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U21: First time as captain for Rovella: "A great honour. This group can only get better "

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U21: First time as captain for Rovella: "A great honour. This group can only get better "

In the friendly with England, Nicolò Rovella had an emotional day: it was his first game as Under-21 captain...

23 September 2022

U21: Azzurrini lose to England with heads held high, Brewster's early goals sealing a 2-0 win in Pescara

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U21: Azzurrini lose to England with heads held high, Brewster's early goals sealing a 2-0 win in Pescara

The Under-21s' march towards the European Championships next year has started in defeat. In front of a crowd of 2,800 at the stadio "Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia"...

22 September 2022

The Azzurrini ready for the test against England. Nicolato: "Every match is helping us grow".

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The Azzurrini ready for the test against England. Nicolato: "Every match is helping us grow".

The Under-21 European Championships are still nine months away but it's already time to test ourselves. On Thursday in Pescara at the stadio Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia (live on Rai2)...

21 September 2022

U21: Friendly with England in Pescara on Thursday. Scalvini: "Happy with my progress with Italy"

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U21: Friendly with England in Pescara on Thursday. Scalvini: "Happy with my progress with Italy"

Preparations continue in Castel di Sangro for the Under 21s' first of two friendlies, against England on Thursday 22 September at 17.30 CEST at the stadio “Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia” (live on Rai2)...

20 September 2022

Nicolato previews the games with England and Japan: "Tough tests but important to show our worth"

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Nicolato previews the games with England and Japan: "Tough tests but important to show our worth"

Inizia dal ritiro di Castel di Sangro la stagione della Nazionale Under 21, attesa da due amichevoli: giovedì 22 alle ore 17.30 allo stadio “Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia” contro l’Inghilterra (diretta Rai2) e lunedì 26...

The Azzurrini are currently in Castel di Sangro preparing for their friendlies against England, in Pescara on Thursday, and Japan, at stadio Patini on Monday 26 September. Head Coach: "It's important we face quality sides to understand where we're at"

19 September 2022

Friendlies against England and Japan to be played in Pescara and Castel di Sangro. 28 Azzurrini selected, five new call-ups

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Friendlies against England and Japan to be played in Pescara and Castel di Sangro. 28 Azzurrini selected, five new call-ups

After sealing qualification for the European Championships last June , the Under-21s start their preparations with friendlies against England and Japan...

16 September 2022

Pescara and Castel di Sangro to host friendly games against England and Japan in September

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Pescara and Castel di Sangro to host friendly games against England and Japan in September

The new international season opens up with the games on 22 and 26 September at the Stadio ‘Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia’ and ‘Teofilo Patini’, respectively

20 July 2022

Preparations for Euro 2023 start off with friendly against England on 22 September

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Preparations for Euro 2023 start off with friendly against England on 22 September

The game is to be played in Italy, the venue to be decided. 21 meetings between the two teams...

17 June 2022

Azzurrini going to the Euros. Gravina: “Achievement that’s worth double”. Nicolato: “Great group”

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Azzurrini going to the Euros. Gravina: “Achievement that’s worth double”. Nicolato: “Great group”

Celebrations in Ascoli in front of 4,500 spectators. Italy U21 beat Ireland 4-1...

14 June 2022

European qualification. Nicolato: “Now, let’s go and take what we fully deserve”

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European qualification. Nicolato: “Now, let’s go and take what we fully deserve”

The boss fires up his squad for the decisive game against the Republic of Ireland at the Stadio Del Duca in Ascoli Piceno: 90 minutes to secure qualification for the Euro finals...

13 June 2022

Ricci: “The Republic of Ireland are a strong side, but we’re Italy and possess quality ourselves”

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Ricci: “The Republic of Ireland are a strong side, but we’re Italy and possess quality ourselves”

The Azzurrino, who is back with the group after his senior debut, hopes there will be a big crowd in Ascoli Piceno: “When you play in front of a full stadium and you’re being cheered on, it’s fantastic”...

12 June 2022

Nicolato’s appeal to the crowd in Ascoli: “I’m sure that your support will be decisive”

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Nicolato’s appeal to the crowd in Ascoli: “I’m sure that your support will be decisive”

Ascoli’s mayor Fioravanti and Lega B president Balata also joined in the press conference...

11 June 2022

The Azzurrini in Ascoli. Cambiaghi: “We are a strong group”. Parisi: “We’re already looking ahead to the next game

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The Azzurrini in Ascoli. Cambiaghi: “We are a strong group”. Parisi: “We’re already looking ahead to the next game

Italy take on the Republic of Ireland next Wednesday at the stadio “Del Duca” (17:30 CEST live on Rai2). The young Azzurrini side is already mathematically guaranteed second place in their group, in their Euro 2023 qualification campaign

10 June 2022

Italy U21s held to 1-1 draw by Sweden

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Italy U21s held to 1-1 draw by Sweden

Nicolò Rovella equalises from the penalty spot following Gustafsson’s opener, but the Azzurrini can’t quite grab a winner. Nicolato: “The lads were extraordinary”. For Italy, direct qualification will come down to their final group game against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday...

09 June 2022

Key Euro 2023 qualifier in Helsingborg. Nicolato: “It won’t be easy to win”

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Key Euro 2023 qualifier in Helsingborg. Nicolato: “It won’t be easy to win”

Azzurrini play Sweden tomorrow: Carnesecchi out, a replacement has not yet been named. Samuele Ricci captain...

08 June 2022

Pellegri: "It was an important goal, but now we turn our attention to Sweden". The debutant Miretti: "It’s a great feeling"

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Pellegri: "It was an important goal, but now we turn our attention to Sweden". The debutant Miretti: "It’s a great feeling"

The two Azzurrini, who both played integral roles in the important victory over Luxembourg, are already focused on the next challenge. The team now are in Helsingborg where they will take on the Swedes on Thursday (18:00 CEST live Rai2)...

07 June 2022

European qualifiers. Italy beat Luxembourg, to overtake Sweden and lead the group

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European qualifiers. Italy beat Luxembourg, to overtake Sweden and lead the group

Vignato and Pellegri netted in the first half, with Gaetano scoring in the second to seal a 3-0 win. Nicolato: "This is the result of the fantastic work we are doing as a group, but most importantly the staff". The match on Thursday, against the Swedes in Helsingborg awaits

06 June 2022

Nicolato ahead of European qualifiers: "We’ll have to be patient and show good technical quality against Luxembourg"

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Nicolato ahead of European qualifiers: "We’ll have to be patient and show good technical quality against Luxembourg"

Tomorrow at Differdange (stadio Municipal de la Ville, 18:00 CEST live on Rai2) the Azzurrini will play their first of three games in an attempt to reach the European Championship finals.

05 June 2022

Preparations in Tirrenia continue. Nicolato selects Juventus midfielder, Fabio Miretti

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Preparations in Tirrenia continue. Nicolato selects Juventus midfielder, Fabio Miretti

The new Azzurrini additions will train this afternoon, alongside Lorenzo Pirola, who joins up with the side following Monza's promotion to Serie A ...

01 June 2022

A new face in the Under-21 setup. Zanoli: “If I get a chance, I’ll try to make the most of it”

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A new face in the Under-21 setup. Zanoli: “If I get a chance, I’ll try to make the most of it”

The Azzurrini continue to put in the hard work ahead of their upcoming Euro qualifying matches against Luxembourg, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland...

31 May 2022