the Italian national team (lit. 'the Blues')
lyi ad-DZUR-ri
Gli Azzurri refers to any Italian national sports team wearing the iconic light-blue (azzurro) jersey, especially football/soccer.
Gli Azzurri hanno vinto quattro Mondiali di calcio.
The Azzurri have won four Football World Cups.
Stasera guardano la partita degli Azzurri.
Tonight they're watching the Azzurri's match.