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Fabio Cannavaro

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Buffon partying at Parma like it's 1999 and what a team the fallen giants had

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Maguire worth £80m but 'lacks nasty streak', says Italy icon and Ballon d'Or winner

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CR7 v R9: Best XIs from nineties Serie A and PL today compared after Cannavaro claim

Video

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Watch the hilarious moment O'Neill destroyed Cannavaro and Vieira at World Cup 2014

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Cannavaro reveals unique way ex-Newcastle ace Asprilla avoided fines at Parma

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Bargain hunters

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Jon Parkin reveals hilarious story involving Fabio Cannavaro and a broken golf buggy