"If you win, you are a phenomenon, but if you lose everything is in discussion," says Italy Captain and Defender Fabio Cannavaro. 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 Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro after the elimination of Italy from the UEFA EURO 2008 or Gli Europei as known in Italian, in the Quarterfinals SPAIN 4 - 2 ITALY .
The interview is in Italian. I am including the English translation. Watch the video
Duration: 1 minute and 26 seconds
Cannavaro: Unfortunately, this is soccer. Sometimes it gives you satisfaction, happiness, and others it takes everything away.
Yet, I think the team gave their maximum. We demonstrated that if we play all united it is difficult to beat us. Too bad we are going back home.
Paris: I know you will say no, it's not like this. However, many, actually, all commentators say that the absence of Cannavaro was very important.
Cannavaro: No, it's not like that. I think that we had general problems in the first match. We had some bad luck but then we got our act together. I think that whoever played, they did well and the only thing I can do is to congratulate my teammates.
Paris: he fist comment was that Italia is out but with their heads high up. But right after, the comment is about whether Donadoni will continue or not.
Cannavaro: Unfortunately, this is the bad thing of our career. If you win, you are a phenomenon, but if you lose everything is questioned. I think that we worked well l during these years, we qualified for the EURO 2008 and we are out for penalties. I think Donadoni did a good job.
Paris: Does the team defend Donadoni?
Cannavaro: The team had demonstrated it on the field.
I congratulate Cannavaro for behaving as a Captain despite that he was ruled out because of his knee injury. Yet, he stayed with the group because he wanted to be with them. A good captain never abandon the ship.
Here is the irony.
Imagine, now Cannavaro will go back to his team REAL MADRID and play with his teammates that beat Italy: Goalkeeper Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos.
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Do you agree with Cannavaro's comments, 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 Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro after the elimination of Italy from the UEFA EURO 2008 or Gli Europei as known in Italian, in the Quarterfinals SPAIN 4 - 2 ITALY . The interview is in Italian. I am including the English translation. Watch the video
Duration: 1 minute and 26 seconds
Cannavaro: Unfortunately, this is soccer. Sometimes it gives you satisfaction, happiness, and others it takes everything away.
Yet, I think the team gave their maximum. We demonstrated that if we play all united it is difficult to beat us. Too bad we are going back home.
Paris: I know you will say no, it's not like this. However, many, actually, all commentators say that the absence of Cannavaro was very important.
Cannavaro: No, it's not like that. I think that we had general problems in the first match. We had some bad luck but then we got our act together. I think that whoever played, they did well and the only thing I can do is to congratulate my teammates.
Paris: he fist comment was that Italia is out but with their heads high up. But right after, the comment is about whether Donadoni will continue or not.
Cannavaro: Unfortunately, this is the bad thing of our career. If you win, you are a phenomenon, but if you lose everything is questioned. I think that we worked well l during these years, we qualified for the EURO 2008 and we are out for penalties. I think Donadoni did a good job.
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Cannavaro: The team had demonstrated it on the field.
I congratulate Cannavaro for behaving as a Captain despite that he was ruled out because of his knee injury. Yet, he stayed with the group because he wanted to be with them. A good captain never abandon the ship.
Here is the irony.
Imagine, now Cannavaro will go back to his team REAL MADRID and play with his teammates that beat Italy: Goalkeeper Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos.
Related Stories:
- Who will YOU choose as Captain of the Italian National Team for the UEFA EURO 2008 after Cannavaro is Out?
- EURO 2008 Italy - Fabio Cannavaro Ankle Surgery a Success and He Is BACK in CASA AZZURRI for Recovery
- UEFA EURO 2008 Italy National Team - Captain Fabio Cannavaro OUT of EURO 2008 for an ANKLE INJURY during the first day of training in Baden.Watch the Video.
Do you agree with Cannavaro's comments, yes, no, and why?
Posted by Anna Italia at 6/23/2008 6:27 PM 
Categories: Italian National Team, General Soccer News, Euro 2008
Categories: Italian National Team, General Soccer News, Euro 2008
I agree with him but not the part, donadoni did well. BIG Irony!!!! plus he'll be an opponent for me since i root for Barca.
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That was get me confused with the players because far from being upset with Donadoni, they seem to protect him at all cost. It's clear that Donadoni became more a friend than a coach. Don't you think?
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Yes Anna I agree, u know for a second I was comparing him and Ancelotti than I came to my senses!
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OH MY GOSH.... I had to stop updating the blog when I read this comment milan99.
True Donadoni and Ancelotti are the type of father figure for the team, but there is no comparison at all when you see the technical tacticall skills from father Ancelotti! Oh my gosh.. how many Tylenols I have to take today!... LOL
Good... you come to your senses...
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LOL, Anna your right so right, thank God I came back to my senses!!
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Canna said what we would have all said if we were in his shoes.Even if he dislikes Donadoni as coach, I doubt he would voice that out in public.These players are professionals and always will try to support the coach and each other by saying the right thing and for that I respect Cannavaro.He gave his professional opinion which may or may be not his personal opinion.
Real is shopping for new defenders, i just hope he doesn't loose his starting position due to this injury.
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