Tag: Italy national football team

  • The Forgotten Baggio

    The Forgotten Baggio

    The most famous Baggio in the world is Roberto Baggio. A football prodigy, one of the most popular players in the world over the last 30 years, who played for Fiorentina, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter, and almost leading Italy to World Cup glory. He was once voted as the world’s best player, picking up the most prestigious individual award, but his number of titles doesn’t go hand in hand with the aura of his individual greatness.

  • Most Capped Players for the Italy National Football Team

    Most Capped Players for the Italy National Football Team

    A big moment in Italian football history will come up as Italy face the Czech Republic in the World Cup qualifiers, with Gianluigi Buffon appearing for the 136th time for the Azzurri, tying with Fabio Cannavarro on top of the list for the most capped players in Italy’s history.

  • Gianluigi Buffon Just Another Pre-Euro Italy Problem

    What’s worst? The way Italy looked again Russia in preparation friendly heading into the 2012 Euro, losing 3-0? Or the scandal at home which is mostly involved with Serie B matches but has now taken another turn, possibly involving Gianluigi Buffon?