When did the Italy national football team play its first official match?
The Italy national football team played its first official match on the 15th of May 1910 in Milan. They defeated France by a score of 6 to 2 with Pietro Lana scoring the nation's first goal.
Who coached the Italy national football team during their 1982 World Cup victory?
Coach Enzo Bearzot led the Italy national football team to their third World Cup title in 1982. Dino Zoff became the oldest player to win the World Cup as captain at age 40 while Paolo Rossi won both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards.
What happened to the Torino players in 1949 that affected the Italy national football team?
Ten of eleven players from Torino were killed in a plane crash in 1949 which devastated Italian football. The loss of these key players caused the team to fail to advance past the first round of the 1950 World Cup.
How many times has the Italy national football team lost major finals decided by penalty kicks between 1970 and 1994?
The Italy national football team lost multiple major finals decided by penalty kicks between 1970 and 1994 including Euro 1980, the 1990 World Cup, and the 1994 World Cup final. Roberto Baggio shot over the crossbar in the 1994 final against Brazil after a scoreless 120-minute match.
When did the Italy national football team win Euro 2020 and who was named Player of the Tournament?
Italy won Euro 2020 on the 11th of July 2021 defeating England at Wembley Stadium via penalties after a 1 to 1 draw. Gianluigi Donnarumma earned Player of the Tournament honors during that victory.