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Haaland’s Norway thump sorry Italy to reach first World Cup since 1998
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MILAN, Italy (AFP) -- Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 after Erling Haaland struck again in a 4-1 thumping of Italy on Sunday whi...
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End of era as Donatella Versace gives up creative reins of Italian brand
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Italy’s 1990 World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59
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Rohan Watson claims first win of season with victory in Italy
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Star-studded line-up for Rome Diamond League sprint
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One dead, six missing after storm sinks superyacht off Sicily
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