EURO 2008 INFO

Italy, it is not only a glorious past as it is also a promising present. The Squadra Azzurra were present to the euro with a very experienced and Goal.com brings you to highlight key executives of this team World Champion title.

Buffon the invincible:

Born into a family of sports, Gigi Buffon is now regarded as the very best goalkeeper in the world. The Bianconero was one of the major protagonists of the Italian victory in Germany is simply invincible. Only Zaccardo, against his camp and on Zidane penalty reached the trap during a meeting. Since then, Buffon continues to keep the cage of the Squadra Azzurra like a lion protecting its territory… The last bulwark of Juventus is not only an outstanding player since it is also a great man. Despite the earthquake caused by Moggiopoli, Buffon has not hesitated to remain in Serie B in the ranks of Juventus Turin. So far, Buffon has defended 81 times the jersey of the Squadra Azzurra.

Cannavaro Merengue:

Heroic in 2006, Cannavaro has been difficult after World. It has indeed been difficult to prevail in the ranks of Real Madrid… On Gerland, still remembers the lesson of football John Carew gave a UEFA Champions League. However, Cannavaro is a great champion and at each meeting of his national team, the Merengue was the height… and much more. He is the master of this training and in addition, it entered history by reaching the Phéroés against the cap of 113 selections, and equaling the legendary Dino Zoff.

Pirlo brain:

Player atypical Pirlo is the key element of this training in Italy. The Milanese is a metronome that provides constantly relay between defence and attack of the Squadra Azzurra. In addition, its light openings are always caviars for his teammates… Whether to five or forty meters, his passes are still millimétrés the great delight of his teammates. We are obliged to raise its passage extraordinary Grosso against Germany, which has enabled the Azzurri to qualify for the finals of the World Cup. Pirlo is also formidable on kick arrested… He malicious pleasure to transform coups francs a real masterpiece… A true artist!

Toni, the Bomber:

Luca Toni is now a global star and Bayern Munich, his current club, do not complain… However, the player was still an illustrious unknown at the age of 24 years. It is therefore come on late in the world of top level football but he has filled by spraying all defences ahead of him. He made a reputation in Palermo, he exploded the Fiorentina and today, he confirmed his immense talent in Bavaria. Italy has therefore a weapon of mass destruction which is expected to explode a large part of Italian defences opponents… Unless the fatigue accumulated this season it imposes a regime down during Euro…