@Salvatore, I think things would have been different if Zidane stayed. The Italians had the upper hand mentally after Zidanes red card, and it showed in the penalty shootout.
To be honest the only match Italy was impressive in during '06 was the Germany match. The rest of the time they motored through mediocrity like the 1960's version of The Blob. Slow and study, consuming everything they came against.
@Salvatore, I think things would have been different if Zidane stayed. The Italians had the upper hand mentally after Zidanes red card, and it showed in the penalty shootout.
Seriously! Italy winning the cup is as possible as Obama joining the KKK!
This thread would be a laughing stock once they get knocked out by the Netherland in the second round.