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Which tragedy affected the Italy national football team in 1949?
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In 1949, the majority of the Italy national football team was killed in the Superga air disaster, a plane crash near Turin. This tragedy had a significant impact on the team's performance in the following years, including failing to qualify for the 1958 World Cup.
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