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Italy-Korea, the (former) greatest football tragedy of all time

The article discusses Italy's worst football defeat against South Korea at the 1966 World Cup, which became a common expression in Italian culture. It references a book that covers this event and mentions a related anecdote involving Mickey Mouse and pink vials.

Il gol di Pak Doo-ik ai Mondiali in Inghilterra nel 1966. (Getty images)

Prima delle tre mancate qualificazioni ai Mondiali, la peggiore sconfitta degli azzurri avvenne nel 1966. Diventò persino un modo di dire: “È stata una Corea”. Un libro la racconta. Tra Topolino e strane fialette rosa

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19 Giugno 2026

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la RepubblicaIndependent🔒Center2 days ago
Italy-Korea, the (former) greatest football tragedy of all time

The article discusses Italy's worst football defeat against South Korea at the 1966 World Cup, which became a common expression in Italian culture. It references a book that covers this event and mentions a related anecdote involving Mickey Mouse and pink vials.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a historical sports event without political commentary or bias. The content is purely informational and does not take a stance on any political issue.