Tag Archives: Italy
Slovak’d!
For the first time in World Cup history, the two finalists from the previous World Cup did not make it to the knockout stage. France’s exit was hardly unexpected, given that they weren’t very good and, perhaps more importantly, karma’s … Continue reading
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Nike’s epic World Cup ad
Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. I love the Rooney part.
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World Cup 2010: Group F jerseys
Group F is Italy and a bunch of others who probably won’t do much. But since I’m looking at all 32 teams, here we go… I want to hate this shirt. I really do. It’s Italy, after all, and nobody … Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: One in a million
An analysis of how the US made it to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup. Where they will be destroyed by Spain. Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: Italy v. Brazil preview
A preview of the Italy-Brazil Confederations Cup match to be played 21 June 2009. Continue reading
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Hating Rossi is pointless
I’m talking to you, US fans. Those of you who have spewn venom at him, especially in light of his brace against the US yesterday, are crying over milk that has been spilled for 9 years. And it’s time for … Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: What the hell just happened?
I am, of course, talking about this: Brazil 4-3 Egypt. What the hell? I can appreciate that Egypt is an underrated team, especially by me. I had them firmly in the underdog category a couple of days ago. But they … Continue reading
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Confederations Cup: Italy and South Africa have new home kits
Italy: The most striking thing about this shirt is that it’s not the traditional Italian blue. That’s kind of shocking. Apparently, this shirt is a one-off, in that it’ll be used for the Confederations Cup and that’s it; the regular … Continue reading
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So why should you care about the Confederations Cup?
I’m glad you asked. 1. It’s a mini-World Cup. Eight teams, all champions of some sort (except the host nation, South Africa). All looking to prove something ahead of the real World Cup next year. Where else are you going … Continue reading
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