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Antonio Conte: 'It has been an emotional week'

Italy boss Antonio Conte admits that it has been an "emotional" week after reportedly receiving death threats prior to their matches against Bulgaria and England.

Italy manager Antonio Conte has admitted that it has been an "emotional" week for him as speculation over his future continues to rage.

Conte remains unbeaten as manager of the Azzurri but has come under heavy criticism from some quarters since taking over after last year's World Cup.

The 45-year-old reportedly received death threats following a row with former club Juventus over Claudio Marchisio, who suffered a knee injury before Saturday's Euro 2016 qualifier with Bulgaria.

The performance in that match did nothing to alleviate the supporters' anger as they were held to a 2-2 draw in Sofia but, despite the recent controversies, Conte acknowledged that he was glad to return to Turin for Tuesday's 1-1 friendly draw against England.

"I have been quite emotional over the last few days, including at training yesterday, and being back here brought back some very fond memories," he told the Italian Football Federation website.

Conte won three consecutive Serie A titles as manager of Juventus, in addition to five more Scudettos and a Champions League as a player for the Old Lady.

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