Maldini Legacy: Daniel Joins Italy’s 3rd Gen Squad

Third-generation Maldini alert! Daniel Maldini just joined the family tradition by repping Italy, following in the legendary footsteps of his dad Paolo and grandpa Cesare. Guess it runs in the blood

Italian Talent Riccardo Calafiori joins Arsenal

Arteta envisions having a legendary defender at Arsenal, akin to Maldini, Cannavaro, and Nesta. With Ricardo Calafiori now on the team, can he rise to the level of these Italian greats?

From Legends to Struggles: The Decline of Italian Football

Zaccagni scoring a Del Piero

Zaccagni expressed his admiration for Del Piero, revealing he grew up with his poster on his wall, after scoring a goal reminiscent of Del Piero's against Germany in the 2006 World Cup, which helped Italy advance to the Round of 16 against Croatia.

The Rise and Fall of Italy

Italy's national football team, with four World Cups and two European Championships, has seen dramatic highs and lows. Despite their Euro 2020 triumph, recent struggles include failing to qualify for the last two World Cups, marking a significant decline from their historic successes. Written and narrated by: Carlo Garganese Animation and direction by: Omar Momani

The Fall of Italian football

Italy's 2006 World Cup victory marked the end of its footballing dominance, as the Calciopoli scandal that same year led to Juventus's demotion and weakened Serie A financially and competitively. Despite AC Milan and Inter's Champions League wins in 2007 and 2010, Serie A has since struggled in European competitions, losing top talent to the wealthier English Premier League. Infrastructure issues and outdated tactics have further hindered progress, along with a decline in youth development. Resistance to modernization persists, and while Italy won Euro 2020, it has performed poorly in World Cups, failing to qualify in 2018 and 2022, highlighting a significant fall from grace.

Italy in the 2006 World Cup

How Italy won the 2006 World Cup and about the scandal of the 2002 World Cup

Roberto Baggio cartoon

Roberto Baggio and the Italian football legends in the 1990s

Roberto Baggio Penalty 1994

Roberto Baggio, despite missing his penalty in the 1994 World Cup final against Brazil, remains loved by fans worldwide

Giorgio Chiellini's memorable moments with Italy and Juventus

The iconic defender from Italy and Juventus, Giorgio Chiellini, has officially declared his retirement. Reflecting on his illustrious career, notable instances come to mind, such as his confrontation with Paolo Maldini, his close friendship with Bonucci, the infamous incident when Luis Suarez bit him, and the memorable episode when he grabbed Saka by his shirt, among others.

Footballers craziest nicknames 1

Footballers nicknames: 

1. Messi : La Pulga 

2. Pele: O Rei 

3. Maradona: El Pibe de Oro 

4. Baggio: Il Divino Codino 

5. Ronaldo: Il Fenomeno 

6. Falcao: El Tigre 

7. Mary Earps: Mary Queen of Stops 

8. Hernandez: Chicharito 

9. Muller: Der Bomber 

10. Solskjær: The baby-face Assasin 

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El maestro Andrea Pirlo

Andrea Pirlo, the renowned maestro, showcased his skills and talent while representing Italy, AC Milan, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Brescia, and emerged victorious in major competitions, securing the most prestigious trophies.

Marco Materazzi

Marco Materazzi is a former professional football player from Italy who is perhaps best known for his controversial clash with French football legend Zinedine Zidane during the 2006 FIFA World Cup final.

Materazzi was born on August 19, 1973, in Lecce, Italy, and began his professional football career with his hometown club, Lecce, in 1991. He went on to play for several other Italian clubs, including Perugia and Inter Milan over the course of his career, as well as for the Italian national team.

Materazzi was known for his tough and physical style of play, as well as his ability to score goals from set pieces. He was also known for his controversial behavior on the pitch, including his habit of provoking opponents with verbal taunts.

Despite the controversy surrounding the incident with Zidane, Italy went on to win the World Cup, with Materazzi playing a key role in the team's success. He retired from professional football in 2014, having won numerous domestic and international titles throughout his career, most importantly the Treble with Inter Milan in 2010.

My friend Waheed Almasri met him in Dubai and offered him my cartoon.

Saka rises

Zidane headbutt Materazzi

World Cup 2006 final which witnessed Italy winning it after beating France in penalties, had one of football's most famous moments "Zidane's headbutt". 

Italy's defender Marco Materazzi said something that provoked France Captain Zinedine Zidane and let Zidane to headbutt Materazzi and therefore he received a red card.

The Rise and Fall of The Italy National Team: Scene 4: World Cup 1982 win

Paolo Rossi was the hero of the World Cup 1982, faced the world's best footballers like Maradona, Zico, Socrates, Falcao, Lato and Rummenigge and led Italy to glory along with his teammates: Gentile, Tardelli, Causio and Zoff. Under the management of Enzo Bearzot and witnessed by Italian president Sandro Pertini. Written and narrated by: Carlo Garganese Animation and direction by: Omar Momani

The Rise and Fall of The Italy National Team: Scene 3: World Cup 1978

In the 1970s Juventus raised new players that reshaped the new Azzurri. learn how Scirea, Cabrini, Bettega and others played in the 1978 World Cup

The Rise and Fall of The Italy National Team: Scene 2: The 1960s

The Azzurri journey in the 60s. Learn how Facchetti, Mazzola, Rivera and Riva led Italy to the glory after tragic past and how all have collapsed at the end.

The Rise and Fall of The Italy National Team: Scene 1: 1930’s Glory

Bonucci and Chiellini