New Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio talks to Alfred N'Diaye before the kickoff against Chelsea.
Losing debut for Di Canio —
New Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio talks to Alfred N'Diaye before the kickoff against Chelsea.
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The Italian's appointment last Sunday caused controversy due to his past statements about his fascist beliefs, and a "Roman salute" he gave to fans while playing for Lazio in 2005.
Losing debut for Di Canio —
The Italian's appointment last Sunday caused controversy due to his past statements about his fascist beliefs, and a "Roman salute" he gave to fans while playing for Lazio in 2005.
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Di Canio issued a statement during the week denying that he supported fascist ideology, having refused to broach the subject at his unveiling the previous day.
Losing debut for Di Canio —
Di Canio issued a statement during the week denying that he supported fascist ideology, having refused to broach the subject at his unveiling the previous day.
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The 44-year-old was again asked about his political views following Sunderland's 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge.
Losing debut for Di Canio —
The 44-year-old was again asked about his political views following Sunderland's 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge.
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"If I have to answer every comment it's difficult," Di Canio told reporters. "As a person you don't change, but you become an adult, you become a manager."<br />
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"If I have to answer every comment it's difficult," Di Canio told reporters. "As a person you don't change, but you become an adult, you become a manager."
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"Obviously your nature never changes, but you can lead, you can guide because you know that you have to be careful sometimes when you do something," he added.<br />
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"Obviously your nature never changes, but you can lead, you can guide because you know that you have to be careful sometimes when you do something," he added.
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Di Canio's appointment took some of the pressure off Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez, right, who is unpopular with the club's fans due to past incidents when he was at Liverpool.
Losing debut for Di Canio —
Di Canio's appointment took some of the pressure off Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez, right, who is unpopular with the club's fans due to past incidents when he was at Liverpool.
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Chelsea battled back after this own goal by Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta to go third in the English Premier League.
Losing debut for Di Canio —
Chelsea battled back after this own goal by Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta to go third in the English Premier League.
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Tottenham relinquished the position after needing a late equalizer in the 2-2 draw with sixth-placed Everton earlier on Sunday.
Spurs suffer setback —
Tottenham relinquished the position after needing a late equalizer in the 2-2 draw with sixth-placed Everton earlier on Sunday.
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