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Italy’s second keeper, Marchetti: “Seeing death up close changes something in you.”
Federico Marchetti will replace the injured Gigi Buffon for the Azzurri against the All Whites of New Zealand on Sunday afternoon from Nelspruit. Buffon’s herniated disc and sciatic nerve problems may cause him to miss the rest of the World Cup. The double-edged sword to have one of the world’s best keepers is that his…
World Cup News: The Vuvuzela Backlash Begins!
Good morning, and may I once again welcome you all to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. Yesterday we saw the first proper shocker of the tournament, as the unfancied Swiss ‘did a number’ on Spain, lulling them into a false sense of security by cunningly allowing La Furia Roja over 70% possession and…
World Cup News: England Kit Covered In Shit!
Good afternoon all, and welcome once again to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens, where you can sate all your World Cup needs in one easy-to-swallow dose. Here’s the best of today’s South African-hued tidbits… (If you would like to subscribe to this column – and others like it on Soccerlens – then please…
Gigi Buffon: “I hope that it doesn’t happen to me even in my worst nightmare.”
Gianluigi “Gigi” Buffon has been a mainstay for the Azzurri since his debut at the age of 19. He was born in Carrara, the site in Tuscany where Michelangelo quarried marble for his famous sculptures. Both of his parents were competitive athletes. He has been with Juventus since 2001 and last night was his 102nd…
Italy 1-1 Paraguay – Video Highlights
Italy 1-1 Paraguay 2010 FIFA World Cup 14 June 2010 Once again a goalkeeping error would determine the outcome of a match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Paraguay would take a 1-0 lead into the second half before a poor play from goalkeeper Justo Villar allowed Italy to equalize. The opening goal which gave…
“If the same spirit we had in Germany returns, we can do something important” – Fabio Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro Closes a Great Azzurri Career He may be 37 years of age and perhaps past his prime, but with 133 caps for the Azzurri, he is a legend. This will be his last international tournament. Next season, he will play for Al-Ahli in Dubai. He has featured at the following senior level tournaments:…
Marcello Lippi: “My favorites are Brazil and Spain”
Italy boss, Marcello Lippi, had his first press conference from Irene, South Africa. He spoke to journalists about his adamant refusal to provide his playing formation, favorites to win the World Cup, the age of his Italian side, altitude training and the status of his injured players. On His Formation/Starting XI “Non mi chiedete la…
Why Italy Will Win the World Cup (Again)?
When it comes to winning the world cup, two teams can never be discredited, Italy and Brazil. However I have seen very little support for the Italians entering this world cup, perhaps it was their unbeaten qualification campaign which has led to doubts over their credentials. Or perhaps it is that the spine of the…
World Cup 2010 Injuries
As we gear up for the opening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup this coming Friday we are in store for a month of a carnival football as the ‘Rainbow Nation’ invites the world to enjoy this landmark achievement for the African continent as they host their first ever World Cup tournament. As excited as…
World Cup Preview Part 2: Going Dutch, Korean War and ‘The Hand of God’
Welcome back to my pre-post review of South Africa 2010. For those of you have just come in from the pub please refer to part one of my report lest you find yourself somewhat lost, if not a little bemused, as to how the quarter finalists have arrived at this point in the competition. So…
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