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America's Cup: Italy accuses Team NZ, media of arrogance

08:50 am on 9 March 2021

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Italian media are accusing Team New Zealand and local media of arrogance and disrespect ahead of the opening races between Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa later this week.

They say it's a strategy aimed at intimidating the Italian team. Federico Militello is the director of OA Sport, an Italian sports website.

He says it's important to show respect to your opponent.