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Recent Italy lineup.
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Once the second round starts, Italy's half of the bracket (with possible foes Germany, Portugal and Spain) will be far easier than the other half (Argentina, Brazil, England, France). In other words, punch the Italians a ticket to the final. They have the planet's top goalkeeper, Gigi Buffon, and top defense, led by the ageless Paolo Maldini, as well as sniper Christian (Bobo) Vieri, perhaps the only Italian whose favorite athlete is a cricketer (Sir Donald Bradman).
--Grant Wahl (More)
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