Sunday 22 November 2009

Italy

The best of Euro 2008

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The Euro 2008 in 10 pictures. From England's absence to Spain's first victory since 1964, Franck Ribery's injury and France's disqualification, this championship had its moments. Here's our pick of the best. Read more...

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Return of the Spaniards

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Sunday's victory against Italy marks the return of the Spanish in the semi finals and lifts a 24-year-old curse that weighed heavily on an entire nation. Read more...
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Spain set to test Azzurri defence

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Spain faces world champions Italy in the tournament's last quarter-final showdown with its dangerous duo of David Villa and Fernando Torres. Read more...
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France's Nightmare

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France has been eliminated of the competition after a nightmarish game against Italy. Read more...

The moment of truth

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France and Italy's fate will also be played in Bern, where Holland - already qualified and top of the Group - meet Romania. Read more...

Buffon saves Italy from disgrace

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World Champions Italy were saved from being eliminated from the Euro 2008 tournament thanks to a penalty save by Gianluigi Buffon. Italy, however, was left hanging after a 1-1 draw in a Group C match against Romania. Read More...

Professor Van Basten’s lesson

After a disappointing game between Les Bleus and Romania, Holland vs Italy was a consolation. The Dutch team under manager Marco Van Basten taught the football World Champions a real lesson.

The captains' curse

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In Africa, we would accuse hermits; in Europe we call it plain bad luck. Days before the Euro 2008 kicks-off, France’s Les Bleus and World Cup Champions Italy faced a major blow.
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