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After Italy started their Euro 2012 campaign with an impressive 1-1 draw with World Champions Spain in Gdansk, Cesare Prandelli took his Italian side to Poznan to face Croatia....
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Serie A has been lucky enough to witness some of the best South American footballing talent ever produced. From Il fenomeno Ronaldo to Gabriel Batistuta, or Cafu to Kaka,...
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As Brazil looked forward to the 1994 World Cup, there was excitement in the air. In the years between the Mexico 86’ and USA 94’ finals, Brazil had an...
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