Italy may be up with France and Germany in the first division of the single currency, but a normal democracy it ain't.

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Derry are in the process of assembling a largely Maiden City-based squad for their League of Ireland First Division challenge this year and a deal may suit both parties.

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First division side Sheffield United, the club of Warriors captain Peter Ndlovu, may host Zimbabwe and play them in a friendly match.

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