 Italian style on the pitch may not match their style off it but the Italians are always a force to be reckoned with and their World Cup record speaks for itself.
The Italian team of stars and hungry up-and-coming players made for a secure World Cup qualification. The Italians confidently mastered Group 5 of the European zone. Seven wins, two draws and just one defeat against Slovenia (0:1) was the final outcome. |  There are several. The Italian team, or "Squadra Azzurra" is studded with well-known players: goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, defense cracks Alessandro Nesta and Fabio Cannavaro, midfield aces Francesco Totti and Andrea Pirlo, and, of course, top striker Alessandro del Piero. |
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