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Football must go on after Paris - Conte

National team coach comments on eve of Italy-Romania friendly

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(ANSA) - Bologna, November 16 - Italy's national football coach Antonio Conte said Monday sporting events must go on despite the heightened terrorist threat and players must not allow themselves to be intimidated.
    "Fear is natural" said Conte, speaking on the eve of a friendly game between Italy and Romania.
    "We will go forward without allowing ourselves to be intimidated by anything or anyone, otherwise we let evil triumph".
    "That's why I say time will not erase the memory," Conte added. "We will keep the ball moving".
    A series of deadly Islamic terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday targeted the soccer stadium during a match, several busy restaurants, and a crowded, popular concert venue.
   

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