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...Batistuta, dubbed "Batigol" by his fans, is the most successful striker of his generation, having achieved mythic status at Italian club Fiorentina in the 1990s before moving to AS Roma two seasons ago. In the modern game, a deadly forward is one who scores once every three games. Batistuta's average for Argentina is better than two in three. With his shoulder-length blond hair and soulful eyes, he looks a likely lead in Jesus Christ Superstar, but he has the instincts of a cold-blooded killer. Bielsa notes that Batistuta is "more comfortable in the last third...
...largely the same defense that ran roughshod over Brazil in the final plus a mature front line that has now been battle-tested in England's Premiership and Italy's Serie A. Fullbacks Marcel Desailly, Lilian Thuram and Bixente Lizarazu can pick up where they left off, augmented by Roma's superb left back Vincent Candela. They should make up for goalkeeper Fabian Barthez' propensity to lose his mind...
...There's little doubt that Italy should cruise into the second round, but with the Italians there's always a chance for dramatics. Playing in Group G against Ecuador, Croatia and Mexico, Italy's attack will feature Christian Vieri, "il Mostro," Inter's 1.93-m giant. Roma's fabulous Francesco Totti, the linchpin of the team, will play behind the front runners?that is, when he isn't driving defenses crazy by himself. The Italian defense will again be superb, providing a combination lock of skill and experience that will be hard to pick. If there's any weakness...
...Best Bargains: Tosi Modelli, Portici Via Roma 335, tel. 562 1263. This leather goods shop offers its own line of briefcases and travel bags as well as other top Italian and French brands...
Shopping comes without the fanfare and tourist buses of other big Italian cities. Many of the major Italian designers have their spaces on and around Via Roma. Or search for a real bargain in nearby Piazza della Repubblica, home to the biggest open-air market in Europe. For dining out, both the food and wine are excellent, though expect heavier cream-based sauces than you'd find in Rome or Naples. And, of course, if you really came for the cars, there is always the Museum of the Automobile...