Italy is definitely going to wion the World Cup. . Sorry everyone but the truth has been spoken. .
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That's a nice idea, but I find it hard to believe considering there are like 20 better teams in the cup.  Italy's a team that once was.  A fading world power.  In the last FIFA rankings, they came up at number 14.  They must face the number 2 Czech Republic, the number 4 U.S. squad, and if they survive that, they could face the number one team in the world  Brazil!  Italy to win the cup is highly unlikely.  I would stick with Brazil!
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They can of course. They are the favorites right now, however I believe they will not this year. They are weaker than past years in goal, defense, and midfield, and even their attack has been poor lately (Ronaldo, Adriano, Robinho). \n\nRonaldinho is their only ray of sunshine in this World Cup. Adriano will pick himself up and I think will do okay.\n\nI belive Italy will win this World Cup.
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Italia all the way(~~)
668789
Well Germany have good chances of reaching the final (if they beat Argentina) but you may notice that there in the final we may have brazil which is the toughest team in the world now, we have to remember the final match of the previous worldcup also where brazil beat germany. well germany have 80% chances to reach the final IF and only IF they go through the match with Argentina which is another tough team. Overall i would like to say brazil is at the top and germany and argentina are at number two. Germany may reach the final but in the final it may see problems with Brazil or Argentina. Brazil if favourite to win the worldcup along with Argentina. But we cant forget Italy which is another good team......so overall you can't say anything so early because all world's best 16 teams are in the ground at the moment...........please atleast wait till the Semi-Finals....
635666
I really agree with you! It's become so boring to hear Brazil will win the WorldCup,in fact this is one of the reasons I never support Brazil! I supprt our national team(Iran) and then I'm fan of Italy.\nI hope this year a new team! win the Cup!
630542
Well, in my opinion , I feel that the English and German are the best teams to have it(they are just great, wise, strong, nice to watch with their young and talented players). But, of course as I saw somewhere the Italians with their cheating should win for their economic growth or what ever. So, unhappily I think  the Italians and Brazilians will be in the finals.
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hahaha Italy sucks!!!! They are not playing well since Korea 2002. They complained about 4 years ago regarding the ref. They should know that the problem with the ref. was way before that.\nI think the worldcup is a crap, and only generate HATE and VIOLENCE between nations.\nAGUANTE bOcA
615779
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.
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absolutely right!\n\ntill now...NO SURPRISES AT ALL...which to be honest...i think it's better :)!\n\nmost coaches are more cautious than ever...and they tend to secure the game...and i don't blame them...many big teams are still living the shocking nightmares of their eliminations in the past tournaments...Italy, Portugal, England, Argentina and Netherlands!\n\nbut i believe the BEST IS YET TO COME...i mean come on...those teams are playing for the WORLD CUP...not just for an honoring participation in WORLD CUP if you know what i mean...big guys are running towards the gold amigo...and to get the GOLD...you need patience, mentality, tactics, plans, good players and A BIT OF LUCK...!\n\ni love the GOALS so far!\n\ni think the refs are performing an OK job till now!
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Brasil is an amazingly talented team, and Germany's good, but I don't think they'll be in the finals. Maybe I'm just biased. I think England or Italia has got a chance. Either way, I don't care as long as I see some great football! I'm so excited for World Cup!!!!!!!!! Forza Azzurri!
245671
Please, post this question in a way that makes sense. But if you are asking who will be the winner in the world cup, don't.
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Italy: they're a good side and I feel sorry for them w/ all these investigations going on\nArgentina: I think the way they played against Serbia was really exciting to watch and it's wat i'm used 2 seeing 4rm the Brazilians\nEngland: a few good players, but hardly World Cup Champions\n\nItaly vs. Ghana?\nI definitely think Italy's going 2 win that match
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If Italy plays to potential then they can win against anybody.  Remember the last time they Played Brazil they took it to shoot out.  If Baggio didn't kick it to the moon then Brazil and Italy would both have 4 cups to their name.  They have some excellent guys on offence and still a killer defence.  The 4-3-3 formation puts an emphasis on striking.  If Toni can get it going they will kick ass.\n\nRemember that Italy seems only to play to the skill of their opponents.  They always have squeeked by whomever they were playing whether Germany or Saudi Arabia.  They typically turn it up a notch when they have to.\n\nThe scandal will only help them - they have something to prove.  Remember also that Paolo Rossi had baggage back in '82.
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People is jelous of Italy because they think that they against Australia, and that their games werent won by soccer but only arbitral favoritisms.\n\nAlso because they have the easiest contender for the Quater finals, Ucraine who is new at this World Cup.\n\nI personally consider Italy a good team, and I like the style they have to play. But I dont think they would win the Cup, I think that they have hard rivals, that would fight to get that cup, I still see Italy in the top 4.\n\nGood luck anyways!
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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.
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I think they have a shot to get to the next round. Italy is tough to beat, but they may win to Ghana and Czech Republic. As long as they know how to distribute their energy Ghana will be easy to beat, and the Czech Republic is a similar team but USA can outrun them.
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Without a doubt. Defense has always prevailed for Italy (Nesta, Oddo, Zambrotta, Cannavaro, Grosso and so on) but this year they have an extra twist.  A couple of grade-A strikers in Luca Toni and Alberto Gilardino and don't forget to add the big names like Allessandro Del Piero, Francesco Totti, and Gianluigi Buffon.  But what I'm impressed with is the equalizers such as De Rossi, Gattuso, Inzaghi, Iaquinta, and Cameronesi who will be underestimated by the other teams.