";s:4:"text";s:7325:" Italy wins World Cup Italy has won the World Cup against France after a penalty shootout in Germany that ended a dramatic final and saw Zinedine Zidane red carded for a headbutt. A first round of swabs at Napoli came back negative, with the results of the second series of tests expected today.
World Cup Winners. Follow SBS News to join in the conversation and never miss the latest live updates. Pirlo is counting on extending Juventus's winning streak to 10 consecutive Serie A titles. That's the job,” quipped Gattuso on hearing Pirlo's appointment. We love feedback: help us improve by rating the app and sharing your suggestions at apps@sbs.com.au. CT Marcello Lippi opted for the same team which started the match in Dortmund, with Francesco Totti preferred to Alessandro Del Piero in attack. Download our free app on the App Store or Google Play for the latest headlines and breaking news alerts. As Italy made its fifth penalty goal in a row, the crowd began screaming, hugging each other, jumping up and down and chanting "Italia" at the top of their voices and several flares were set off. On this day in 2006, Italy beat France on penalties to win their fourth World Cup. SBS acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia. Immediately after the final whistle, delirious supporters crowded into Piazza Venezia in the centre of the Italian capital to vent their delight and relief. Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox. “He's lucky to be starting at Juventus, but this profession is one where a great playing career is not enough.
Basically, Brazil’s Pele and Vava are the two persons to score in two final football matches for winning World Cup teams. Visit: https://www.premiersports.com/subscribenow, https://www.premiersports.com/subscribenow, Lippi: 'Cannot set Juve-Napoli precedent', Mancini: 'El Shaarawy and Caputo are options'. "I bought an Italian flag in 1982 (the last time Italy won the World Cup) and I took it out of the drawer the other day to show my son. The referee pointed to the spot, and Zinedine Zidane kept his cool to chip a Panenka down the middle, the ball striking Gianluigi Buffon’s crossbar before crossing the line. "I don't believe it. It was a nightmare start for the Azzurri though, as referee Benito Archundia awarded Les Bleus a penalty after just six minutes. Lippi reasoned that the left-back was “the man for the last minute” and so should take the final spot kick. The dejection on their faces spoke volumes. Zidane, who had scored two headers against Brazil to win the 1998 final, thought he had once again become his nation’s hero when he got on the end of Willy Sagnol’s cross in extra-time, having started the move himself with a fine pass out wide. Both won the 2006 World Cup for Italy and spent a decade as AC Milan teammates, winning two Serie A titles and two Champions League crowns together. A long ball forward was headed on by Thierry Henry, and Florent Malouda got the wrong side of Gianluca Zambrotta as he burst into the box. “Napoli are underestimated a lot,” continued Conte.
The Azzurri goalkeeper ran screaming to the assistant referee, and after some deliberation Zidane was shown a red card. With the game coming down to penalty shootouts, they had harboured hopes right to the end of beating Italy to take the trophy. “I lifted my eyes to the heavens and asked for help because if God exists, there’s no way he’s French,” Pirlo wrote in ‘I Think, Therefore I Play’. Napoli are awaiting the results of a second round of coronavirus tests as last week's opponents Genoa had 16 positive tests this week, including 12 players. By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. The Azzurri had a rotten record in shoot-outs, and indeed had lost the final to Brazil on spot kicks 12 years earlier. “You know him, you know him” Sky commentator Fabio Caressa implored Buffon. Germany 2006.
The pair exchanged words, with Matrix clearly saying something which deeply offended the Real Madrid star, who was playing in his final match. Zidane's expulsion from the game for an incomprehensible headbutt to the chest of Italian player Marco Materazzi was foremost in the minds of many. “They are an excellent team, they are among the favourites for the Scudetto. Opting for a straight run-up, Barthez assumed that the left-footer would try and open his body up and play the ball to his right. Deflated, and angry at the red-card exit of star player Zinadine Zidane, they milled around in distress after the final whistle blew in Berlin to dash their hopes of victory. Despite the man advantage though the Italians were unable to make the breakthrough, and the final went to penalties.
Malouda once again went down in the box in the second half, this time under a challenge from Zambrotta, but Archundia waved play on. The image of Zidane walking off the pitch in his final game, head bowed as he passes the World Cup trophy, is one of the most iconic in all of sport.
Perhaps feeling the pressure of a nation on his shoulders, Grosso took his time in spotting the ball. Pirlo's Juventus is a team “under construction”.
See more firsts and other trivia, and also information about each country at the World Cup. “NO GOAL! Brazil 2014. Italy has won the World Cup against France after a penalty shootout in Germany that ended a dramatic final and saw Zinedine Zidane red carded for a headbutt. The Milan man struck straight down the middle, Barthez dived to his right and Italy took a 1-0 lead. They were held 2-2 by Roma last weekend. Rome celebrations