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A desperate 0-0 draw at home to a defiant Sweden ended the four-time world champions' hopes of reaching next year's finals in Russia and with it the international careers of several of Italy's biggest names.
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The last time Italy failed to reach the World Cup was for the 1958 tournament in Sweden.
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The playoff puts Italy`s proud record of World Cup participation in danger.
The Azzurri are tied with Germany for most appearances by a European nation, 18. But Germany have already made sure of a 19th berth.
Italy are also the only one of the eight previous winners not yet sure of their place in this World Cup.
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Even though the Azzurri are playing Uruguay in Nice on Wednesday, where Balotelli has just enjoyed a successful season, the notorious combustible striker will play no part.
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Iker Casillas`s omission from the Spain squad by newly-appointed coach Julen Lopetegui has made Buffon realise he cannot go on forever.
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Having lost all their previous eight meetings against Italy in major tournaments, Germany pulled finally pulled off a win against Italy in quarter-final of Euro 2016.
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Spain were second best from the start against an Italy side, who were better organised, more effective on the ball and ruthless in every department.
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