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Giancarlo Antognoni named Head of the Delegation for the Under 21s

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Giancarlo Antognoni named Head of the Delegation for the Under 21s

The FIGC has chosen the 1982 World Cup champion for the role that he covered from 2015 to 2017: “thrilled to be back...

09 April 2024

 Italy concede stoppage-time goal against Türkiye: 1-1 in Ferrara

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Italy concede stoppage-time goal against Türkiye: 1-1 in Ferrara

Nunziata: “A great performance but a shame about the equaliser”...

26 March 2024

Türkiye come to Ferrara, Spalletti to spectate

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Türkiye come to Ferrara, Spalletti to spectate

After Friday’s win over Latvia, the Azzurrini will try to consolidate their spot at the top of Group A. The Coach: “We will need intensity and the right attitude"...

25 March 2024

Ruggeri, a serial crosser: "Grew up watching Maldini and Kolarov"

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Ruggeri, a serial crosser: "Grew up watching Maldini and Kolarov"

The Atalanta winger is having a great season for the Nerazzurri and Nunziata's team: "Gasperini's high-intensity training sessions...

24 March 2024

The magic moment of Casadei: "I, Romagnolo by exportation among the Azzurri, the Premier League, and the piadina. But I remain the same Cesare as always"

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The magic moment of Casadei: "I, Romagnolo by exportation among the Azzurri, the Premier League, and the piadina. But I remain the same Cesare as always"

The Chelsea midfielder scored his first goal for the Under 21s right in Cesena, in the stadium where he was a fan and ball boy as a child...

23 March 2024

Casadei and Fabbian goals give Italy 2-0 win over Latvia to stay top of Group A

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Casadei and Fabbian goals give Italy 2-0 win over Latvia to stay top of Group A

In Cesena, the lead was secured by the player from Romagna and doubled by the Bologna midfielder, giving three points to the Azzurrini, who are set to face Türkiye in Ferrara on Tuesday. The coach said: "This was the type of match we were expecting; it was crucial not to offer any points of reference to our opponents"

22 March 2024

In Cesena, Latvia arrives, Nunziata trusts in Italy: "We are a great group, results depend solely on us"

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In Cesena, Latvia arrives, Nunziata trusts in Italy: "We are a great group, results depend solely on us"

Four months after the last official commitment, the European Championship qualifiers return. Baldanzi out. The coach says: "In five days, two crucial matches...

21 March 2024

The National Goal, the Champions League dream, and the memory of the injury. Calafiori: "Without those tough moments, these wouldn't have happened"

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The National Goal, the Champions League dream, and the memory of the injury. Calafiori: "Without those tough moments, these wouldn't have happened"

The Bologna defender, who transitioned from wing-back to central defender under Thiago Motta's team, said: "I'm pleased with Spalletti's words; continuing to work with commitment and tranquillity is the key to achieving results"...

20 March 2024

Prati playing twice at home: "Cesena and Ferrara special to me and my journey”

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Prati playing twice at home: "Cesena and Ferrara special to me and my journey”

The Cagliari midfielder grew up in Romagna and played his first professional season...

19 March 2024

Nunziata: “Two vital games await”

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Nunziata: “Two vital games await”

The U21 Head Coach spoke to the press, with the team set to hold their first session today

18 March 2024

Latvia and Türkiye on the road to the Euros: Nunziata's squad, first call-up for Hasa

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Latvia and Türkiye on the road to the Euros: Nunziata's squad, first call-up for Hasa

The midfielder from Juventus, MVP of the last Under-19 European Championship, is the new name...

15 March 2024

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