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 The U19s begin their journey in European qualification: the squad of 20 announced, first call-up for Esposito

Men's U19s Team

The U19s begin their journey in European qualification: the squad of 20 announced, first call-up for Esposito

The Inter striker will take part in the first stage of the European tournament as Italy play in Emilia Romagna from 13 to 19 November. The debut against Malta on Wednesday...

07 November 2019

Ahead of the games against Georgia and Malta. Guagni and Girelli: “We can’t drop points now”

Women's A Team

Ahead of the games against Georgia and Malta. Guagni and Girelli: “We can’t drop points now”

The two ‘World Cup Girls’ are also stars in the league for Fiorentina and Juventus. On racism: “There’s no discrimination at all in women’s football”...

05 November 2019

The Azzurrine to depart for the Netherlands where they will play their first friendly of the season on Saturday

Women's U23s Team

The Azzurrine to depart for the Netherlands where they will play their first friendly of the season on Saturday

Coach Jacopo Leandri has called up 20 players. They leave for Amsterdam tomorrow and on Saturday at 16:00 CET they will face off against their Orange contemporaries in Uden....

05 November 2019

Hot and humid training today in Vitoria. Tongya: “We have to get used to it, we face Ecuador in just two days”

Under 17s World Cup

Hot and humid training today in Vitoria. Tongya: “We have to get used to it, we face Ecuador in just two days”

Having arrived yesterday morning, the Azzurrini trained for the first time under the scorching sun in this new city. They face the South Americans in the round of 16 in two days...

05 November 2019

Italy Women back together ahead of their games against Georgia and Malta. Bertolini: “The quality of our play will be important”

Women's A Team

Italy Women back together ahead of their games against Georgia and Malta. Bertolini: “The quality of our play will be important”

The Women’s National Team had their first afternoon training session at Coverciano today after they had gathered at the Federal Training Centre

04 November 2019

The Azzurrini lose against Paraguay. They finish second in the group and will now play Ecuador in the round of 16

Under 17s World Cup

The Azzurrini lose against Paraguay. They finish second in the group and will now play Ecuador in the round of 16

Italy started well as Pirola’s third minute goal put them ahead. But Paraguay came back to win 2-1 and claimed first place in the group....

03 November 2019

The Azzurrini draw with France and win the Val de Marne Tournament

Men's U16s Team

The Azzurrini draw with France and win the Val de Marne Tournament

After a great display of character, the Under-16 National Team drew 2-2 with France to win the Val de Marne Tournament...

02 November 2019

Italy win and qualify after a spectacular game thanks to Gnonto and Udogie goals

Under 17s World Cup

Italy win and qualify after a spectacular game thanks to Gnonto and Udogie goals

It was a truly open match before some late drama

31 October 2019

Italy beat Turkey 4-0 and comfortably qualify for the Elite Round

Men's U17s Team

Italy beat Turkey 4-0 and comfortably qualify for the Elite Round

The side won for the third time in Luxembourg thanks to a Miretti brace along with Magazzù and Cepele goals

30 October 2019

The Azzurrini’s second match is against Mexico. Cudrig: “We need to win to go all the way”

Under 17s World Cup

The Azzurrini’s second match is against Mexico. Cudrig: “We need to win to go all the way”

Italy have a crucial match tomorrow at 00:00 CET against Mexico at the Bezerrao in Brasilia which will play a big role in their progression to the round of 16...

30 October 2019

Back on the road to European qualification: the squad of 23 for matches against Georgia and Malta

Women's A Team

Back on the road to European qualification: the squad of 23 for matches against Georgia and Malta

On 8 and 12 November the Azzurre will be playing in Benevento and Castel di Sangro respectively as they look to extend their current run of four consecutive wins. The squad...

29 October 2019

The Azzurrini pick up the pace: five goals against the Solomon Islands. A brace on his debut for Gnonto

Under 17s World Cup

The Azzurrini pick up the pace: five goals against the Solomon Islands. A brace on his debut for Gnonto

Italy’s World Cup adventure begins with a goalfest. It took 25 minutes to break the deadlock against a modest but eager opponent, with the game opening up after that first goal...

28 October 2019

Italy beat Northern Ireland and guarantee qualification for Estonia 2020

Men's U17s Team

Italy beat Northern Ireland and guarantee qualification for Estonia 2020

Rossi and Magazzù scored two goals in the first half and Zacchi saved a penalty in the second half. The Azzurrini will play Turkey on Wednesday to decide who tops the group

27 October 2019

The Azzurrini will play their first match tomorrow against the Solomon Islands. Panada: “We are ready”

Under 17s World Cup

The Azzurrini will play their first match tomorrow against the Solomon Islands. Panada: “We are ready”

The match will be played at the Estadio Bezerrao in Brazil. Yesterday evening Alessandro Arlotti joined the squad...

27 October 2019

Italy shine in their first qualifying match for Europe: the Azzurrini beat Luxembourg 6-0

Men's U17s Team

Italy shine in their first qualifying match for Europe: the Azzurrini beat Luxembourg 6-0

A great performance from Zoratto’s team, who passed their first challenge with flying colours...

24 October 2019

Third training session in Brazil for the Azzurri: Gnonto “I'm dreaming with my eyes open"

Under 17s World Cup

Third training session in Brazil for the Azzurri: Gnonto “I'm dreaming with my eyes open"

The side was on the training ground ahead of the Under-17 World Cup opener against the Solomon Islands

24 October 2019

FIFA World Ranking: Italy remain in 15th place, Belgium hold onto top spot

Men's A Team

FIFA World Ranking: Italy remain in 15th place, Belgium hold onto top spot

Uruguay, (5th), Croatia (7th) and Argentina (9th) all move up a spot in the top ten, while Portugal (6th), Spain (8th) and Colombia (10th) all drop down in the rankings...

24 October 2019

The Azzurrini complete their first training session in Brasilia with the start of the tournament fast-approaching

Under 17s World Cup

The Azzurrini complete their first training session in Brasilia with the start of the tournament fast-approaching

Having landed in the Brazilian capital yesterday afternoon, the team started work this morning with five days until their first fixture against the Solomon Islands...

22 October 2019

 Emilia Romagna to host first EURO qualifying phase from 13 to 19 November

Men's U19s Team

Emilia Romagna to host first EURO qualifying phase from 13 to 19 November

From 13 to 19 November, Emilia Romagna, a place which has become a real stronghold for Italy’s youth teams in recent years, will host the first phase of Under-19 European Championship qualifying...

21 October 2019

The road to European qualification begins: Zoratto’s squad for the first stage

Men's U17s Team

The road to European qualification begins: Zoratto’s squad for the first stage

Having reached the final in each of the last two tournaments, the Azzurrini begin the first stage of the continental tournament on Thursday. They leave for Luxembourg this afternoon...

21 October 2019