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Draw for the finals to take place in Bucharest today: the Azzurrini prepare to meet their European opponents

Men's U21s Team

Draw for the finals to take place in Bucharest today: the Azzurrini prepare to meet their European opponents

At The Romanian Atheneum in Bucharest (draw to start at 18.00 CEST), Nicolato's team will be in Pot 2 with the Netherlands, England and Romania, one of the two host nations (the other being Georgia). The games will be played from 21 June to 8 July, with the final in Batumi...

14 October 2022

FIFA Ranking, Italy Women move up to 14th place. The Azzurre in pot 2 for World Cup group draw

Women's A Team

FIFA Ranking, Italy Women move up to 14th place. The Azzurre in pot 2 for World Cup group draw

After qualifying for the World Cup Finals for the second consecutive time, following France 2019, the Women's team have climbed a place in the FIFA World Rankings, moving from 15th to 14th...

13 October 2022

U16: Mosconi's goal not enough, Azzurrini beaten 2-1 in the second friendly with the Netherlands

Men's U16s Team

U16: Mosconi's goal not enough, Azzurrini beaten 2-1 in the second friendly with the Netherlands

At the CPO in Tirrenia, the Inter forward, with his fourth goal of the season for the Under 16s, brings the match back level...

13 October 2022

U16: Italy win the first of two friendlies with the Netherlands 2-1, goals from Mosconi and Pisani.

Men's U16s Team

U16: Italy win the first of two friendlies with the Netherlands 2-1, goals from Mosconi and Pisani.

The first of two friendlies between Italy and the Netherlands went to the Azzurrini Under-16 side. At Coverciano, it was a good and convincing performance for Daniele Zoratto's side who won 2-1...

11 October 2022

U17: Euro Qualification. Maximum points for the Azzurrini who move to the next phase after beating Greece.

Men's U17s Team

U17: Euro Qualification. Maximum points for the Azzurrini who move to the next phase after beating Greece.

The last match of this first European qualifying phase played in Kosovo ended 2-0 thanks to goals from Romano and Pafundi. Italy go through to the final phase which will be held in March, venue to be confirmed...

11 October 2022

Daniele De Rossi leaves Club Italia, and will coach SPAL. Gravina: "Best of luck for this new adventure"

Men's A Team

Daniele De Rossi leaves Club Italia, and will coach SPAL. Gravina: "Best of luck for this new adventure"

The Azzurri's former midfielder, 2006 world champion and member of staff of the national team that became European champions in 2021, is the new coach of the Emilian club

11 October 2022

Italy cause problems for Brazil but ultimately suffer defeat: the Azzurre are punished by Adriana's goal in Genoa

Women's A Team

Italy cause problems for Brazil but ultimately suffer defeat: the Azzurre are punished by Adriana's goal in Genoa

In front of six thousand fans, the women’s national team lose by a narrow margin their first test in preparation for the 2023 World Cup. Bertolini: "A great match against a top opponent. The crowd was fantastic.

10 October 2022

The Azzurre, the test with Brazil has a World Cup flavour. Bertolini: "We are facing a top side"

Women's A Team

The Azzurre, the test with Brazil has a World Cup flavour. Bertolini: "We are facing a top side"

Italy begin their journey to the World Cup tournament tomorrow in Genoa (18.30 CEST, live on Rai 2). More than five thousand spectators are expected at the 'Ferraris'. Rosucci: "Wearing this jersey is always a gift"...

09 October 2022

EURO 2024 qualifiers: Italy grouped with England, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta

Men's A Team

EURO 2024 qualifiers: Italy grouped with England, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta

The draw pits the Azzurri against the English, opponents in the EURO 2020 final, and North Macedonia, who ousted us from the World Cup. Mancini: "It's okay, it's a manageable group"...

09 October 2022

The Azzurrini breeze past Finland: qualification for the second phase of the European Championships is one step away

Men's U17s Team

The Azzurrini breeze past Finland: qualification for the second phase of the European Championships is one step away

In Pristina (Kosovo), the second match and second win for Corradi's team, which, after five goals against the hosts in the opening match, also scored four against the Finnish. Romano, Ragnoli Galli and Pafundi scored, plus an own goal by Leveälahti. All that remains is the last match against Greece on Tuesday.

08 October 2022

Durante emotional on returning to the Ferraris as a star after 20 years: "My passion for football was born there."

Women's A Team

Durante emotional on returning to the Ferraris as a star after 20 years: "My passion for football was born there."

It was her first time at the stadium in 2001, and by 2007 she was on the pitch with men's national team. On Monday (18.30 CEST, Rai 2) the Azzurre goalkeeper faces Brazil in her hometown Genoa

07 October 2022

U16: Two friendlies against the Netherlands at Coverciano and Tirrenia: Zoratto calls up 23 Azzurrini

Men's U16s Team

U16: Two friendlies against the Netherlands at Coverciano and Tirrenia: Zoratto calls up 23 Azzurrini

After the recent friendlies with Switzerland and an open training day in Turin, to increase the pool of Azzurri players, the Under-16 side are back in friendly action against the Netherlands...

06 October 2022

FIFA Rankings: Italy gain a position and climb to 6th

Men's A Team

FIFA Rankings: Italy gain a position and climb to 6th

Thanks to their success in the Nations League against England and Hungary the Azzurri have overtaken Spain in the rankings. Meanwhile, Brazil has increased its lead over Belgium at the top.

06 October 2022

Italy face Brazil on Monday, before the World Cup campaign gets underway: the group stage draw takes place on Saturday 22 in Auckland

Women's A Team

Italy face Brazil on Monday, before the World Cup campaign gets underway: the group stage draw takes place on Saturday 22 in Auckland

Italy vs. Brazil is fast approaching, as is the Women's World Cup from 20 July to 20 August in Australia and New Zealand.

06 October 2022

The European campaign started with a 5-2 win against Kosovo, after a brace for Pafundi and goals from Finocchiaro, Scotti and Mannini.

Men's U17s Team

The European campaign started with a 5-2 win against Kosovo, after a brace for Pafundi and goals from Finocchiaro, Scotti and Mannini.

Bernardo Corradi’s boys came flying out the blocks but squandered early chances: they went in 1-0 at the break, having missed two penalties. The second half began with a one-two that sliced through the Kosovan defence.

05 October 2022

Sunday's draw for the EURO 2024 qualifying rounds, Italy in Pot 1

Men's A Team

Sunday's draw for the EURO 2024 qualifying rounds, Italy in Pot 1

As Nations League finalists, the Azzurri will be placed in a five-team group for the Final Four in June. They could meet France and England, both in the second pot, along the way.

05 October 2022

First day's training in preparation for the big match with Brazil. Bertolini: “Bravery and enthusiasm, we start from here”

Women's A Team

First day's training in preparation for the big match with Brazil. Bertolini: “Bravery and enthusiasm, we start from here”

In Genova on Monday 10 October, at 18.30 CEST (live on Rai 2), the Azzurre face the Verdeoro in a friendly. The Head Coach will...

03 October 2022

Three draws to take place in October

Men's First Team

Three draws to take place in October

The qualifying group stage draw for EURO 2024 will be held on Sunday in Frankfurt...

03 October 2022

U17: Azzurrini all set for Kosovo as they warm-up with a win over Fiorentina's U17s, Corradi confirms squad list

Men's U17s Team

U17: Azzurrini all set for Kosovo as they warm-up with a win over Fiorentina's U17s, Corradi confirms squad list

The Under 17s are all set for their European qualification phase. After six days of training camp at Coverciano...

02 October 2022

Attention turns to World Cup 2023: 24 players selected for Brazil friendly. Bertolini: “It'll be an important test”

Women's A Team

Attention turns to World Cup 2023: 24 players selected for Brazil friendly. Bertolini: “It'll be an important test”

The Azzurre will meet up on Sunday at Coverciano to start their preparations ahead of the friendly on 10 October in Genova. Salvai returns to the squad...

28 September 2022