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One club men: players who spent their whole career at one team

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The best footballers of the 80s

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The best Italy players ever

Four-time World Cup winners and twice European champions, the Azzurri have been blessed with some wonderful talents. Here, a look at their finest footballers...

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The best defenders of the 80s

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