Wow

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In the group of Death, at least one powerhouse team had to leave the Euro's before the group stages were over.  France was that team this year.  After being beaten by a very strong Italian team, it was all over for the runner up in the World Cup. Italy needed a win and a loss or tie from a shockingly good Romania team. That was the case and The reigning World Cup champions made it through the group stage after a rocky start. France needed the exact same thing, but for them there was no happily ever after ending to the story.