Italy

Story lines: Male fencers could sweep all three disciplines, but the team's star is women's foil specialist Valentina Vezzali (right), 38, who's trying to become the fourth athlete—after the U.S.'s Al Oerter (discus)...

A transcendent 4--0 victory over Italy in the Euro 2012 final stamped La Roja as the most accomplished side in history

Italy

PLAYERS, TEAMS AND COACHES TO WATCH, SPECIALISTS TO ADMIRE, ARRIVALS TO ANTICIPATE, TWEETS TO READ AND—WHY NOT?—SOME RANDOM FACTS FOR BAR CHATTER

PLAYERS, TEAMS AND COACHES TO WATCH, SPECIALISTS TO ADMIRE, ARRIVALS TO ANTICIPATE, TWEETS TO READ AND—WHY NOT?—SOME RANDOM FACTS FOR BAR CHATTER