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Dan Kilpatrick

Antonio Conte hails devastated Spurs stars after reaction to Gian Piero Ventrone’s passing on emotional night

Emotional night: Tottenham’s players, fans and staff all paid tribute to the late Gian Piero Ventrone

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Antonio Conte has spoken of his pride at the way his "devastated" Tottenham players coped with the sudden death of much-loved coach Gian Piero Ventrone in Saturday's win over Brighton.

Ventrone passed away suddenly on Thursday morning after a short illness, leaving Conte, who had known the 61-year-old for nearly three decades, and his squad stunned. He was 61.

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