MANAUS Brazil (Reuters) - Italy goalkeeper and captain Gianluigi Buffon will miss their opening World Cup Group D match against England later on Saturday in Manaus because of injury, officials said.
The 36-year-old - one of Italy's most important players -twisted his ankle in a Friday training session and although coach Cesare Prandelli was confident he would be fit, he did not recover in time for the 6 p.m. ET (2200 GMT) kickoff.
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