Italy soccer plane struck by lightning

AS if facing Brazil isn't enough stimulation, Italy have been thrown into shock with the team plane struck by lightning.

No damage was caused but players and staff were jolted by the scare on Wednesday following the charter flight from Florence to Geneva, the site of Thursday's friendly.

Flight personnel moved quickly to spread calm, saying it was lightning but there was never any danger.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said "it certainly wasn't pleasant, and I challenge anyone to say 'I wasn't afraid.' It's happened to me before but never this strongly."

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