A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Fans and teammates say goodbye to Davide Astori
Davide Astoris coffin is carried into a church in Florence
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
THOUSANDS of people gathered in one of Florence’s main squares for the funeral of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori today.
Some arrived at 7 am, three hours before the start of the funeral at Basilica di Santa Croce.
The hearse carrying Astori’s body was greeted by loud applause and shouts of his name and “grande capitano” (great captain).
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