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Italian press blast 'abysmal' Azzurri

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Italy and coach Gian Piero Ventura were in the firing line Saturday after an "abysmal" 1-1 draw against Macedonia in Turin left the Azzurri's path to the World Cup uncertain.

La Stampa hit out at a "soft and clueless Italy... on death's door," with Ventura and defender Leonardo Bonucci in the firing line.

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