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| | For the fifth time champion dropped in groups19.06.2014 |
Spain was eliminated in the World Cup 2014 group, but is not the first world champion, who so early farewell to his title defense.
Four more times this has happened in two of them - Italy.
In South Africa four years ago, Italy did not even knew that was in the World, finishing last in their group, only losses.
Eight years earlier, France also failed to defend their trophy, and went home and remained fourth in their group, a draw and two losses.
Previously, in 1966's, Brazil defeated Bulgaria only in their group and dropped.
In 1950, the first champion failed in the defense is again Italy. In Brazil, the Squadra Azzurri quickly forgive with the title.
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