Let Lippi Restore Pride to Azzurri

Denial, disappointment, defiance. That’s the range of emotions that swept over me as I watched the Italy-Spain quarterfinal unwind to its inevitable conclusion. Within minutes of the end of the match, it was clear that there were no excuses to be made for the Azzurri...

Alf De Blasis – Soccer Fanatic



Response to: Let Lippi Restore Pride to Azzurri

Alf your comments as always are insightful and well thought out. I agree the EURO was a disaster for Italy and Donadoni should be replaced with Lippi. They were lucky to even make it to the quarters, Lippi will restore the pride in the Azzuri jersey…

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Nutrilite Canadian Soccer Championship On TLN Television
Toronto FC vs Montreal Impact
Tuesday July 22, LIVE at 7pm/et
Play by play by TLN sportscaster Alf De Blasis
In conjunction with CBC's broadcast of the 2008 Nutrilite Canadian Championship, TLN Television, home of the best international soccer will broadcast the Toronto FC vs Montreal Impact CONCACAF Qualifying game LIVE on Tuesday July 22 at 7pm/et.

The Italian language broadcast will feature the play by play of Canadian renowned world soccer expert and TLN sportscaster Alf DeBlasis. As Canada's three qualifying teams all fight for a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League, Mr. De Blasis will keep us all on the edge of our seats with his Latino inspired goal calling ("Gooooooool!!!!").

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