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 The Azzurre back in Italy. Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora: “I'd like to thank everyone for their cooperation”

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The Azzurre back in Italy. Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora: “I'd like to thank everyone for their cooperation”

The Women’s National Team returned to Italy yesterday evening on a charter flight from Faro which stopped in Palma de Mallorca, where the local authorities checked the team’s health, Turin and finally Rome...

12 March 2020

The Azzurre en route back to Italy: their flight at 16:20 local time from Faro

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The Azzurre en route back to Italy: their flight at 16:20 local time from Faro

The FIGC and government took urgent action after the Portuguese authorities blocked all flights to and from Italy last night...

11 March 2020

Coronavirus emergency: Italy forfeit the Algarve Cup final in order to return to Rome as soon as possible

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Coronavirus emergency: Italy forfeit the Algarve Cup final in order to return to Rome as soon as possible

With no possibility of guaranteeing a flight back to Italy in the coming days, the FIGC have reached an agreement for the Azzurre to return home early...

10 March 2020

Italy brush New Zealand aside to qualify for the final of the Algarve Cup

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Italy brush New Zealand aside to qualify for the final of the Algarve Cup

A one-sided match which was managed with a know-how typical of the big sides. Milena Bertolini’s side continued their winning streak...

08 March 2020

Algarve Cup, Italy ready for the game against New Zealand. Bertolini: “We want to reach the final”

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Algarve Cup, Italy ready for the game against New Zealand. Bertolini: “We want to reach the final”

Milena Bertolini’s National Team are continuing their preparations for the Algarve Cup semi-final in Vilamoura. On Saturday at 21:00 local time (22:00 Italian time, live on RaiSport) at the ‘De Bela Vista’ stadium in Parchal...

06 March 2020

A great first game in the Algarve Cup: Italy beat Portugal to progress to the semi-final

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A great first game in the Algarve Cup: Italy beat Portugal to progress to the semi-final

The Azzurre went 1-0 down to the hosts, but came back in the second half to qualify for Saturday’s semi-final vs. New Zealand...

05 March 2020

Nations League draw: Italy in a group with the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Poland

Nations League draw: Italy in a group with the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Poland

Mancini: “We’ll play to win it, using youngsters who could be useful for us in the future.” Vialli: “We’ll be up against prestigious teams, we’ll have to analyse them after the Euros”...

03 March 2020

The Azzurre putting in the finishing touches before the Algarve Cup kicks off. Bertolini: “We’re proud to be here”

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The Azzurre putting in the finishing touches before the Algarve Cup kicks off. Bertolini: “We’re proud to be here”

Italy face Portugal in the quarter-finals tomorrow at 21:15 CET (live on RaiSport Italy). The Coach and Sara Gama’s words: “Let’s start the year on the right foot”...

03 March 2020

The Azzurre hard at work in Portugal, Italy’s debut in the Algarve Cup against the hosts on Wednesday

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The Azzurre hard at work in Portugal, Italy’s debut in the Algarve Cup against the hosts on Wednesday

Kick-off scheduled for 21:15 CET with the match broadcast live on RaiSport Italy. New Zealand vs. Belgium, Germany vs. Sweden and Norway vs. Denmark the other quarter-final match-ups...

02 March 2020

Azzurrini beaten by Paraguay in their last match of the UEFA Tournament in Antalya

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Azzurrini beaten by Paraguay in their last match of the UEFA Tournament in Antalya

The Under-16 National Team team ended the UEFA Tournament in Antalya with a defeat. After losing 5-2 in their first game against France and beating the hosts Turkey 4-0, the Azzurrini were beaten 4-1 by their Paraguayan counterparts...

29 February 2020

The Italian team gather ahead of the Algarve Cup before they leave for Portugal on Saturday

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The Italian team gather ahead of the Algarve Cup before they leave for Portugal on Saturday

Tomorrow the Azzurre will meet at the Mancini Park Hotel in Rome. Coach Bertolini has updated the squad list following some unavailability...

27 February 2020

Italy hit four against Turkey for their first win of the UEFA Tournament in Antalya

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Italy hit four against Turkey for their first win of the UEFA Tournament in Antalya

The Azzurrini dominate the hosts with goals from Mancini, Masala and a Semenza brace. Zoratto: “An excellent performance.” The final match against Paraguay on Saturday...

26 February 2020

The FIFA TIMVISION eNational trials continue: another four places have been assigned for the finals in Coverciano

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The FIFA TIMVISION eNational trials continue: another four places have been assigned for the finals in Coverciano

There were 809 entries to the four online tournaments played over the weekend on PS4 and Xbox One. The two winners of the finals will represent the Azzurri on 28 and 29 March at the Federal Training Centre...

25 February 2020

National Teams: Training camps postponed, other activities to continue abroad

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National Teams: Training camps postponed, other activities to continue abroad

Given the increase in coronavirus cases in Italy, the Federal Council  endorsed the decision to postpone the scheduled training camps for the Under-19 men and women’s National Teams and the Under-23 women’s National Team to a later date...

24 February 2020

UEFA Tournament: Mancini brace not enough as Azzurrini beaten by France

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UEFA Tournament: Mancini brace not enough as Azzurrini beaten by France

The Under-16 National Team suffered a 5-2 defeat to France in the opening game of the UEFA Tournament, which is being held in Antalya, Turkey...

24 February 2020

Mancini at work on Monday and Tuesday at Coverciano for a training camp with the U19 National Team

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Mancini at work on Monday and Tuesday at Coverciano for a training camp with the U19 National Team

The Head Coach, the staff of the National Team and U19s will be present alongside other Azzurri coaches in order to promote an exchange of experiences and skills...

21 February 2020

Preparation for 22 Azzurrine at a training camp at Coverciano from 1 to 5 March

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Preparation for 22 Azzurrine at a training camp at Coverciano from 1 to 5 March

On Wednesday 4 March, Jacopo Leandri’s team will play a friendly match with Empoli’s U15 men’s team (15:30 CET)...

21 February 2020

Italy to return to action in the Algarve Cup: Salvai back after injury

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Italy to return to action in the Algarve Cup: Salvai back after injury

Twelve years on from when they were last involved, the Azzurre are once again set to play in one of the most prestigious European tournaments...

20 February 2020

Little to report from the latest FIFA Ranking: Italy remain in 13th, Belgium consolidate their place in top spot

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Little to report from the latest FIFA Ranking: Italy remain in 13th, Belgium consolidate their place in top spot

Only three changes in the Top 50: Wales (23rd) and Paraguay (41st) both drop places, Ghana climb up to 46th. The next ranking to be released on 9 April...

20 February 2020

On Monday 24th the UEFA tournament in Turkey begins: the Azzurrini play France in their first game

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On Monday 24th the UEFA tournament in Turkey begins: the Azzurrini play France in their first game

At the event taking place in Antalya, the Azzurrini will face the hosts on Wednesday 26th and then Paraguay on Saturday 29th...

19 February 2020