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From Buffons advice to Socceroos star: Circatis World Cup journey

Alessandro Circati, Italian-born 22-year-old, anchors Socceroos' World Cup defense after choosing Australia over Italy. The Parma vice-captain overcame ACL injury, inspired by Gianluigi Buffon's advice, and now leads as youngest Socceroos captain in 44 years.