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Both are away matches.<\/p>\n<p>A new permanent director is likely to be chosen after Gravina&#8217;s successor is appointed, with elections to be held on June 22.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">Napoli coach Antonio Conte<\/span>He already led Italy at the European Championship 10 years ago, but is believed to be a favorite to return.<\/p>\n<p>Other names mentioned include Roberto Mancini, Simone Inzaghi and Massimiliano Allegri.<\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>AP Soccer: <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/baldini-interim-coach-italy-3b564b3d366842a14f29c50e9dd15fce\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ROME (AP) \u2014 Silvio Baldini, coach of Italy&#8217;s U-21 national team, will take charge of the senior national team in an international friendly next month. 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