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Reaction
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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, 02:56
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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, 02:24
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.
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, 13:46
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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, 16:08
Lionel Messi ruled out for Argentina
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's international friendly against Italy on Wednesday with a muscular problem.Aug 13, 15:28
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