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Azzurri and philately, an almost 90-year-old story

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Azzurri and philately, an almost 90-year-old story

A collection realised by the Italian Postal Service to retrace the history of the Azzurri through postage stamps, from 1934 to the present day...

04 September 2023

Buffon’s off-pitch debut as Head of the Delegation: “Happy to be here, Spalletti is the right man at the right time”

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Buffon’s off-pitch debut as Head of the Delegation: “Happy to be here, Spalletti is the right man at the right time”

The ex-goalkeeper, record-holder for appearances with the National team (176)

04 September 2023

The first day of the Nunziata era

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The first day of the Nunziata era

The Azzurrini are preparing for the two away games in Latvia and Turkey. The new coach: “I know the boys well, they have great quality and give their 100% in every match. The game will lead us...”

04 September 2023

The origins of Italy's head coaches

National team in numbers

The origins of Italy's head coaches

Taking places of birth into account, Alessandria, Trieste and Udine have had the most coaches with two: the other 15 have had one. Antonio Conte (Lecce) is the only one from the south, while Roberto Mancini is from Ancona, representing the midlands

03 September 2023

Head coaches on debut: in depth

National team in numbers

Head coaches on debut: in depth

In 27 debuts for our coaches, we’ve seen 13 wins, five draws and nine defeats

03 September 2023

Azzurri head coaches from 1910-2023: head coaches and coaching commissions

National team in numbers

Azzurri head coaches from 1910-2023: head coaches and coaching commissions

From 1910 to 1948, only Vittorio Pozzo was given sole leadership of the National Team on three different occasions. From the early 60s, the change with Viani towards just one coach. From then on, only two pairs: Herrera-Valcareggi following the loss to North Korea and Bernadini-Bearzot for Argentina ‘78. ..

03 September 2023

Gigi Buffon, a record-breaking head of delegation

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Gigi Buffon, a record-breaking head of delegation

All the numbers of the most-capped Azzurri player ever

03 September 2023

Alberto Bollini to take the Azzurrini to the Elite League

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Alberto Bollini to take the Azzurrini to the Elite League

The coach of the U19 European champions will guide the new Under 20s, who start their season with matches in Berlin and Tabor...

02 September 2023

Spalletti's adventure with the National Team begins

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Spalletti's adventure with the National Team begins

The Tuscan coach was presented to the media this morning, Monday at Coverciano: His first training session with upcoming matches against North Macedonia and Ukraine...

02 September 2023

Nunziata names 26-man squad for trips to Latvia and Turkey

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Nunziata names 26-man squad for trips to Latvia and Turkey

A new cycle begins under the Head Coach who led the U20s to the World Cup final earlier this year

01 September 2023

Spalletti calls up 29 players for games against North Macedonia and Ukraine

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Spalletti calls up 29 players for games against North Macedonia and Ukraine

First call-up for Lazio defender Nicolò Casale, while Zaccagni, Biraghi, G. Mancini and Locatelli all return...

01 September 2023

The Azzurrini will start their season in Tirrenia with friendlies against Serbia and the Netherlands: Franceschini calls up 23 players

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The Azzurrini will start their season in Tirrenia with friendlies against Serbia and the Netherlands: Franceschini calls up 23 players

The two matches are scheduled for 7 and 10 September at the Olympic Training Centre...

31 August 2023

Two friendlies in Prato for the U19 European Champions: Corradi’s 24-man squad for the  games against Northern Ireland and the  Netherlands

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Two friendlies in Prato for the U19 European Champions: Corradi’s 24-man squad for the games against Northern Ireland and the Netherlands

After seeing in the new season with the game against Albania at Coverciano, Bernardo Corradi’s boys will play two games at Lungobisenzio on Thursday 7 and Monday 11 September...

31 August 2023

22 players called up for Four Nations tournament

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22 players called up for Four Nations tournament

Games against Denmark, Israel and the hosts, Germany, for Italy in preparation for the first phase of EURO qualifying in October...

31 August 2023

Spalletti’s Staff: Domenichini the assistant coach, Baldini and Russo technical assistants

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Spalletti’s Staff: Domenichini the assistant coach, Baldini and Russo technical assistants

The collaborators of the new coach will also include Sinatti and Ferrini (athletic coaches), Savorani (goalkeeping coach), Pane (scout), Baldi and Mannucci (match analysts)...

29 August 2023

The Euro 2025 qualifier against Norway will be played at Stadio Druso in Bolzano on Tuesday 17 October

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The Euro 2025 qualifier against Norway will be played at Stadio Druso in Bolzano on Tuesday 17 October

For Carmine Nunziata’s Azzurrini, the game held in South Tyrol will be the third game of the group stage that will open with two away matches, against Latvia (Friday 8 September) and Turkey (Tuesday 12)...

29 August 2023

Women's FIFA Ranking: Italy drop one position to 17th

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Women's FIFA Ranking: Italy drop one position to 17th

Spain's first-ever World Cup triumph lifts them to second in the Ranking behind Sweden and ahead of the USA..

25 August 2023

Italy put three past Slovenia to earn first win of the season

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Italy put three past Slovenia to earn first win of the season

A brace from Inter forward Mosconi and one from Fiorentina midfielder Atzeni decide the second friendly played in Ajdovscina, following the 1-1 draw two days ago in Gradisca d'Isonzo...

24 August 2023

Second friendly with England ends 1-1

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Second friendly with England ends 1-1

The Azzurrini were unable to record a second win in the space of two days at Coverciano, but Zoratto was satisfied...

24 August 2023

Luciano Spalletti to be officially presented as Head Coach on Saturday 2 September

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Luciano Spalletti to be officially presented as Head Coach on Saturday 2 September

Also present at the press conference will be FIGC president, Gabriele Gravina. Squad for the games against North Macedonia and Ukraine to be announced on 1 September...

23 August 2023