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Italy clinched last minute victory against the Swiss

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Italy clinched last minute victory against the Swiss

The Azzurrini won 1-0 against Switzerland at the Stadio Vittore Anessi thanks to a goal scored in added time (90'+4) by midfielder Alessandro Di Nunzio

17 November 2024

First home win of the season as Italy beat Switzerland 2-1

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First home win of the season as Italy beat Switzerland 2-1

The Azzurrini registered a narrow win over the Swiss thanks to a brace from Federico Coletta...

14 November 2024

Double friendly against Switzerland: Franceschini names his squad

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Double friendly against Switzerland: Franceschini names his squad

Italy will face Switzerland on Thursday 14 (15:00 CET, live stream on Vivo Azzurro TV) and on Sunday 17 November....

08 November 2024

Azzurrini defeated 1-0 by the Austrians. Franceschini: ‘These matches are an opportunity for growth’

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Azzurrini defeated 1-0 by the Austrians. Franceschini: ‘These matches are an opportunity for growth’

Italy lost against the Austrian team at the Waldarena, due to a goal by Spalt in the 18th minute...

13 October 2024

Rain wins out between Italy and Austria: match suspended in Tarvisio due to an unplayable pitch

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Rain wins out between Italy and Austria: match suspended in Tarvisio due to an unplayable pitch

The first of two friendlies scheduled between the Azzurrini and their Austrian counterparts was halted in the 63rd minute due to bad weather, with the visitors leading 2-0

10 October 2024

Friendly double-header against Austria on 10 and 13 October: Coach Daniele Franceschini’s call-ups

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Friendly double-header against Austria on 10 and 13 October: Coach Daniele Franceschini’s call-ups

The Azzurrini will face Austria on Thursday at the Stadio Maurizio Siega in Tarvisio (15:00 CEST) and on Sunday at the Waldarena in Velden am Wörther See (12:00 CEST)

03 October 2024

U18s beaten 2-0 by the Netherlands

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U18s beaten 2-0 by the Netherlands

Italy, reduced to ten men in the 57th minute after Verde was sent off, lost 2-0 in ‘s-Gravenzande in the first match of the season. Second friendly on Monday at 19:00 CEST...

07 September 2024

 Daniele Franceschini names squad for friendly double-header against the Netherlands

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Daniele Franceschini names squad for friendly double-header against the Netherlands

The Azzurrini will kick off the new season with two matches on Dutch soil...

29 August 2024

The Azzurrini beat Austria for the second time in a week

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The Azzurrini beat Austria for the second time in a week

After beating the Austrians 2-1 on Thursday, Italy repeated the feat at the stadio Gianpiero Combi by coming out on top 2-0...

24 March 2024

The Azzurrini made a successful debut in Merano: Austria defeated 2-1. Franceschini: "We're growing game by game"

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The Azzurrini made a successful debut in Merano: Austria defeated 2-1. Franceschini: "We're growing game by game"

In the first-ever encounter between the Azzurri teams and the municipality in the province of Bolzano, Daniele Franceschini's...

21 March 2024

Merano set to host U18s’ friendly double-header against Austria

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Merano set to host U18s’ friendly double-header against Austria

The first of the two games will take place on Thursday...

19 March 2024

Franceschini calls up 22 players for two friendlies with Austria in Meran

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Franceschini calls up 22 players for two friendlies with Austria in Meran

The Azzurrini, after facing Spain in January and Slovakia in February, are back in action...

14 March 2024

Merano to host a National team game for the first time

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Merano to host a National team game for the first time

The Azzurrini will face Austria in a double friendly header on 21 and 24 March at the ground named after former Italy goalkeeper Gianpiero Combi. The first game will be streamed live on the FIGC website…

21 February 2024

Caprini’s goal seals Italy a narrow victory over Slovakia

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Caprini’s goal seals Italy a narrow victory over Slovakia

At the Olympic Training Centre in Tirrenia, the Azzurrini registered a narrow win: the decisive goal came in the first 15 minutes...

14 February 2024

22 Azzurrini called up for friendly with Slovakia

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22 Azzurrini called up for friendly with Slovakia

After the draw away to Spain in January, Italy are back to face Slovakia: 14 February at 14:30 at the Olympic Training Centre...

08 February 2024

U18s play out 0-0 stalemate with Spain

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U18s play out 0-0 stalemate with Spain

Daniele Franceschini: “We tried to get at our opponents”...

17 January 2024

Daniele Franceschini names 22-man squad for Spain match

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Daniele Franceschini names 22-man squad for Spain match

The Azzurrini will face their Spanish counterparts in Las Rozas on Wednesday 17 January...

11 January 2024

A 2-2 draw in second friendly against Romania

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A 2-2 draw in second friendly against Romania

The hosts equalise three minutes from time to deny the Azzurrini the win...

19 November 2023

The Azzurrini beat Romania in first game of friendly double-header

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The Azzurrini beat Romania in first game of friendly double-header

A 3-1 victory thanks to goals from Scotti, Pagnucco and Mendicino...

16 November 2023

Double friendly against Romania on 16 and 19 November: Daniele Fraceschini’s 22-man squad

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Double friendly against Romania on 16 and 19 November: Daniele Fraceschini’s 22-man squad

After facing Serbia in September and attending a training camp in October, the Azzurrini return to the pitch to face Romania’s Under 18s on Thursday 16 (11:00 CET) and Sunday 19 November (11:00 CET) in Chiajna

10 November 2023