This morning, the press conference for the Città di Trieste International Tournament took place at the Sala Predonzani in the Palazzo della Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia. The tournament, running from today until 9 September, will see the current European champions, the Under-17 National Team, face their counterparts from Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.

The event, which saw Coach Massimiliano Favo and player Thomas Campaniello representing the Azzurrini, kicked off with a speech by Ermes Canciani, President of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Committee. 'Our region has made significant investments in sports, believing that combining top-notch facilities with youth development is the key to success. The renovation of the Stadio Nereo Rocco has been a major achievement, and I believe it has met our high expectations. This tournament is a great opportunity to showcase our region, which will also host an Under-21 qualifying match (Italy vs. Ireland on October 15 in Trieste).

The conference, which featured speeches from Stefano Avion, Councillor for Human Resources of Trieste, and Fabio Banello, Councillor for Sport of Monfalcone, ended with a closing statement by Massimiliano Fedriga, President of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region. 'Events like this are essential for our youth, offering more than just participation in sports; they deliver a powerful message to our communities. Sport transcends the simple outcomes of winning or losing; it plays a key role in developing the citizens of tomorrow.

SQUAD LIST

Goalkeepers: Matteo Farronato (Inter), Sebastiano Nava (Juventus);
Defenders: Leonardo Noah Bovio (Inter), Samuele Carlaccini (Roma), Pantaleo Creti (Monza), Dauda Amihere Iddrisa (West Bromwich Albion), Alessio Insignito (Spezia), Isaac Collins Isoa (Atalanta), Thomas Lissi (Inter), Mattia Marello (Udinese);
Midfielders: Cristian Acatullo (Sassuolo), Christian Comotto (Milan), Vincenzo Damiano (Atalanta), Kevin Vitale Moressa (Inter), Matteo Papaccioli (Como), Vincenzo Prisco (Napoli), Federico Steffanoni (Atalanta), Marco Tiozzo Pagio (Juventus);
Forwards: Danilo Busiello (Empoli), Thomas Campaniello (Empoli), Samuele Inacio (Borussia Dortmund), Simone Lontani (Milan).

Staff – Head Coach: Massimiliano Favo; Youth Sector Vice Coordinator: Daniele Zoratto; Men’s Goalkeeping Coordinator: Gaetano Petrelli; Assistant coach: Davide Cei; Athletic coach: Adalberto Zamuner; Goalkeeping coach: Davide Quironi; Match analyst: Andrea Loiacono; Doctors: Andrea Serdoz and Alessandro Carducci; Physiotherapists: Giorgio Giannini and Enrico Matera; Nutritionist: Claudio Pecorella; Secretary: Massimo Petracchini.

INTERNATIONAL UNDER-17 CITTÀ DI TRIESTE TOURNAMENT

SINGLE GROUP: ITALY, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland

Matchday 1 (Tuesday 3 September)
17:00 CEST: Spain vs. Switzerland, Stadio Comunale in Monfalcone (GO)
20:00 CEST: ITALY vs. Portugal, Stadio Nereo Rocco in Trieste (live on Vivo Azzurro TV)

Matchday 2 (Friday 6 September)
17:00 CEST: Portugal vs. Spain, Stadio Comunale in Monfalcone (GO)
20:00 CEST: ITALY vs. Switzerland, Stadio Nereo Rocco in Trieste (live on Vivo Azzurro TV)

Matchday 3 (Monday 9 September)
16:30 CEST: Switzerland vs. Portugal, Stadio Comunale in Monfalcone (GO)
20:00 CEST: ITALY vs. Spain, Stadio Nereo Rocco in Trieste (live on Vivo Azzurro TV)