Sorry Von about the Azzurri it seems like the team just didn't want to go to Russia no matter what like the USA.Worst choke job I've ever seen! When you hold on to the ball for longer than three seconds you become predictable, the Swedes had plenty of time to adjust. At least Buffon stood in front of the press, Ventura ran to the nearest bomb shelter.
The Swedes showed the Azzurri how to play catenaccio. Of course the fallout has only just begun.
VBB