World Cup Team Profile: ITALY

Featuring interviews with Gianluigi Buffon, Daniele De Rossi and coach Cesare Prandelli, this is a special look at Italy's rich World Cup history, how they qualified and their likely team (7:01) in Group D with England, Costa Rica and Uruguay.
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[@alexgartner4395]

I've always been a fan of the Italian team even though I am not Italian.They play with so much passion but aren't arrogant like other teams

[@denrris3317]

Same

[@bastianschweinsteiger3322]

Who remembers the Confederations cup game Italy vs. Japan? What a great match!

[@charbelhalwagy9435]

Yes very good match the important in football is to know who to play against big teams , something that Germany can not do they only enjoy winning on stater teams in football (just check the statistics of Germany vs brazil,argentina,italy ...)

[@rogerarvizu5558]

BSBcty Are you kidding that match had terrible defending

[@ettoremorabito860]

I do!And I watch all the time!And I respect Japan in that game!

[@DanielBachmann]

Excellent soccer word cup preview on the Italian team and culture which includes a great mix of maturity, talent and creativity that is fully united as one team! Forza Italia!

[@royaltywarrior701]

Daniel Bachmann nunso

[@gliderism]

Buffon is realistic about himself and his team. He is an honest person :)

[@joshuagamboaii741]

I really like those guys. Italy's national men's selection is my favorite one in all of Europe.

[@gregorybertrand645]

Buffon is one of the best goalkeepers of all time! :D

[@icelord89]

I think everyone needs to stop hating the Italians and realize that they have the second most world titles in the world. Making them second only to Brazil. Show some respect.

[@yeh3639]

Thank you

[@DonQwantsyou]

its sad what's happened to italian soccer and not qualifying for the WC. They need to promote their new generation and stop just hiring foreign players to play for their clubs

[@juliaguglielmi-mollica4010]

Agree! Well said

[@mikaflika3589]

@@DonQwantsyou football

[@LFC54Flyers]

Let this be our year! Let this be the year we tie Brazil with a glorious fifth title!!! Make us proud boys! Win or lose, still the greatest team!

[@Oobe]

Keepers: Buffon (36) - Sirigu (26) - Perin (21) Defence: Chiellini (29) - Bonucci (26) - Barzagli (33) - Darmian (24) Abate (27) - Pasqual (32) - De Sciglio (21) - Ranocchia (26) Midfield: Pirlo (35) - De Rossi (30) - Montolivo (29) Marchisio (28) - Verratti (21) - Motta (31) - Candreva (27) Attack: Balotelli (23) - Rossi (27) - Insigne (22) Cassano (31) - Immobile (24)

[@EmGeeTV100]

FORZA ITALIA!!!!!

[@HighClassContent]

99% of the Armenians support Italy including, so don't worry , you have our support :)

[@telios13]

ITALY IS A BIGGGGGG FOOTBALL TEAM..GO ITALIA!! LOVE FROM GREECE

[@_yogeshsingh]

Gigi.. classy & poised as always

[@axmo-6276]

Buffon is a legend...

[@marcoschux]

I wish Italy all the best!

[@lazorgator7241]

I really like how they are all down to Earth about their capabilities and favoritism.

[@AlexBrovo]

Watching this in 2023 hurts

[@BXtantrum]

The Azzurri can bring out the magic in Brazil! I have faith!

[@holvan87]

Forza Italia! saluti dal Ecuador!

[@edza7377]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Italian in the WC , Respect from Iran

[@lazorgator7241]

Buffon is a soccer LEGEND.

[@TecnaLogica]

FORZA ITALIA! 🎉💞🇮🇹

[@perlala.2446]

Ahh the italians are hot. Sto imparando a parlare italiano perche io voglio abitare in Italia. Forza ITALIA

[@wayneronnie7402]

Wayne Roony will see you soon, Italy!

[@fngmatteo7761]

+Wayne Ronnie HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH 2-1

[@tonebeatz24]

Buffon is the greatest goalie for Italy. He will always be known as one of the greatest goalie in Italian Football. Buffon has played in most world cups than all the previous goalies Italy had in the past were talking 4 world cups now. Name me 1 Italian goalie that has played as many world cups Buffon did?> My answer is "NONE. Thanks to Buffon for helping Italy win the world cup in "2006. True captain and leader on the team.

[@teammclegends861]

Never underestimate Italy in 1982 they said they had no chance they made it through wild card and won the World Cup I'm not Italian but there my favorite team they also beat England

[@teammclegends861]

True

[@kap0no22]

VIVA ITALIAAA!!!! ALL THE WAAAY!!!

[@mariobiscotti8215]

Forza Azzurri. Riportare a casa la Coppa del mondo dove la coppa a stato molti volte prima. Allora, andiamo a brasil come campione del mondo. Tutti gli Italiani nel mondo sono fiero di te. Grazie per 2006. Io sono Canadese chi ai le racine Italiano. Allora mio Italiano non è la megliore. Me Io sono uno vero Azurro. Allora, Fratelli, andiamo a vincere la coppa. I

[@crazyspaz771]

Buffon greatest keeper of all time

[@Carzrock77]

I don't know what to expect this year. Italy may be a terrible team right now, but always remember, that apart from Brazil, nobody has more world cups than them. I highly doubt they'll win, but Italy can be very unexpected at times. FORZA ITALIA.

[@angelotortorici6923]

Italia! Italia!

[@akaclan5766]

buffon sei il migliore

[@MyIceman12345]

ITALIA...ITALIA....ITALIA FORZA ITALIA !!!!!!!!!!! CHAMPIONS

[@hadiscoronaldo7777]

Very excellent report !!!

[@redinushi1930]

Forza Italiaaaaaa WE ARE CHAMPS!

[@SuperDelta000]

Go Italy, you are the second super power of the Worldcup with 4 titles behind Brazil. You can win the 5th title this year. Play like Italians are supposed to play.

[@TheMightyBl0b]

De Rossi to be player of the tournament! You heard it here first...

[@diogosena8811]

Forza Italia!!! By: Brasil! Boa sorte a todos esses valentes jogadores italianos rumo ao penta.

[@mehdimilanista8372]

Italia italia italia ★★★♡♥♡

[@xiGigixi]

cant wait to watch italy v england with me and my mates we r all gonna watch it together in the same house funny thing to note that its that me and my friend are both italians and my other mates are all english so yeah but i still predict an italy win 2-1 over england

[@SuperTeleTube]

Yeaaaa! Italyyyyy! We want win!

[@minhtuphan8169]

Love Italia by all my hear.😊

[@TiaMantova89]

I ate pasta while watching the video lol

[@МурадМурат-к3у]

FORZAAA Italy!

[@MoayadAlMoghrabi]

Forza Italia

[@SuperTeleTube]

Forza ragazzi! Fateci cantare!

[@charbelhalwagy9435]

Italy is the only European team that have made it to the final twice when it was played in America , last time was in 1994 when we lost in penalties against a very tough Brazilian side, hope they can do the same and maybe win this time, you never know what to expect from this great team...

[@kristelmarcusse2338]

Not true, the netherlands made it to the final three times but they never won once

[@MiguelDuran]

Kristel Marcusse Forza Azzuri He said "in America," but it is still not correct. They did not make it in the top 4 in '94. The three times they have made it to the final are '74 (in W. Germany, lost to host), '78 (in Argentina, lost to host), and 2010 (in S. Africa, lost to Spain). Only one was on American grounds.

[@charbelhalwagy9435]

Miguel Duran They made it twice to the final when it was played in America recheck ...1970 in Mexico and 1994 in USA

[@MiguelDuran]

Oh sorry, I was thinking of Netherlands because of the previous comment.

[@Jamespapasotiriou]

good luck italy

[@LAMEXAME]

Awesome Intro!

[@paolofu3226]

Assurdo quanti stereotipi in un solo video. Forza Italia comunque!

[@sheruffa6032]

questo succede quando una nazione crede di essere migliore di un'altra lasciamoglielo credere.

[@eazyeddy4899]

Beautiful Italy :)

[@jonnycash3540]

I think Italy and England will go through. Cerci is an exciting player, he will link up well with balotelli. Verrati and Pirlo on the ball with the engine of De Rossi. That is a very good midfield.

[@TheLordoftheRavens]

I think Uruguay will make it out behind Italy. England just isn't a top team that can compete with the best. As we saw last World Cup, they can barely compete with USA, Slovenia, and Algeria.

[@jonnycash3540]

Yeah england can be shocking but it was four years ago. Give england that group again and we will put that right.

[@TheLordoftheRavens]

will sloan I don't doubt it. But I would still predict a 4-1 win for Germany if they played England.

[@jonnycash3540]

TheLordoftheRavens maybe. But good news for england if they make it out their group, is that they will get Colombia, ivory coast or japan who we should be able to beat.

[@TheLordoftheRavens]

will sloan If England get second in the group (which might already be a stretch), they would likely have to face Colombia. I think Colombia is better than England. They finished second in the South America qualifiers behind Argentina and ahead of teams like Chile and Uruguay, both of which are formidable opponents for England. I think quarterfinals for England is a little too far. If Suarez doesn't play, then I think England could make it out of the group. But to win in the round of 16 as well, I don't know.

[@adilsomtavares1256]

Buffon 😍

[@ClaRisClasS]

Andiamo a vincerla !

[@rockyesposito7051]

If Italy can score, their D will do the rest. They needs to start well and be confident offensively. They cannot afford to start slow, stagnant. They should make it out of their group with England. But, that first game, Italy vs England, can be a confidence booster or killer for either team depending on the outcome.

[@Obi-Juan-Kenobsters]

Forza Italia!!!!

[@Endrick_2025]

4 Brazilians in Italy team, Italy have become Brazil unwanted players

[@brianhinojosa9940]

Incredible to think this is the last time Italy was in the World Cup

[@1723SAMUEL]

Excellent

[@MistahJ724]

Azzurri! :D

[@clairgeet]

Good luck my team!

[@EduardoGrassoTV]

FORZAAAAA

[@thaek0040]

when there will be team review for Greece?

[@carlosg617]

5 world cups?.. GODDAMN Buffon is ancient... He's a Legend though.

[@ziofabri3067]

Buffon, Pirlo, De Rossi...they are old: in fact, they will leave the national team after this competition. But I hope that they will play a great "game" in Brazil. FORZA AZZURRI!!!!!

[@코와레야스키]

isn't it so sad Italy didn't make first two place in their group on 2010 and 2014 world cup? buffon is so good, after 2006 what happen, who know

[@bastianschweinsteiger3322]

How far this team goes depends how successful Balotelli is.

[@TheLordoftheRavens]

Forza Azzuri Not really true. You can't win the most major tournaments of any team (3 WC, 3 EC) and on average finish higher than any other team in the World Cup if you can't beat good sides. I think 12 semifinals and 7 finals speak for themselves. Italy is the only team Germany can never beat. They have a winning record against teams like Argentina, France, Spain, and Uruguay. And Germany has one of the best teams in the tournament, and are considered one of the top three favorites. Italy is not.

[@korekucher8183]

Balotelli this time will form a due with either cerci or immobile. They could be very dangerous. Previously, italy played with only one attacker, now they have become two.

[@TheLordoftheRavens]

***** True, but I am just saying that Germany is far from an unsuccessful team. They can beat strong opponents, and their record reflects this. Italy is the only exception.

[@charbelhalwagy9435]

TheLordoftheRavens More or less mate, I can not agree with you here mate check the results of both teams against Brazil,Argentina you see that italy is best however Germany are a great team and always make it to the final rounds of major tournaments that is a fact...

[@sheruffa6032]

Questa squadra dipende dal livello di alchimia di gruppo che raggiungerà non da Balotelli!

[@vincenzopasqualeienopoli2105]

4 volte campioni del mondo, l'Italia è l'Italia

[@stotch7337]

Buffon 4 every!

[@danicruz914]

FIFA TV do a World Cup profile for Mexico

[@Oobe]

They already did Mexico, they just have to upload it... They did all teams.. I seen them in the world cup show on TV... they show all these profiles in a world cup tv show!

[@fancyslimoshady]

Man .. Cannavaro is my favourite player.

[@fatalwreck9254]

Buffon looks like Lundqvist(NYR goalie)

[@feralmighty1070]

Azzurro e' il nostro cielo, AZZURRI i colori piu' belli! As blue as the sky of victory! :)

[@AlGhaffar]

Very tough group. One of greats - Uruguay, Italy , ENG - will be out quick!

[@Blsdacutis]

England aren't one of the 'greats'.

[@TheLordoftheRavens]

England can't be a great team. To be great, you actually have to be able to win matches against good opponents. The 4-1 loss to Germany in 2010 and the penalty shootout loss to Italy in 2012 are prime examples that England cannot beat top teams, no matter how close it is.

[@MMMHOTCHEEZE]

TheLordoftheRavens Don't even bring the 4-1 loss up. It was a sham. Should have went to half 2-2.

[@ahmedadly7241]

***** when did England win the world cup for the last time ? stop making excuses

[@MMMHOTCHEEZE]

ahmed adly I'm not making excuses. England isn't Top 5, I understand that. But you can't use a game that had such shitty reffing to make a point. The world will never know the outcome to that match had it been 2-2.

[@smidget25]

Literally anything could happen in this group. Altho i doubt Costa Rica will get through, I think they will throw some spanners in the works for the other teams

[@adrianartavia9516]

good bye italy!!! COSTA RICA!!!!

[@TheGiorgiogio]

1:50....we also invented another little thing......THE PHONE!

[@RichardRiddick78]

They are wrong about the flag. The first flag wasnt based off the french flag. The original italian flag was red and white and it was based off of the Milan flag. It was later changed to green white and red. France had nothing to do with it. The current flag of italy is different than the original. The current flag came around 1946. This is your 3 stripes.

[@MStarBlue21]

balotelli è la migliore

[@ameforlif]

Do mexico next plz

[@alexkova]

On to the next world cup, searching for that 5th star

[@RichardRiddick78]

Another problem -- Ghiaccherini didnt get picked, Montolivo and Marchisio arent young, and there are different players this year in the midfield.

[@Badabeo]

the flag is inspired by DANTE in the DIVINA COMMEDIA, Paradiso, the vision of Beatrice, dressed in green, white and red you ignorant!!!! And was chosen by Mazzini for this reason! Also RED is passion! not charity... Verde è la speme, Bianco il candore e Rosso l'ardore!! Let's skip the part about the italian inventions... yeah let's just ignore 2.000 years of history... don't talk about Leonardo Da Vinci or Dante. And forget to recognize Botticelli as the first using perspective in paintings. We invented Piano, yes, and the pentagram and how to wright music! For God sake!! But just say piano. It's more improtant to say that we eat pasta.

[@valentinov3328]

Marco we made the best car brands , clothing brands and food brands we are the best country in the world better then USA

[@Sleepless4Life]

Forza Azzuri! After the south American giants (Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay) I give these guys the biggest chance to get to the final. Them and maybe Germany and Spain. Never count these guys out.

[@JohnPalermo1972]

Too many trolls here. What a shame. I don't bother watching the England profile and posting negative stuff there. What's the point. It shows that not all soccer fans are that classy or bright! Cheers everyone! Let's watch the game instead of all this nonsense.

[@famouslos3410]

Here in 2018

[@mohammed1998ful]

FORZA AZZURI

[@12007Samo]

2014 5 STAR FROM ARMENIAN FAN

[@19Leviathan14]

In bocca a lupo per Italia! My Country is too dumb to get further than the semis so i think Italy has better chances than them. So when we would face Italy in the final, we could give you the trophy without playing, beacause we will never ever beat Italy

[@Jolgeable]

Italians are funny! =)

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

Removing Prandelli from coaching wasn't good idea that's why Italy is suffering now a days :/

[@anthonyfrade5203]

4312 is a good tournament strategy.

[@khalifaali3721]

forza azzurri

[@homokharcos8966]

My glasses were made in Italy.

[@SkiDaBird]

Living in the US, you hear how bad our group is, but that one is as bad, if not worse...

[@mustsilm]

These comments are hilarious.

[@zookazooka]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

[@parisp2583]

Here in 2021 bro?

[@emily59327]

On of the best football nations in the world is Italy

[@AvanteFPS]

Cassano will be key

[@rafidhassanoney4007]

They need some good finisher !!!!!

[@mplichstiger1795]

Fabio cannavaro is a legend

[@vikramgulati7162]

Duh