Can history be halted by astute Prandelli?

Italy have already held off the future. Tomorrow, they must stop the march of history.

Can history be halted by astute Prandelli?
Sat, 30 Jun, 2012 - 01:00
Miguel Delaney

That is the merciless examination facing Cesare Prandelli’s team in the Euro 2012 final. That is the scale of the task.

Such are the dimensions of what promises to be an engaging end to a riveting tournament.

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