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21 Azzurrini will take part in European Championship preparation stage in Tirrenia from Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22

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21 Azzurrini will take part in European Championship preparation stage in Tirrenia from Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22

Coach Paolo Nicolato will announce his 23-man squad for the European Championship on Monday 24 May: The quarterfinal against Portugal will take place on May 31 in Ljubljana

17 May 2021

The Azzurrini to face Portugal in the quarter-finals of the European Championship

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The Azzurrini to face Portugal in the quarter-finals of the European Championship

The Portuguese finished top of Group D after beating Switzerland 3-0. The match to be played on 31 May in Ljubljana...

31 March 2021

A brilliant Italy performance seals passage to the quarterfinals. Gravina: "Enthusiasm and determination, I'm proud of these boys"

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A brilliant Italy performance seals passage to the quarterfinals. Gravina: "Enthusiasm and determination, I'm proud of these boys"

The Azzurrini put on a show in Maribor, beating Slovenia 4-0 with a brace from Cutrone and goals from Maggiore and Raspadori. Nicolato: "It was a more than positive journey, congratulations to everyone"

30 March 2021

Ninety minutes to qualify for the quarter finals. Nicolato: “It will be a tough match, we have to think about no one but ourselves.”

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Ninety minutes to qualify for the quarter finals. Nicolato: “It will be a tough match, we have to think about no one but ourselves.”

Tomorrow evening at 21:00 CEST the Azzurrini will be at Maribor to face off against hosts Slovenia: the top two teams of each group will go through to the next stage...

29 March 2021

Italy draw against Spain, the match against Slovenia will be decisive. Nicolato: “This is the kind of attitude that I like”

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Italy draw against Spain, the match against Slovenia will be decisive. Nicolato: “This is the kind of attitude that I like”

The Azzurrini performed well in the second match of the European competition’s group stage, despite finishing with only nine men after Scamacca and Rovella were sent off...

27 March 2021

A depleted Italy set to face Spain in second European Championship match. Nicolato: “I want to see a fearless team”

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A depleted Italy set to face Spain in second European Championship match. Nicolato: “I want to see a fearless team”

The Head Coach will have to make do without Tonali, Marchizza and Gabbia, all of whom are suspended...

26 March 2021

Scamacca gives Italy hope but the Czech Republic equalize with an own goal: 1-1 in the European Championship opener

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Scamacca gives Italy hope but the Czech Republic equalize with an own goal: 1-1 in the European Championship opener

The Genoa striker gives the Azzurrini the lead, but Maggiore's own goal in the second half levels it for the Czechs. Tonali and Marchizza were sent off and will miss Saturday's clash with Spain

24 March 2021

Nicolato: “La gara con la Repubblica Ceca è fondamentale per qualificarci”

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Nicolato: “La gara con la Repubblica Ceca è fondamentale per qualificarci”

Riparte l’avventura europea degli Azzurrini. Domani a Celje (diretta Rai2 ore 18) l’esordio nella fase finale a gironi...

23 March 2021

Nicolato: “The game against the Czech Republic is essential for us to qualify”

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Nicolato: “The game against the Czech Republic is essential for us to qualify”

The Azzurrini’s European adventure is starting again. Tomorrow, in Celje (at 18:00 CET), they play their first game of the group stage...

23 March 2021

 The Azzurrini hold final training session in Tirrenia ahead of their departure for Slovenia

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The Azzurrini hold final training session in Tirrenia ahead of their departure for Slovenia

The group stage of the European Championship is on the horizon for the U21s, who will play their first match against the Czech Republic on Wednesday...

22 March 2021

 European Championship group stage: 23 Azzurrini called up for matches against the Czech Republic, Spain and Slovenia

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European Championship group stage: 23 Azzurrini called up for matches against the Czech Republic, Spain and Slovenia

The top two in each of the four groups will progress to the quarter-finals, which will take place from 31 May to 6 June...

15 March 2021

U21 EURO 2023 group stage draw: Italy in a group with Sweden, Ireland, Bosnia, Montenegro and Luxembourg

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U21 EURO 2023 group stage draw: Italy in a group with Sweden, Ireland, Bosnia, Montenegro and Luxembourg

The winners of the nine groups and the best-ranked runner-up will qualify for the finals...

28 January 2021

U21 Euro: Azzurrini drawn with Slovenia, Spain and the Czech Republic

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U21 Euro: Azzurrini drawn with Slovenia, Spain and the Czech Republic

Italy will be in Group B of the tournament, which will take place in Slovenia and Hungary. The group stages will be played between 24 and 31 March, with the finals taking place between 31 May and 6 June...

10 December 2020

The Azzurrini finish their Euro qualifying campaign in style. Nicolato: “This is a team with lots of quality”

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The Azzurrini finish their Euro qualifying campaign in style. Nicolato: “This is a team with lots of quality”

The Under-21s run out 4-1 winners against Sweden thanks to a Giacomo Raspadori brace and goals from Youssef Maleh and Gianluca Scamacca. Karlsson nets for the Swedes...

18 November 2020

European qualifying, Italy host Sweden. Nicolato: “An opportunity for those who have not had many chances to play”

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European qualifying, Italy host Sweden. Nicolato: “An opportunity for those who have not had many chances to play”

Having secured qualification to the Euros, the Azzurrini will face Sweden in Pisa tomorrow, aiming to round off their 2020 season with a win...

17 November 2020

Azzurrini back at Tirrenia: Pinamonti returns home, Pirola, Colpani, Colombo and Vignato join the squad

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Azzurrini back at Tirrenia: Pinamonti returns home, Pirola, Colpani, Colombo and Vignato join the squad

After they achieved qualification to the Euros, Italy are preparing for Wednesday’s game in Pisa against Sweden...

16 November 2020

Italy beat Luxembourg and secure qualification to the Euros. Gravina: “Result makes us proud”

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Italy beat Luxembourg and secure qualification to the Euros. Gravina: “Result makes us proud”

Thanks to goals from Scamacca (brace), Pinamonti and Marchizza, Nicolato’s side book their ticket for the final tournament, which starts at the end of March...

15 November 2020

 European qualifying: the Azzurrini looking for a win that would mathematically seal their spot in the final tournament. Nicolato: “The match against Luxembourg will be like a final”

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European qualifying: the Azzurrini looking for a win that would mathematically seal their spot in the final tournament. Nicolato: “The match against Luxembourg will be like a final”

Should they win in Differdange on Sunday, Italy would make it though to the group stage of the final tournament. Raspadori, Turati and Zappa join up with squad, Lovato withdraws...

13 November 2020

Pobega bags a brace worth its weight in gold, the Azzurrini beat Iceland to move one step closer to the Euros

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Pobega bags a brace worth its weight in gold, the Azzurrini beat Iceland to move one step closer to the Euros

Italy triumph in Reykjavik thanks to the Spezia midfielder’s first two goals for his country. Nicolato: “Credit to the lads.” Azzurrini can secure a spot in the finals against Luxembourg on Sunday...

12 November 2020

Italy out to secure qualification in Reykjavik. Nicolato: “We’ll give all that we’ve got”

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Italy out to secure qualification in Reykjavik. Nicolato: “We’ll give all that we’ve got”

Tomorrow, the Azzurrini take on Iceland at 14:15 CET. The side’s coach predicts changes to the line-up: “Tough game against a team unbeaten at home”...

11 November 2020