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Nov 2023
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Extended Clip - Lionel Messi Or Cristian...

The Italian Football Podcast
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Ex Lazio, Italy and Chelsea legend Roberto Di Matteo reveals who he prefers out of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pelé as well as revealing if he likes pineapple on Pizza when playing the Rapid Fire Game with Nima Tavallaey Roodsari and Carlo Garganese.

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