In May 2006, Italian football was devastated by the worst scandal in its history after discovery of collusion between Italian football clubs and refereeing organizations, in what became known as the Calciopoli scandal. Facing international humiliation and issues with aging players, the Italian national football team Azzurri faced unfavorable odds entering the 2006 World Cup. But in less than two months, Italy clawed their way to victory and won its fourth World Cup, beating long-time rivals France in the finals. The story of this two month period is the story of how the improbable Italian national team, hated abroad and disgraced in its homeland in the wake of scandals, managed to win the football World Cup and earn a spectacular redemption.