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Italy drew Slovakia, Spain and Romania for the Euro Under-21 finals

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Italy drew Slovakia, Spain and Romania for the Euro Under-21 finals

The Azzurrini will play all three matches in Group A in Trnava. They will start on Wednesday 11 June against the Romanians, then Slovakia on Saturday 14 and Spain on Tuesday 17

03 December 2024

2025 Under-21 EURO final tournament draw to be held on Tuesday

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2025 Under-21 EURO final tournament draw to be held on Tuesday

Nunziata: “The draw for the Euros and football are currently of secondary importance: all our thoughts are with Edoardo Bove and his family”...

02 December 2024

Another 2-2 draw for the U21s

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Another 2-2 draw for the U21s

Ukraine hit back twice after goals from Giovanni Fabbian and Pio Esposito. Nunziata: “A good first half, but too many mistakes after that”...

19 November 2024

 Nunziata: “Every match represents an opportunity that the lads need to make the most of”

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Nunziata: “Every match represents an opportunity that the lads need to make the most of”

The U21s will take on Ukraine in La Spezia tomorrow...

18 November 2024

Ruggeri: "No need to set limits"

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Ruggeri: "No need to set limits"

He spoke to Domenica Sportiva: "Gasperini and Nunziata say never to settle"...

17 November 2024

The goal at Castellamare, the playing field, the Azzurri shirt and La Spezia: Esposito speaks. “Never forget your origins, don’t stop working”

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The goal at Castellamare, the playing field, the Azzurri shirt and La Spezia: Esposito speaks. “Never forget your origins, don’t stop working”

Last Sunday Pio scored at his home ground, on Tuesday at the ‘Picco’ he will play against Ukraine in the city where he is making a name for himself: “It will be an amazing feeling, another great experience in my life at the moment” Baldanzi out.

16 November 2024

France chase down the Azzurrini for a 2-2 draw

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France chase down the Azzurrini for a 2-2 draw

The Azzurrini went ahead through Casadei and Ambrosini but Cherki and Atangana salvaged the result for France...

15 November 2024

Nunziata: “France a strong and talented side, but I’d rather have my squad”

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Nunziata: “France a strong and talented side, but I’d rather have my squad”

The U21s are ready to take on Les Bleuets at the Castellani tomorrow...

14 November 2024

Kayode's Viola and Azzurri excitement. "Italy vs. France will be played like a EURO's final. I am happy for Comuzzo"

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Kayode's Viola and Azzurri excitement. "Italy vs. France will be played like a EURO's final. I am happy for Comuzzo"

The Fiorentina defender, who decided the Under final against France speaks from Tirrenia: "It's all going really well with the club, it will be great to play a talented team like Les Bleus"

13 November 2024

Azzurrini in training ahead of double friendly test

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Azzurrini in training ahead of double friendly test

Training camp has begun in Tirrenia ahead of games against France and Ukraine...

11 November 2024

Nunziata: “Two matches to see where we’re at”

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Nunziata: “Two matches to see where we’re at”

The first day of training camp for the U21s, who have friendlies against France and Ukraine coming up...

11 November 2024

Nunziata's 27-man squad for the two friendlies against France and Ukraine

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Nunziata's 27-man squad for the two friendlies against France and Ukraine

Having qualified for the European Championships, the Azzurrini will being their preparations for Slovakia 2025. On Monday, they will meet and train....

08 November 2024

Media accreditation available for upcoming France and Ukraine friendlies

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Media accreditation available for upcoming France and Ukraine friendlies

Empoli and Spezia to host the next two friendly tests for Nunziata’s Azzurrini on their road to Euro 2025...

29 October 2024

Italy one of 13 nations to secure U21 EURO qualification

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Italy one of 13 nations to secure U21 EURO qualification

With the draw in Trieste against Ireland, Carmine Nunziata's team secured their ticket to Slovakia. The playoffs will take place in November, with England as the defending champions

16 October 2024

Top of the group and Euros qualification in the bag: 1-1 against the Republic of Ireland

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Top of the group and Euros qualification in the bag: 1-1 against the Republic of Ireland

In Trieste, Casadei put Italy ahead, but Gnonto missed a penalty. In the second half, Moran equalised, leading to some tense moments, but celebrations followed, even in front of Spalletti. The final tournament draw will take place on 3 December.

15 October 2024

Italy, all in 90 minutes: a win or a draw against Ireland to qualify for the European Championship. Nunziata: "I'm asking the boys to play with a smile on their faces”

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Italy, all in 90 minutes: a win or a draw against Ireland to qualify for the European Championship. Nunziata: "I'm asking the boys to play with a smile on their faces”

At the Stadio Nereo Rocco in Trieste (kick-off at 18:30 CEST, live on Rai 2), the Azzurrini need just a point to go top of the group. The coach: "The team is calm and aware that we can do it; we have worked well this week...

14 October 2024

The Azzurrini on their way to Trieste: Ireland on Tuesday. Baldanzi: "We could have celebrated on Friday, but now everything depends on us"

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The Azzurrini on their way to Trieste: Ireland on Tuesday. Baldanzi: "We could have celebrated on Friday, but now everything depends on us"

After their final training session in Tirrenia, Nunziata's side travelled to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where they will play their decisive European Championship qualifier on Tuesday...

13 October 2024

 Italy vs. Ireland is now crucial. Bertola continues his rise: 'I never expected the call-up to the Azzurri; I'm working to stay here'

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Italy vs. Ireland is now crucial. Bertola continues his rise: 'I never expected the call-up to the Azzurri; I'm working to stay here'

Following the draw between Ireland and Norway, the Azzurrini returned to the pitch to prepare for Tuesday's crucial match in Trieste

12 October 2024

 Five goals against Livorno in the friendly in Tirrenia: a brace from Esposito, with Raimondo, Turicchia, and Casadei also getting on the scoresheet.

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Five goals against Livorno in the friendly in Tirrenia: a brace from Esposito, with Raimondo, Turicchia, and Casadei also getting on the scoresheet.

A solid friendly for the Azzurrini, who are preparing for the match on Tuesday in Trieste against Ireland, who will be facing Norway on Friday. A victory for the Norwegians would mathematically qualify Nunziata's team for the European Championship with 90 minutes to spare.

10 October 2024

 Pirola: “We all have one big objective: to qualify for the Euros and win it”

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Pirola: “We all have one big objective: to qualify for the Euros and win it”

The Azzurrini captain: “It’d be the perfect conclusion to a journey that, for me, started at U15 level”...

09 October 2024