"I am sorry but it saddens me more for being eliminated," says Italy and Bayern Munich Forward Luca Toni. Watch the Video.
By Anna
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Here is the interview from the Italian Channel RAI by Carlo Paris to our Italy and Bayern Munich Forward Luca Toni after the elimination of Italy from the UEFA EURO 2008 or Gli Europei as known in Italian, during the Quarterfinals SPAIN 4 - 2 ITALY .
I am including the English translation for non Italian speaking visitors:
Duration: 56 seconds
Luca Toni: A group that has worked fine in these 2 years. We made it to arrive here and did a good qualifying period especially against France. Unfortunately, we are out for penalties after playing against Spain. Being eliminated by penalties, it hurts.
Paris: Your personal frustration for having bad luck, mistakes, a goal that never arrived?
Luca Toni: I am sorry but it saddens me more for being eliminated. Before this match, I was happy with the EURO because whether I score or not, the most important thing was to help the team.
Paris: Donadoni said that for him it was like you made a "doppietta" against France:
Luca Toni: It's the same, I am sorry because it was a good chance to continue forward. Unfortunately, we didn't make it because I didn't score.
Paris: Last question, between Germany and France, teams that you know well?
Luca Toni: I wish good luck to my teammates (Bayern Munich). I hope Germany make it.
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I feel bad for our Luca Toni. Despite being the top scorer in the Bundesliga, he could not score one goal for his country. That must really hurt Luca and I don't blame him.
I still support Luca because he is uno della famiglia / a family member. Is not that Luca intentionally did not score. Unfortunately, this tournament was not of good luck. Forza Luca... si tira avanti.
- Are you a fan of Italy and Bayern Munich forward LUCA TONI?
- EURO 2008 Spain Italy - Gennaro Gattuso leading the ritual to help Luca Toni score again. Italy needs "LUCA TORRERO" against Spain!
- EURO 2008 Spain - Italy - Do you prefer LUCA TONI with mustache or without mustache and why?
- "Striker Luca Toni is Still GOALLESS, the perfect occasion to start scoring is against Spain" EURO 2008 Quarterfinals Spain - Italy
- The strength of this group is to always be united, we showed it with Romania and tonight with France, Italian Striker Luca Toni. Watch the video.
What do you think of Luca's comments? Should he continue playing for the Italian National team, yes, no, and why?
ItaliaCovering the UEFA EURO 2008 from an Italian Perspective
Click here to find everything about the UEFA EURO 2008 Italian National Team
Here is the interview from the Italian Channel RAI by Carlo Paris to our Italy and Bayern Munich Forward Luca Toni after the elimination of Italy from the UEFA EURO 2008 or Gli Europei as known in Italian, during the Quarterfinals SPAIN 4 - 2 ITALY . I am including the English translation for non Italian speaking visitors:
Duration: 56 seconds
Luca Toni: A group that has worked fine in these 2 years. We made it to arrive here and did a good qualifying period especially against France. Unfortunately, we are out for penalties after playing against Spain. Being eliminated by penalties, it hurts.
Paris: Your personal frustration for having bad luck, mistakes, a goal that never arrived?
Luca Toni: I am sorry but it saddens me more for being eliminated. Before this match, I was happy with the EURO because whether I score or not, the most important thing was to help the team.
Paris: Donadoni said that for him it was like you made a "doppietta" against France:
Luca Toni: It's the same, I am sorry because it was a good chance to continue forward. Unfortunately, we didn't make it because I didn't score.
Paris: Last question, between Germany and France, teams that you know well?
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Luca Toni: I wish good luck to my teammates (Bayern Munich). I hope Germany make it.
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I feel bad for our Luca Toni. Despite being the top scorer in the Bundesliga, he could not score one goal for his country. That must really hurt Luca and I don't blame him.
I still support Luca because he is uno della famiglia / a family member. Is not that Luca intentionally did not score. Unfortunately, this tournament was not of good luck. Forza Luca... si tira avanti.
- Are you a fan of Italy and Bayern Munich forward LUCA TONI?
- EURO 2008 Spain Italy - Gennaro Gattuso leading the ritual to help Luca Toni score again. Italy needs "LUCA TORRERO" against Spain!
- EURO 2008 Spain - Italy - Do you prefer LUCA TONI with mustache or without mustache and why?
- "Striker Luca Toni is Still GOALLESS, the perfect occasion to start scoring is against Spain" EURO 2008 Quarterfinals Spain - Italy
- The strength of this group is to always be united, we showed it with Romania and tonight with France, Italian Striker Luca Toni. Watch the video.
What do you think of Luca's comments? Should he continue playing for the Italian National team, yes, no, and why?
Posted by Anna Italia at 6/23/2008 7:37 PM 
Categories: Italian National Team, General Soccer News, Euro 2008
Categories: Italian National Team, General Soccer News, Euro 2008
It really hurts, but great players missed penalties like Baggio himself! DDR and Toni got to get over it, remember it ONLY to do better. EVERY AZZURRI PLAYER IS ONE OF A KIND!!!! I want to write a post to our Azzurri and at the same time i'm thinking of writing one for Materazzi to show that I don't hate him!
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Best wish for Luca and I understand his suffering. Man, the guy must be so sad and you can tell by his face. Thanks for adding this videos Anna because we can see our players and their emotions not only read about them.
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