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Former Roma and Juventus forward appears on-stage with far-right political candidate

Former Roma and Juventus forward appears on-stage with far-right political candidate

Former Roma and Juventus forward, as well as World Cup winner with Italy in 2006, Luca Toni has made headlines in the past few days after a public appearance at a rally in support of far-right Italian politician and deputy prime-minister Matteo Salvini. Salvini is widely criticised for his views on immigration and homosexuality and therefore it comes as a shock to see a national hero like Toni in support of him.

The rally took place in Modena, with Toni having shown past indications of his support for Salvini - present at another rally already.

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