The 1962 World Cup was particularly violent and its pinnacle was when the hosts, Chile, took on Italy.

The buildup saw Italian journalists describe Santiago as “a dump where the phones don't work and taxis are as rare as faithful husbands."

Chilean media responded, calling the Italians 'fascists, mafiosos and oversexed.' Things got worse when the game started.

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