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August 2006
On sale from July 28
It’s here, the issue all Italian football fans have been dreaming of. Calcio Italia relives a summer to be remembered by looking back at the Azzurri’s historic fourth World Cup success. We’ve got reports, opinion, profiles of the star men who made it happen and all the best pictures from the tournament itself and the triumphant return to the peninsula. As well as that, we’ve squeezed in a Leonardo exclusive and bring you the astonishing Calciopoli verdicts.
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AZZURRI WORLD CUP CELEBRATION SPECIAL
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6 CAMPIONI DEL MONDO
Italy hold aloft the golden trophy for the fourth time (Picture Special)
12 TOP OF THE WORLD
The Azzurri won the World Cup by adopting a club mentality. Susy Campanale analyses how it was done
14 AZZURRI HEART
Germany ‘06 turned out to be a tournament for those with big hearts. No one personified that more than Italy as Giancarlo Rinaldi explains
18 LIPPI’S LAST LEAP
It was thank you and goodbye to Marcello Lippi as Italy’s boss moved on after steering his team to the biggest prize in football. Dominique Antognoni argues it was another wise move
22 THE BERLIN WALL
Fabio Cannavaro celebrated his 100th cap by inspiring his team to victory over France. Antonio Labbate pays tribute to arguably the man-of-the-tournament
26 ACCIDENTAL HEROES
Fabio Grosso and Marco Materazzi surprised everyone with the impact they made on Italy’s challenge. Dominique Antognoni assesses the defensive duo
30 SPIRITO DI RINO
Every Italian team has had its symbols. Giancarlo Rinaldi suggests Gennaro Gattuso earned the mantle this summer
32 AZZURRI REPORT CARD
The impact of every squad member is highlighted by Antonio Labbate
36 WIZARDS OF OZ
After qualifying comfortably through the Group stages, there was a heart-stopping finale to Italy’s second round clash with Australia as Susy Campanale reports
38 BIG GUNS BLAZING
Some records went tumbling in the second round. Full review from Richard Godden
42 TONI TIME
Luca Toni broke his goal drought to see off Ukraine. Susy Campanale saw the action
44 UNDERDOGS RULE
The quarter-finals was a round of heroes and villains as James Sugrue reveals
46 FABIO-LOUS ITALY
An epic game with a dramatic finale saw the Azzurri knock out the hosts. Susy Campanale relives the semi-final action
49 DIVING SHAME
In contrast to the Azzurri match, Richard Godden reports on a dismal second semi-final between Portugal and France that was decided by an old Serie A hero
50 POSTER SPECIAL
Your special pull-out poster of the Italy squad and staff who lifted the World Cup
52 WORLD CUP FINAL
The pictures, action, interviews and analysis of Italy’s great day including the omens from 1982, a fan’s viewpoint and the Press reaction from around the world to the Azzurri’s triumph
57 FOND FAREWELL
The play-off for third place saw the last outings for some great names as James Sugrue reports
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58 HEROES’ RETURN (Picture Special)
The Italy squad naturally got a heroes’ welcome on their return – and we were at the 24-hour party
60 LEGENDS IN MAKING
The 1982 World Cup heroes were among the first to acclaim the 2006 team. Giancarlo Rinaldi asks how do the two squads compare?
62 GOLDEN BOOT
Although many big names were touted beforehand, it was Germany’s Miroslav Klose that walked away as the tournament’s top striker. Dave Taylor explains how he clinched the Golden Boot
64 TEAM OF TOURNAMENT
Italy had several contenders, but who else impressed enough to be selected in Richard Godden’s All-Star line-up?
67 HEROES & VILLAINS
Every tournament throws up idols and idiots. Paul Watson selects his favourites
68 AROUND PENINSULAR
A World Cup special featuring more odd moments and strange happenings from around Germany ‘06
70 TV IDOL
British TV threw up an unexpected fresh face during the tournament. Former Milan hero Leonardo reveals his current lifestyle off the screen
76 WORLD CUP STATS
Your complete facts and figures behind all the action
82 AUF WIEDERSEHEN
As the 2006 tournament ended, Antonio Labbate cast his mind ahead to Italy’s likely squad in South Africa in 2010
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NEWS
86 SERIE A SCANDAL
Some of the gloss was taken off the Azzurri’s triumph by court decisions involving four of Serie A’s biggest clubs. Antonio Labbate reveals the momentous decisions affecting Juventus, Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio
93 LA GAZZETTA
A round-up of other news from around Italy including a surprise revelation from Pippo Inzaghi
94 CALCIO MERCATO
As the new season draws closer, James Sugrue rounds up the transfer activity so far
97 LAST WORD
A World Cup prepared for disaster had to end in glory. Susy Campanale saw it written in the stars
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PLUS
84 SUBSCRIPTIONS
Your chance to win a special Italy World Cup-winning T-shirt featuring the signatures of the entire Azzurri squad. Also save money and get every issue delivered straight to your door
90 BACK ISSUES
Your chance to go back in time and catch up with those missing Calcio Italia issues
92 TEXTING TIMES
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AND – Opinion, gossip, the very best action pictures and competitions
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