Thing is that I don't really like the Azzurri without Ale and even though Buffon, Marchisio, Camoranesi and Chiellini playing there still makes me want them to do well in the World Cup I wouldn't care so much if they get eliminated early in the tournament nor would I be so excited about them winning it like I was in 2006. But this "you can't love a football national team except yours" thing is getting on my nerves and is the sole reason why I cheer for Italy this time like I did in 2006.