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Italy crisis continues with home loss to Belgium before unfilled stadium on Mancini's return
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Six months on from failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup four-time champion Italy is still struggling. Italy was beaten 2-0 at home by World Cup quarterfinalist Belgium
Italy have a point to prove as a new era begins with a Nations League showdown against Belgium . Failure to qualify for this summer's World Cup has prompted change for Italy, with Roberto Mancini returning as head coach, three years on from stepping down. The former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss replaces…