Italy pip Brazil in rankings

Brazil have slipped from the top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time in more than four years, replaced by world champions Italy.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2007 - 11:05

Brazil have slipped from the top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time in more than four years, replaced by world champions Italy.

The five-time World Cup winners had been leaders for four years and seven months, but Italy have replaced them, reclaiming top spot for the first time since November 1993.

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