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International Friendlies
Aug 14, 2013 at 7.45pm UK
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Lorenzo Insigne delighted with first Italy goal
Lorenzo Insigne says that it was "a wonderful sensation" to score his first goal for Italy in last night's 2-1 defeat to Argentina.
Aug 15, 03:56
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Cesare Prandelli: "We met a team of great quality"
Cesare Prandelli says that he is not too disappointed following last night's 2-1 defeat to Argentina.
Aug 15, 03:24
The Match
Match Report
Gonzalo Higuain and Ever Banega find the net as Argentina beat Italy 2-1 in Rome.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday night's friendly meeting between Italy and Argentina in Rome.
Form Guide
Build-up
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Pope Francis tells Mario Balotelli to be 'responsible'
Pope Francis tells the Argentina and Italy footballers that they all have a "social responsibility".
Aug 14, 14:46
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Mario Balotelli out of Italy friendly
Italy striker Mario Balotelli will be left out of tomorrow night's friendly with Argentina with a knee injury.
Aug 13, 17:08
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Lionel Messi ruled out for Argentina
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's international friendly against Italy on Wednesday with a muscular problem.
Aug 13, 16:28