Italy - Spain World Cup Final 1982
A controversial goal, a last-minute winner, and a red card are all ingredients of a perfect mix for the most dramatic of football matches. The 1982 clash between Spain and Italy is widely regarded as one of the best international games ever…
514Italy - Hungary World Cup Final 1938
The football World Cup final in 1938 was played between Italy and Hungary on June 14 at the Stadio Comunale in Florence, Italy. It was the first time that the World Cup final was held outside of Europe. Hungary became the second team to win the…
719How Italy prepared for the 1990 FIFA World Cup bid
The 1990 FIFA World Cup™ was a watershed moment for Italian football. Having missed out on the final tournament in 1982 and 1986, Italy finally made it to the big stage by beating our bitter rivals France in a dramatic vote for the third time…
137Bruno Conti - Spain World Cup 1982
Bruno Conti is a legendary Italian midfielder who has left an indelible mark not only on the Italians but also on other fans around the world. His graceful dribbling and precise passing are impressive. He was given the nickname “The…
494Italy and its Long History in the World Cup
Italy has had a love-hate relationship with the World Cup. A third of all the times Italy has qualified, they were knocked out at the group stage. The Azzurri have also failed to progress past the first round on four different occasions (1934,…
793Italy - Czechoslovakia World Cup Final 1934
The first World Cup final was played between Italy and Czechoslovakia in Marseille on 10 June 1934. The game finished 2-1 to the Italians after a tense final. It was the first of only two World Cup finals not to involve either England or Germany…
694The World Cup before WW2
When you hear the words “football” and “World Cup,” you probably think of the quadrennial event that has taken place every four years since 1930. But there was also a World Cup before WW2. It was just very different from its successor in…
676Italy is a 4 time Winner
Italy has a long and proud footballing history, and the national team has become one of the best in the world. The Azzurri won their fourth World Cup title in 2006, beating France 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time in Germany.…
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Hungary and West Germany World Cup Final 1954
Italy - Spain World Cup Final 1982
Brazil - Italy World Cup Final 1994
Argentina - Netherlands World Cup Final 1978
Brazil - Sweden World Cup Final 1958