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UNDER 21-- Nicolato to make his debut on 6 September in Catania

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UNDER 21-- Nicolato to make his debut on 6 September in Catania

The Stadio Angelo Massimino in Catania will host Paolo Nicolato’s first match in charge of the Under-21 National Team

18 July 2019

The Azzurrini set to go again with Nicolato in charge: “The primary objective is to prepare the youngsters for the senior side”

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The Azzurrini set to go again with Nicolato in charge: “The primary objective is to prepare the youngsters for the senior side”

To bring consistency to the results already achieved within the youth setup and nurture the players with whom he came second...

12 July 2019

Under 21 National Team - Qualifying campaign to begin on 10 September against Luxembourg in Castel di Sangro

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Under 21 National Team - Qualifying campaign to begin on 10 September against Luxembourg in Castel di Sangro

Euro 2021 qualification will begin on 10 September in Castel di Sangro for the Under-21 National Team.

11 July 2019

Nicolato is the new Head Coach of the Under-21s. Gravina: “We wanted to give continuity to the work being carried out in our youth sides”

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Nicolato is the new Head Coach of the Under-21s. Gravina: “We wanted to give continuity to the work being carried out in our youth sides”

Paolo Nicolato is the new Head Coach of the Under-21 National Team: following his positive experiences coaching Italy’s Under-19s and Under-20s, with whom he finished runner-up at the 2018 European Championship and fourth at the 2019 World Cup respec…

03 July 2019

Di Biagio steps down: “I can’t say I'm happy with the result but it’s not a failure”

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Di Biagio steps down: “I can’t say I'm happy with the result but it’s not a failure”

Following the Under-21 National Team’s elimination from the European Championship, Luigi Di Biagio today announced his resignation...

25 June 2019

Italy eliminated from the European Championship after France vs. Romania finishes in a stalemate

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Italy eliminated from the European Championship after France vs. Romania finishes in a stalemate

Italy are out of the European Championship. The 0-0 draw between France and Romania this evening....

24 June 2019

Euro 2019, Italy beat Belgium but Spain win the group

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Euro 2019, Italy beat Belgium but Spain win the group

“Win without making calculations,” was what Luigi Di Biagio stated a day ahead of the match. The Under-21 National Team did so as they beat Belgium 3-1 in Reggio Emilia in the final match go Group A in the European Championship. The result gives the…

22 June 2019

European Championship, Belgium vs. Italy on the horizon. Di Biagio: “We need to win and not make any calculations”

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European Championship, Belgium vs. Italy on the horizon. Di Biagio: “We need to win and not make any calculations”

The Azzurrini’s final Group A game in the Under-21 European Championship is just around the corner: at 21:00 CEST on Saturday...

21 June 2019

Belgium up next for the Azzurrini. Barella: “We're disappointed but focused, we simply have to win on Saturday”

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Belgium up next for the Azzurrini. Barella: “We're disappointed but focused, we simply have to win on Saturday”

It was a tough defeat to take. But now the team need to try to pick up the pieces and find a new lease of life to get going again ahead of their decisive final group game against Belgium on Saturday. However, it’s not completely in Italy’s hands: the…

20 June 2019

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High viewing figures for Italy vs . Poland with over six million viewers

Italy vs. Poland at the Under-21 European Championship recorded large viewing figures.

20 June 2019

Euro 2019, Italy beaten by Poland. Saturday’s match against Belgium set to be decisive

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Euro 2019, Italy beaten by Poland. Saturday’s match against Belgium set to be decisive

Italy’s journey in the Under-21 European Championship has suffered a hitch. After their win in the opening game against Spain, the Azzurrini...

19 June 2019

Di Biagio: “It will be like a last 16 encounter against Poland, we can't slip up"

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Di Biagio: “It will be like a last 16 encounter against Poland, we can't slip up"

The city of Bologna is once again ready to support the Under-21 National Team...

18 June 2019

Pellegrini delighted yet determined after debut win: “We must keep winning”

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Pellegrini delighted yet determined after debut win: “We must keep winning”

Sunday’s win over Spain was a fantastic result for the Under-21 National Team...

17 June 2019

Pellegrini festeggia gol e vittoria con un post: “Questi siamo noi!”

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Pellegrini festeggia gol e vittoria con un post: “Questi siamo noi!”

“Questi siamo noi!”. Il giorno dopo, Lorenzo Pellegrini celebra con un post su Instagram la splendida rimonta dell’Under 21 contro la Spagna nella notte di Bologna. Una notte colorata di azzurro, novanta minuti per alimentare un sogno, ma soprattutto…

17 June 2019

 U21--Euro 2019 Dream start as the Azzurrini beat Spain 3-1

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U21--Euro 2019 Dream start as the Azzurrini beat Spain 3-1

The Under-21 National Team got off to a dream start at the 2019 European Championship...

16 June 2019

Di Biagio before competition start: "We're aiming for the best"

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Di Biagio before competition start: "We're aiming for the best"

It’s time. Under-21 National Team is set to kick off with Italy hosting the European Championship for the first time...

15 June 2019

 Mandragora ahead of Under-21 European Championship: "We need to go and get what we want on the pitch"

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Mandragora ahead of Under-21 European Championship: "We need to go and get what we want on the pitch"

"We need to believe in our abilities more. The road will be long and tough but at the same time, you need to stay humble and determined because arriving at a European final is within reach."

14 June 2019

Preparations continue in Bologna. Di Biagio calls up Bonazzoli in place of Pinamonti

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Preparations continue in Bologna. Di Biagio calls up Bonazzoli in place of Pinamonti

Three days before the European Championship kicks off, there’s a new addition to the Under-21 National Team: Padova forward Federico Bonazzoli....

13 June 2019

Heading towards the European Championship. Locatelli: “It's a great feeling to be here, just the icing on the cake is missing”

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Heading towards the European Championship. Locatelli: “It's a great feeling to be here, just the icing on the cake is missing”

“It’s a real honour and great feeling to be here, now just the icing on the cake is missing.” Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli...

11 June 2019

Di Biagio: “The team is strong, we have to try and win it"

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Di Biagio: “The team is strong, we have to try and win it"

In just over a week, the Under-21 National Team will play for the first time at the European Championship...

07 June 2019