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Italy beat Iceland to move up to second place in their group

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Italy beat Iceland to move up to second place in their group

Neither the pouring rain nor Iceland were able to stop the Under-21 National Team. The stakes are high and the Azzurrini don’t want the prize to escape them...

16 November 2019

Italy looking to move above Iceland. Nicolato: “A number of absentees, but I have confidence in those who will play”

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Italy looking to move above Iceland. Nicolato: “A number of absentees, but I have confidence in those who will play”

The Under-21 National Team’s European Championship qualifying campaign is set to resume. Following a big win in their opener against Luxembourg (5-0), their goalless draw against Ireland and their narrow victory away to Armenia (0-1), the Azzurrini will return to action tomorrow at the Stadio Paolo Mazza in Ferrara to face Iceland, who currently sit two points ahead of Nicolato’s men in second place in the group. However, Italy have a game in hand....

15 November 2019

The Azzurrini to depart for Ferrara. Scamacca: “We’re a great group, we play with pride”

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The Azzurrini to depart for Ferrara. Scamacca: “We’re a great group, we play with pride”

Italy will be looking to leapfrog Iceland in the table when they play them on Saturday at the Stadio Paolo Mazza. Pellegrini and Frattesi are out, Italy are hoping for goals from....

14 November 2019

Italy vs. Iceland up next. Ranieri: “A difficult game, but we will get all three points”

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Italy vs. Iceland up next. Ranieri: “A difficult game, but we will get all three points”

The Azzurrini had a double training session in Abano Terme today: injury problems for Pellegrini, so Nicolato calls up Sassuolo’s Tripaldelli...

13 November 2019

Pellegrini: “Two wins and development as a group, these are our aims for the next games"

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Pellegrini: “Two wins and development as a group, these are our aims for the next games"

Double training for the Azzurrini. Bastoni leaves the squad and is replaced by Venezia defender Nicolò Casale

12 November 2019

EURO 2021 Qualification. Nicolato: “Iceland and Armenia are two tough teams, but I’m confident”

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EURO 2021 Qualification. Nicolato: “Iceland and Armenia are two tough teams, but I’m confident”

The first day of the national team meet for the Azzurrini: unbeaten and still yet to concede a goal after the first three games...

11 November 2019

European Qualifiers: 23 named in squad for Iceland and Armenia matches

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European Qualifiers: 23 named in squad for Iceland and Armenia matches

The Azzurrini have two home games coming up in qualification for EURO 2021 in Ferrara and Catania

08 November 2019

Scamacca goal enough for Italy to win qualifier in Armenia

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Scamacca goal enough for Italy to win qualifier in Armenia

The Azzurrini had chances to extend the lead but ran the risk of conceding at the end

14 October 2019

Italy out to return to winning ways in Yerevan. Nicolato: "It takes time to do a good job"

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Italy out to return to winning ways in Yerevan. Nicolato: "It takes time to do a good job"

Following the goalless draw in Ireland, the Azzurri are in action at 18:30 CEST tomorrow in Armenia

13 October 2019

Adjapong’s excitement in Yerevan: “We’re a great group, a win against Armenia would be massive”

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Adjapong’s excitement in Yerevan: “We’re a great group, a win against Armenia would be massive”

The Verona defender came on for the injured Marchizza in Dublin: “It was a complicated game, we’ll take the point.” Bettella to join the squad this evening...

12 October 2019

The Azzurrini in Yerevan. On Monday they will be on the pitch against Armenia for the third qualifying match

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The Azzurrini in Yerevan. On Monday they will be on the pitch against Armenia for the third qualifying match

Kean (suspended) and Marchizza (injured) have left the group: Coach Nicolato has called up Bordeaux defender ...

11 October 2019

Nazionale Under 21-- European qualifiers, Italy draw away at leaders Ireland

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Nazionale Under 21-- European qualifiers, Italy draw away at leaders Ireland

A physical match with few chances and red cards for Kean and Parrott. Nicolato: "We're a work in progress"

10 October 2019

The Azzurrini in Dublin. Cutrone on being back: “Putting on this shirt always fills me with pride”

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The Azzurrini in Dublin. Cutrone on being back: “Putting on this shirt always fills me with pride”

“Putting on this shirt always fills me with pride. We’re a great team, everyone has something to learn and this helps bring us together as a group.” These were the words of Wolverhampton striker Patrick Cutrone on his return to the Under-21s after their European Championship disappointment...

08 October 2019

European Qualifiers. Nicolato: “I expect a complicated match against Ireland”

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European Qualifiers. Nicolato: “I expect a complicated match against Ireland”

The Under-21 National Team have arrived in Dublin, where on Thursday at 21:05 CEST they’ll face hosts Ireland in their second European Championship qualifying match.

07 October 2019

UNDER 21-- 23 called up for qualifiers against Ireland and Armenia

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UNDER 21-- 23 called up for qualifiers against Ireland and Armenia

Salernitana's Fabio Maistro receives first call-up.

04 October 2019

The U21 squad for the qualifying matches against the Republic of Ireland and Armenia to be announced on Friday

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The U21 squad for the qualifying matches against the Republic of Ireland and Armenia to be announced on Friday

After the resounding success in their debut match played on September 10 at Castel di Sangro against Luxembourg (5-0), the Under-21 National Team are set to resume their path towards European qualification...

02 October 2019

Under-21 European Qualifiers. Party in Castel di Sangro as Italy start on the right foot

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Under-21 European Qualifiers. Party in Castel di Sangro as Italy start on the right foot

Luxembourg beaten 5-0 thanks to penalties from Locatelli and Kean before Sottil, Tumminello and Scamacca goals

10 September 2019

A Castel di Sangro cresce l’attesa per il match con Lussemburgo, tutto esaurito allo stadio ‘Patini’

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A Castel di Sangro cresce l’attesa per il match con Lussemburgo, tutto esaurito allo stadio ‘Patini’

Alle 18.30 (diretta su Rai 2) l’Italia fa il suo esordio nelle qualificazioni europee. Venduti 5.000 biglietti, atteso in tribuna...

10 September 2019

 Stadio Patini sold out as anticipation builds for Luxembourg match in Castel di Sangro

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Stadio Patini sold out as anticipation builds for Luxembourg match in Castel di Sangro

Italy's first Under-21 European Championship qualifier kicks off at 18:30 CEST with 5,000 tickets sold

10 September 2019

The Azzurrini’s European Championship qualifying campaign set to begin in Castel di Sangro. Nicolato: “Our group isn’t an easy one”

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The Azzurrini’s European Championship qualifying campaign set to begin in Castel di Sangro. Nicolato: “Our group isn’t an easy one”

Paolo Nicolato’s first competitive match as the Head Coach of the Under-21 National Team is just around the corner...

09 September 2019