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Italian win over Belgium was their first major tournament win against a ‘big’ team
Ventura Giampiero
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‘With that smile that never ended, which let us know how much good you had inside you’
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It is the first time since 1958 that an Italian team has not qualified for a World Cup
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Azzurri to miss tournament for first time since 1958 after goalless draw at San Siro
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Daniele De Rossi’s late penalty earns home side a point after being outplayed
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