5) Italy dumped out in first round - again

They arrived as one of the tournament favorites but Cesare Prandelli's team left as one of the major disappointments of Brazil 2014. The Azzurri won their first match against England 2-1 in the sweltering heat of Manaus before losing to Costa Rica and Uruguay, both with 1-0 scorelines. Having won football's most prized trophy for a fourth time in 2006, Italy have now been sent packing after the group stage in successive tournaments. Following the defeat to Uruguay in Natal, Prandelli tendered his resignation, admitting he must take the blame for his team's underperformance.

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