Euro 2008 - Spain 0-0 Italy, Azzurri Out on Penalty-Kicks... Again
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mcalcio posted 6/23/2008 from www.mcalcio.com [flag] |
Spain 0-0 Italy, and then off to penalty kicks. A lottery that historically never agreed too much with the Azzurri, although it seemed as if the World Cup 2006 final vs. France had finally broken that taboo. I guess not. Italy fans just have to hope the curse isn't back.
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