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Azzurri to miss tournament for first time since 1958 after goalless draw at San Siro
Antonio Candreva
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Round-up: Croatia earn playoff place with 2-0 win in Ukraine
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Irish striker is now a doubt for the upcoming Austria qualifier with latest hamstring injury
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Shane Long limps off injured as Antonio Candreva gives Inter Milan narrow win
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Antonio Conte’s side confident despite missing midfield general Danielle De Rossi
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The Italian manager believes Ireland face the biggest game of their career tonight
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Group E: Italy v Sweden, Toulouse, Friday 2pm
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Goals from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle secure Group E win in Lyon
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Business-like in qualification the Azzurri went unbeaten and topped their group by four points
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Match in Split against Italy played behind closed doors after previous racist chanting
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Criticism of Wayne Rooney has deflected attention from poor defence against Italy in Manaus
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Azzurri head to World Cup in Brazil without a win in seven games
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Anonymous callers tell players 'you had better lose, otherwise we will kill you'
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