Talking Tactics discuss Italy missing the World Cup for the second time in a row. Should Mancini have taken Balotelli, what happened to Jorginho and Donnarumma, and might the heavyweight's absence be used by FIFA to accelerate the Wenger calendar? Canada are in the World Cup for the first time since 1986, have they shown the United States a blueprint? Are west Africa in trouble against north Africa, and Have Hope isn't hopeful for the second leg of the Jollof Derby between Ghana and Nigeria. Football is political, but could misinform you if you aren't careful. And could Roman Abramovich stop the sale of Chelsea Football Club should his reported poisoning by [redacted] be found true?

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