NIAF OFFICIAL STATEMENT: ITALY WINS WORLD CUP- BRAVO ITALIA!

Attribute to Dr. A. Kenneth Ciongoli, Chairman, National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) heartily congratulates Marcello Lippi, the coach of the Italian national team, Fabio Cannavaro, the team’s captain, and all of the Azzurri for their victory in the Sunday, July 9 FIFA World Cup Finals.

We applaud their hard work, dedication and tenacity on this outstanding achievement. We also congratulate all participants who demonstrated exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout thetournament’s 64 matches.

Bravo a tutti. Auguri!!

Washington, D.C.
July 10, 2006

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit, non-partisan foundation dedicated to promoting the contributions of Italian Americans. The Foundation has a wide-range of programs that provide scholarships and cultural grants, conferences and cultural seminars. Visit our website at www.niaf.org.