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With the French without Zidane and Henry and with the question mark that is Fabien Barthez, you have to give the edge to the Italians. Buffon is the better keeper (as shown by that magnificent save he made on Zidane's header), but Barthez has beaten the Italians before in this situation ('98 World Cup).

No matter who wins, though, it's an unfortunate way to decide a World Cup Champion. Why not let them play until they drop?