1996-97 Serie a (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The 1996-97 Serie A title was won by Juventus, under head coach Marcello Lippi. It was the 24th national title for the bianconeri. Football is the most popular Sport in Italy. The Italian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times (1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006), trailing only Brazil (with 5). Italy's club sides have won 27 major European trophies, making them the most successful footballing nation in Europe.Other forms of football were played in Italy in ancient times, the earliest of which was Harpastum, played during the times of the Roman Empire. This game may have also been influential to other forms throughout Europe due to the expansion of the Empire, including Medieval football.