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 World Cup: Heroes and beautiful moments

What makes the World Cup different from any tournament? 

For me I started to watch football in 1990 during Italia 90, believing in Diego Maradona, amazed by Roger Milla's celebration and watching Lothar Matthäus lifting the trophy. 

I felt in love with Italy after seeing Roberto Baggio's skill, style and his boney tail. I forgave his penalty miss in the 1994 World Cup, he is Baggio at the end. Bebeto's celebration and tribute to his baby was unforgettable. Saeed Al-Owairan goal on Belgium gave the Arab world a moment of that they create do miracles too.  

All of these colorful moments continued tournament after tournament. Zidane and Ronaldo were at the top of the world and heroes of a new era. Iniesta's goal at the 2010 final was a big moment for Spain's history, and i have witnessed Klose marking himself as all time world cup top scorer. While Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo I'm preparing myself to see their last dance. Mbappe represent the future for me.

As a fan of course I read and watched moments that happened while i wasn't born from other legends. Pele, Moore, Beckenbauer, Muller, Cruyff, Rossi, Tardelli and much more.   

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

Paolo Rossi tribute

The three who have won all three awards at a World Cup

Only Garrincha from Brazil, Mario Kempes from Argentina and Paolo Rossi from Italy have won the three awards at a World Cup; the World Cup itself, the Golden Boot and the the Golden Ball. 

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Italy 2014 Tribute

They left early but here is a tribute to their fans.

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