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The sport of [[ | The sport of [[Association football|football]] in [[Italy]] is administered by the [[Italian Football Federation]] (Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio; FIGC). Italy first played an international match on 15 May 1910 when they defeated [[France (football)|France]] 6–2 in [[Milan]]. The FIGC joined [[FIFA]] and Italy went on to become a leading nation in world football. The team has won the [[FIFA World Cup]] four times, most recently in 2006. In 1954, the FIGC was a founder member of [[UEFA]]. Among the most famous Italian footballers are [[Giuseppe Meazza]], [[Roberto Baggio]] and [[Paolo Maldini]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:33, 11 March 2024
The sport of football in Italy is administered by the Italian Football Federation (Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio; FIGC). Italy first played an international match on 15 May 1910 when they defeated France 6–2 in Milan. The FIGC joined FIFA and Italy went on to become a leading nation in world football. The team has won the FIFA World Cup four times, most recently in 2006. In 1954, the FIGC was a founder member of UEFA. Among the most famous Italian footballers are Giuseppe Meazza, Roberto Baggio and Paolo Maldini.