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Tonali ready to take on leadership role: “Everyone needs to prove they have the ability to be here”

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Tonali ready to take on leadership role: “Everyone needs to prove they have the ability to be here”

The AC Milan midfielder, who scored against Cagliari on Sunday, also has the senior National Team in mind: “It’s an objective that everyone has, we’ll see what contribution I can make in the coming months”...

31 August 2021

The Azzurrini are ready for a new adventure. Nicolato: "It’s a very young group, I hope there is continuity"

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The Azzurrini are ready for a new adventure. Nicolato: "It’s a very young group, I hope there is continuity"

First two qualifying matches for the new two-year period: Against Luxembourg on 3 September in Empoli, then Montenegro on 7 September in Vicenza

30 August 2021

A new two-year period begins: Nicolato calls up twenty-six players, with ten new faces in the group

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A new two-year period begins: Nicolato calls up twenty-six players, with ten new faces in the group

The Azzurrini will play two qualifying matches for Euro 2023 against Luxembourg and Montenegro, on 3 September at Stadio Carlo Castellani in Empoli and on 7 September at Stadio Romeo Menti in Vicenza...

27 August 2021

Nicolato has been given the 'Maurizio Maestrelli' award: "Thank you for this prestigious recognition"

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Nicolato has been given the 'Maurizio Maestrelli' award: "Thank you for this prestigious recognition"

The Azzurrini will soon be busy with qualifying for EURO 2023: The match against Luxembourg is scheduled for 3 September in Empoli, with the match against Montenegro on 7 September in Vicenza.

24 August 2021

European qualifiers: Azzurrini to take on Sweden on 12 October in Monza

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European qualifiers: Azzurrini to take on Sweden on 12 October in Monza

After opening their qualifying journey in Group F against Luxembourg and Montenegro in September, Italy will return to the city of Brianza 21 years after the only previous fixture there, against England

06 August 2021

Empoli and Vicenza to stage the European Qualifying games against Luxembourg and Montenegro in September

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Empoli and Vicenza to stage the European Qualifying games against Luxembourg and Montenegro in September

The new biennial period for the Azzurrini begins on 3 September at Stadio Carlo Castellani in Empoli with the first qualifying match for Euro 2023, before playing at Stadio Romeo Menti in Vicenza on 7 September...

09 July 2021

Heading towards the quarters: the group now complete

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Heading towards the quarters: the group now complete

Raspadori and Maleh have joined up with the team. The Azzurrini are continuing their preparations as they look ahead to their European Championship showdown against Portugal on Monday evening...

28 May 2021

U21 Euros. Nicolato: “We’re not perfect but we have a good group of players”

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U21 Euros. Nicolato: “We’re not perfect but we have a good group of players”

The Azzurrini are preparing for their quarter-final clash with Portugal on Monday 31 May in Ljubljana

26 May 2021

The European adventure begins: Italy U21s' 23-man squad is named, retreat in Tirrenia from tomorrow

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The European adventure begins: Italy U21s' 23-man squad is named, retreat in Tirrenia from tomorrow

Cagliari striker Riccardo Sottil is back in, after injury. The knockout phase begins Monday 31 May in Ljubljana against Portugal...

24 May 2021

21 Azzurrini will take part in European Championship preparation stage in Tirrenia from Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22

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21 Azzurrini will take part in European Championship preparation stage in Tirrenia from Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22

Coach Paolo Nicolato will announce his 23-man squad for the European Championship on Monday 24 May: The quarterfinal against Portugal will take place on May 31 in Ljubljana

17 May 2021

The Azzurrini to face Portugal in the quarter-finals of the European Championship

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The Azzurrini to face Portugal in the quarter-finals of the European Championship

The Portuguese finished top of Group D after beating Switzerland 3-0. The match to be played on 31 May in Ljubljana...

31 March 2021

A brilliant Italy performance seals passage to the quarterfinals. Gravina: "Enthusiasm and determination, I'm proud of these boys"

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A brilliant Italy performance seals passage to the quarterfinals. Gravina: "Enthusiasm and determination, I'm proud of these boys"

The Azzurrini put on a show in Maribor, beating Slovenia 4-0 with a brace from Cutrone and goals from Maggiore and Raspadori. Nicolato: "It was a more than positive journey, congratulations to everyone"

30 March 2021

Ninety minutes to qualify for the quarter finals. Nicolato: “It will be a tough match, we have to think about no one but ourselves.”

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Ninety minutes to qualify for the quarter finals. Nicolato: “It will be a tough match, we have to think about no one but ourselves.”

Tomorrow evening at 21:00 CEST the Azzurrini will be at Maribor to face off against hosts Slovenia: the top two teams of each group will go through to the next stage...

29 March 2021

Italy draw against Spain, the match against Slovenia will be decisive. Nicolato: “This is the kind of attitude that I like”

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Italy draw against Spain, the match against Slovenia will be decisive. Nicolato: “This is the kind of attitude that I like”

The Azzurrini performed well in the second match of the European competition’s group stage, despite finishing with only nine men after Scamacca and Rovella were sent off...

27 March 2021

A depleted Italy set to face Spain in second European Championship match. Nicolato: “I want to see a fearless team”

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A depleted Italy set to face Spain in second European Championship match. Nicolato: “I want to see a fearless team”

The Head Coach will have to make do without Tonali, Marchizza and Gabbia, all of whom are suspended...

26 March 2021

Scamacca gives Italy hope but the Czech Republic equalize with an own goal: 1-1 in the European Championship opener

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Scamacca gives Italy hope but the Czech Republic equalize with an own goal: 1-1 in the European Championship opener

The Genoa striker gives the Azzurrini the lead, but Maggiore's own goal in the second half levels it for the Czechs. Tonali and Marchizza were sent off and will miss Saturday's clash with Spain

24 March 2021

Nicolato: “La gara con la Repubblica Ceca è fondamentale per qualificarci”

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Nicolato: “La gara con la Repubblica Ceca è fondamentale per qualificarci”

Riparte l’avventura europea degli Azzurrini. Domani a Celje (diretta Rai2 ore 18) l’esordio nella fase finale a gironi...

23 March 2021

Nicolato: “The game against the Czech Republic is essential for us to qualify”

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Nicolato: “The game against the Czech Republic is essential for us to qualify”

The Azzurrini’s European adventure is starting again. Tomorrow, in Celje (at 18:00 CET), they play their first game of the group stage...

23 March 2021

 The Azzurrini hold final training session in Tirrenia ahead of their departure for Slovenia

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The Azzurrini hold final training session in Tirrenia ahead of their departure for Slovenia

The group stage of the European Championship is on the horizon for the U21s, who will play their first match against the Czech Republic on Wednesday...

22 March 2021

 European Championship group stage: 23 Azzurrini called up for matches against the Czech Republic, Spain and Slovenia

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European Championship group stage: 23 Azzurrini called up for matches against the Czech Republic, Spain and Slovenia

The top two in each of the four groups will progress to the quarter-finals, which will take place from 31 May to 6 June...

15 March 2021