Azzurri Coming To Toronto and NYC!!!!

[claupastore]

same thing would happen here

 

[modena_10]

k we gotta communicate on the board about tickets

ive already started gaining interest from my friends(wasnt really hard) and we're planning cars and stuff already

so pumped already

and what do you guys think ticket prices will be?

 

[ForzaNerrazurri]

probably from 30-100$, I even emailed TLN as soon as i found out about this. But I don't think they ever read my e-mails so it's their loss

 

[Bobby]

a shame they will not play the US or Canada for a match. That would get plenty of bums on seats and be a good marketing ploy for the game.


but the tour should be a success.

Because this is concacaf, things are always weird

Remember that thread about the team scoring against itself to win? Yea, that happened here.

 

[Zauli]

Ticketmaster selling the tickets?

 

[mhflierman]

Toronto has the second largest Serb population in North America behind only Chicago, Illinois.

How are the crime rates in those cities .

Anyway, what's up with these tours? Do players even get a rest these days?

 

[mark77]

Sold out!!!

Sorry guys.


























j/k hehe

I predict a BIG 0-0

 

[modena_10]

Sold out!!!

Sorry guys.


j/k hehe

I predict a BIG 0-0

screw you mark, you scared me and almost ruined my day

 

[ForzaNerrazurri]

woohoo the story made uefa.com!

Toronto showdown for European rivals
Thursday, 12 May 2005
Italy and Serbia and Montenegro have agreed to play a friendly international on 8 June in Toronto, Canada.

Skydome date
The match will be played at the Skydome stadium at 20.00 local time (02.00CET). The date is reserved for FIFA World Cup qualifying games, but both Italy and Serbia and Montenegro are free. Four days earlier, Serbia and Montenegro play host to Belgium in Group 7, which the Serbo-Montenegrins lead by two points from Spain, while pacesetters Italy travel to Norway in Group 5. Both associations agreed to play the match in Canada in view of large expatriate communities there.

Qualification encounters
Italy and Serbia and Montenegro last met in the UEFA EURO 2004™ qualifying round, drawing 1-1 in both Naples and Belgrade. The Italians qualified for the finals in Portugal by topping the group, while Serbia and Montenegro finished third. Italy will subsequently face Ecuador at the Giants stadium in New York on Saturday 11 June.

 

[Mikey]

regardless of whether Italy brings a host of its stars, its win-win.

If they bring fringe guys you know they'll be trying their best (something that doesnt happen with regulars) because theyre playing for a place in team. Theres a really good chance that Miccoli will come.

If Italy brings a similar squad to what England is bringing Ill be more than happy.

(If the Scudetto goes to playoff that will mean there will be no players from Juve and Milan coming)

After he didnt come last year for Roma-Celtic, i really hope Cassano doesnt come up with one of his trademark 'injuries' before Italy friendly.

 

[ForzaNerrazurri]

Honestly I couldn't care less who Lippi brings. How many times can you say you've seen your National Team play? (well for us Canadians anyway). It's something I always dreamed about and now it's coming true.

edit: and its not like he's going to bring no-names. They are obviously going to be doing well in Serie A to get even a small chance to play with the NT

 

[modena_10]

gotta also remember that june 4th, Italy has a qualifier vs Norway

so maybe Lippi will bring the squad that faces Norway to Canada?

 

[Mikey]

I could see him bringing a squad similar to this:


De Sanctis, Roma

Bonera, Barzagli, Materazzi, Chiellini, Zaccardo, Grosso, Oddo

Barone, De Rossi, Blasi, Gattuso, Ambrosini, Diana

Toni, , Cassano, Lucarelli, Montella, Totti


(Zauli would be ecstatic)

 

[modena_10]

im pretty sure montella has fallen off and wont be called up


but again thinking about the qualifier, is 2-3 days rest enough to wear off the jet lag of 8 hours difference?

thats the only reason i can see him bringing a different squad

 

[Zauli]

I could see him bringing a squad similar to this:


De Sanctis, Roma

Bonera, Barzagli, Materazzi, Chiellini, Zaccardo, Grosso, Oddo

Barone, De Rossi, Blasi, Gattuso, Ambrosini, Diana

Toni, , Cassano, Lucarelli, Montella, Totti


(Zauli would be ecstatic)

 

[Mikey]

I cant see him taking too much Juve and especially Milan players.

Probably Del Piero in Montella's place. Itd be amazing just to see Del Piero play, and he's a recognizable name to casual soccer fans. I'd love for Gilardino to come, but he didnt have a proper rest last summer (U-21's and olympics) so I think he'll play WCQ and than take well deserved rest. A frontline of Cassano-Del Piero-Totti would be amazing to see

 

[ForzaNerrazurri]

You really think Ambrosini?

I would like to see Max Tonetto on the wing, he's a little older but he's been doing well with Samp this year or even Angelo Palombo

 

[Mikey]

I know it could be an experimental squad, but i hope its not that much so.

 

[modena_10]

even though i think del piero shouldnt be in the national team, i would be extatic if he came.

i hope and pray totti and cassano come, obviously my hopes are not high but i can still pray

 

[Mikey]

Meh, ive already seen Totti play live, and he was like 5 feet away from us entering the field and than training beforehand. He actually played the full 90 minutes as well.


I feel same way as you about Del Piero.