viva italia!

as the clock ticks nearer to the hour
and the azzurris will meet france head-on

cannavaro vs zidane

with the super loud talisman,
may i beseech, in all faith and respect, for the blessings and luck from Guan Yin Ma (or Goddess of Mercy), Ti Gong (Supreme Deity of God of Heaven), Tor Ti Gong (God of Earth), and deities all over the world and continents,

to bestow power, strength and luck on italia.

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*talismans courtesy of papico

may the azzurris score a spectacular triumph over france
and bring home the glory of the worldcup 2006!

buona fortuna, azzurris!
vittoria in italia!
viva italia!
forza azzurris!

ambitabha...