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Italy to play Ireland in London in May

MILAN -- Italy will play Ireland in London on May 31 in their penultimate friendly before the World Cup.

After the match at Fulham's Craven Cottage, Cesare Prandelli's team will return to Italy for their final warmup against Luxembourg four days later.

Italy drew 2-2 with Nigeria at Craven Cottage in November.

Italy's first World Cup match is against England on June 14. They also play Costa Rica and Uruguay in Group D.