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Late heartbreak in the final: Uruguay win World Cup

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Late heartbreak in the final: Uruguay win World Cup

The Azzurrini concede four minutes from time in La Plata, with Luciano Rodriguez scoring the winner for the Uruguayans. Nunziata: “The lads need to be thanked.” Gravina: “An extraordinary run.”...

12 June 2023

Azzurrini immediately turn attentions to World Cup final

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Azzurrini immediately turn attentions to World Cup final

Following celebrations for qualifying to the final, Nunziata's side have already begun preparations for what could be history in the making...

09 June 2023

Italy make the World Cup final!

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Italy make the World Cup final!

The Azzurrini beat South Korea 2-1 thanks to another goal from Casadei and Pafundi’s brilliant late free-kick...

08 June 2023

La Plata the destination of the semifinal between Italy and South Korea.

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La Plata the destination of the semifinal between Italy and South Korea.

At the 'Diego Armando Maradona' stadium the two matches that will decide the finalists...

07 June 2023

Italy to face South Korea in World Cup semi-finals on 8 June

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Italy to face South Korea in World Cup semi-finals on 8 June

The other semi-final will see Uruguay take on surprise package Israel...

05 June 2023

Italy beat Colombia to book a semi-final spot

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Italy beat Colombia to book a semi-final spot

A 3-1 win for Nunziata’s side, who will face either South Korea or Nigeria on 8 June...

03 June 2023

Azzurrini in San Juan for Saturday's quarter-final clash with Colombia

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Azzurrini in San Juan for Saturday's quarter-final clash with Colombia

After arriving last night from Buenos Aires, Nunziata's lads had a final training session today to prepare for the knockout game. The match will be shown live on Rai Sport at 23:00 CEST...

02 June 2023

Italy's dream continues: England beaten thanks to goals from Baldanzi and Casadei

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Italy's dream continues: England beaten thanks to goals from Baldanzi and Casadei

In La Plata, Nunziata's side earned a famous and satisfying win, getting revenge from last year's Euro Under-19 defeat...

01 June 2023

The Azzurrini landed in Buenos Aires. Training in the afternoon before the England match

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The Azzurrini landed in Buenos Aires. Training in the afternoon before the England match

Having arrived in the Argentine capital yesterday, the Azzurrini rested and will have their last training session this afternoon before tomorrow's big match, which will be broadcast live on Rai Sport from 22.55 CEST. Ghilardi out through suspension...

30 May 2023

England up next in World Cup Round of 16

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England up next in World Cup Round of 16

The Three Lions drew against Iraq to top Group E and set up a last-16 tie with Italy, who ended second in Group D. The big match will be played on 31 May in La Plata and will be shown live on Rai...

28 May 2023

Mission accomplished: Azzurrini beat Dominican Republic 3-0 to earn Round of 16 spot

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Mission accomplished: Azzurrini beat Dominican Republic 3-0 to earn Round of 16 spot

In Mendoza, Nunziata's side qualify for the knockout stages thanks to a Casadei brace...

27 May 2023

A date with the Dominican Republic for a spot in the round of 16. Desplanches: 'Let's bring the same spirit on the field as we did against Brazil'

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A date with the Dominican Republic for a spot in the round of 16. Desplanches: 'Let's bring the same spirit on the field as we did against Brazil'

Tomorrow (27 May) in Mendoza the last match of the group stage for a spot in the round of 16. The match will be broadcast live on Rai Sport HD, channel 58 of the digital terrestrial network, starting at 19.50 CEST...

26 May 2023

Azzurrini beaten 2-0 by Nigeria. Decisive match against the Dominican Republic on Saturday

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Azzurrini beaten 2-0 by Nigeria. Decisive match against the Dominican Republic on Saturday

In Mendoza, Nunziata's boys were punished by goals from Salim Fago Lawal and, in the dying minutes, Sunday....

24 May 2023

Nigeria up next, decisive match in Mendoza for a spot in the round of 16

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Nigeria up next, decisive match in Mendoza for a spot in the round of 16

Tomorrow (24 May) at the 'Malvinas Argentinas' stadium, at 20:00 CEST, the second match against the African side: a victory would guarantee a spot in the next round. The match will be broadcast live on Rai Sport+ HD, channel 58 DT, starting at 19.50 CEST...

23 May 2023

Great performance from Italy, beating Brazil 3-2 in the World Cup opener with a goal from Prati and a double from Casadei

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Great performance from Italy, beating Brazil 3-2 in the World Cup opener with a goal from Prati and a double from Casadei

Nunziata's boys played the perfect game. A first half of absolute domination ended with a three-goal lead. Fatigue set in at the end of the second half and Brazil attempted a comeback, but the Azzurrini managed to close out the victory ...

21 May 2023

The World Cup begins. Azzurrini to face Brazil in Mendoza on Sunday

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The World Cup begins. Azzurrini to face Brazil in Mendoza on Sunday

This year's edition kicks off with the hosts, Argentina, playing Uzbekistan. Italy will start at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium against the Brazilians, with the game being shown live on Rai 2 at 23:00 CEST ...

20 May 2023

Build-up to Brazil opener. Pafundi: "Give everything to keep dreaming"

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Build-up to Brazil opener. Pafundi: "Give everything to keep dreaming"

Third day of training in Mendoza for the Azzurrini ahead of Sunday's game, which will be broadcast live at 23:00 CEST on Rai 2...

19 May 2023