So Italy made it to the quaterfinals of Euro 2008, after 1st round exit in Euro 2004. And with Italy in danger of 1st round exit again, coach Roberto Donadoni revealed the secret behind their side crucial 2-0 win over France: A letter.
Donadoni said that a letter from a young boy who wrote to the Italian camp and is about to have a blood transfusion is the moving inspiration behind his side's victory. In the letter, the boy wrote that he wanted Italy to win as that would cheer him up.
"I told the boys the story, because they have to look beyond their golden cage so to speak, so that gives us more incentive to do what we can for this boy.
"The story touched the players", Donadoni said.
With such humane external inspiration, no wonder Italy will pull through. Hope the boy is happy now!
Italy will play Spain in the quaterfinals.
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