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A test passed with flying colours in the Moscow frost. Gianluigi Buffon’s Azzurri debut

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A test passed with flying colours in the Moscow frost. Gianluigi Buffon’s Azzurri debut

Italy’s record holder for appearances and a historic Azzurri captain, his debut for Italy came in a play-off against Russia for the France ’98 World Cup...

09 June 2020

Daniele De Rossi’s dream debut marked by a goal for Lippi’s Azzurri team

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Daniele De Rossi’s dream debut marked by a goal for Lippi’s Azzurri team

The World Champion, who is the fourth most capped Italian player in history, made his debut in 2004 in a World Cup qualifier against Norway...

18 May 2020

After the glories with the U21 team, Cannavaro made his national team debut in the lead up to France ‘98

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After the glories with the U21 team, Cannavaro made his national team debut in the lead up to France ‘98

The second most capped Azzurri player and Captain in 2006 was among the new faces introduced in Cesare Maldini’s coaching cycle...

23 March 2020

After the disappointment of the 1986 World Cup, it was time for change: Maldini was among those new faces chosen by Vicini

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After the disappointment of the 1986 World Cup, it was time for change: Maldini was among those new faces chosen by Vicini

Already a star with AC Milan, he immediately became one for the Azzurri. This great captain came so close to two triumphs and is the third most capped Italian player of all time...

23 March 2020

The first 20 minutes of the ‘Maestro’, Andrea Pirlo, for the national team

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The first 20 minutes of the ‘Maestro’, Andrea Pirlo, for the national team

World Champion at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, European U21 Champion and Olympic bronze medallist, Pirlo is the fifth most capped player in Azzurri history...

23 March 2020

Dino Zoff, World Cup winning Captain, made his debut on the journey towards winning the 1968 Euros

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Dino Zoff, World Cup winning Captain, made his debut on the journey towards winning the 1968 Euros

He’s the sixth most capped player of all time for the Azzurri and he made his debut in a decisive match that was a prelude for Italian glory before going on to be a model example for decades...

23 March 2020

A future captain in the making: Giorgio Chiellini’s National Team debut

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A future captain in the making: Giorgio Chiellini’s National Team debut

The current Azzurri captain, Giorgio Chiellini, is the seventh, and most recent, player in Italian history to have crossed the threshold of 100 appearances for the National Team...

23 March 2020

Gianluca Zambrotta’s debut in Coach Dino Zoff’s incredible Azzurri defence!

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Gianluca Zambrotta’s debut in Coach Dino Zoff’s incredible Azzurri defence!

The eighth most capped Azzurri player, World Cup winner and Euros runner-up, he gave great athleticism and versatility to the squad in his 98 appearances...

23 March 2020

From Bari to the National Team, Bonucci’s ten years for the Azzurri

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From Bari to the National Team, Bonucci’s ten years for the Azzurri

Leadership and an ability to play from the back have guided him to the ninth most caps in Azzurri history...

23 March 2020

A player before his time, in 1963 Giacinto Facchetti made his Azzurri debut

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A player before his time, in 1963 Giacinto Facchetti made his Azzurri debut

He's made the tenth most appearances in the Italian shirt, and was European Champion in ’68 as well as leading the Azzurri 70 times as captain...

23 March 2020