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World Cup qualifying: Berardi and Immobile win it for Italy

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World Cup qualifying: Berardi and Immobile win it for Italy

The Azzurri beat Northern Ireland 2-0 and extend their unbeaten run to 23 games...

25 March 2021

The World Cup qualifiers adventure begins in Parma. Mancini: “The game against Northern Ireland will be the most dangerous”

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The World Cup qualifiers adventure begins in Parma. Mancini: “The game against Northern Ireland will be the most dangerous”

Domani allo stadio “Ennio Tardini” (diretta Rai1 ore 20.45) gli Azzurri cercheranno di allungare la serie positiva di 22 incontri senza sconfitte ...

24 March 2021

Kean fatigued, he returns to Paris this morning

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Kean fatigued, he returns to Paris this morning

The player has been dropped from the squad list because he is out for the games against Northern Ireland, Bulgaria and Lithuania...

24 March 2021

First call-ups for Toloi and Ricci: “Very happy to be here, it's an honour to be part of this group”

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First call-ups for Toloi and Ricci: “Very happy to be here, it's an honour to be part of this group”

The Atalanta defender and the Spezia midfielder are the two new faces with the national team preparing for their first qualifying match for the World Cup in Qatar. Tomorrow, Bastoni, Barella and Sensi will join the group

23 March 2021

Italy ready to get to work. Mancini: “The first match is the most difficult, we can’t afford to get it wrong”

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Italy ready to get to work. Mancini: “The first match is the most difficult, we can’t afford to get it wrong”

This afternoon, the Azzurri will hold their first training session before the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign. Italy will be aiming to extend their 22-match unbeaten run when they face Northern Ireland...

22 March 2021

Experience ‘The Azzurri Dream’ with Rai and FIGC: miniseries uncovers National Team secrets ahead of Euros

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Experience ‘The Azzurri Dream’ with Rai and FIGC: miniseries uncovers National Team secrets ahead of Euros

Premiered at Coverciano, the 4-episode documentary will air on Rai1 from 7 to 10 June at 20:45 CEST...

22 March 2021

Mancini names a 38-man squad for Italy’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Northern Ireland, Bulgaria and Lithuania: first call-ups for Toloi and Matteo Ricci

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Mancini names a 38-man squad for Italy’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Northern Ireland, Bulgaria and Lithuania: first call-ups for Toloi and Matteo Ricci

Whether Ricci, Bastoni, Barella and Sensi can join up with the squad is subject to the approval of the relevant local health authorities

19 March 2021

De Rossi joins the Azzurri staff: "Proud to start a new adventure with the national team, thanks to Gravina and Mancini for their trust"

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De Rossi joins the Azzurri staff: "Proud to start a new adventure with the national team, thanks to Gravina and Mancini for their trust"

The former midfielder won the World Cup in 2006 and finished as a runner-up in Euro 2012...

18 March 2021

Italy stay in 10th place in the FIFA World Ranking, Belgium continue to lead the way

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Italy stay in 10th place in the FIFA World Ranking, Belgium continue to lead the way

Nothing new in the top positions of the FIFA Ranking. Italy remain in tenth place...

18 February 2021

 The Azzurri’s World Cup qualifying campaign to begin in Parma: the Tardini will host Italy vs. Northern Ireland

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The Azzurri’s World Cup qualifying campaign to begin in Parma: the Tardini will host Italy vs. Northern Ireland

Italy will be making a return to the Emilian city for the first time in two years...

15 January 2021

 The Azzurri shirt turns 110. Gravina: “It represents thrills and unity”

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The Azzurri shirt turns 110. Gravina: “It represents thrills and unity”

The blue of Italy was first worn on 6 January 1911, when the National Team faced Hungary in Milan. Mancini: “The Azzurri colours bring distant generations close together.”...

06 January 2021

Italy end the year in tenth in the World Rankings

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Italy end the year in tenth in the World Rankings

Only 352 international games were played this year due to the pandemic. France and Brazil behind Belgium, podium unchanged from 2019...

10 December 2020

World Cup Qualifying: Azzurri kick off with Northern Ireland on 25 March

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World Cup Qualifying: Azzurri kick off with Northern Ireland on 25 March

The calendar for UEFA qualifying has been published: Italy also take on Bulgaria and Lithuania in March, Switzerland on 5 September...

09 December 2020

 World Cup qualification: Italy drawn alongside Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Bulgaria and Lithuania

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World Cup qualification: Italy drawn alongside Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Bulgaria and Lithuania

The qualifying draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was held today. Mancini: “We mustn’t underestimate anyone, I believe it’ll be a battle between ourselves and Switzerland for top spot.” Gravina: “A challenging group”...

07 December 2020

Italy vs. Spain in the Nations League semi-finals

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Italy vs. Spain in the Nations League semi-finals

The Final Four have been drawn for the games in Italy. Mancini: "It'll be a great Final Four"...

03 December 2020

Nations League Final Four and World Cup qualifying draws coming up in the next seven days

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Nations League Final Four and World Cup qualifying draws coming up in the next seven days

On Thursday, the UEFA Executive Committee will officially confirm Italy’s status as hosts of the Final Four of the Nations League. Next Monday, the Azzurri will be in Pot 1 for the World Cup qualifying draw...

30 November 2020

Italy climb to 10th in the FIFA World Ranking, they’ll be in pot one for the World Cup qualifying draw

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Italy climb to 10th in the FIFA World Ranking, they’ll be in pot one for the World Cup qualifying draw

Mancini’s side are sixth in Europe and will therefore be drawn in pot one in their qualifying group for Qatar 2022...

27 November 2020

Gravina: "The National Team have proven that they’re able to bring the country together.” Mancini: “I’d like to thank the lads”

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Gravina: "The National Team have proven that they’re able to bring the country together.” Mancini: “I’d like to thank the lads”

The FIGC President offered his congratulations, while the Head Coach is already thinking about the Final Four of the Nations League: “It’ll be a great event, we can do well.” Evani: “The lads have been magnificent.” Insigne: “We want to take Italy to the top again.” ...

18 November 2020

Celebrations in Sarajevo! The Azzurri beat Bosnia to qualify for the Final Four of the Nations League

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Celebrations in Sarajevo! The Azzurri beat Bosnia to qualify for the Final Four of the Nations League

Goals from Belotti and Berardi seal a 2-0 win for Mancini’s men, who are now unbeaten in 22 matches. Next October, they’ll face France, Spain and Belgium in the finals...

18 November 2020

Evani: “We need to remain attentive, Bosnia have always caused us problems”

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Evani: “We need to remain attentive, Bosnia have always caused us problems”

Italy’s Assistant Coach on the eve of their final match of the Nations League group stage: “We’ve made many sacrifices, it’d be terrible if we didn’t secure first spot.” Florenzi: “It’ll be a battle, we’re ready”...

17 November 2020