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Sebastian Giovinco wins MLS Golden Boot

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Credit: MLS.com Former Juventus forward Sebastian Giovinco was crowned the 2015 Audi Golden Boot award winner in his debut season in Major League Soccer.  The Atomic Ant  was able to reach this achievement strong of his 22 goals scored for Toronto FC. Here are his most spectacular moments of this season: Giovinco also proved to be a great team player, sending his teammates in on goal 16 times.  This solo feat does not, however, amaze. That is, it shouldn't surprise that a talented top-flight soccer player from Juventus who arrived to Toronto in his prime has quickly arisen to be the best player in the league.  We knew of Giovinco's talents since his early days with Juventus primavera (youth) team. His shooting, spot-taking ability, his speed could get him in the starting line up of any of the top 5 teams of Europe's top leagues.  His decision to come to Toronto, in the end, proved to be a great one for his career both from an economic and a sporting vie

Italians in North American football called up to represent Italy

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This evening, Italian national team coach Antonio Conte made public the list of players called up for the Italy's Euro 2016 qualifiers. Some questions remained as to whether players whom are currently playing their trade in North America would get another call up, after their first one in September. Sebastian Giovinco, it was argued, gained a call-up in September due to the lack of form of his competitors in Italy's attack. As it turned out the TFC striker missed Italy's home matches against Malta and Bulgaria due to a muscular injury. This time, he hopes to respond to his former coach at Juventus. Strong of his 20 goals and 10 assists in Major League Soccer, Giovinco's spot was confirmed among the 27 man squad. The call up confirms that the TFC forward is being called up on his own merits - say what you will about how he dwarfs the league with his talent. Along with Giovinco, national team fixture Andrea Pirlo returns to the fold for his experi