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epa03647623 (FILE) A file picture dated 06 January 2005 shows Lazio forward Paolo di Canio using the fascist 'Roman salute' at the end of the Italian Serie A soccer match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Olympic stadium in Rome, Italy. New AFC Sunderland manager Paolo di Canio defended himself on 01 April 2013 in the face of accusations that he is a fascist. The Italian, who was named as the English Premier League club's new manager late on 31 March 2013, has reportedly expressed fascist sympathies in the past. EPA/FILIPPO MONTEFORTE