Eni The Rome-headquartered oil and gas company serves as a Top Partner to the FIGC since 2016. [41][93], In Euro 2008, the Azzurri lost 30 to the Netherlands in the opening match of the group stage.
[147] Four days later, he won his first competitive match in charge of Italy, the team's opening 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Israel at Haifa, which ended in a 31 victory for Italy. All Rights Reserved. [189] On 15 November 2021, Italy drew 00 with Northern Ireland in their final 2022 World Cup qualifying Group C match and finished in second place, two points behind Switzerland. [56] Italy finished the tournament as runners-up, losing the final 21 against France (to a golden goal in extra time) after conceding an equalising goal just 30 seconds before the expected end of injury time. [87], FIFA named seven Italian players Gianluigi Buffon, Fabio Cannavaro, Gianluca Zambrotta, Andrea Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso, Francesco Totti and Luca Toni to the 23-man tournament All Star Team. In the 1970 World Cup, exploiting the performances of European champions' players like Giacinto Facchetti, Gianni Rivera and Gigi Riva and with a new centre-forward Roberto Boninsegna, the team were able to come back to a World Cup final match after 32 years. [134] The 23-man squad, which was initially criticized by many fans and members of the media for its tactics and level of quality,[135] saw notable absences with Andrea Pirlo and Sebastian Giovinco controversially left out[136] and Claudio Marchisio and Marco Verratti omitted due to injury. Italy opened the tournament with a 30 win over Turkey, with Turkish defender Merih Demiral scoring an own goal to give the Italians the lead in the 53rd minute, before Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne netted two further attempts. [41], At the 1994 World Cup in the United States, Italy lost the opening match against Ireland 01 at the Giants Stadium near New York City. [142] Italy then faced off against the reigning World champions, rivals Germany, in the quarter-finals. Arriving in scratch-resistant matte black DLC coating with an exhibition caseback. After the majority of the team was killed in a plane crash in 1949, Italy obtained poor results in the 1950s, even failing to qualify for the 1958 World Cup. In an official statement by the sportswear manufacturer, adidas CEO Kasper Rrsted said: Were incredibly proud to be announcing this long-term partnership with the Italian Federation. Puma The German sportswear brand serves as the official Technical Sponsor to the FIGC since 2003, when it replaced fellow Italian rival Kappa.Puma is the official kit and sports equipment supplier to all of FIGCs major teams. The company also holds branding rights across their digital and physical assets. [207] Both matches were marred by crowd trouble due to flares being thrown onto the pitch, which also occurred when the two teams met at the 2012 European Championships. 
You may have to select a menu option or click a button. The partnership sees Fonzies products made available during FIGCs teams international matches. [152][153][154][155] On 15 November 2017, Ventura was dismissed as head coach,[156] and on 20 November 2017, Carlo Tavecchio resigned as president of the Italian Football Federation. Click the icon of the ad-blocker extension installed on your browser. So closes the successful run with PUMA, in which the Fabio Cannavaro-led Italy won the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, along with the Italian team who went on a cinderella story to win last summers European Cup. Corriere dello Sport The Rome-based sports newspaperalso serves as an official Media Partner to the FIGC. When Falco scored to make it 22, Brazil would have been through on goal difference, but in the 74th minute Rossi scored the winning goal, for a hat-trick, in a crowded penalty area to send Italy to the semifinals after one of the greatest games in World Cup history. The cycle of international successes ended at the 1974 World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the group stage after a 21 loss against Poland in the last match of the group. The League One side invites club legends and fans to curate a community-led campaign video. [88] Buffon also won the Lev Yashin Award, given to the best goalkeeper of the tournament; he conceded only two goals in the tournament's seven matches, the first an own goal by Zaccardo and the second from Zidane's penalty kick in the final, and remained unbeaten for 460 consecutive minutes. After a mostly one-sided affair in which Italy failed to take their chances, they managed to beat England on penalty kicks, even though they were down early in the shootout. The partnership grants Ali branding rights across FIGCs digital and physical assets.
RET Retired from the national team, As of 14 June 2022, the players with the most appearances for Italy are:[223]. The following players were selected for the 202223 UEFA Nations League matches against Germany, Hungary and England between 4 and 14 June 2022.[222]. [99] It was the first time Italy failed to win a single game at a World Cup finals tournament, and in doing so became the third nation to be eliminated in the first round while holding the World Cup crown; the first being Brazil in 1966 and the second France in 2002. Despite this successful run they were not seeded in pot 1 for the final seeding. Prandelli's side won the shootout 42. [39], Italy hosted the World Cup for the second time in 1990. In the final, Italy met West Germany, who had advanced by a penalty shootout victory against France. [169][170], In June 2021 Italy started its venture at the UEFA Euro 2020 in Group A, along with Switzerland, Turkey, and Wales. For this reason, the coach of the Italy national team is still called Technical Commissioner (Italian: Commissario tecnico) or CT. The idea behind the sponsorship is to spread a message of strong-will and resilience to the Italian football fans after a torrid year of the Pandemic. [121], During the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil, Italy started in a group with Mexico, Japan and Brazil. In 1938, Italy became the first team to defend its World Cup title, and due to the outbreak of World War II, retained the title for a further 12 years. [51], Relegated to second place behind England in the qualification campaign for the 1998 World Cup, Italy booked a place at the final tournament after defeating Russia in a play-off, with Pierluigi Casiraghi scoring the winning goal in a 21 aggregate victory on 15 November 1997. [238], Men's national association football team representing Italy, This article is about the men's team. [216][217] Since the quarterfinal match between the two countries at Euro 2008, the rivalry has renewed, with its most notable match between the two sides being in the UEFA Euro 2012 Final, which Spain won 40. In the 192730 and 193335 Central European International Cup, Italy achieved the first place out of five Central European teams, topping the group with 11 points in both editions of the tournament. In a tight game dominated by possession football, Italy got the breakthrough from Chiesa after 60 minutes; however, 20 minutes later lvaro Morata equalised for Spain to level the match at 11. No further goals were scored in extra time, resulting in a penalty shoot-out; both Locatelli and Dani Olmo failed to score the first penalties for their respective sides, before Gianluigi Donnarumma saved Spain's fourth kick from Morata. On 16 July, all members of the European Championship-winning squad were awarded the Italian Order of Merit of Cavaliere. [90][91], Marcello Lippi, who had announced his resignation three days after the World Cup triumph, was replaced by Roberto Donadoni as the new coach of the Azzurri. [208] As of July 2018, the two countries have played eight times: Croatia has won three times and drawn five times. Having been loudly criticized, the Italian team decided on a press black-out from then on, with only coach Enzo Bearzot and captain Dino Zoff appointed to speak to the press. The aim behind the partnership is to promote the importance of balanced diet, multicultural respect and non-violence. ConTe The Admiral Group-owned motorbike and car insurance company joined FIGCs sponsorship portfolio on a three-year deal as their official bike and car insurance brand earlier this year in October. [citation needed], After a scandal in Serie A where some National team players such as Paolo Rossi[21] were prosecuted and suspended for match fixing and illegal betting, the Azzurri qualified for the second round of the 1982 World Cup after three uninspiring draws against Poland, Peru and Cameroon. Italy's highest winning margin is nine goals, which has been achieved against the United States in 1948 (90). [71][72][73][74], With controversy plaguing the domestic league, Italy entered the final tournament as one of the eight seeded teams and were drawn into Group E alongside Ghana, the United States, and the Czech Republic.
Costa dOro The Spoleto-based extra virgin olive oil specialist became an official partner of the Italy Mens National Football Team in September 2017. Italy did not advance further than the first round of the 1950 World Cup, as they were weakened severely due to the air disaster. HYPEBEAST is a registered trademark of Hypebeast Hong Kong Ltd. Gain access to exclusive interviews with industry creatives, think pieces, trend forecasts, guides and more. This marked Italy's second consecutive failure to reach the round of 16 at the World Cup finals.
Its previously deal with them existed during the 90s that ended with the 2006 Mens World Cup triumph. [106] In March 2011, Italy won 10 over Slovenia to again secure its spot at the top of the qualification table. [67] Despite calls, then-UEFA spokesperson Robert Faulkner said the organization would not investigate the result. Actimel After working with the FIGC as a sponsor for their U12 womens team, French food-products company Danone signed a new three-year sponsorship deal with the Italian football association earlier this year in July, making its probiotic yogurt drink Actimel an official partner of the Italy Mens and Womens National Football Teams. [201], Their rivalry with Croatia, also known as the Derby Adriatico or Adriatic Derby, named after the Adriatic which separates the two nations. The Italian team was bitterly condemned upon their return home, while North Korean scorer Pak Doo-ik was celebrated as the David who killed Goliath. [126][127] Uruguay went on to score moments later in the 81st minute with a Diego Godn header from a corner kick, winning the game 10 and eliminating Italy. [161] On 14 May 2018, Roberto Mancini was announced as the new manager. Since their first match at 1938 World Cup, they have played against each other a total of five times in the World Cup, most notably in the 1970 World Cup Final and the 1994 World Cup final in which Brazil won 41 and 32 on penalties after a goalless draw respectively. Twice Italy went in the lead with Paolo Rossi's goals, and twice Brazil came back. [159] On 17 March 2018, despite the initial decision to retire by veterans Buffon and Chiellini, they were both called up for Italy's March 2018 friendlies by caretaker manager Di Biagio. [151] Immediately following the match, veterans Andrea Barzagli, Daniele De Rossi and captain Gianluigi Buffon all declared their retirement from the national team. Failure to qualify for the World Cup did not happen again until the consecutive editions of 2018 and 2022. [8][9] Italy would also later win the gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics with a 21 victory in extra time in the gold medal match over Austria on 15 August 1936. Fiat The Turin-headquartered automobile manufacturer also serves as a Top Partner to the FIGC. Italy Get Sweet Revenge On Spain In Conte Masterclass", "Germany vs Italy, Euro 2016: Germans win the shootout after Bonucci penalty cancels out Ozil opener", "Germany finally defeat Italy to stride into semis", "European teams learn World Cup qualifying fate", "SAR VENTURA IL PROSSIMO CT DELLA NAZIONALE", "Italy take Israel despite Chiellini red", "Ogden: Isco superb as Spain thrash Italy", "De Rossi: 'My last Italy match' - Football Italia", "Buffon: 'Sorry to end like this' - Football Italia", "Barzagli: 'End of an era' - Football Italia", "OFFICIAL: Di Biagio for Italy friendlies", "Italy squad for Argentina and England - Football Italia", "Italy: Balotelli and Mancini ideal start", "Nations League, Italia-Polonia 1-1: Jorginho risponde a Zielinski", "Italy: Perfect Azzurri qualify for Euro 2020! The deal sees Eni and FIGC work together on multiple corporate social responsibility initiatives. [191] On 1 June 2022 Italy took part in the CONMEBOLUEFA Cup of Champions match, rebranded as the 2022 Finalissima, losing 30 against Argentina in London. Mesut zil opened the scoring in the 65th minute for Germany, before Leonardo Bonucci converted a penalty in the 78th minute for Italy.
In the FIFA World Rankings, in force since August 1993, Italy has occupied the first place several times, in November 1993 and during 2007 (February, AprilJune, September), with its worst placement in August 2018 in 21st place. [177], In the round of 16 played at Wembley Stadium, Italy struggled against Austria, and it was only in the first period of extra time that Italian substitutes Federico Chiesa and Pessina each delivered a goal to give Italy a 20 lead. Italy then failed to qualify for the 1992 European Championship.
Support us by whitelisting our site. In December 2013, Italy was drawn in Group D against Costa Rica, England and Uruguay. [109], At the beginning of the second season under coach Prandelli, on 10 August 2011, Italy defeated the reigning world champions Spain for 21 in a friendly match played in Bari's Stadio San Nicola,[110] but lost in a friendly to the United States, 10, on home soil on 29 February 2012. Despite substitute Saa Kalajdi salvaging a goal for Austria in the second half of extra time (the first goal conceded by the Italians at the tournament), Italy held on to reach the quarter-finals. [85], The Azzurri won their fourth World Cup title after defeating France in the final. [18] They were later defeated by Brazil in the final 41. [157][158], On 5 February 2018, the Italy U21 manager Luigi Di Biagio was appointed as the caretaker manager of the senior team. Italy defeated Czechoslovakia 21 in extra time in the final in Rome, with goals by Raimundo Orsi and Angelo Schiavio to achieve their first World cup title in 1934. [7], The first success in an official tournament came with the bronze medal in 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam. [29][30] Italy then entered as reigning champions in the 1986 World Cup[31][32][33] but were eliminated by reigning European Champions, France, in the round of 16. Click on the large blue power icon at the top. Aldo Serena missed the final penalty kick with Roberto Donadoni also having his penalty saved by goalkeeper Sergio Goycochea. Players in bold are still active in the national football team. IPL 2022: Match 70, SRH vs PBKS Predictions who will emerge victorious? [184][185], On 11 July 2021, Italy won the UEFA Euro 2020 by a 32 victory on a penalty shoot-out after a 11 draw (Bonucci equalized in the second half to cancel out the opening goal scored by Shaw) in extra-time against England in the final held in London. [68], After initially refusing to resign following Italy's elimination from the tournament, the Italian Football Federation replaced Tapattoni with Marcello Lippi. IPL 2022: Final, GT vs RR Predictions who will emerge as champions of TATA IPL 2022? Lidl Italia The Italian arm of the German supermarket chain serves as a Premium Partner to the FIGC since September 2015. [209], Their rivalry with France dates back the earliest, with the match played on 15 May 1910, Italy's first official match ending in a 62 victory. The partnership grants Corriere dello Sport branding rights across the football associations digital and physical assets. Italy lost 76 (00 after extra time) in a penalty shoot-out after Leonardo Bonucci failed to score his kick. [89] [34], In 1986, Azeglio Vicini was appointed as new head coach, replacing Bearzot. Hennessy. After two draws with Spain and Belgium and a narrow 10 win over England, Italy were beaten by Czechoslovakia in the third-place match on penalties 98 after Fulvio Collovati missed his kick. Four days later, Italy won the third-place final 21 against Belgium at the Juventus Stadium. [188] This match caused the end of the record of 37 unbeaten matches, more than 3 years after the last defeat. [54], Two years later, Italy faced another penalty shootout Euro 2000 but emerged victorious over the co-hosts, the Netherlands in the semifinal. Inspired by its Freedom of Sport and Freedom of Thought mantras. Italy made mistakes both in defense and in attack. While Italy defeated England 21 in its first match, underdogs Costa Rica beat the Italians 10 in the second group stage match. In the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina, a new generation of Italian players, the most famous being Paolo Rossi, came to the international stage.