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France versus Italy: Who will have their hands on the trophy?

Published: July 7 2006 15:32 | Last updated: July 7 2006 15:32

Azzurri fuelled by team spirit
by Richard Milne

Italian football is enduring a bittersweet moment. As its national team strives to become the most successful European country at World Cups by winning its fourth title tomorrow, a match-fixing scandal is threatening some of its biggest domestic sides.

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