Italy is not the birthplace of modern soccer, in the late 19th century, the originator of modern soccer British sailors and merchants brought the sport to Italy. Italian soccer developed rapidly and quickly became an international soccer powerhouse.
Brazil, the "Kingdom of Soccer", has many traditional teams that were founded by Italian immigrants.
The most gigantic player of the era, Lionel Messi, is also a descendant of Aniceto Messi, an Italian who immigrated to Argentina before World War I.
After winning the 2006 International Cup, Italy reached four International Cup wins, second only to Brazil (five).
Italy failed to qualify for the main round of the 2018 World Qualifiers, and if the much-called-for Balotelli is recruited, it will not perhaps miss out on the final round of the International Cup for the first time in 60 years.
Euro 2012, Ba Shen came out of nowhere to carry Italy into the final by himself. This year's Euro, Ba Shen has now faded out of the national team, so how far can Mancini lead Italy?
意大利（Italy national football team）
Nickname: The Bluecoats
Established: 1898
Major honors: 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 International Cup Champion, 1936 Olympic Football Champion, 1968 European Cup Champion
FIFA Ranking: 7
Manager: Roberto Mancini
Italian soccer has a long history and tradition. they did not participate in the first International Cup in 1930, and won two consecutive championships in 1934 and 1938 with an undefeated record.
Prior to the 1994 ICC final, Italy, Brazil and Germany were all three-time ICC champions, and it took a penalty conceded by Baggio for Brazil to get lucky and win its fourth ICC title.
In the 2002 International Cup, France, Argentina and Italy were the three main champions who failed to make it to the final. Brazil can kill into the final, also relatively lucky. And the final opponent, is more lucky but lack of strength of Germany, finally won the title for the fifth time.
Italy was lucky to win the 2006 International Cup, taking its tally to four.
Euro 2012, Balotelli led Italy's superb record, the final lost to the peak of Spain without the title.2014 International Cup, Spain declined, but Bashin also declined, Italy and Spain as the end of the group stage that hit the road back home.
In the 2018 International Cup qualifiers, Italy without Pachen was eliminated by Sweden in the play-offs and did not qualify for the main round. Mancini lamented after watching the International Cup in Russia, "We should have been presented here, even if we are not at the top now."
Mancini officially became the Italian national team manager, recalled the love of Balotelli, but Bashin himself does not compete, in the salon are now not kicking the ball of the former genius striker, agile fade out of the Italian national team.
For Mancini, this Europa League will be a test.
Skipper: With a remarkable record with Sharon, bringing Italy out of the doldrums
During his time as a player, Mancini was one of the most superb strikers in Serie A. He was also one of the best strikers in the world. As a manager, he coached Inter to complete four consecutive Serie A titles, but was replaced by Jose Mourinho with poor Champions League results.
Coaching Manchester City, Mancini led the team to the team's first league title in the Premier League era, but was also sacked due to a poor Champions League record.
After this, Mancini coached the Turkish Super League Galatasaray for a season, and then returned to Inter. But the "second palace" Inter failed to get success.
In June 2017, Mancini signed a three-year contract with Zenit St. Petersburg of the Russian Premier League.Mancini terminated his contract with Zenit St. Petersburg early when he received a call-up to the Italian national team ahead of the 2018 International Cup.
Mancini coached the Italian national team, agile out of the doldrums, restoring the nature of the international cutting-edge powerhouse, Euro 2020 qualifiers, Italy won all 10 matches to qualify for the main stage, scoring 37 goals and losing 4 goals, offense and defense are second only to Belgium.2022 International Cup qualifiers, Italy is also currently 3 matches and 9 points first in the group, scoring 6 goals and losing 0 goals.
For Italy in the process of revival, Mancini is undoubtedly the most suitable manager.
Formation: old with new, reasonable age structure
From Italy released the 33-man Euro preliminary list, although there is no such cutting-edge stars as the year Bashin, but can also be said to be a collection of famous players. Veterans have Insigne, Immobile, Chiellini, Bonucci, etc., the middle generation has Belotti, Verratti, etc., and the new stars have small Keane, small Chiesa, Donnarumma and so on.
Many have now starred in the big five league giants and have proved their caliber.
Winner: Verratti
After Mancini took over, Italy has a balanced attack and defense, and Verratti is the soul of the team's midfield and the brain on the field. Verratti, who made his name in Paris, is thought to have a style similar to that of Xavi, and has been described as the "new Pirlo".
In the summer of 2017, Verratti had his heart set on a move to Barcelona, which ultimately didn't work out. After this, the Italian midfielder's light was agilely overshadowed by the bigger names Neymar and Mbappe.
The 2014 International Cup, Verratti for the first time on behalf of the Italian national team to fight in the competition, but unfortunately Italy finally group exit. This year's European Cup, Verratti proved his strength time has come.
Outlook: in steady revival, expected to play at Euro 2012 level
In Euro 2012, Italy still had Pirlo, Buffon and other famous players in their lineup, but Pirlo is now in the twilight of his career. Italy finally finished second, obtaining the second best result since the 1968 European Cup win, and the 2000 European Cup.
But in Euro 2012, the unfavorable Italy can kill into the final, can say that completely rely on the Ba Shen alone.
Today's Italian national team, compared to 2012, has more outstanding young talents and experienced veterans who are still in their prime. Mancini has long made it clear that Italy's goal for this year's Euro is to win the championship, and he has the courage to say so.
