France's Paul Pogba (in white) holding off the challenge of Italy's Jorginho.
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    Griezmann defends under-fire Pogba

    Mario Balotelli (No. 9) gets feted by his teammates after scoring for Italy.
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    Balotelli on target as Mancini starts Italy reign with win

    Italy, who have failed to qualify for this year's World Cup, are eyeing qualification for Euro 2020.
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    Italy to name new coach on May 20

    Manuel Lanzini firing in Argentina's second goal.
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    No Messi, but Argentina ace Italy test

    A tearful Gianluigi Buffon has announced his retirement from international football, after Italy (above) failed to qualify for next year’s World Cup Finals in Russia.
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    Neil Humphreys: Italy's decline was a decade in the making

    Gianluigi Buffon
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    Italian great Buffon makes tearful exit

    Ventura must be more adventurous
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    Ventura must be more adventurous

    (From left) Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Barzagli.
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    Italy's fab four must be at World Cup

    'Italy have the world's best defence'
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    Florenzi: Italy’s have the world’s best defence

    Pope Francis prays 
for end to all wars
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    Pope Francis prays for end to all wars