On 9th July 2006, Fabio Cannavaro lofted the World Cup trophy into the Berlin sky, the completion of Italy’s footballing salvation from the train-wreck of Calciopoli. Fast forward to today and that once-great generation has fallen to it’s knees.
It will come as no surprise to anyone that Italy made a slow start to the World Cup. It is as much a part of their footballing culture as it is England’s.
One day to go before the big kick-off. The talking stops (Clive Tyldesley excepted), the gloves are off, Fabio is readying his collection of scowls and frowns. Here are my group-by-group predictions: Group A – South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France …
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