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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told the country’s national team that he may travel to Germany, provided it advances from the opening round of the World Cup. “If you make it to the second round, then I would try to join you,” Ahmadinejad told team members at Saturday’s farewell. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in an interview earlier said she did not think the Iranian president would attend. Asked why not, she said only: “That is not my area of expertise.” European Parliament members are seeking an indefinite EU travel ban on Iranian President who has called for Israel to be destroyed.
Italy sweating over Zambrotta
Florence: Italy coach Marcello Lippi is sweating on the results of a scan that will decide whether injured defender Gianluca Zambrotta would be available. Zambrotta has a left thigh strain and has already been ruled out of the first two group matches, severely disrupting Lippi’s preparations. Juventus defender Zambrotta is Italy’s most versatile player, able to play on the left or right-hand side, in defence and in midfield, and his absence would be sorely felt by the team. Daniele Bonera is on stand-by for the injured Zambrotta.
