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The Italian national team has long been disappointing its fans with notable victories.
Although Roberto Mancini's players managed to triumph in the 2020 European Championship, they did not shine in other tournaments, furthermore, the team also missed the last two consecutive World Cups.
As the famous player Christian Vieri said in the past, his homeland lacks strong attackers.
"From 1970 to 2006, we had talented footballers in all positions.
Then after the triumph in Berlin - darkness. R. Mancini, noting the mastery of N. Barella, Jorginho and M. Verratti, managed to win the European Championship, but he also failed to qualify for the world championships.
The specialist lacks a true number nine. For what reason? I think times have changed - we used to just play football, but now kids are glued to "iPads", mobile phones, and video games," said C. Vieri.
