Del Piero: Why Italy Must Rethink Youth Priorities Now
Del Piero slams Italian football's results obsession after third missed World Cup, calls for youth priority shift. He notes talent in women's football, tennis.
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Del Piero slams Italian football's results obsession after third missed World Cup, calls for youth priority shift. He notes talent in women's football, tennis.
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