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Vol. 5 Num 1087 Fri. June 22, 2007  
   
Sports


San Siro to host Italy-France tie


Milan's San Siro stadium will host the crucial Euro 2008 Group B qualifying match between world champions Italy and France, Italian football federation (FIGC) president Giancarlo Abete said on Thursday.

The match, which will take place on September 8, is a repeat of last year's World Cup final match-up in Germany which Italy won after a penalty shoot-out.

The San Siro is home to both AC Milan and Inter Milan.

After seven matches, France top Group B with 18 points, followed by Italy on 16 points and Scotland on 15 points.

The top two teams in the group will qualify for Euro 2008, which will be co-hosted by Austria and Switzerland.