who is believe that italy will take advantage over all teams in wolrd cup 2006?
91052
Italy no more than Quarter final
341351
I personally think that Italy and the Czech Republic are the favourites to qualify from Group E, which is one of the toughest groups in the tournament.
1041348
I would really like to see Italy win, but Spain have scored higher and played better in their group matches.... so i dunno BUT i really hope Italy goes through
1086408
Italy will win the whole thing so if you think that the Aussies are going to knock out the Azzuries than you still have a lot to learn about soccer. The italians are going to face the Germans in the semi finals and they will play against Brasil in the final.
1023733
No I don't think so\nBecause Italy is stronger \nAnd may be in another year they will win
1144065
italy is going to win anyways...
1054320
i think germany, italy, or czech rep. could win because they are all good strong teams.
1097038
I can't understand why everyone is so against the Italians either. \n\nI'm rooting for them, but at the same time I'm aware they are not the best team in this world cup. Argentina or Brazil would knock them off. Even Germany, maybe. However, they are not as bad as some people are saying. Not worse than France, Portugal, and even England.  \n\nI'm not happy about the way they won the match against Australia because it gave way to all sorts of evil-tongued comments -- they paid the referee, they are cheaters, they are parasites, they didn't deserve to win, etc, etc. \n\nIf they suck, Shevchenko will kick them back home tomorrow. Should that happen, it will at least stop the evil-tongued comments.\n\nIf they win, I hope they do without controversy, like they did over Ghana or the Czech Republic. That will stop the evil-tongued comments too. \n\nPlayers dive in almost every team. The problem with what happened during the Italy vs Australia game is that the penalty was conceded at the very last minute. Plus, it was Australia's first world cup after many years, and they had done fairly well, so that kind of killed their hopes. But that doesn't justify all the hatred towards the Italian team, or, even worse, Italy as a nation.
1158800
Italy will win the game with Czech!! Forza Azzurri!!
1048272
I'd be very surprised if the USA team mounted a threatening challenge to my pick to win the cup in 06. I'm an Aussie and my heart is with my beloved Socceroo's, but I love the Italian side and watching them play. Great technicians of the game. I followed them in the 2002 cup also and was devastated when they were knocked out. I think the score will be the same as their previous game. Italy 3 USA 0. Good luck Italy, this Aussie girl is counting on you, after the Socceroo's of course, to take that cup away from Brazil.
585080
If you look at the statistics you fill find out the most unusual information. so far every world cup that was held in Europe was won by an European team!!!!! So I would give the advantage to one of the European teams like Germany, England, France, Italy and of course Croatia ( me being Croatian )
414237
It is Group E definitely.  I truly hope that it will be Italy and the US going through, but I think the Czech's will dominate and it will come down to goal differential between Italy and the US with Italy winning the differential.  It breaks my heart to have to admit it, but I don't think the US can get through.\n\nGroup C is a close second though.  The Ivory Coast may pull an upset and knock out a big boy like Argentina or the Netherlands and cause an upset in the group, though I don't belive the Ivory Coast will make it through.
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Hello Jose..hope you are enjoying the cup.\nCroatia impressed me. Brazil in this game did not but we all know what they are capable of but Italy seem solid. They have a great technical game. Run the ball hard along the ground, not too much of their game played in the air. I think this makes them the best choice out of the three thus far. In the end that is what the game is about and will probably win the tournament.
998861
Brazil , Italy or Germany !
1169208
I think it is a very smart idea which probably evolved from the idea in the olympics where they needed a 3rd place winner. I think it also adds suspense and action to the World Cup, and whether or not the press approves of it, I think the fans enjoy the extra action which gives a lot of extra enjoyment to the World Cup. I will watch it regardless of who is playing...it will be good no matter what.  As for who will be there, I think it will most likely be Italy and the winner of England/Portugal. 3rd will be Italy, 2nd will be winner of Germany/Argentina (I think Germany, but am not sure) and 1st will be Brazil.
1124937
Italy has always been known as a strong defensive team, but they do have some people that can score.. I m hoping to see Toni and Totti score in the game against Ukraine
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I hate to admit it. But Brazil is going to take home the cup again. \nWhen I look at there team I just laugh at how good they are.\n\nRonaldinho him self is just sick. I can sit and watch him play with the ball all day.\n\nI just finished reading an article that Pele says "Ronaldinho better then Maradona"\n\nShould I say more\n\nor the Italians will take it...(that's my team) \n\ngermany is a contender yes, but do they have what it takes.... don't think so