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 Infrastructure issues and outdated tactics have further hindered progress, along with a decline in youth development.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.

Benoit Saint Denis

Angry Allegri takes off his clothes

Max Allegri takes off his clothes as Juventus win the Coppa Italia

Tottenham supporters against their own team

It's an awkward day to be a Spurs fan

Ancelotti's secret weapon Joselu vs Neuer

Real Madrid stars Vini Jr, Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham couldn't defeat Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. So Ancelotti find his secret weapon Joselu, who scored two goals in the game.

The goalpost vs PSG

Paris Saint-Germain stars Kylian Mbappe, Warren Zaïre-Emery and Nuno Mendes struggled to score on Borussia Dortmund all because of the goalpost

Hummels vs PSG

Hummels just kicked PSG and Mbappe out of the Champions League

César Luis Menotti

César Luis Menotti

(1938-2024)

César Luis Menotti was a renowned Argentine football player and manager. He led Argentina to victory in the 1978 FIFA World Cup and is known for his innovative coaching methods and tactical philosophy.

Real Madrid and Ancelotti celebration

Ancelotti celebrates wild

Italy in the 2006 World Cup

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