Italy switch thoughts from gloom to glory


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 15 Jun 2016

Football Soccer - Belgium v Italy - EURO 2016 - Group E - Stade de Lyon, Lyon, France - 13/6/16 - Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrates.

MONTPELLIER, France (Reuters) - Italian Football Federation president Carlo Tavecchio is convinced his national team can capture the Euro 2016 title following their opening defeat of touted Belgium.

Before the tournament started, Italy coach Antonio Conte played down expectations for his side, who went out of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil at the group stages.

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