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Gnonto rescues crucial late point for the U21s

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Gnonto rescues crucial late point for the U21s

A 2-2 draw in Cork, with the Leeds attacker scoring his and Italy’s second in stoppage time...

21 November 2023

Italy cross paths with Ireland once again on the road to the Euros

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Italy cross paths with Ireland once again on the road to the Euros

Cork on Tuesday (18:30 CET, live on Rai) will be an important game for the Azzurrini who come off the back of a 7-0 win over San Marino...

20 November 2023

Ndour's magical moment: "Victory in Ireland to end 2023 top of the group"

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Ndour's magical moment: "Victory in Ireland to end 2023 top of the group"

Speaking to RAI, the midfielder, who won the Euros with the Under 19s, and is a recent PSG signing after three seasons at Benfica, said: "I went to Portugal at 16 years of age because I wanted something different. I dream of winning a Euros and World Cup with Italy"

19 November 2023

Volpato: “From a poster of Totti in Sydney to a goal for the Under 21s”

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Volpato: “From a poster of Totti in Sydney to a goal for the Under 21s”

Born and raised in Australia, the player scored his first goal for the Under 21s one day after his 20th birthday. “In Ireland to win”, his words to RaiSport. Nunziata’s squad goes to Cork at the top of the group after the Irish defeat to Norway....

18 November 2023

Zanotti: "We are on the right track"

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Zanotti: "We are on the right track"

The defender, who is out on loan from Inter, was one of the stars of the journey in Argentina...

17 November 2023

Seven goals and three points in San Marino: Azzurrini top Group A

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Seven goals and three points in San Marino: Azzurrini top Group A

Nunziata’s boys found their third consecutive victory in Serravalle and kept their fourth clean sheet in a row...

16 November 2023

Nunziata aware of San Marino: "Let's not forget Latvia. We can't slip up"

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Nunziata aware of San Marino: "Let's not forget Latvia. We can't slip up"

The first of two away trips in their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign takes place in Seravalle on Thursday (18:30 CET, live on Rai2)...

15 November 2023

 Barbieri: “A dream to be here representing Italy”

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Barbieri: “A dream to be here representing Italy”

From the Under-17 World Cup to the Under-21s: “The Coach asks me to get lots of crosses in”...

14 November 2023

Azzurrini begin San Marino and Rep. of Ireland preparations

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Azzurrini begin San Marino and Rep. of Ireland preparations

At their training base in Milano Marittima, the squad received a visit from Arrigo Sacchi. They travel to Serravalle on Thursday: "We're in a good physical shape; the absences have been replaced by valid alternatives...

13 November 2023

Nunziata calls up 27 players for San Marino and Republic of Ireland matches

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Nunziata calls up 27 players for San Marino and Republic of Ireland matches

Tommaso Barbieri is named in the U21 squad for the first time, with two away games in store for the Azzurrini...

10 November 2023

Baldanzi and Esposito send Italy to victory in Bolzano over Norway

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Baldanzi and Esposito send Italy to victory in Bolzano over Norway

A 2-0 win in Turkey is backed up by the same result at Druso against the Norwegians thanks to two left-footed goals by the Empoli and Spezia forwards. Nunziata: "An excellent performance full of quality and intensity"

17 October 2023

Azzurrini in Bolzano ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Norway

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Azzurrini in Bolzano ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Norway

The home debut (live on Rai 2 at 17:45 CEST) in the 2025 European Championships at the Stadio Druso awaits the Azzurrini. The coach: “We want to go on the pitch to win and to entertain the crowd.” All sold out. 5,500 tickets sold

16 October 2023

A fantastic few months for Kayode

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A fantastic few months for Kayode

The Fiorentina wing-back, who scored the winner in the European Under-19 Championship final, was interviewed by Rai...

14 October 2023

Oristanio: “I grew a lot in the Netherlands”

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Oristanio: “I grew a lot in the Netherlands”

The Cagliari man is now back in Italy and hoping to impress for the Azzurrini...

13 October 2023

Marco Nasti excluded from squad for disciplinary reasons

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Marco Nasti excluded from squad for disciplinary reasons

The decision was taken following an argument with a teammate. The Bari forward has been released back to his club...

13 October 2023

Fabbian: “The group knows Nunziata, this makes us stronger”

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Fabbian: “The group knows Nunziata, this makes us stronger”

The Bologna midfielder: “My year under Inzaghi at Reggio Calabria has helped me a lot. Euros in Italy? It’s a huge motivation”

11 October 2023

Calafiori thriving in his new centre-back role

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Calafiori thriving in his new centre-back role

The Bologna defender: “I think I deserve my place here with Italy”...

10 October 2023

Sights set on Norway. Nunziata: "Nice to have eight days to prepare for the game"

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Sights set on Norway. Nunziata: "Nice to have eight days to prepare for the game"

The Azzurrini's camp is under way in Tirrenia and face Norway in Bolzano on Tuesday 17 October, with full points taken from opening two games...

09 October 2023

 26 players called up by Nunziata for Euro qualifying clash against Norway

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26 players called up by Nunziata for Euro qualifying clash against Norway

Rinaldi, Bianco and Koleosho named in the squad for the first time...

06 October 2023

Italy get their first win in Euro qualification beating Turkey 2-0

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Italy get their first win in Euro qualification beating Turkey 2-0

The Juventus midfielder's goal to give Italy the lead was the last kick of first-half action...

12 September 2023