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Italy's Mario Balotelli (9) celebrates with Italy's Marco Verratti (23) after Balotelli scored his side's second goal during the group D World Cup soccer match between England and Italy at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, Saturday, June 14, 2014.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

World Cup: Mario Balotelli provides margin as Italy tops England

By Chris Lehourites - Associated Press

Colombia's Nairo Quintana sprays spaerkling wine on the podium after completing the 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Maniago to Monte Zoncolan, Italy, Saturday, May 31, 2014. Nairo Quintana virtually clinched the Giro d'Italia title Saturday with a strong ride up the demanding Monte Zoncolan, while Michael Rogers benefited from a fan interruption to post his second stage victory of the race. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)

Colombian climber Nairo Quintana wins Giro

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Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi participates in a team training session at Coverciano training grounds, in Florence, Monday, May 26, 2014. In Brazil, Italy is in Group D with England, Uruguay and Costa Rica. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Giovannozzi)

US-born Rossi left off Italy’s World Cup squad

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

England's Wayne Rooney shouts instructions to a teammate during the international friendly soccer match between England and Peru at Wembley Stadium in London, Friday, May 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Rooney feeling heat as England arrives in Miami

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Italy's Riccardo Montolivo, left, is tackled by Republic of Ireland's Alex Pearce and is injured from the tackle during their international friendly soccer match at Craven Cottage, London, Saturday, May 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Italy hurting after 0-0 draw with Ireland

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Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi jogs during in a team training session at Coverciano training grounds, in Florence, Monday, May 26, 2014. In Brazil, Italy is in Group D with England, Uruguay and Costa Rica. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Giovannozzi)

Italy switches focus to attacking under Prandelli

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

5 Costa Rica players to watch at the World Cup

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Italy coach Cesare Prandelli arrives for a team training session at Coverciano training grounds, in Florence, Monday, May 26, 2014. In Brazil, Italy is in Group D with England, Uruguay and Costa Rica. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Giovannozzi)

Prandelli puts emphasis on moral values

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Costa Rica coach Pinto is a student of the game

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Italy, England and Uruguay lead group of champions

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Uruguay: The small country nobody wants to face

By LEONARDO HABERKORN - Associated Press

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon participates in a team training session at Coverciano training grounds, in Florence, Monday, May 26, 2014. In Brazil, Italy is in Group D with England, Uruguay and Costa Rica. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Giovannozzi)

5 Italy players to watch at the World Cup

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi jogs during in a team training session at Coverciano training grounds, in Florence, Monday, May 26, 2014. In Brazil, Italy is in Group D with England, Uruguay and Costa Rica. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Giovannozzi)

Rossi’s World Cup chances ride on Ireland friendly

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