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| BBC ONE Tuesday 17 June 2008 |
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Gary Lineker introduces live coverage of the Group C clash between France and Italy in Zurich, which could prove one of the games of the tournament. John Motson provides the commentary.
France will be desperate to avenge their World Cup Final defeat to the Italians two years ago, when Zinedine Zidane famously saw red for his clash with Marco Materazzi. The two countries have developed an increasingly bad-tempered rivalry since Les Bleus beat Italy in the Euro 2000 final, courtesy of David Trezeguet's late winner.
The two sides boast some of the biggest names in world football, with the likes of Thierry Henry and Franck Ribery providing the French attack with plenty of flair. They face an Azzurri side renowned for their defensive steel, marshalled by captain Fabio Cannavaro and outstanding goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.
For viewers with access to the Red button there is live match coverage with alternative commentary and rolling highlights, as well as extensive highlights of every game, all the goals from the tournament and highlights of classic matches from previous years.
Coverage of the match is also available on the BBC HD Channel.
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