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The Azzurrini in Tirrenia ahead of their three upcoming European qualifying matches

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The Azzurrini in Tirrenia ahead of their three upcoming European qualifying matches

Bastoni (called up to the senior side), Casale, Maggiore and Ranierino longer involved. Cuomo, Esposito and Pobega make the step up from the B team...

09 November 2020

 Two teams established for the Under-21s’ matches against Iceland, Luxembourg and Sweden: Nicolato and Bollini’s squads

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Two teams established for the Under-21s’ matches against Iceland, Luxembourg and Sweden: Nicolato and Bollini’s squads

The Azzurrini have three matches in seven days coming up as they look to progress to the European Championship. An A and B team will work together synergistically, with Maurizio Viscidi coordinating matters...

07 November 2020

European qualifiers: three games in November, against Iceland on the 12th

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European qualifiers: three games in November, against Iceland on the 12th

The Azzurrini will play one game extra in the next international window: the replay of the postponed fixture from 9 October...

21 October 2020

Italy fly with Sottil and Cutrone: Azzurrini beat Ireland, Euros one step closer

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Italy fly with Sottil and Cutrone: Azzurrini beat Ireland, Euros one step closer

Bollini's U20 side, with some reinforcements from the U21s, win 2-0 and move ahead of Ireland...

13 October 2020

 European qualifying: the Under-20 National Team will take on the Republic of Ireland

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European qualifying: the Under-20 National Team will take on the Republic of Ireland

Given the positive cases of COVID-19 that have emerged in the Under-21 camp over these past days, Alberto Bollini’s team will face the Irish in Pisa tomorrow...

12 October 2020

 Three players test positive for COVID-19 after tests carried out this morning in Tirrenia

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Three players test positive for COVID-19 after tests carried out this morning in Tirrenia

The team are currently training at the Olympic Training Centre in Tirrenia after returning from Iceland...

11 October 2020

Euro qualifiers: game between Iceland and Italy postponed

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Euro qualifiers: game between Iceland and Italy postponed

The postponement comes after Icelandic authorities asked the Italian delegation to go into quarantine...

09 October 2020

Two U21 players and a member of staff have tested positive for COVID-19

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Two U21 players and a member of staff have tested positive for COVID-19

The FIGC took action to promptly evaluate the situation, adopting all of the necessary health guidelines, working in conjunction with UEFA and local health authorities...

09 October 2020

Nicolato rallies his troops: “It’s a difficult situation, but we need to win”

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Nicolato rallies his troops: “It’s a difficult situation, but we need to win”

The Azzurrini are set to continue their European qualifying campaign away to Iceland tomorrow

08 October 2020

 The Azzurrini begin their preparations in Tirrenia. Nicolato calls up Tripaldelli in place of the injured Lovato

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The Azzurrini begin their preparations in Tirrenia. Nicolato calls up Tripaldelli in place of the injured Lovato

The Under-21 National Tram will take to the pitch on Friday in Reykjavik and then on Tuesday 13 October in Pisa...

05 October 2020

European qualifiers: 25 called up for the games against Iceland and Ireland

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European qualifiers: 25 called up for the games against Iceland and Ireland

The Azzurrini will play in Reykjavik on 9 October, while a home clash against Ireland in Pisa will follow on 13 October. Russo, Frabotta and Lovato receive their first Under-21 call-ups...

02 October 2020

Euro qualifiers: Pisa to host match on 17 November against Sweden

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Euro qualifiers: Pisa to host match on 17 November against Sweden

The Azzurrini will play their next two home games - against Ireland and Sweden - at the Arena Garibaldi-Romeo Anconetani...

24 September 2020

The Under-21 National Team suffer first defeat in European qualifying in Kalmar

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The Under-21 National Team suffer first defeat in European qualifying in Kalmar

The Azzurrini are beaten 3-0 by Sweden. Nicolato: “The physical gap was just too much, we couldn’t have done more”...

08 September 2020

 The Azzurrini arrive in Kalmar ahead of match against Sweden

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The Azzurrini arrive in Kalmar ahead of match against Sweden

Ten months on from their 6-0 victory over Armenia on 19 November in Catania, the Under-21 National Team are set to return to European qualifying action against Sweden....

07 September 2020

Euro qualification. Nicolato: “We'll have to suffer against Sweden”

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Euro qualification. Nicolato: “We'll have to suffer against Sweden”

The Azzurrini, currently second in their group, return to action in Kalmar (18:30 CEST) for their sixth game in Group 1...

06 September 2020

 Training in Tirrenia ahead of our match against Sweden, squad to leave for Kalmar on Monday

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Training in Tirrenia ahead of our match against Sweden, squad to leave for Kalmar on Monday

After a friendly win over Slovenia, Italy U21 willl be back in action in qualification for the European Championship. Squad reduced to 23 players

04 September 2020

 The Under-21 National Team beat Slovenia on their return

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The Under-21 National Team beat Slovenia on their return

It was a successful return to action for the Under-21 National Team, the first Italy side to take to the pitch again after the enforced break due to the coronavirus....

03 September 2020

All tests negative in new round of testing: Italy vs. Slovenia at 17:30 CEST in Lignano Sabbiadoro

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All tests negative in new round of testing: Italy vs. Slovenia at 17:30 CEST in Lignano Sabbiadoro

After the positive case announced yesterday, the Azzurrini have been given the all clear to play tomorrow. The player who tested positive will leave the camp. The schedule ahead of the match with Sweden will undergo a number of changes

03 September 2020

One U21 player positive after the second round of testing: today's training session cancelled

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One U21 player positive after the second round of testing: today's training session cancelled

In compliance with current health protocols, the squad were placed in isolation before another round of testing in the evening

02 September 2020

Nicolato: “We need to try to build something new, there’s an opportunity to grow”

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Nicolato: “We need to try to build something new, there’s an opportunity to grow”

The Azzurrini are ready to return: tomorrow at 17:30 CEST, they’ll face Slovenia in a friendly ten months on from when they were last in action

02 September 2020