The Coppa Italia (Italy Cup, officially known as TIM Cup because of its sponsorship) is an Italian football annual cup competition. Its first edition was held in 1922, but the second champions were not crowned until 1936. Roma and Juventus lead the way with nine wins.

Roma has been to the most finals: 15 (Torino follows with 14). The holder can wear a "tricolore" cockade, like the roundels that appear on military aircraft, and obtains a UEFA Europa League spot for the next season. The tournament is known for its low attendances, mainly because most teams consider the tournament of low importance and do not field their best line-up.

While some top clubs may average over 50,000 for league games, often these same clubs will attract crowds of only around 30,000 for Coppa Italia matches. Most domestic cups elsewhere in Europe attract large crowds. It is often only the final where the UEFA Europa League spot is up for grabs, that larger crowds will attend the games.

The 2008–09 Coppa Italia final was played between Lazio and Sampdoria. The match was held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 13 May 2009 and ended with Lazio winning 6-5 on penalties. The first 90 minutes ended in a 1-1 draw, and no goals were scored in extra time.

It was Lazio's 5th Coppa Italia title, and first since the 2003-04 edition.

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