Cannavaro can claim golden ball - Rossi

Legendary Italian striker Paolo Rossi is tipping Fabio Cannavaro to edge Zinedine Zidane for the best player award at the World Cup.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2006 - 18:38

Legendary Italian striker Paolo Rossi is tipping Fabio Cannavaro to edge Zinedine Zidane for the best player award at the World Cup.

The Azzurri skipper has been shortlisted alongside Zidane and eight other players for the adidas Golden Ball award.

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