Azzuri still affected by death of fan

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GLASGOW, Scotland(AP) Conquering psychological barriers could pose a greater obstacle to Italy's European Championship destiny than Scotland's bruising attack.

Preparations for Saturday's crunch qualifier in Glasgow have been impeded by the fallout from the crowd disturbances that swept across Italy last weekend after a Lazio fan was fatally shot by a policeman.

"I would be lying if I said that this situation has not affected us - we wouldn't be human otherwise," said goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, who will join the rest of the squad in wearing black armbands to honor 26-year-old Gabriele Sandri. "Although we will not forget what has happened, we are focused on this weekend's game.

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