Euro 2008 Qualifiers Match Italy - France, Materazzi "France will lose at San Siro"
By Anna Italia
Although
Italy and Inter defender Marco Materazzi will not play this Saturday, he gave his views to the French newspaper Le Figaro about the Italy - France match. "France will lose at San Siro. It is an important match that Italy will win," said Materazzi.
Materazzi also mentions the great public at the Stade de France
on September 6, 2006 when France beat Italy 3-1. Many saw the France - Italy Euro 2008 Qualifiers as the second episode of the World Cup final in Germany.
He acknowledges French fans for respecting the Italian anthem and the minute of silent for the death of Inter captain Giacinto Facchetti. Materazzi wishes the public at San Siro behaves in the same way with respect.
Materazzi is promoting his autobiography, A Life as a Warrior (Una vita da guerriero). In his autobiography, he also talks about the Zinedine - Materazzi issue.
Euro 2008 Qualifiers Match
ITALY v. FRANCE 
WHAT: Euro 2008 Qualifiers Match
WHEN: Saturday, September 8, 2007
WHO: ITALY-FRANCE
WHERE: San Siro Stadium (Meazza)
20:50 (Italian time)
Referee: Lubos MICHEL; assistants: Roman Slysko,Martin Balko;
4th Official: Pavol Olsiak (Slovakian Federation)
Check your local TV listing here
www.soccertv.com
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So, is the Italy - France match at San Siro the third episode of the 2006 World Cup, the revenge?
- Yes
- No
- and why?
Although
Italy and Inter defender Marco Materazzi will not play this Saturday, he gave his views to the French newspaper Le Figaro about the Italy - France match. "France will lose at San Siro. It is an important match that Italy will win," said Materazzi. Materazzi also mentions the great public at the Stade de France
on September 6, 2006 when France beat Italy 3-1. Many saw the France - Italy Euro 2008 Qualifiers as the second episode of the World Cup final in Germany.
He acknowledges French fans for respecting the Italian anthem and the minute of silent for the death of Inter captain Giacinto Facchetti. Materazzi wishes the public at San Siro behaves in the same way with respect.
Materazzi is promoting his autobiography, A Life as a Warrior (Una vita da guerriero). In his autobiography, he also talks about the Zinedine - Materazzi issue.
Euro 2008 Qualifiers Match
ITALY v. FRANCE WHAT: Euro 2008 Qualifiers Match
WHEN: Saturday, September 8, 2007
WHO: ITALY-FRANCE
WHERE: San Siro Stadium (Meazza)
20:50 (Italian time)
Referee: Lubos MICHEL; assistants: Roman Slysko,Martin Balko;
4th Official: Pavol Olsiak (Slovakian Federation)
Check your local TV listing here
www.soccertv.com
Related stories
DEL PIERO: "MEMORIES OF THE FINAL OF BERLIN WILL GIVE ITALY THE RIGHT MOTIVATION"
9/6/07
Italian National Team: Buffon Ignores Controversies Created by France Coach Domenech 9/6/07
EURO 2008 Qualifiers - France, Inter at odds over Vieira's status 9/5/07
Italian National Team: Striker Luca Toni will 'do everything' to play Euro 2008 showdown 9/5/07
Italian Head Coach Roberto Donadoni Refuses the Criticism: "I DO NOT FEEL PUT TO THE TEST"
9/4/07
Four French Players Playing in the Serie A will be in the French Squad for the Euro 2008 Qualifier match Italy-France 9/4/07
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- Yes
- No
- and why?











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Bien sur. yes. I admit many fans of the French team still believe Italy didn't win the world cup because they didn't beat Italy in the 90 minutes of the Final. I also think Domenech is making unnecessary statements that are not fair play, and it's geting embarassing because he's representing France (as the French team coach). I hope France wins 3 nil like in the Saint Denis stadium. Thank goodness Cannavaro has shown in the last match that he's not in top shape. I'm disappointed
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Yes you are right about Domenech and I'm rooting for France too. Hopefully they'll win tomerrow
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Hi Milan99,
I thought there were only fans of the Italy team in this blog. So glad to see other fans who support France. Italy has lost its lead in their matches against weak teams. Besides, it's obvious that France "wants it more." They showed it in Paris and they will show it again. A-llez les bleus, A-llez les bleus. Italy thinks the jersey can win for them and sometimes they forget they need to PLAY the 90 minutes- Not take their foot off the pedal after scoring or taking the lead. Coupet v. Buffon what a match. -Michel
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Italy has not played well lately, but this game is a lot more important than a friendly. I am hoping they pull it together.
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Kenntak, So who are you supporting France or Italy? I hope Italy play as a team and not just score goals. In other words, convince me they deserve to be World Cup champions. The Serie a has started so no more excuses from Donadoni that the other teams are match fit because their leagues started.
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Kenntak
Italy could do it but the question is will they be united and do it? You know how when Milan would play against Inter how both sides would treat each other especially Materazzi toward Milan players, u know he's an Italian player so he should be united with his team-mate or is it that he would treat them different when they are playing at the same team?
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Hi Michel
Everybody have the right to choose their fave and tell you what Anna totally understand that. So lets hope a very interesting game tomerrow from both sides
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Let me see if I get things straight. So, Michel and and Milan 99 are cheering for France. I am cheering for Italy as well as Kenntak.
It will be quite a match... hopefully with an ITALIAN victory.
Cheers everyone!
PS: I agree with the point that Italy is not playing well lately. Let's hope tomorrow they WAKE UP and start playing seriously.
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You are right Anna, I am defintely cheering for Italy! I was upset to find that it will not broadcast on my cable. That's crazy. I guess I will have to find someone with direct tv or go to a sports bar.
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Not showing the Italy-France on your cable? hello... the most important soccer match of the day!!!
I will watch it in Italian with Rai International, but also I am recording it in French and Spanish to get their views.
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I saw the 1st half of ITALY -FRANCE. I knew it. Italy just stood there and saw Ribery, Malouda keep possession of the ball. It looked like France was playing at home with no pressure. I was so impressed with L. Diarra! Didn't fear anything when Zambrotta came near him. Too bad San Siro didn't respect "La Marseillaise." They needed to take the "high road." Ribery, Malouda and Diarra were the best for me. I miss Coupet.
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Yes Anna I guess sence it was two on two Italy and France drew. I told you before that it would be hard so a drew was common and thats what happen. Italy won't wake up unless they believed in them self, and made people stop unsalting them by cheaters. And prove they deserve being champs. Don't say Italians are cheaters and french are trash talkers, because in both sides one person was, Materazzi cheater, and Domenech trash talker but the difference was that Materazzi is a player and fans care on how players act and Domenech is a coach and usually fans don't care about coache and yes coaches usually are trash talkers. And thats is very sad
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Kenntak on mine too
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Michel, I agree. France seems to be playing at home. Malouda was terrific. Indeed, it was a shame Italians could not respect France's anthem. That was very shameful.
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Milan 99, true fans follow more players than coaches. Italy needs to start playing seriously and winning convincingly.
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