Italy 1-0 Luxembourg: Youth Shines, But Concerns Linger
Italy's interim coach Silvio Baldini praised young debutants after a 1-0 friendly win over Luxembourg, but warned about tactical issues ahead of the Greece
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Italy's interim coach Silvio Baldini praised young debutants after a 1-0 friendly win over Luxembourg, but warned about tactical issues ahead of the Greece
Italy beat Luxembourg 1-0 in Silvio Baldini's first match, with Pio Esposito scoring. Youngster Inacio debuted; Netherlands lost to Algeria, Poland drew
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La Línea mayor cancels DR Congo-Chile friendly on June 9 due to Ebola outbreak; US requires 21-day isolation before World Cup, impacting Congo's preparations.
The June 9 DR Congo vs Chile friendly was axed over Ebola fears, disrupting DR Congo's first World Cup prep since 1974 and raising readiness questions.
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