2006-07-10 16:20:23 · 14 answers · asked by Elen M 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
I would certainly admit that the Italian national soccer team has always been considered one of the world's greatest soccer teams. Even the so-called "experts" must begrudgingly include Italy as a "favourite" or "powerhouse" in every soccer competition that it plays.
However, it has been said rather astutely that many people love to criticize or "hate" the Italians, a statement which is sadly true. It's rather hypocritcal for these people to be so disrespectful toward the Italians considering that most of these people love to eat our food, wear our clothes, live like us, etc... It's so fashionable to be like an Italian, but God forbid anyone gives them any respect or common courtesy!
If anyone is actually willing to do some rudimentary research, one will see that Italy has a winning record against the vast majority of its soccer opponents. That is a consistent record. The fact that the Italians did not play strongly in the second half is only a testament to having pushed themselves to the limit in their semifinal match against Germany. By contrast, the French won their semifinal match against Portugal on a penalty in regular time. Despite the age of the French team and having played on the second day of semifinals, they did go into the final a better rested team.
As for unfounded allegation that the Italians are "dirty players", even more research will show that in the final match, the French committed more fouls and, obviously, received more cards from the referee. I wholeheartedly agree that De Rossi's actions in the Italy v. USA match were deserving of a red card and FIFA sanctioned him appropriately. So the crime did not go unpunished!
Looking back at the Italy v. Australia game in which Italy was awarded a "controversial" penalty because of diving, I firmly believe that had it been the Australian that was tripped, the popular perception would never describe the penalty as "controversial" and would certainly never allege a dive. How can it be that every single time an Italian player is knocked to the ground or injured he is diving? Could it be possible that maybe, just maybe their opponents are using a little more physical force because they lack the skill on an individual and team basis???
Sometimes I seriously wonder what all these Italy haters are actually watching with their eyes and registering in their heads. I know I can only expect to read more negative answers following my submission, but I can only have faith that perhaps one person will change their views and at least treat Italians with respect.
2006-07-10 17:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by Forza Azzurri 2006 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
All I have to say is I cried at the end of the game. And, no not because Zidane was thrown out. And, not because France lost. But, because Italy won their 4th world cup. There will be many haters answering this question. They may say we are divers, we don't have any individual skill, and they we get lucky. But, people find ways to hate those that they envy. As much as I have always hated on Brazil, you have to give to them. And, we deserve the same. The soccer gods even everything out. (Whenever other countries players' flop all the time, ie Portugal, everyone keeps quiet. When other coutries get the calls they need to get goals, ie. France, everyone turns the other way. But, the second Italy get a few calls or good luck, everyone jumps on them.) To all the haters I say: You can try to take it four years!!
2006-07-10 23:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by Frank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there will be others to beat them. Italian team is not consistence. On the second half, the French team played better. The Italian team just got lucky after the Zidane's incident. Only if Zidane kept his cool, the Italian may not have a chance.
2006-07-10 23:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely, that's what the World Cup title is all about. Of course, they won't necessarily be "one of the greatest" forever, since there will always be changes to each of the national teams, but they certainly remain one of the greatest at the moment. They must possess sufficient skills to achieve so much in the tournament.
2006-07-10 23:23:41 · answer #4 · answered by WaterfallOfDestiny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are so good, they shouldn't never kick their own ball into the US' goal. I don't think the Italian team is one of the greatest teams in the world.
2006-07-10 23:38:33 · answer #5 · answered by Summer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the italian team is full of dirty players, materazzi being the worst. just search for videos of him. the only way they could beat France was to resort to dirty tactics. It worked, so congratulations Italy! You proved that dirty play can win you a world cup! That must make the Italians proud!
2006-07-10 23:28:08 · answer #6 · answered by TG500 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO. They just got lucky...to be the greatest team...you'll have to be able to do this all the time...not just once(This team I mean...not the ones before)...we'll see hwat happens in 4 years.
2006-07-10 23:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by Lahmsdagr8est! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Golden Ball - What a Joke ; Well said!!
Grande Italia
2006-07-11 00:01:51 · answer #8 · answered by Juventina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course yes they have 4 worl cups win one more an they get tide with brasil
2006-07-10 23:23:25 · answer #9 · answered by miguel h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Do it again in 4 years.
2006-07-10 23:22:43 · answer #10 · answered by DJT28 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋