A group photo of the Azzurri with the European Championship trophy was taken at Coverciano today. The team posed for a number of snaps alongside FIGC President Gabriele Gravina and staff from the FIGC’s offices and Technical Centre, all of whom worked tirelessly behind the scenes this summer and made a precious contribution to Italy’s memorable triumph.

The National team then received the Pegaso d'Oro from the Region of Tuscany, with President Eugenio Giani and the Chairman of the Regional Council Antonio Mazzeo presenting the award to FIGC President Gravina, Head Coach Roberto Mancini and captain Giorgio Chiellini.

This morning, President Gravina paid a visit to the youngsters being treated at the Meyer Children’s Hospital in Florence. On Tuesday, the young patients met the Azzurri and watched them train at Coverciano, while they also got to see the Football Museum. Gravina, who was welcomed by hospital head Alberto Zanobini, donated balls, scarves and other National Team gadgets to the children, a show of affection from the Azzurri world.

Meanwhile, the day after their draw against Bulgaria in Florence, Mancini’s men will resume training this afternoon to prepare for their upcoming showdown against Switzerland on Sunday. It’s a very important fixture on the road to Qatar 2022, with the Azzurri looking to take a big step towards a first-place finish and thus avoid the lottery of the playoffs.

Schedule (all times CEST)

Friday 3 September
11:30 – Training at the 'Vittorio Pozzo' pitch at Coverciano

Saturday 4 September
10:00 – Switzerland press conference at St. Jacob Park in Basel
11:00 – Switzerland Training at St. Jacob Park in Basel (open to the press the first 15')
11:00 – Transfer Florence-Basel
17:30 – Press conference ITALY at the St. Jacob Park in Basel
18:00 – ITALY training at the St. Jacob Park in Basel (open to the press the first 15')

Sunday 5 September
20:45 – Switzerland vs. ITALY (St. Jacob's Park stadium). Press conference after the match

Monday 6 September
11:30 – Training at the C.S. Basel (closed)
18:00 – Transfer Basel-Reggio Emilia

Tuesday 7 September
16:45 – ITALY press conference at the 'Città del Tricolore' stadium
17:15 – ITALY training at the 'Città del Tricolore' stadium (open to the press the first 15')
18:15 – Lithuania press conference at 'Città del Tricolore' stadium
18:45 - Lithuania training at 'Città del Tricolore' stadium (open to the press the first 15')

Wednesday 8 September

20:45 – ITALY vs. Lithuania (Città del Tricolore Stadium). At the end of the match, press conference, disbandment of the delegation and return of players and staff to their respective headquarters

INFO: How to access the Coverciano Federal Technical Centre (CTF) and the stadiums

Media access is not allowed to the training sessions at Coverciano. The images of the first 15 minutes will be produced and distributed by the FIGC (with technical costs borne by the applicant, info: m.reale@figc.it) live to the holder of the audio-visual rights and at the end of the session to the other applicants. Access to press conferences is limited to a small number of journalists (no cameramen or photographers are allowed), with compulsory spacing and masks; accredited participants will also be provided with a link to watch the conferences remotely (Zoom). The images will in any case be produced and distributed live to the holder of the audiovisual rights and at the end of the event to the other applicants (with technical costs borne by the applicant, info: m.reale@figc.it). A selection of training and press conference photos will be made available to the media with a link on the figc.it website. Access to the CTF of Coverciano, as well as to the stadiums of Florence and Reggio Emilia, is allowed only with a green pass or an antigenic swab within the last 48 hours.