World Cup Champion Italy’s Aging Team Brings Worries of Flop
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Italians may have a preference for older vintages when it comes to wine. It’s a different matter when it comes to their champion soccer squad.
Supporters of the country’s national team are questioning whether coach Marcello Lippi’s reliance on some of the players who won the 2006 World Cup will leave the team tired and unable to recapture past performances when this year’s tournament starts June 11 in South Africa.