Lisbon European Council
Represents Italy as leaders launch the Lisbon strategy for employment, economic reform and innovation.
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2000 in Italy
Explore 18 historical events and records for Italy in 2000.
Historical records for Italy in 2000
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March
Lisbon Strategy
Supports the programme for making the European economy more competitive and knowledge-based.
June
Death of Vittorio Gassman
Death of Vittorio Gassman
December
Nice European Council
Represents Italy as leaders negotiate institutional reforms intended to prepare the Union for enlargement.
Nice Treaty Political Agreement
Supports the final political compromise on institutional reform reached at Nice.
Other events (month unknown)
2000 FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores Chelsea's winner against Aston Villa in the last final at the old Wembley.
Baudolino
Eco published Baudolino, a historical fantasy about storytelling and belief in the Middle Ages.
Chelsea Recruits Italian Coach
Ranieri takes charge at Chelsea following the dismissal of Gianluca Vialli and begins a four-season transformation.
Chelsea Trophy Campaign Completed by Vialli
The trophy goes to Chelsea as Vialli's side overcome Aston Villa by 1-0.
Favalli Completes Italian Double with Lazio
Giuseppe Favalli's reliable performances at full-back support Lazio's second league championship and their accompanying Coppa Italia victory.
Final Lazio Season Brings Double
Roberto Mancini finishes his playing career amid Lazio's league-and-cup double, having supplied experience and creative passing to the ambitious squad.
Lazio Captain Celebrates League and Cup Double
Alessandro Nesta leads the defence as Lazio win Serie A and the Coppa Italia in the same season, completing a historic domestic double.
Marchegiani Adds Scudetto to Goalkeeping Career
Luca Marchegiani provides experience and positioning behind the Lazio defence as the club edges Juventus to the Serie A title.
Nesta Captains Lazio to Historic Double
Alessandro Nesta led the back line as Lazio won both Serie A and the Coppa Italia in an exceptional season.
Nesta Guides Lazio to Domestic Super Cup
Alessandro Nesta captained Lazio as the Italian champions defeated Inter four three in a high scoring Supercoppa at the Stadio Olimpico.
Novellino Wins Promotion to Serie A
Walter Novellino coached Napoli to promotion from Serie B in 1999–2000, restoring the club to Italy's top division.
Schwoch's Promotion-Season Goals
Stefan Schwoch delivered important attacking contributions as Napoli earned promotion from Serie B to Serie A in 2000.
Scissor Kick Goal Against Wimbledon
Paolo Di Canio scores an extraordinary airborne volley against Wimbledon at Upton Park, a goal widely celebrated for its technique and timing.
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