From crime to coaching: Where are the stars of Italy's 2006 World Cup winning side now

What are the former Azzurri World Champions doing today? Several years have passed since that infamous final of 9 July 2006 in Berlin, when ...

What are the former Azzurri World Champions doing today?

Several years have passed since that infamous final of 9 July 2006 in Berlin, when the Italian national team, led by Marcello Lippi, managed to bring home their fourth World Cup, beating a fierce France. But what are the stars of that iconic Azzurri side up to now? Let's find out in this gallery!

Alessandro Del Piero

Let's start with one of the most beloved players of all time, Alessandro Del Piero, the former Juventus captain who retired in 2014 without ever leaving the world of football.

Alessandro Del Piero

Del Piero founded the Los Angeles 10 FC, an American third-tier football team. Most notably about this side, he brought in two female football players, thus transforming the team from a men's team to a coed. He has also been a commentator on Sky Sports for several years.

Vincenzo Iaquinta

Vincenzo Iaquinta officially retired in 2013 and ever since he's been plagued by controversy, leading to a permanent ban from football.

Vincenzo Iaquinta

In 2015, he was indicted for illegal possession of weapons, aggravated by aiding and abetting the 'Ndrangheta – the Calabrian version of the mafia – of which his father Giuseppe is said to be involved with. In 2020, he was sentenced to two years with the benefit of suspended sentence.

Daniele De Rossi

Another 2006 world champion is Daniele De Rossi who today, like many of his other colleagues, has become a coach... even if it was a only a brief stint.