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Azzurrini aiming for Euros quarter-finals with a game to spare against Slovakia

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Azzurrini aiming for Euros quarter-finals with a game to spare against Slovakia

Massimiliano Favo's lads, top of Group C, are in action this afternoon...

24 May 2024

Coletta, dynamism and goals from midfield: "We can go far"

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Coletta, dynamism and goals from midfield: "We can go far"

The 2007-born Roma player, who scored the second goal in the 2-0 win against Poland...

23 May 2024

Dream debut for Ballo: "Proud to be here"

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Dream debut for Ballo: "Proud to be here"

The 2007-born Inter defender played his very first game for an Italy side in Larnaca, providing an assist to double the lead over Poland...

22 May 2024

Italy brilliant to beat Poland despite being a man down

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Italy brilliant to beat Poland despite being a man down

The Azzurrini were down to 10 men after Natali was sent off at the start of the second half but anyway win their debut groupstage game...

21 May 2024

Azzurrini ready for Euros debut in Larnaca against Poland

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Azzurrini ready for Euros debut in Larnaca against Poland

Massimiliano Favo’s lads will debut in Group C against Poland at the AEK Arena in a few hours time (19:30 CEST, live on Rai Play and UEFA TV)...

21 May 2024

From Certaldo to the Euros, Campaniello and his ‘derby’ with Poland

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From Certaldo to the Euros, Campaniello and his ‘derby’ with Poland

The 2008-born forward is of Polish origins plays for Empoli and was born in the same town as National team head coach Luciano Spalletti. Tomorrow at 19:30 CEST, his debut at the U17 Euros...

20 May 2024

First training session in Cyrpus ahead of Euros debut

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First training session in Cyrpus ahead of Euros debut

After a cool-down session this morning, the Azzurrini were in training ahead of the debut game...

18 May 2024

A FIGC press special on the Under 17 European Championship

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A FIGC press special on the Under 17 European Championship

Favo's Azzurrini are in Cyprus and make their debut in the tournament against Poland on Tuesday. The schedule, the players, the season's stats and the history of Italy's Under 16 and 17 sides...

16 May 2024

Azzurrini ready for the Euros: Favo announces his 20-player squad

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Azzurrini ready for the Euros: Favo announces his 20-player squad

Italy, who had their final scheduled training session at Coverciano this morning, will fly to Cyprus tomorrow and open up their campaign against Poland on Tiesday (19:30 CEST)

16 May 2024

Euros squad announcement today as Azzurrini train at Coverciano

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Euros squad announcement today as Azzurrini train at Coverciano

Head Coach Massimiliano Favo will announce his squad of 20 players to take part in the finals...

15 May 2024

28 players called up for Euros prep from 13 to 16 May

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28 players called up for Euros prep from 13 to 16 May

The Azzurrini will have 6 training sessions in 4 days in Covercaino ahead of the Euros scheduled from 20 May to 5 June in Cyrpus...

09 May 2024

2024/2025 European Under-17 qualifying: Italy drawn with Norway, Wales and San Marino

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2024/2025 European Under-17 qualifying: Italy drawn with Norway, Wales and San Marino

The Azzurrini are in Group 9 in Round 1 of qualifying, which will take place next autumn...

03 May 2024

Euros draw: Azzurrini in Group C with Sweden, Slovakia, and Poland

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Euros draw: Azzurrini in Group C with Sweden, Slovakia, and Poland

Italy will make their debut on Tuesday 21 May against Poland before facing Slovakia on Friday 24...

03 April 2024

Euros draw set to take place today at 18:00 CEST in Ayia Napa

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Euros draw set to take place today at 18:00 CEST in Ayia Napa

After getting through the elite phase in Finland in style, Favo's side are now looking forward to the decisive phase of a competition, in which Italy...

03 April 2024

U17s score late penalty to qualify for Euro finals

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U17s score late penalty to qualify for Euro finals

A 2-2 draw against Finland to seal top spot. Favo: “Real satisfaction”...

26 March 2024

Under 17 European Championship Elite Phase round-up

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Under 17 European Championship Elite Phase round-up

Top place and the seven best second-placed teams will advance from the eight groups to the final stages in Cyprus from 20 May to 5 June. New UEFA format from 2024-25: League A and League B. And from 2025 the annual FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.

25 March 2024

Camarda sets high target for Italy: "We want to reach the Euros top on max points”

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Camarda sets high target for Italy: "We want to reach the Euros top on max points”

The AC Milan forward who has made his Serie A debut underlined the Azzurri Under 17s ambitions. Tomorrow at 12:00 CET (livestream on the FIGC website)...

25 March 2024

From 0-2 to 5-3, Italy mounts a comeback against Belgium. Camarda's brace and the Azzurrini 'see' the European finals. Favo: "Team of great values"

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From 0-2 to 5-3, Italy mounts a comeback against Belgium. Camarda's brace and the Azzurrini 'see' the European finals. Favo: "Team of great values"

In the 2nd day of the Elite Phase, trailing by two goals after just 14 minutes, led by the brace of the AC Milan player the Azzurrini won a crucial match...

23 March 2024

Captain Ciardi fires up the Azzurrini ahead of Belgium

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Captain Ciardi fires up the Azzurrini ahead of Belgium

The Salzburg attacking midfielder isn’t hiding his ambitions with Italy on the eve of the second Elite Round game...

22 March 2024

Ciardi and Liberali secure Italy's first three points in the European Championships Elite phase

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Ciardi and Liberali secure Italy's first three points in the European Championships Elite phase

In Vantaa (Finland), the Azzurrini dominate the game with the Oranje and win 2-0, with a goal in each half. Favo: “We have only one objective: go to Cyprus to the finals.”...

20 March 2024