World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #21: Nelinho vs Italy
Nelinho bent a free kick from the right past Dino Zoff in the 1978 third-place match, an early example of the banana shot.
10 Jun 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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World CupWorld Cup Favorites #8: Italy (Azzurri)
Italy missed the 2018 and 2022 World Cups but won Euro 2020 in between, and they have four world titles to their name.
23 May 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #12: Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi provoked Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final, then scored a shootout penalty as Italy won.
19 Apr 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #21: Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli set his bathroom on fire with fireworks and threw darts at youth team players. Why always him? Read on.
10 Apr 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #30: Gennaro Gattuso
Gennaro Gattuso headbutted Tottenham's Joe Jordan in 2011 and picked up over 100 yellow cards. The Italian Pitbull opens our countdown.
1 Apr 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupItaly in Spy Scandal. Soldier Caught Filming Bosnia Training
Italy accused of sending soldier to film Bosnia training. World Cup play-off turns into spy-gate drama.
31 Mar 2026, 08:34·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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