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Bollini calls up 30 players for a training camp in Tirrenia

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Bollini calls up 30 players for a training camp in Tirrenia

A training camp from 30 August to 5 September to prepare for the second stage of qualifiers for the Under-19 European Championship. A first call-up for Brescia’s Papetti

27 August 2020

8 Nations Tournament. The final game on 31 March in Nocera Inferiore against the Netherlands

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8 Nations Tournament. The final game on 31 March in Nocera Inferiore against the Netherlands

The Stadio San Francesco in Nocera Inferiore will host Italy U20’s seventh and final game in the 8 Nations Tournament.

29 January 2020

8 Nations Tournament. The Azzurrini hit four against Switzerland in Biella

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8 Nations Tournament. The Azzurrini hit four against Switzerland in Biella

Having found themselves behind twice, Franceschini’s boys fought back well to win the game. Portanova, Frabotta, Delli Carri and Borrelli all amongst the goals...

18 November 2019

8 Nations Tournament: Switzerland coming up for Italy in Biella. Franceschini: “We need to demonstrate our quality”

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8 Nations Tournament: Switzerland coming up for Italy in Biella. Franceschini: “We need to demonstrate our quality”

After four days of preparations at the Centro Acqua Acetosa Giulio Onesti in Rome, the Under-20 National Team have arrived in Biella, where they completed a training session this morning ahead of Monday’s match (14:00 CET kick-off) against Switzerland...

15 November 2019

Viterbese midfielder Errico and Fermana goalkeeper Gemello called up

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Viterbese midfielder Errico and Fermana goalkeeper Gemello called up

The training camp begins today ahead of the next 8 Nations Tournament on 18 November in Biella

11 November 2019

“8 Nations” Tournament. Italy risk embarrassment but get away with victory number three against Portugal

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“8 Nations” Tournament. Italy risk embarrassment but get away with victory number three against Portugal

Franceschini’s boys came away with a 4-3 win in their fourth match of the competition, with goals from Anderson, Portanova, Olivieri and Gori. Their next match comes on 18 November against Switzerland in Biella...

15 October 2019

8 Nations Tournament, Italy come back to draw against England

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8 Nations Tournament, Italy come back to draw against England

The visitors went two up with two goals in a minute before Italy came back through Frabotta and Portanova goals

10 October 2019

Italy record second 8 Nations Tournament win away to the Czech Republic

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Italy record second 8 Nations Tournament win away to the Czech Republic

The Under-20 National Team coached by Daniele Franceschini recorded their second successive win in the 8 Nations Tournament today in Prestice...

09 September 2019

8 Nations Tournament. Goals from Capone and Raspadori see off Poland. Franceschini: “A good start”

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8 Nations Tournament. Goals from Capone and Raspadori see off Poland. Franceschini: “A good start”

At the Comunale di Caldiero, the Under-20 National Team recorded their first win in the 8 Nations Tournament, defeating Poland 2-0...

05 September 2019

8 Nations Tournament set to begin: matches against Poland and the Czech Republic coming up

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8 Nations Tournament set to begin: matches against Poland and the Czech Republic coming up

After finishing fourth in the World Cup in June, the Under-20 National Team are set to go again...

30 August 2019

8 Nations Tournament,  Azzurrini to face Poland on 5 September

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8 Nations Tournament, Azzurrini to face Poland on 5 September

The match will be at the Stadio Comunale in Caldiero with Daniele Franceschini making his managerial debut

23 August 2019

Under-20 World Cup- Mina's goal decides third-place playoff in extra time

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Under-20 World Cup- Mina's goal decides third-place playoff in extra time

Nicolato’s Azzurrini failed to finish in the top three as Ecuador won out in the third-place playoff after 120 minutes of football...

14 June 2019

World Cup. Italy set to fight for bronze against Ecuador on Friday.

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World Cup. Italy set to fight for bronze against Ecuador on Friday.

There’s a bitter taste in the mouth for the Under-20 National Team, who will play their third place playoff match...

12 June 2019

Italy's World Cup dream ends as Ukraine make the final

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Italy's World Cup dream ends as Ukraine make the final

Like two years ago, Italy went out in the semi-final of the Under-20 World Cup. Buletsa’s goal was enough for Ukraine to make the final after they showed that they were a solid and well-organised team who were capable of hurting the Azzurrini when it…

11 June 2019

World Cup. Italy one step away from history.

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World Cup. Italy one step away from history.

One step away from history. At 17:30 CEST on Tuesday 11 June, the Under-20 National Team will face Ukraine at the Gdynya Stadium...

10 June 2019

U-20 World Cup, Azzurrini net four to set up semi-final clash!

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U-20 World Cup, Azzurrini net four to set up semi-final clash!

The best defence against one of the best attacks...

07 June 2019

World Cup. Azzurrini await Friday's quarter-final vs. Mali in Tychy. Pinamonti: “The squad is our strength”

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World Cup. Azzurrini await Friday's quarter-final vs. Mali in Tychy. Pinamonti: “The squad is our strength”

It’s set to be a clash between one of the best defences against one of the most prolific attacks in the tournament so far, with Italy facing Mali in the World Cup quarter-final (18:30 CEST). The Azzurrini have so far secured three wins and a draw, co…

06 June 2019

World Cup. Italy set to face Mali in the quarter-finals. Nicolato: “It’ll be a really tough game”

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World Cup. Italy set to face Mali in the quarter-finals. Nicolato: “It’ll be a really tough game”

Against the odds, Mali beat Argentina on penalties to qualify for the quarter-finals where they’ll now face Italy’s Under-20 National Team...

04 June 2019

U-20 World Cup, Azzurrini travel to Katowice ahead of Friday’s quarter-final in Tychy

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U-20 World Cup, Azzurrini travel to Katowice ahead of Friday’s quarter-final in Tychy

The Azzurrini are on the move again. The win against Poland secured qualification for the quarter-finals at the Tychy Stadium on Friday 7th June...

03 June 2019

U20s World Cup: Italy through to the quarter-finals. Pinamonti’s panenka penalty the decider

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U20s World Cup: Italy through to the quarter-finals. Pinamonti’s panenka penalty the decider

A big heart and a team effort: once again these were the main features for the Italy U20s team...

02 June 2019