Italy coach Cesare Prandelli says their friendly with Argentina has a "special meeting".

Both teams will meet the Pope in Vatican City beforehand.

"This friendly has a special meaning," he told a Press conference.

"From a technical point of view, we want to follow up on the good show we put on in Brazil.

"For us that would be a success.

"And then of course, we are in front of the Holy Father, so that is something very special."

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