MILAN: Coach Gianni Biasi apologized for Albania’s flare-throwing fans on Friday (Saturday in Manila) after a 2-0 defeat to Italy that maintained a rejuvenated Azzurri’s hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

De Biasi had warned the Renato Barbera stadium in Palermo would be heavily attended by fans keen to follow his side following their historic, major finals appearance at Euro 2016 last summer.

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