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Nicolato previews Italy vs. Japan: "I'm expecting further improvement, because this group has quality"

Men's U21s Team

Nicolato previews Italy vs. Japan: "I'm expecting further improvement, because this group has quality"

From Pescara to Castel di Sangro, England to Japan. After last Thursday's defeat, the Under-21 side on Monday (15:30 CEST, live on RaiSport), at the stadio Teofilo Patini, have another friendly game as they continue their preparations for the European Championships next year...

25 September 2022

U18: Bolzan's goal not enough, Azzurrini beaten 2-1 by Serbia in the second friendly in Aquila

Men's U18s Team

U18: Bolzan's goal not enough, Azzurrini beaten 2-1 by Serbia in the second friendly in Aquila

After winning three days ago, courtesy of Francesco Pio Esposito's goal, the Under-18 side were this time defeated 2-1 by Serbia in the second friendly of the week between the sides at stadio "Gran Sasso d'Italia-Italo Acconcia" in Aquila...

24 September 2022

U19: Italy's Euro hopes still alive: Bosnia beaten by a Vignato double and one from Hasa

Men's U19s Team

U19: Italy's Euro hopes still alive: Bosnia beaten by a Vignato double and one from Hasa

The Under-19s' Euro journey is not over yet. In Rumia (Poland), the Azzurrini beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-2 in their second Group 5 game in this first stage of qualification...

24 September 2022

Mancini: “Huge win." Raspadori: “Bonucci told me about that move seconds before”

Men's A Team

Mancini: “Huge win." Raspadori: “Bonucci told me about that move seconds before”

Superb performance by Bonucci, who cancelled out Kane: “We can't go back and change the World Cup, but arriving first in the group would be a step forward...

23 September 2022

A beauty from Raspadori gives Italy victory over England, Azzurri on track for the Nations League Final Four

Men's A Team

A beauty from Raspadori gives Italy victory over England, Azzurri on track for the Nations League Final Four

In front of 50,000 at San Siro, Italy beat England 1-0 with a belter from the Napoli striker...

23 September 2022

Casadei and Volpato steer Italy to a 2-1 win in Portugal: their first victory in the 8 Nations Tournament

Men's U20s Team

Casadei and Volpato steer Italy to a 2-1 win in Portugal: their first victory in the 8 Nations Tournament

The National Under-20 team's season has begun in the best possible way. This year's side, under the guidance of Carmine Nunziata who will be there in the World Cup in Indonesia next May, beat Portugal 2-1 in the 8 Nations Tournament.

23 September 2022

18 players have been called up to the National Team for the first time, meeting in Turin on Tuesday 27 September

Men's U16s Team

18 players have been called up to the National Team for the first time, meeting in Turin on Tuesday 27 September

The introduction to the team, dedicated to youngsters who have never been selected in the past, aims to expand the group. The coordinator of the National Youth Team Maurizio Viscidi commented: "We want to disperse the talent".

23 September 2022

U21: A golden year for Viti: "In only one year, Serie A with Empoli and the Under-21s, now, I live in Nice"

Men's U21s Team

U21: A golden year for Viti: "In only one year, Serie A with Empoli and the Under-21s, now, I live in Nice"

One year and two days ago, on 22 September 2021, Mattia Viti made his Serie A debut for Empoli. On only one year, the defender from Borgo San Lorenzo has had his life turned upside down...

23 September 2022

U21: First time as captain for Rovella: "A great honour. This group can only get better "

Men's U21s Team

U21: First time as captain for Rovella: "A great honour. This group can only get better "

In the friendly with England, Nicolò Rovella had an emotional day: it was his first game as Under-21 captain...

23 September 2022

U21: Azzurrini lose to England with heads held high, Brewster's early goals sealing a 2-0 win in Pescara

Men's U21s Team

U21: Azzurrini lose to England with heads held high, Brewster's early goals sealing a 2-0 win in Pescara

The Under-21s' march towards the European Championships next year has started in defeat. In front of a crowd of 2,800 at the stadio "Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia"...

22 September 2022

The path to the 2023 World Cup begins on 10 October with a friendly against Brazil in Genoa

Women's A Team

The path to the 2023 World Cup begins on 10 October with a friendly against Brazil in Genoa

The match will take place at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris (18.30 CEST, live on Rai 2), where the Azzurre will return 17 years after their match against Denmark. It will be the eighth match between the two national teams.

22 September 2022

More than 40,000 tickets issued for Italy-England. Mancini: "Qualifying for the Final Four would make us very happy"

Men's A Team

More than 40,000 tickets issued for Italy-England. Mancini: "Qualifying for the Final Four would make us very happy"

Tomorrow evening at the Stadio Meazza in Milan the Azzurri will play their penultimate Nations League group game...

22 September 2022

U18: Italy edge out Serbia in first friendly win through Esposito’s great goal

Men's U18s Team

U18: Italy edge out Serbia in first friendly win through Esposito’s great goal

A good collective performance by the Azzurrini, who played at a good tempo. The lead came with 20 minutes to go, thanks to Esposito's cheeky backheel. Bruno hit the woodwork twice. Italy played wearing black armbands in memory of the victims of the flooding in Marche ...

21 September 2022

The Azzurrini ready for the test against England. Nicolato: "Every match is helping us grow".

Men's U21s Team

The Azzurrini ready for the test against England. Nicolato: "Every match is helping us grow".

The Under-21 European Championships are still nine months away but it's already time to test ourselves. On Thursday in Pescara at the stadio Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia (live on Rai2)...

21 September 2022

U19: The road to European qualification gets tougher after defeat to Estonia

Men's U19s Team

U19: The road to European qualification gets tougher after defeat to Estonia

In their Euros opener, Italy dominated, with Mancini and D'Andrea both hitting the crossbar, but fell short in the end...

21 September 2022

Italy vs. England. Immobile: “Wearing this shirt means everything, I'll continue to be available until I'm not needed”

Men's A Team

Italy vs. England. Immobile: “Wearing this shirt means everything, I'll continue to be available until I'm not needed”

The Lazio striker, who with eight goals is the top scorer in Mancini's reign, thought about retiring after being unjustly criticised...

21 September 2022

Raspadori's advice: 'enjoying yourself on the pitch is the best way to regain enthusiasm'

Men's A Team

Raspadori's advice: 'enjoying yourself on the pitch is the best way to regain enthusiasm'

Jack is aiming for a place in the starting line-up for the match against England: "I am more of an attacker than a finisher, playing in the centre means I can be closer to the goal".

20 September 2022

U21: Friendly with England in Pescara on Thursday. Scalvini: "Happy with my progress with Italy"

Men's U21s Team

U21: Friendly with England in Pescara on Thursday. Scalvini: "Happy with my progress with Italy"

Preparations continue in Castel di Sangro for the Under 21s' first of two friendlies, against England on Thursday 22 September at 17.30 CEST at the stadio “Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia” (live on Rai2)...

20 September 2022

Pellegrini and Politano leave the camp; Frattesi, Gabbiadini and Salvatore Esposito called up

Men's A Team

Pellegrini and Politano leave the camp; Frattesi, Gabbiadini and Salvatore Esposito called up

After Verratti dropped out, two more players have now left the camp. Mancini has called up the Sassuolo and SPAL midfielders and the Sampdoria forward...

20 September 2022

November sees the Azzurri in Tirana and Vienna for friendlies with Albania and Austria

Men's A Team

November sees the Azzurri in Tirana and Vienna for friendlies with Albania and Austria

The two matches will be played on 16 and 20 November at the Air Albania stadium and the Ernst Happel Stadion...

19 September 2022