Through the 1950s it would be the home of the greatest team in Europe, winning the continental championship each year from 1956-60 under the leadership of Argentine Alfredo Di Stefano, who headed a cast of world all-stars.

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Despite being one of the few Italian players to emerge with any credit from a dismal 2010 World Cup, Di Natale hasn't featured for the national team under new coach Cesare Prandelli.

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