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Pieces of eight as little Italy crush San Marino

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The Champions League final between Juventus and Real Madrid on Saturday may have limited Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura's selection choices, but the Italy boss had intended to use this friendly to gauge potential recruits for the 2022 World Cup

Milan. AC Milan striker Gianluca Lapadula starred with a hat-trick as a second-string Italy crushed friendly opponents San Marino 8-0 at Empoli's Castellani stadium on Wednesday.
The Champions League final between Juventus and Real Madrid on Saturday may have limited Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura's selection choices, but the Italy boss had intended to use this friendly to gauge potential recruits for the 2022 World Cup.

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