Definition of Italy

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1. a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
(synonym) Italian Republic, Italia
(hypernym) European country, European nation
(member-holonym) European Union, EU, European Community, EC, European Economic Community, EEC, Common Market, Europe
(part-holonym) Europe
(member-meronym) Italian
(part-meronym) Appian Way
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n : a republic in southern europe on the italian peninsula; was the core of the roman republic and the roman empire between the 4th century bc and the 5th century ad [syn: italy, italian republic, italia]


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Background
Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI established a Fascist dictatorship. His disastrous alliance with Nazi Germany led to Italy's defeat in World War II. A democratic republic replaced the monarchy in 1946 and economic revival followed. Italy was a charter member of NATO and the European Economic Community (EEC). It has been at the forefront of European economic and political unification, joining the Economic and Monetary Union in 1999. Persistent problems include illegal immigration, organized crime, corruption, high unemployment, sluggish economic growth, and the low incomes and technical standards of southern Italy compared with the prosperous north.

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Acts 18:2; 27:1, 6; Heb. 13:24), like most geographical names, was differently used at different periods of history. As the power of Rome advanced, nations were successively conquered and added to it till it came to designate the whole country to the south of the Alps. There was constant intercourse between Palestine and Italy in the time of the Romans.

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This word is used in the New Testament, (Acts 18:2; 27:1; Hebrews 13:24) in the usual sense of the period, i.e. in its true geographical sense, as denoting the whole natural peninsula between the Alps and the Straits of Messina.
  

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note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries

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Italy national football team

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Nickname	Azzurri (sky Blues)
Association	Italian Football Federation (Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio)
Coach	Marcello Lippi (2004-)
Most caps	Paolo Maldini (126)
Top scorer	Gigi Riva (35)
Home colours Away colours
First international Italy 6 - 2 France (Milan, Italy; 15 May 1910)
Largest win Italy 9 - 0 USA (Brentford, England; 2 August 1948)
Worst defeat  Hungary 7 - 1 Italy (Budapest, Hungary; 6 April 1924)
World Cup
Appearances	15 (First in 1934)
Best result	Winners, 1934, 1938, 1982
European Championship
Appearances	6 (First in 1968)
Best result	Winners, 1968

Olympic medal record
Men's Football
Bronze	1928 Amsterdam	Team
Gold	1936 Berlin	Team
Bronze	2004 Athens	Team

The Italian national football team is the national football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC - Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio).

Italy is considered one of the most successful national teams, having won three World Cups (1934, 1938, 1982), one European championship (1968), and one Olympic Gold Medal (1936).

The traditional jersey colour of the national team (as well as of all Italian teams and athletes, except in motor sports) is sky blue (azzurro, in Italian), and therefore national team members are nicknamed Azzurri.

Contents 1 History  1.1 Origins and first two World Cups (1910-1938) 1.2 Bad performance in Post-World War II (1950-1966) 1.3 From the European Cup to World Cup (1968-1982) 1.4 Recent years 2 World Cup record 3 European Championship record 4 Coaches 5 Noted players 6 2006 World Cup squad 7 See also 8 External links

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Baggio, Roberto
Inter Milan & Italy

Birthdate: February 18, 1967
Birthplace: Caldogno (North Vicenza), Italy
Height: 174 cms
Weight: 73 kgs
Position: Midfielder and Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 54 caps, 29 goals (June 3, 2000)
Debut in Serie A: September 21, 1986 vs Sampdoria

Baggio came from the ashes in France 1998 to show the world that he still had something to show to it. After reaching his top level in 1993, when he won many international titles, everything went down since Roberto Baggio failed the last penalty in the final game of USA 1994 versus Brazil. Juventus sold him to AC Milan, his place was to be covered by a young man named Alessandro del Piero. He stay 2 seasons in Milan winning one. For 1997-98 season Baggio signed with Bologna where he played great and was the best Italian scorer of the championship, above del Piero. His move to Inter was supposed to bring Milan's side the title of the Italian Serie A since the first season, but it didn't came.

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Buffon, Gianluigi
AC Parma & Italy

Birthdate: January 28, 1978
Birthplace: Carrara, Italy
Height: 188 cms
Weight: 75 kgs
Position: Goalkeeper
Games & Goals with National Team: 9 caps, 0 goals (as of July 31, 1999)
Debut in Italian Serie A Championship: November 19, 1995 vs. AC Milan (D 0-0)

Buffon is considerated the goalkeeper with more future from Italy and the world, has been called the goalkeeper of the next decade (and why not of the next 2 decades?), although his present is already really brilliant. Gianluigi highlights for his security, know how to behave and his maturity, own conditions of a consecrated goalkeeper. He is agile, sure and has demonstrated that the pressure of playing against the best teams and players of the world don't affect him. He played midfield on amateur soccer, and maybe that's why he doesn't have problems when playing the ball with his feet. Buffon is always very attentive of the development of the games and is always prepared to get out of the box in order to cut the actions of the rivals. With the Italian National team he went to Atlanta 96 Olympic Games and France 98 World Cup but he was the second choice keeper after Gianluca Pagliuca, in both competitions. Since the arrival of Dino Zoff, Buffon has seize the No. 1 shirt of the Italian National side.

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Inzaghi, Filippo
Juventus & Italy

Birthdate: August 9, 1973
Birthplace: Piacenza, Italy
Height: 181 cms
Weight: 74 kgs
Position: Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 14 caps, 6 goals (as of August 31, 1999)
International Debut: June 8, 1997 vs. Brazil (D 3-3)


He was bought by Atalanta, where he succeeded to show all his best: Top-Scorer with 24 goals, reaching Platini's record to score against each team in the Serie A. For the 1997-98 season, his dreams come true. He was bought by Juventus management. Superpippo, as he is called, arrived from a city where Juventus is followed a lot. When he was still a kid, his parents wanted him to play as goal keeper, and he obeyed them. But, one fine day, his instint made him play as attacker and began scoring numerous goals. He is a humile playery, but sure of himself and his self capacities. Surely, he is one of the best young players, italian soccer can offer. At Juventus, everyone expects a lot from him. He already gave a demonstration of his talents. He is very able in getting unmarked and is very opportunist. He is considered a remake of Paolo Rossi, but he dislikes these comparisons. Together with Del Piero, they are the most representative duo of the new "Italian Boys".

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Nesta, Alessandro
SS Lazio & Italy

Birthdate: March 19, 1976
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Height: 187 cms
Weight: 79 kgs
Position: Defender (Left)
Games & Goals with National Team: 20 caps, 0 goals (as of August 8, 1999)
International Debut: October 5, 1996 vs. Moldova (W 3-1)

Alessandro can act like left or central defender, the one that better adapts to the requirements of the game. His capacity of leadership makes him a notable player at any match, in spite of his youth, Nesta has security, concentration and knowledge to be in defense. Elegant in his movements and fast in the crossing, Nesta has a considerable technical capacity, that allows him to dominate and move the ball with both legs. In attack, on the other hand, his contribution is not so important and took him 6 seasons to score his first Serie A goal.

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Peruzzi, Angelo
Inter Milan & Italy

Birthdate: February 16, 1970
Birthplace: Viterbo, Italy
Height: 181 cms
Weight: 88 kgs
Position: Goalkeeper
Games & Goals with National Team: 26 caps, 0 goals (August 1, 1999)
Debut in Serie A: December 13, 1987 vs AC Milan

A fundamental element in the Juventus success story. Former Italian under-21 captain, was suspended for a year in 1990 after he and Roma team mate Andrea Carnevale tested positive for amphetamines. Missed 1998 World Cup due to an injury 1 week before of the start of the competition. Was replaced in the Italian National team by Gianluigi Buffon and in Juventus by Edwin van der Sar, he was transferred to Inter Milan to take the place of Gianluca Pagliuca.
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Ravanelli, Fabrizio
SS Lazio & Italy

Birthdate: December 11, 1968
Birthplace: Perugia, Italy
Height: 188 cms
Weight: 79 kgs
Position: Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 23 caps, 11 goals (as of September 11, 1999)
Debut in Italian Serie A: September 6, 1992 vs. Cagliari (D 0-0)

Ravanelli is an extremely effective forward. He possesses a potent shot with the left leg, is rapid, strong and very difficult of stopping in race. Specialist in the free kicks, he finishes very well with the head and has an important capacity of fight and sacrifice. Missed France 1998 World Cup due to an injury suffered days before the beggining. Played superb in both Middlesbrough and Olympique Marseille, before re-joining Italian Serie A, but now with Societa Sportiva Lazio of Rome in January 2000.
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Vieri, Christian
Inter Milan & Italy

Birthdate: July 12, 1973 Birthplace: Bologna, Italy Height: 185 cms Weight: 82 kgs Position: Forward (Center) Games & Goals with National Team: 17 caps, 9 goals (as of August 1, 1999) Debut in Serie A: December 15, 1991 vs Fiorentina (W 2:0)

Winner of the Silver Shoe trophie in France 1998 World Cup, the best of Christian is his great play back to the goal, his great ability to protect the ball, which allows the arrival of his companions, his fantastic capacity to open empty places taking with him more than one defender, and his ability to find a position which allows him to receive the ball. When he scores a goal never makes neither great celebrations nor smiles. In the relation with the other players, in the trainning or in the travels he never talks. Scored 24 goals in 24 games to became the "Pichichi" with Atletico Madrid. Just 48 hours before 1998-99 Spain's League started he was transferred to SS Lazio from Atletico for US$28 million and because of his problems with Arrigo Sachi. One year later, he was transferred to Lippi's Inter Milan for $50.00 millions of dollars, establishing a new World Record for a footballer transfer.
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Zola, Gianfranco
Chelsea & Italy


Birthdate: July 5, 1966
Birthplace: Oliena (Sardinia), Italy
Height: 168 cms
Weight: 64 kgs
Position: Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 35 caps, 10 goals (as of May 11, 2000)
English Premier League Debut: November 16, 1996 vs. Blackburn (D 1:1)

When Maradona left Napoli, he passed on his number ten football jersey to Gianfranco, because Maradona considered him to be his natural successor. Gianfranco's term in Napoli was fundamental for his career: he played with champions like Careca, Fonseca, Ferrara and Alemao. He became a famous player, feared by his opponents, particularly for his free-kicks. Gianfranco managed to stand out and draw attention to himself, showing he is fast, courageous and with a lot of initiative on the pitch. In November 1996 Gianfranco was bought by Chelsea for £ 4.5 million. On February 12, 1997 at Wembley, he confirmed his great qualities again, scoring the only goal of the game for Italy, against England. On that occasion he was voted "Man of the Match". Nicknamed "Marazola" or "Italian Maradona".
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Albertini, Demetrio
AC Milan & Italy

Birthdate: August 23, 1971
Birthplace: Besana in Brianza, Italy
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 77 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 65 caps, 2 goals
World Cups: 2 (1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Padova
Transfer Fee: -
Another player to come out of Milan’s youth system is Demetrio Albertini. Managing only 2 matches in two years with the club his was loaned to Padova to gain experience in Novemeber 1990 where he played 28 games scoring 5 goals. On his return Milan’s management were convinced of his enormous talent and he gained a regular place taking over Milan’s central midfield position. Although still young, Albertini even managed to clinch a regular place with the Italian national team where he made his debut in match against Cyprus in 1991. His vision of play and talent have kept him in the national team and has lately even been promoted to captain in the absence of Paolo Maldini. Although still 27 his trophy rack is impressive. One can add that with the two World Cups and also two European championships played, Albertini is one of the most experienced players in our line up.

Baggio, Dino
AC Parma & Italy

Birthdate: July 24, 1971
Birthplace: Camposanpietro, Italy
Height: 1.88 mts
Weight: 81 kgs
Position: Midfielder
International: 60 caps, 7 goals (as of August 2, 2000)
World Cups: 2 (1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Torino, Inter Milan, Juventus
Transfer Fee: -
After signing schoolboy forms with Torino at the age of 12, Baggio passed up through the ranks before making his first-team debut at 17 in Serie B. His first taste of top-flight action came the following season, '90-91, when his performances attracted the attention of the big Italian clubs. He moved to Inter for a season, then back to Turin and Juventus. Baggio has bossed the midfield at Parma since his transfer from Juventus in 1994. Off the field, he exchanges poise for passion - Dino is mad about cars and is responsible for Parmalat sponsoring the Brabham Formula One team.

Cannavaro, Fabio
AC Parma & Italy

Birthdate: September 13, 1973
Birthplace: Naples, Italy
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 72 kg
Position: Defender
International: 34 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 1 (1998)
Previous Clubs: Napoli
Transfer Fee: -
Like his club and international colleague Gianluigi Buffon, Cannavaro first caught the eye in Cesare Maldini’s U-21 side, and was a European champion in 1994 and 1996. Born and bred in Naples, Cannavaro was a ballboy in the San Paolo stadium during SSC Napoli’s Diego Maradona-inspired glory years in the late 1980’s and it was with his hometown club that he began his career. After joining Napoli at the age of 16, he worked his way through the club’s youth ranks before making his Serie A debut against Juventus aged only 20. In 1995 he moved to Parma AC where he picked up UEFA Cup and Italian Cup winners’ medal in 1998/99. The tough-tackling defender reads the game well, and is an excellent man-marker. He forms a fine partnership with Frenchman Lilian Thuram in the Parma back line while, at international level, he has developed a great understanding with Alessandro Nesta.

Conte, Antonio
Juventus & Italy

Birthdate: July 31, 1969
Birthplace: Lecce, Italy
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 13 caps, 1 goals
World Cups: 1 (1994)
Previous Clubs: Lecce
Transfer Fee: -
The Juventus FC captain is a dynamic midfield presence, and can play either in central midfield or wide on the right. He breaks up opposing attacks effectively, and is a major threat going forward. He has scored many important goals for the Turin club and has a penchant for hitting spectacular volleys. A Juventus fan since childhood, Conte started out with hometown club Lecce where he made his debut in 1986. Giovanni Trappatoni took him to Juventus in November 1991 and he swiftly established himself as a permanent fixture in the starting line-up.

Costacurta, Alessandro
AC Milan & Itlay

Birthdate: April 24, 1966
Birthplace: Orago, Italy
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Position: Defender
International: 60 caps, 2 goals
World Cups: 2 (1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Monza
Transfer Fee: -
Born and raised in the Milan youth system, Costacurta became one of the mainstays of Milan's defence in the victorious years between the late 80‘s and 90‘s. With his role partner and friend Franco Baresi he established himself as a strong central defender playing the offside trap to perfection. Costacurta was coached and trained by Fabio Capello, who was at the time, the youth manager. "Billy", as he is nicknamed, then moved to Monza for a loan period of one year, (1986-87) coming back to Milan and claiming a place in the historic team that won the Champions Cup in the late 80's. From then on, Costacurta has become one of the Italian players with the highest number of honours under his belt with a total of 17 trophies. With the Italian national team "Billy" made his debut on the 13th November, 1991 under manager Arrigo Sacchi (incidentally this was Sacchi’s first match with Italy) in Genoa where the Italian team drew 1-1 with Norway. In 1994, Costacurta, formed part of the Italian national squad which ended runner up in the USA.

Delvecchio, Marco
AS Roma & Italy

Birthdate: April 7, 1973
Birthplace: Milan, Italy
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 77 kg
Position: Forward
International: 3 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Inter Milan, Venezia, Udinese
Transfer Fee: -

A tall, powerful figure, Delvecchio is strong in the air and has developed into one of Serie A’s most effective central strikers since his move from Internazionale FC to AS Roma in November 1995. He may look clumsy at times but what he lacks in subtlety, he makes up for in determination and sheer hard work. Among the top scorers in Italy in the 1998-99 season.

Ferrara, Ciro
Juventus & Italy

Birthdate: November 2, 1967
Birthplace: Naples, Italy
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Position: Defender
International: 47 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Napoli
Transfer Fee: -
A regular before breaking his leg in 1998, Ferrara is a classy defender with no obvious weaknesses. Hugely experienced, he is a strong leader on the pitch. He won the Italian Serie A with SSC Napoli before joining Juventus FC, and he has since added three more titles, the UEFA Champions League, two UEFA Super Cups and the UEFA Cup while with the bianconeri.

Fiore, Stefano
Udinese & Italy

Birthdate: April 17, 1975
Birthplace: Cosenza, Italy
Height: 1.81 mts
Weight: 75 kgs
Position: Midfielder
International: 9 caps, 1 goals (as of July 4, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Cosenza, AC Parma, Padova, Chievo Verona
Transfer Fee: -
One of the stars of the Serie A season despite playing for modest Udinese, Fiore received his first call-up to the Italy squad for the February 2000 friendly against Sweden. He shone in the victory over Portugal in April, providing a steady stream of astute passes from midfield. He is the creator at the heart of Udinese’s midfield but can also play in the hole behind the front two. Joined Udinese from Parma AC where he had received only limited chances to impress. Confirmed in Euro 2000 as one of the best midfielders in the world, scored a superb goal v Belgium.

Ganz, Maurizio
Atalanta & Italy

Birthdate: October 13, 1968
Birthplace: Tolmezzo, Italy
Height: 1.78 mts
Weight: 70 kgs
Position: Forward
International: 0 caps, 0 goals (as of August 19, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Sampdoria, Monza, AC Parma, Brescia, Atalanta, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Venezia
Transfer Fee: -
Joined Milan in 1997 after two successful seasons at city rivals Inter. Product of Sampdoria youth team but only emerged as prolific striker in Serie B where his goals helped earn Brescia and Atalanta Bergamo promotion. Joined Inter in 1995. Struggled for first-team place until 10 goals took side to 1997 UEFA Cup final.

Gattuso, Gennaro Ivan
AC Milan & Italy

Birthdate: January 9, 1978
Birthplace: Corigliano Schiavonea, Italy
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 77 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 5 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Perugia, Glasgow Rangers, Salernitana
Transfer Fee: $10.00 Millions of Dollars
Rino was at the centre of a heated debate when, following the Bosman ruling, he was plucked from Perugia´s nursery team aged seventeen and went off to Scotland with a contract worth several hundred million lira a year. Perugia’s president, Gaucci, had refused to offer him professional terms. His time in Scottish football helped his development on and off the park. The Scottish supporters rechristened him "Braveheart" on account of the grit and tenacity which are the hallmarks of his game. In Salerno they saddled him with a different label instead, that of "The White Davids". A lifelong Milan fan, he has joined the club he used to dream of playing for, and finds himself reunited with Abbiati and Ambrosini, team-mates and brothers-in-arms at Under-21 level. His preferred position is in central midfield but he can also play on the right wing.

Inzaghi, Simone
SS Lazio & Itlay

Birthdate: April 5, 1976
Birthplace: Piacenza, Italy
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 82 kg
Position: Forward
International: 1 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Carpi, Novara, Lumezzane, Brescello, Piacenza
Transfer Fee: -
Known as Inzaghino (‘Little Inzaghi’), Simone Inzaghi has stepped out of the shadow cast by elder brother Filippo in the last two seasons to become a feared top-class striker in his own right. After scoring the goals which saved Piacenza FC from relegation in 1998/99, Simone has continued finding the back since his switch to SS Lazio last summer. He hit nine goals in 99-00 season’s UEFA Champions League, setting a new tournament record with his four-goal haul against Olympique de Marseille in March 2000. A real goal poacher, his finishing exploits earned him an international debut against Spain in 2000 (L 1:2).

Mancini, Roberto
SS Lazio & Italy

Birthdate: November 27, 1964
Birthplace: Jesi, Italy
Height: 1.79 mts
Weight: 76 kgs
Position: Attacking Midfielder
International: 36 caps, 9 goals (as of September 2, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Bologna, Sampdoria
Transfer Fee: -
Brought 15-year relationship with Sampdoria to end by joining coach Sven-Goran Eriksson in move south to Lazio. Symbol of Sampdoria's golden era, Mancini was bought from Bologna in 1982 to form "terrible twins" partnership with Gianluca Vialli. Helped the Genoa club to a European Cup Winners' Cup triumph in 1990, their first Italian championship a year later and the final of the European Cup in 1992. Despite more than 150 career goals, highest among active Serie A strikers, he is now better known as goalmaker. Considered Eriksson's onfield coach, has hinted at a career in management when he retires. Only rare flashes of brilliance at Lazio.

Montella, Vincenzo
AS Roma & Italy

Birthdate: June 18, 1974
Birthplace: Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Position: Forward
International: 3 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Empoli, Genoa, Sampdoria
Transfer Fee: $17.00 Millions of Dollars

Pagliuca, Gianluca
Bologna & Italy

Birthdate: December 18, 1966
Birthplace: Bologna, Italy
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 84 kg
Position: Goalkeeper
International: 40 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 3 (1990, 1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Sampdoria, Inter Milan
Transfer Fee: $8.52 Millions of Dollars

Panucci, Christian
Chelsea & Italy

Birthdate: April 12, 1973
Birthplace: Savona, Italy
Height: 1.80 mts
Weight: 73 kgs
Position: Defender
International: 16 caps, 1 goals (as of August 19, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Genoa, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Inter Milan
Transfer Fee: $12.00 Millions of Dollars
Signed by Real Madrid from AC Milan for 700 million pesetas (4.6 million) in December 1996 after spending four years at Milan. Excellent on the right side of defence and dangerous going forward at corners. Previously at Genoa. Dangerous at corners. A regular in the Italian national side, he helped Real to the league title in his first season at the club and to the European Cup in 1998. Moved to the Premier League after problems with Inter's coach Lippi.

Signori, Giussepe
Bologna & Italy

Birthdate: February 17, 1968
Birthplace: Alzano Lombardo, Italy
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Position: Forward
International: 28 caps, 4 goals
World Cups: 1 (1994)
Previous Clubs: Piacenza, Foggia, SS Lazio
Transfer Fee: $8.52 Millions of Dollars

Toldo, Francesco
Fiorentina & Italy

Birthdate: December 2, 1971
Birthplace: Padova, Italy
Height: 196 cm
Weight: 90 kg
Position: Goalkeeper
International: 8 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 1 (1998)
Previous Clubs: Verona, Trento, Ravenna
Transfer Fee: -
The giant 'keeper has shown stunning form in recent seasons, but has still not been able to dislodge the much younger Gianluigi Buffon as Dino Zoff's number one. Though he made his international debut in 1995, his international appearances have been limited. However, he seems to have seen off the challenges of Angelo Peruzzi, Luca Marchegiani and Gianluca Pagluica as second choice. He took over as number two when Peruzzi was forced to pull out of the Italian squad at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. An excellent shot-stopper, Toldo's size also makes him a formidable figure. Became no 1 keeper of the Euro 2000 Forza Azurra after Buffon's injury.

Totti, Francesco
AS Roma & Italy

Birthdate: September 27, 1976
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 79 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 10 caps, 1 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: None
Transfer Fee: -
An accomplished playmaker, his style is not best suited to the 4-4-2 that Zoff prefers. After some dazzling displays for his hometown club, Totti finally made his international debut in the October Euro 2000 qualifying win over Switzerland. A brilliant passer of the ball with excellent vision, Totti is now employed just behind the front two by his club.

di Biagio, Luigi
Inter Milan & Italy

Birthdate: June 3, 1971
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 72 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 14 caps, 1 goals
World Cups: 1 (1998)
Previous Clubs: SS Lazio, Monza, Foggia, AS Roma
Transfer Fee: $13.00 Millions of Dollars
Though he started his career with S.S. Lazio, the combative midfielder came to prominence with city rivals AS Roma. An excellent 1998/99 season for the capital club earned him a move to Internazionale FC. Effectively a midfield destroyer, di Biagio possesses the ability to break up opposition attacks, make timely tackles and get forward when needed.He made his international debut against Slovakia in January 1998, and had an excellent 1998 World Cup, he missed the final penalty vs France in 1998 WC.

di Canio, Paolo
West Ham United & Italy

Birthdate: July 9, 1968
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 72 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 0 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: SS Lazio, Ternana, Juventus, Napoli, Genoa, Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday
Transfer Fee: $6.60 Millions of Dollars
Paolo is a gifted, crowd-pleasing forward of the very highest order, possessing a spell-binding array of close ball skills and a powerful shot. However, there is a downside. The Italian has a temper which has been known to overflow into naughtiness.

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