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Serbia beaten 2-0 thanks to Mulattieri's brace. Nicolato: "Great application from everyone"

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Serbia beaten 2-0 thanks to Mulattieri's brace. Nicolato: "Great application from everyone"

In Backa Topola, the Azzurri got back to winning ways after nine months, since the 4-1 win over Republic of Ireland that sealed qualification to the European Championships...

24 March 2023

Nicolato presents Serbia vs Italy: "Not much time to become a team but we have quality"

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Nicolato presents Serbia vs Italy: "Not much time to become a team but we have quality"

Friday at 18:00 CET in Backa Topola (live on figc.it and on the social pages of the national team) the penultimate test before the European Championship...

23 March 2023

Caprile's ascendancy: "The story of Buffon, the experience in England, the love for the piano. And that day when Italy won at Wembley…"

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Caprile's ascendancy: "The story of Buffon, the experience in England, the love for the piano. And that day when Italy won at Wembley…"

From the training camp in Serbia, just a few hours before the match that the Azzurrini will play on Friday in Backa Topola, the Bari goalkeeper tells figc.it...

22 March 2023

Baldanzi's first time: "From the azzurro blue of Empoli to Italy. Living a dream, but the road is very long"

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Baldanzi's first time: "From the azzurro blue of Empoli to Italy. Living a dream, but the road is very long"

The talented Tuscan, who turns 20 on Thursday, has spoken to figc.it about his fist call-up to Nicolato's Under-21 group, who face Serbia and Ukraine...

21 March 2023

Nicolato ahead of the double header with Serbia and Ukraine: “Compared to the qualifiers, the level has risen: we have to raise ours too”

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Nicolato ahead of the double header with Serbia and Ukraine: “Compared to the qualifiers, the level has risen: we have to raise ours too”

Two matches, two opportunities, the final ones before the final phase of the European Championship, to try out formations and evaluate players. The National Under-21 team gathered in Rome...

20 March 2023

Pair of friendlies against Serbia and Ukraine. Five new faces in Nicolato’s squad: Coppola, Pierozzi, Zapelli, Fabbian and Baldanzi

Men's U21s Team

Pair of friendlies against Serbia and Ukraine. Five new faces in Nicolato’s squad: Coppola, Pierozzi, Zapelli, Fabbian and Baldanzi

With three months until the Euros, the National Under 21s are ready for two games ahead of the finals of the tournament that will see Paolo Nicolato's...

17 March 2023

Tests against Serbia and Ukraine in preparation for Under-21 Euros

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Tests against Serbia and Ukraine in preparation for Under-21 Euros

The Under-21s will be back in action on Friday 24 and Monday 27 March for their final two friendlies before the European Championships in Romania in June, which sees the Azzurrini in a difficult group alongside Norway, Switzerland and France. First, they will travel to Serbia, before facing Ukraine at stadio Oreste Granillo in Reggio Calabria...

07 February 2023

EURO 2025 group stage draw: Italy to play Republic of Ireland, Norway, Turkey, Latvia and San Marino

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EURO 2025 group stage draw: Italy to play Republic of Ireland, Norway, Turkey, Latvia and San Marino

At the draw in Nyon, the Azzurrini were placed into Group A of qualifying for the tournament in Slovakia...

02 February 2023

Azzurrini beaten 4-2 by European champions Germany in Ancona: Nicolato's team didn't do enough despite a Cancellieri brace

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Azzurrini beaten 4-2 by European champions Germany in Ancona: Nicolato's team didn't do enough despite a Cancellieri brace

At the Stadio Del Conero, in front of 5,000 spectators, Italy went down in the first half after Huseinbasic's goal, and then at the beginning of the second half with a two quick goals scored by Samardzic and Schade, before the Lazio forward's brace and Malone's penalty kick. Cittadini and Bellanova were sent off in the final minutes.

19 November 2022

Italy vs Germany on Saturday, Ancona aims to spur on the Azzurrini. Nicolato: "We have the ambition to compete with the strongest sides"

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Italy vs Germany on Saturday, Ancona aims to spur on the Azzurrini. Nicolato: "We have the ambition to compete with the strongest sides"

At the Stadio 'Del Conero' (17.30 CET, live on Rai2), a new stage in the run-up to the European Championship. The coach: "Against the defending champions, for us it is a test of character above all". The fourth match of 2022 in Le Marche for the national teams: almost 4,500 tickets already sold, more available until the start of the match

18 November 2022

 Esposito and his love for the Italy shirt: “It’s the best jersey you can hope to wear”

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Esposito and his love for the Italy shirt: “It’s the best jersey you can hope to wear”

The Spal midfielder will be at Nicolato’s disposal for Saturday’s match against Germany in Ancona...

17 November 2022

Carnesecchi's return: 'Italy, I missed you. The injury has helped me grow, now we work towards great European Championship".

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Carnesecchi's return: 'Italy, I missed you. The injury has helped me grow, now we work towards great European Championship".

It's a first call-up of the season for the Cremonese goalkeeper, who has recovered after shoulder surgery. "The friendly against Germany will help us to understand where we are in our journey". It will be played on Saturday at 17.30 CET in Ancona

15 November 2022

Nicolato ahead of Germany friendly: “We need to try to expand our pool of players”

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Nicolato ahead of Germany friendly: “We need to try to expand our pool of players”

The Azzurrini will take to the pitch against the Germans in Ancona on Saturday. The Head Coach: “We’re in an experimental phase and are giving opportunities to new lads”...

14 November 2022

Germany friendly in Ancona on Saturday 19 November: first call-ups for Casadei, Tongya and Volpato

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Germany friendly in Ancona on Saturday 19 November: first call-ups for Casadei, Tongya and Volpato

Dopo i due test di settembre contro Inghilterra e Giappone, la Nazionale Under 21 - che ha nel frattempo conosciuto le avversarie nella fase finale dell'Europeo in programma in Romania e Georgia...

11 November 2022

Saturday 19 November, friendly against Germany: another test for Nicolato’s Azzurrini

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Saturday 19 November, friendly against Germany: another test for Nicolato’s Azzurrini

After the September friendlies against England and Japan and after having discovered their Euro opponents, Italy will return to the pitch at the Stadio Del Conero in the lead-up to the tournament in Romania and Georgia...

19 October 2022

European Championship final groups drawn: Italy in Group D with Norway, Switzerland and France

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European Championship final groups drawn: Italy in Group D with Norway, Switzerland and France

Nicolato's Azzurrini will play the three matches in Cluj-Napoca, at the Cluj Arena: starting on 22 June against the French, game 2 on the 25th against the Swiss and game 3 on the 28th against Norway. The coach: "It could have gone better, but it is a group that motivates us a lot. It is crucial that the boys get there with a high number of minutes".

18 October 2022

Draw for the finals to take place in Bucharest today: the Azzurrini prepare to meet their European opponents

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Draw for the finals to take place in Bucharest today: the Azzurrini prepare to meet their European opponents

At The Romanian Atheneum in Bucharest (draw to start at 18.00 CEST), Nicolato's team will be in Pot 2 with the Netherlands, England and Romania, one of the two host nations (the other being Georgia). The games will be played from 21 June to 8 July, with the final in Batumi...

14 October 2022

U21: Colombo's goal not enough: the Azzurrini draw 1-1 with Japan in Castel di Sangro

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U21: Colombo's goal not enough: the Azzurrini draw 1-1 with Japan in Castel di Sangro

Lorenzo Colombo's superb goal wasn't enough to give the Under-21 side a win over Japan, as they drew 1-1 at the stadio Teofilo Patini in Castel di Sangro...

26 September 2022

Nicolato previews Italy vs. Japan: "I'm expecting further improvement, because this group has quality"

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Nicolato previews Italy vs. Japan: "I'm expecting further improvement, because this group has quality"

From Pescara to Castel di Sangro, England to Japan. After last Thursday's defeat, the Under-21 side on Monday (15:30 CEST, live on RaiSport), at the stadio Teofilo Patini, have another friendly game as they continue their preparations for the European Championships next year...

25 September 2022

U21: A golden year for Viti: "In only one year, Serie A with Empoli and the Under-21s, now, I live in Nice"

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U21: A golden year for Viti: "In only one year, Serie A with Empoli and the Under-21s, now, I live in Nice"

One year and two days ago, on 22 September 2021, Mattia Viti made his Serie A debut for Empoli. On only one year, the defender from Borgo San Lorenzo has had his life turned upside down...

23 September 2022