he has the ... [read]
Euro 2008 No Shows : Alessandro Nesta
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Roman born Alessandro Nesta has been one of the worlds best, if not the best, central defenders for the past 10 years or so. But his various injury woes have seen him back away from his International duties.
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- Time For Curtains On Materazzi
where have all the good young italian defenders gone? ...[read more] - To Pippo Or Not To Pippo, That Is The Question
I'd take Iaquinta or Pippo over ADP. Iaquinta, as said, is versatile and I feel can put in a good pe ...[read more] - Luca Toni's Tattoo Is Cooler Than Your Tattoo
wish i had one of those... - China not big enough for Rossi !
Rossi kind of defies classification, but most people will tell you that he won't be a one-hit wonder ...[read more] - The Statistical Anomaly In Firenze
Thank god Vieri isn't getting a call up - China not big enough for Rossi !
God yes please. Send Rossi to SwissAustria. Please Doni, PLEASE! He could be our next Schillaci. ...[read more] - China not big enough for Rossi !
I can't see how somebody like Di Natale can actually defend his spot against a talent like Beppe. Do ...[read more] - Is Pippo still Azzurri worthy ?
I think Pippo is best used super sub. He should not start, but he adds vital experience and aplomb ...[read more] - Is Pippo still Azzurri worthy ?
Yes! You must believe in the super Pippo! - Is Pippo still Azzurri worthy ?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: At least for the last 15 minutes. Italy is not overflowing with y ...[read more] - Future Phenoms ; A Collective Ode. Part 2.
very true Rob... - Future Phenoms ; A Collective Ode. Part 2.
I heard Man United have a 7 million pound by-back option on Rossi - anyone know if that's true? ...[read more] - Future Phenoms ; A Collective Ode. Part 1
Lorenzo De Silvestri third? i would rank him higher! And i think Mario Bolatelli should be pretty hi ...[read more] - Lippi ; I wouldn’t mind Coaching Italy again! OK so what about Tibet Marcello?
Great words about Tibet. But this feeling that Lippi is gonna coach the Azzurri again is just what w ...[read more] - Cassano’s Coffin not Completely Closed ?
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