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UEFA Women’s and Men’s 2020/21 Under-19 European Championships cancelled

Men's Youth Team

UEFA Women’s and Men’s 2020/21 Under-19 European Championships cancelled

The decision has been taken due to the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on the staging of competitions. There will be a concussion substitution trial at the Under-21 European Championship...

23 February 2021

 Euro 2022 qualifying: A gift from Finland boosts the Azzurre’s direct qualification chances

Women's A Team

Euro 2022 qualifying: A gift from Finland boosts the Azzurre’s direct qualification chances

A victory with at least two goals scored should now suffice following the Scandinavians’ win against Portugal...

19 February 2021

Italy stay in 10th place in the FIFA World Ranking, Belgium continue to lead the way

Men's A Team

Italy stay in 10th place in the FIFA World Ranking, Belgium continue to lead the way

Nothing new in the top positions of the FIFA Ranking. Italy remain in tenth place...

18 February 2021

The development strategy for women’s football 2021-2025. Gravina: “Our tomorrow, now”

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The development strategy for women’s football 2021-2025. Gravina: “Our tomorrow, now”

The objectives for the next four years have been defined: from success for the National Teams to a 50% increase in the number of registered girls, as well as competitiveness, professionalism, and sustainability...

16 February 2021

A place at the European Championship at stake against Israel. Bertolini: “The time has come to put our foot on the accelerator”

Women's A Team

A place at the European Championship at stake against Israel. Bertolini: “The time has come to put our foot on the accelerator”

The Azzurre will hold their first training session this afternoon ahead of their fixture on 24 February in Florence, where they previously secured qualification for the World Cup in France...

16 February 2021

Alia Guagni to miss Euro 2022 qualifying clash against Israel

Women's A Team

Alia Guagni to miss Euro 2022 qualifying clash against Israel

The Atletico Madrid player has been replaced by Martina Zanoli, who’s received her first call-up to the senior side...

15 February 2021

Euro 2022 qualifying: Bertolini calls up 28 players for decisive showdown against Israel

Women's A Team

Euro 2022 qualifying: Bertolini calls up 28 players for decisive showdown against Israel

The Azzurre will meet up at Coverciano on Monday to prepare for their final group game, which is scheduled for 24 February at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence...

10 February 2021

U21 EURO 2023 group stage draw: Italy in a group with Sweden, Ireland, Bosnia, Montenegro and Luxembourg

Men's U21s Team

U21 EURO 2023 group stage draw: Italy in a group with Sweden, Ireland, Bosnia, Montenegro and Luxembourg

The winners of the nine groups and the best-ranked runner-up will qualify for the finals...

28 January 2021

A new-look Italy team: the 4 Azzurri ePlayers that will take part in UEFA eEuro 2021

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A new-look Italy team: the 4 Azzurri ePlayers that will take part in UEFA eEuro 2021

The finals of qualification were played at the weekend...

25 January 2021

 The Azzurri’s World Cup qualifying campaign to begin in Parma: the Tardini will host Italy vs. Northern Ireland

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The Azzurri’s World Cup qualifying campaign to begin in Parma: the Tardini will host Italy vs. Northern Ireland

Italy will be making a return to the Emilian city for the first time in two years...

15 January 2021

Nunziata calls up 27 players for a training camp: “We're happy to be back”

Men's U19s Team

Nunziata calls up 27 players for a training camp: “We're happy to be back”

After a year of inactivity, the Under-19s will meet up at Coverciano on Sunday...

15 January 2021

The Azzurre to play rearranged Euro qualifying match against Israel in Florence on 24 February

Women's A Team

The Azzurre to play rearranged Euro qualifying match against Israel in Florence on 24 February

Italy will be looking to secure automatic qualification to next summer’s tournament in England at the same stadium where they made it through to the 2019 World Cup in France...

07 January 2021

 The Azzurri shirt turns 110. Gravina: “It represents thrills and unity”

Men's A Team

The Azzurri shirt turns 110. Gravina: “It represents thrills and unity”

The blue of Italy was first worn on 6 January 1911, when the National Team faced Hungary in Milan. Mancini: “The Azzurri colours bring distant generations close together.”...

06 January 2021

Italy up to 13th in the FIFA World Rankings USA lead followed by Germany and France

Women's A Team

Italy up to 13th in the FIFA World Rankings USA lead followed by Germany and France

The reigning world champions end 2020 top of the rankings. The Azzurre move up by one

18 December 2020

U21 Euro: Azzurrini drawn with Slovenia, Spain and the Czech Republic

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U21 Euro: Azzurrini drawn with Slovenia, Spain and the Czech Republic

Italy will be in Group B of the tournament, which will take place in Slovenia and Hungary. The group stages will be played between 24 and 31 March, with the finals taking place between 31 May and 6 June...

10 December 2020

Italy end the year in tenth in the World Rankings

Men's A Team

Italy end the year in tenth in the World Rankings

Only 352 international games were played this year due to the pandemic. France and Brazil behind Belgium, podium unchanged from 2019...

10 December 2020

 Qualifying Round draw for the Under-19 and Under-17 European Championships conducted in Nyon

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Qualifying Round draw for the Under-19 and Under-17 European Championships conducted in Nyon

The Under-19s will face Slovenia, Iceland and Lithuania, while the Under-17s will come up against Scotland, Northern Ireland and Albania...

09 December 2020

World Cup Qualifying: Azzurri kick off with Northern Ireland on 25 March

Men's A Team

World Cup Qualifying: Azzurri kick off with Northern Ireland on 25 March

The calendar for UEFA qualifying has been published: Italy also take on Bulgaria and Lithuania in March, Switzerland on 5 September...

09 December 2020

 World Cup qualification: Italy drawn alongside Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Bulgaria and Lithuania

Men's A Team

World Cup qualification: Italy drawn alongside Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Bulgaria and Lithuania

The qualifying draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was held today. Mancini: “We mustn’t underestimate anyone, I believe it’ll be a battle between ourselves and Switzerland for top spot.” Gravina: “A challenging group”...

07 December 2020

Italy vs. Spain in the Nations League semi-finals

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Italy vs. Spain in the Nations League semi-finals

The Final Four have been drawn for the games in Italy. Mancini: "It'll be a great Final Four"...

03 December 2020