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 Infrastructure issues and outdated tactics have further hindered progress, along with a decline in youth development.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.
Showing posts with label Leonardo Bonucci. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leonardo Bonucci. Show all posts
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Friday, December 15, 2023
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.
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Sunday, October 9, 2022
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Friday, June 3, 2022
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Monday, July 12, 2021
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Thursday, April 4, 2019
We stand with Moise Kean, Bonucci!
#NoToRacism - Leonardo Bonucci found his social media channels inundated with images of Moise Keane's silent celebration after the Juve centre-back said the young striker was partly to blame for being racially abused...
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Monday, November 12, 2018
Hold your temper Higuain!
Juventus had the last laugh against AC Milan and their former striker Gonzalo Higuain, who missed a penalty and was then red carded in the 2-0 defeat!
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Thursday, August 2, 2018
A huge swap deal between Juventus and Milan... all thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo! 🇮🇹
That shirt a little Big-uain for you, Mr. Bony-ucci? It's Cristiano Ronaldo in, Higuain out, Bonucci in at Juve... will it end there?
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Saturday, December 2, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017
The difference between Inter and Milan is 10 points
Mauro Icardi scored a hat-trick as Inter defeated AC Milan in the derby on Sunday - extending the gap between two sides to 10 points after just eight matches!
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Sunday, July 16, 2017
Bonucci joins AC Milan
Monday, May 8, 2017
Bonucci and his son
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has admitted that his son supports great rivals Torino - it might have been awkward if the derby hadn't finished 1-1!
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Thursday, April 20, 2017
Juventus are the shark hunters!
Juventus managed to snare the Barcelona 'sharks' as Massimiliano Allegri's men comfortably sailed past the Catalans.
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Barca sharks ready for Juve
Giorgio Chiellini has warned his Juventus team-mates that they're coming up against "sharks" in Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar!
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Friday, August 5, 2016
Goal's Yearbook Battle
As Goal's Yearbook Battle reached its final stage, the class of 1992 could prove no match for Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez's class of 1987, who ran out comfortable winners...
Goal cartoon link: http://www.goal.com/en/news/3947/cartoon-of-the-day/2016/08/02/26129342/cartoon-of-the-day-august?ICID=HP_TN_7_5
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Yearbook Battle
Saturday, March 14, 2015
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