ON THIS DAY...

1940: Fiorentina wins its first Coppa Italia

Fiorentina win their first of the 6 Coppa Italias won so far. In the final played in the Tuscan capital, the Viola win 1-0 over Genoa, with Celoria scoring the decisive goal.

1970: Italy-Germany 4-3

In the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, the Azzurri played one of the most epic matches in the history of the event, winning the semi-final against West Germany 4-3 after extra time. Boninsegna, Burgnich, Riva and Rivera scored for Italy.