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The Italian national football team (Nazionale italiana di calcio) is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC) and represents Italy in international football competition. They are the current World Champions, having won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

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Youths arrive and leave the podium to pose for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display, center, during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

Youths arrive and leave the podium to pose for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display, center, during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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A youth looks at the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

A youth looks at the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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Youths pose for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

Youths pose for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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A boy looks at the soccer World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, March 20, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the World Cup.

A boy looks at the soccer World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, March 20, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the World Cup.

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A Russian man poses for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, March 20, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

A Russian man poses for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, March 20, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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Navy cadets pose for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, March 20, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

Navy cadets pose for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, March 20, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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The FIFA World Cup trophy is on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

The FIFA World Cup trophy is on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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Presdent of the Russian Football Union Sergei Fursinko, left, and regional manager of Coca-Cola Lubo Gruich present the FIFA World Cup trophy during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

Presdent of the Russian Football Union Sergei Fursinko, left, and regional manager of Coca-Cola Lubo Gruich present the FIFA World Cup trophy during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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David Beckham gets on a car as he leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the soccer World Cup. The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava.

David Beckham gets on a car as he leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the soccer World Cup. The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava.

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Soccer player David Beckham leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the World Cup. The 34-year-old former England soccer captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava.

Soccer player David Beckham leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the World Cup. The 34-year-old former England soccer captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava.

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David Beckham leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the soccer World Cup. The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava.

David Beckham leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the soccer World Cup. The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava.

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David Beckham leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the soccer World Cup. The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava.

David Beckham leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the soccer World Cup. The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava.

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David Beckham gets on a car as he leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown  Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the soccer World Cup. The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava.

David Beckham gets on a car as he leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the soccer World Cup. The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava.

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2006 World Cup winner Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon holds the FIFA World Cup soccer trophy at Rome's Capitol Hill, on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The trophy is in Italy as part of its world tour on its way to South Africa where the tournament will take place from June 11 to July 11, 2010.

2006 World Cup winner Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon holds the FIFA World Cup soccer trophy at Rome's Capitol Hill, on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The trophy is in Italy as part of its world tour on its way to South Africa where the tournament will take place from June 11 to July 11, 2010.

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2006 World Cup winner Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon holds the FIFA World Cup soccer trophy at Rome's Capitol Hill, on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The trophy is in Italy as part of its world tour on its way to South Africa where the tournament will take place from June 11 to July 11, 2010.

2006 World Cup winner Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon holds the FIFA World Cup soccer trophy at Rome's Capitol Hill, on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The trophy is in Italy as part of its world tour on its way to South Africa where the tournament will take place from June 11 to July 11, 2010.

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FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 02:  Jabulani the official ball of 2010 FIFA World Championship during an Italy national team training session at FIGC Centre at Coverciano at Coverciano on March 2, 2010 in Florence, Italy.

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 02: Jabulani the official ball of 2010 FIFA World Championship during an Italy national team training session at FIGC Centre at Coverciano at Coverciano on March 2, 2010 in Florence, Italy.

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FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 02:  Jabulani the official ball of 2010 FIFA World Championship during an Italy national team training session at FIGC Centre at Coverciano at Coverciano on March 2, 2010 in Florence, Italy.

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 02: Jabulani the official ball of 2010 FIFA World Championship during an Italy national team training session at FIGC Centre at Coverciano at Coverciano on March 2, 2010 in Florence, Italy.

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Italy players Giampaolo Pazzini, left, and Fabio Cannavaro smile during a team training at the Coverciano training grounds, near Florence, central Italy, Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Soccer World Cup winner in 2006, Italy will play a friendly match against Cameroon in Monte Carlo, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

Italy players Giampaolo Pazzini, left, and Fabio Cannavaro smile during a team training at the Coverciano training grounds, near Florence, central Italy, Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Soccer World Cup winner in 2006, Italy will play a friendly match against Cameroon in Monte Carlo, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

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Italy coach Marcello Lippi gestures during a team training at the Coverciano training grounds, near Florence, central Italy, Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Soccer World Cup winner in 2006, Italy will play a friendly match against Cameroon in Monte Carlo, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

Italy coach Marcello Lippi gestures during a team training at the Coverciano training grounds, near Florence, central Italy, Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Soccer World Cup winner in 2006, Italy will play a friendly match against Cameroon in Monte Carlo, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

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Italy team player Marco Borriello jogs during a team training at the Coverciano training grounds, near Florence, central Italy, Monday, March 1, 2010. Soccer World Cup winner in 2006, Italy will play a friendly match against Cameroon in Monte Carlo, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

Italy team player Marco Borriello jogs during a team training at the Coverciano training grounds, near Florence, central Italy, Monday, March 1, 2010. Soccer World Cup winner in 2006, Italy will play a friendly match against Cameroon in Monte Carlo, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

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Youths arrive and leave the podium to pose for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display, center, during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

Youths arrive and leave the podium to pose for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display, center, during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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A youth looks at the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

A youth looks at the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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Youths pose for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

Youths pose for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in Moscow, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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A boy looks at the soccer World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, March 20, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the World Cup.

A boy looks at the soccer World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, March 20, 2010. The trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the World Cup.

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A Russian man poses for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, March 20, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

A Russian man poses for photos with the FIFA World Cup trophy on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, March 20, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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