It would seem that the UEFA All Stars from Italy will be returning to the World Cup again this year. Aside from being one of the best national teams in the world, Italy is the second most decorated team in FIFA history, with a total of four World Cup titles. Known to their fans a Gli Azzurri, or "The Blues", the Italian national team has set its sights on victory in Brazil after a relatively easy qualification round.
The competition in this year's World Cup events will be tougher than ever and the boys from Italy will need the full support of their fans to make it to the finals and take home the World Cup title once more. Soccer Box features team Italy gear for fans of all sizes, including the Italy kids away World Cup jersey 2014. You can find all your favorite official Gil Azzurri gear and merchandise by Puma at the Soccer Box store, in stock and ready to ship in time for the 2014 World Cup.
Four Time World Cup Champions seek to Dethrone Brazil on Their own Turf
International glory and adoration is nothing new to the Italian national football team. In fact, they're only the second most decorated team in FIFA history next to Brazil, taking home the World Cup on four separate occasions. Even when they aren't winning, the Italy soccer jersey is practically a permanent fixture in late round World Cup games, appearing in two finals, as well as reaching third and fourth place on separate occasions.
The only team to ever best Italy in their FIFA performance is none other than the host country of Brazil. Fans of all ages, even kids will head to Brazil this June, proudly wearing their azure Italy kids away World Cup jersey 2014. Brazil may have home pitch advantage, but when the games kick off this summer the hosting team will be trying frantically to defend their title from Italian captain Gianluigi Buffon and his team of topflight footballers.
The Italian national team currently rests comfortably atop UEFA Group B after going undefeated in their qualifying round. Despite their success in the qualifiers, Italy was unable to be seeded in pot 1 due to their final two qualifying matches ending in draws, which has also contributed to their relatively low FIFA World Ranking. All things considered, the Italians are looking to make a concerted effort to validate their team in the eyes of their fans and the world and dethrone Brazil as the most decorated team in FIFA sports.
Fans of the Italian Team Celebrate a Rich International Football History
The illustrious history of the Italian national football team is a point of extreme pride for many fans. After declining their first invitation to the World Cup in 1930, the team went on to win both their first and second World Cup competitions consecutively. Some fans say that if it hadn't been for the events of World War II, Italy would have continued climbing to the top of the soccer world, but it was the tragic events that came later which truly account for the teams stunted growth.
In May of 1949, Italian football took a tragic turn when a plane transporting the Torino A.C. football team crashed due to low visibility, killing all 31 people aboard the flight. This fateful accident robbed Italy of 18 of its star players, decimating its chances at international victory in the following years. It wasn't until the 70's when Italy began to make its comeback, making it to the final round of the World Cup only to be bested by Brazil.
The 2014 World Cup offers the Italian national team a chance to get back at their rivals for that defeat, and show the world that they are truly a force to be reckoned with in the world of international football. Fans of all sizes can show their support for the Italian bid on the World Cup with an Italy kids away World Cup jersey 2014.
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Fans of Italy Hope to See Their Team in the International Spotlight
March 21, 2014