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Media accreditation available for upcoming France and Ukraine friendlies

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Media accreditation available for upcoming France and Ukraine friendlies

Empoli and Spezia to host the next two friendly tests for Nunziata’s Azzurrini on their road to Euro 2025...

29 October 2024

Italy one of 13 nations to secure U21 EURO qualification

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Italy one of 13 nations to secure U21 EURO qualification

With the draw in Trieste against Ireland, Carmine Nunziata's team secured their ticket to Slovakia. The playoffs will take place in November, with England as the defending champions

16 October 2024

Top of the group and Euros qualification in the bag: 1-1 against the Republic of Ireland

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Top of the group and Euros qualification in the bag: 1-1 against the Republic of Ireland

In Trieste, Casadei put Italy ahead, but Gnonto missed a penalty. In the second half, Moran equalised, leading to some tense moments, but celebrations followed, even in front of Spalletti. The final tournament draw will take place on 3 December.

15 October 2024

Italy, all in 90 minutes: a win or a draw against Ireland to qualify for the European Championship. Nunziata: "I'm asking the boys to play with a smile on their faces”

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Italy, all in 90 minutes: a win or a draw against Ireland to qualify for the European Championship. Nunziata: "I'm asking the boys to play with a smile on their faces”

At the Stadio Nereo Rocco in Trieste (kick-off at 18:30 CEST, live on Rai 2), the Azzurrini need just a point to go top of the group. The coach: "The team is calm and aware that we can do it; we have worked well this week...

14 October 2024

The Azzurrini on their way to Trieste: Ireland on Tuesday. Baldanzi: "We could have celebrated on Friday, but now everything depends on us"

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The Azzurrini on their way to Trieste: Ireland on Tuesday. Baldanzi: "We could have celebrated on Friday, but now everything depends on us"

After their final training session in Tirrenia, Nunziata's side travelled to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where they will play their decisive European Championship qualifier on Tuesday...

13 October 2024

 Italy vs. Ireland is now crucial. Bertola continues his rise: 'I never expected the call-up to the Azzurri; I'm working to stay here'

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Italy vs. Ireland is now crucial. Bertola continues his rise: 'I never expected the call-up to the Azzurri; I'm working to stay here'

Following the draw between Ireland and Norway, the Azzurrini returned to the pitch to prepare for Tuesday's crucial match in Trieste

12 October 2024

 Five goals against Livorno in the friendly in Tirrenia: a brace from Esposito, with Raimondo, Turicchia, and Casadei also getting on the scoresheet.

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Five goals against Livorno in the friendly in Tirrenia: a brace from Esposito, with Raimondo, Turicchia, and Casadei also getting on the scoresheet.

A solid friendly for the Azzurrini, who are preparing for the match on Tuesday in Trieste against Ireland, who will be facing Norway on Friday. A victory for the Norwegians would mathematically qualify Nunziata's team for the European Championship with 90 minutes to spare.

10 October 2024

 Pirola: “We all have one big objective: to qualify for the Euros and win it”

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Pirola: “We all have one big objective: to qualify for the Euros and win it”

The Azzurrini captain: “It’d be the perfect conclusion to a journey that, for me, started at U15 level”...

09 October 2024

 Palestra, the new face of Nunziata's squad: "My first time with the Under-21 team is an incredible emotion, an important step to grow and improve even further"

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Palestra, the new face of Nunziata's squad: "My first time with the Under-21 team is an incredible emotion, an important step to grow and improve even further"

From the training camp in Tirrenia, the Atalanta defender shares the emotions of his first days with the squad: "I hope to experience many great moments with the National Team, starting with qualification for the European Championship"

08 October 2024

Nunziata names 26-man squad for decider against the Republic of Ireland

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Nunziata names 26-man squad for decider against the Republic of Ireland

The Azzurrini only need a point to secure their spot at the European Championship finals next summer...

04 October 2024

Media accreditation is open for match against Ireland on Tuesday 15 October, 18:30 CEST in Trieste

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Media accreditation is open for match against Ireland on Tuesday 15 October, 18:30 CEST in Trieste

The last qualifier match for the Euros 2025 in Slovakia will be played at the Stadio Nereo Rocco

24 September 2024

A Baldanzi hat-trick secures victory in Norway

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A Baldanzi hat-trick secures victory in Norway

The U21s take a giant step towards the Euro finals with a 3-0 win in Stavanger...

10 September 2024

Nunziata: “Intensity, desire and determination needed”

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Nunziata: “Intensity, desire and determination needed”

A crucial Euro qualifying match awaits the U21s in Norway tomorrow...

09 September 2024

Azzurrini in Norway: Baldanzi also there. Antognoni: “We’ve got an excellent team here, some potential first-team players”

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Azzurrini in Norway: Baldanzi also there. Antognoni: “We’ve got an excellent team here, some potential first-team players”

On Tuesday in Stavanger (18:30 CEST, live on Rai 2), Nunziata’s team will play in a crucial European Qualifying game. The head of the delegation: “Purple and Blue are my favourite colours, I’d like to thank the president for giving me the opportunity to be here”

08 September 2024

Viscidi: “Match against Norway a crossroads”

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Viscidi: “Match against Norway a crossroads”

The National Youth Team coordinator spoke to RaiSport ahead of the U21s' clash in Stavanger...

07 September 2024

Fazzini and Baldanzi injury updates as Italy’s focus turns to Norway

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Fazzini and Baldanzi injury updates as Italy’s focus turns to Norway

After the win in Latina over San Marino, the Azzurrini were back in training ahead of the clash on Tuesday in Stavanger ...

06 September 2024

The U21s hit seven past San Marino

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The U21s hit seven past San Marino

Four goals for Esposito, with Bove and Raimondo also getting on the scoresheet (plus an own goal). Nunziata: “After a slow start, we started to play at a quicker pace”...

05 September 2024

Latina welcomes the Azzurrini ahead of Italy vs San Marino on Thursday

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Latina welcomes the Azzurrini ahead of Italy vs San Marino on Thursday

The Comune of Latina partners with the Lazio Region to present the match at 16:45 CEST (Rai 3). Nunziata: “Thank you for the enthusiastic welcome; this is a valuable lesson of respect, loyalty, and communal spirit for the team.”

04 September 2024

Savona dreams with his eyes wide open

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Savona dreams with his eyes wide open

The Juventus defender is the new face in Nunziata's squad

03 September 2024

Three Matches to Qualify for the Euros

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Three Matches to Qualify for the Euros

Azzurrini gathering in Rome to prepare for Thursday's match

02 September 2024