WORLD CUP USA 1994 : Spotlight : HELP IS AVAILABLE

Italian defender Luigi Apolloni, upon hearing he would start today’s match against Brazil: “I can’t imagine playing in the final game. It was a big surprise for me.”

Apolloni said playing alongside Paolo Maldini makes it easier.

“It’s easy to play with him,” Apolloni said. “He can play any of the positions equally well. I’m not nervous at all.”