Italy worried of Dutch fix that could oust them
Published 6/14/2008 at FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Italy sought to downplay fears Saturday that the Netherlands will let Romania win in the final round of Group C games at the European Championship and thus eliminate the World Cup champions.
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