Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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Showing posts with label 1990. Show all posts

Showing posts with label 1990. Show all posts

10 November 2018

Vanessa Ferrari - gymnast

First Italian woman to win a World Championship gold Vanessa Ferrari is Italy's most successful female gymnast The gymnast Vanes...

7 July 2018

1990 World Cup - Italy’s consolation prize

Azzurri beat England for third place The Italian team that faced England in Bari to decide which nation finished third at the 1990 Wor...

12 August 2017

Mario Balotelli - footballer

Volatile star of Milan clubs and Manchester City Mario Balotelli in action for Italy's national team Controversial footballer...

24 February 2017

Sandro Pertini - popular president

Man of the people who fought Fascism Sandro Pertini (right) congratulates coach Enzo Bearzot after Italy won the World Cup in Spain...

31 December 2016

Giovanni Michelucci - architect

Designer made mark with railway station and motorway church Giovanni Michelucci The architect Giovanni Michelucci, whose major legac...

20 March 2016

Azeglio Vicini - 1990 World Cup coach

Semi-final heartbreak ended dream of victory on home soil Azeglio Vicini Azeglio Vicini, the coach who led Italy to the semi-final...

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